ACCESSORY Dwelling Unit aka "ADU", Granny Flats, Backyard Cottage

[John Arendsen]

Let there be no doubt "Tiny Homes" are catching on. This "cottage Industry" (pun intended) is unfolding big time right before our very eyes. Just start googling Tiny Homes, Granny Flats, Casitas, "COTTAGES" and/or Accessory Dwelling Units aka ADU's. I'm keeping my eye on the ball for the long haul on this.

I'm currently looking for 'PreFab' purveyors (factories, distributors, etc.) that have a product line with at least 4 models with elevations and floor plans that we can purchase factory direct in, KIT FORM and have drop shipped onsite throughout San Diego County and surrounding areas.

From there "CREST HOMES" would provide all necessary permit processing, site preparation, installation and construction related costs. Does anyone know of any companies that provide PreFab construction services that meet this criteria? 

[Lee Ripma]

@John Arendsen

I've looked into this idea pretty extensively. 

I really like the designs on kit haus and they are local is in LA (the valley). 

http://kithaus.com/

I also really like wee homes

http://www.weehouse.com/

Some of those full size pre-fabs made by method and blu homes are just really really expensive and are substitutes for architect designed beautiful (and very expensive) SFH, these ones above are more to be ADUs or tiny houses in the back.

I was all about doing residential re-development with these things until I ran the numbers. I think for such a small place you could just get a contractor to build it on site for you for less, even in SD county. There are also a whole lot of rules about putting these in within City of SD limits. Keep us all posted!