ADU Trade Secrets with FREE Plans | How To Build an ADU with Cost Breakdown | Part 15

[@BirthSentient]

I live in this neighborhood and watched these places go up over the summer. I was highly impressed with how fast both places came together and the quality that went into the projects. They both rented quickly. It was nice to find this youtube channel and learn more about it all. It is also nice to see how much Derek cares about community.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hi there! Thanks for the kind words! This was a fun project. I lived in an illegal ADU in Talent as a grade schooler. Now I live in the back ADU here on this site. Full circle! Thanks for the view.

[@paulmarso1220]

What state did you build this?

[@jshepard152]

@@paulmarso1220 I believe he's in Oregon.

[@hermonorossco7988]

@@paulmarso1220southern Oregon. It really doesn’t matter what a house looks like here because the market is so limited for buying and rentals. He could have thrown a wooden box in his yard and someone would have rented it out. The market is great for him here but for average workers we have very little opportunities

[@ibenglish]

@@paulmarso1220 This is southern Oregon an hour away from me. ✌🏻

[@danielvillagra7292]

Hands down an amazing series! Really can't thank you enough for posting this for free

[@ThatADUGuy]

Glad you enjoy it! Yes, free was the best way to get the info to more people. The though was if it was a $1,000 course maybe 100 people a year would buy it, but free, thuousands a year could potentially see it.

[@josephassili4123]

One of the best straight forward most useful videos I've ever seen and will use. Thanks Derek

[@ThatADUGuy]

Awetasome!!

[@theandrewarellano]

Aging in place/universal design for a small footprint ADU is the goal for me! Your regular ADU build series has helped me with the fundamentals for going at it DIY/self-GM

[@ThatADUGuy]

Awesome!!! You can do it!

[@chrisbudinick]

Thank you! You give me confidence that a DADU can happen without breaking ones finances!

[@ThatADUGuy]

🎉🎉You can do it!

[@retasueus]

I need that one bedroom. You built some great homes that aren’t outrageous in price

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thank you! You and me both!

[@kitty_s23456]

Very interesting. The YT algorithm brought me here, since I was looking at small apartment vids (dang the AI, lol). I'm planning to build rental apartments (in my country) and the advice you gave is the same: choose neutral/ light colors, put the utilities outside for easy maintenence, etc. I've mentioned in one of your previous vids - the size of your ADUs are bigger than many "main" dwellings for poor/ lower middle class people in my area. Lofts are also becoming more common due to limited land area (they weren't 10 or 15 yrs ago). Thanks for the tips. Cheers!

[@ThatADUGuy]

My pleasure! You are welcome. What country are you in if you dont mind me asking?

[@kitty_s23456]

@@ThatADUGuy Philippines 🇵🇭. Apartments being built nowadays are 4x5m (13x16.5 ft) for 1 BR and 3x5m (10x16.5 ft) for studio type. Condo units are usually 4x6m (13x20 ft). They're like shoebox apartments in NYC. People are generally smaller too, lol. Cheers!

[@ThatADUGuy]

@@kitty_s23456 I love the perspective! Thank you so much for sharing. I really like the idea on micro housing.

[@kitty_s23456]

@@ThatADUGuy you're welcome. When I visited the US, I was surprised by how BIG everything was - the houses, roads, portion sizes, even people! (lol). The 1-storey rowhouses being sold by developers here are usually sized at 4*5.5m (13x18 ft). The 2-storey townhouses (also by developers), each storey is 4*5m (13x16.5 ft). From afar, they look like the "Monopoly" houses and hotels. I've seen similar "mass housing" developments in other SE Asian countries. Cheers!

[@investingwithquito]

Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

[@errickervin5264]

Thanks for the positive encouragement Derek you show in your videos. Congrats on building your beautiful income properties. That lot size is perfect for what I'm looking for in the Memphis TN area. Man, content like this fires me up & also is affirmation that it can be done. Congrats once again Derek. Errick, Memphis TN

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks Errick! You can do it and I will be cheering you on.

[@rebeccaamador6679]

Derek, your thoughtfulness in the details are just heartwarming, and your business intelligence is impressive!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Aww, thank you! ❤

[@RanjanBhattarai1]

Love the focus on accessibility and inclusive design. Smart in so many levels.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thank you! And thanks for the view.

[@thearrislawson8537]

Hello Mr.ADU guy the content you provide is priceless to me anyway ! I’m most interested in the granite countertops that was over the top how can I get more DYI information

[@ThatADUGuy]

I have a few other granite videos in the shorts section. How to cut, How to load at warehouse etc. Thanks for the views!

[@Chris_87BC]

Does vault ceiling affect gas/electricity consumption? It increases the inside volume but I do see it is more affordable since it does not have a flat ceiling. How much did you spend in the 2 ADU's? They look fantastic! (what city is it?)

[@ThatADUGuy]

Vault adds a little cost, not much. These are in Talent OR

[@keepgoin1]

Can you share the white paint (exterior) details?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Three coats of miller paint Elusive White in eggshell sheen.

[@janitoronfire]

Rinse and repeat. Genius.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Keep it simple!

[@HowToADU]

Killin it. Can’t wait to watch this later and look at the plans in detail

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hey Ryan!!!

[@samotte8279]

This is fantastic! I have binged a few of your videos. I am looking to start building in Nebraska. These homes can also be sold at an affordable price point. I appreciate what you are doing.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Go for it! Good to connect!!🎉🎉

[@HowToADU]

Dude you’re blowing up! Love the video and plans

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hey Ryan! Thanks brother, just trying to share the power of ADUs with others. Fighting the good fight right beside you.

[@lyndabundock5367]

Really love this! I live in Australia and we definitely have a housing crisis. Sadly, the local government regulations are still not keeping up with planning laws to allow ADUs in many areas. This is definitely what we need. The quality and thought that you have put into these is amazing, and I love that you are thinking about aging and what people with mobility needs require, especially in bathrooms, etc. Well done and keep going. It's inspriational.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thank you so much! Yes, smaller more accessable home are key to helping with housing needs.

[@beve83]

You can tell it's built with excellence. Great job!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks!

[@edwardwilliams2438]

Very nice presentation. Informative,genuine and fun to watch. You show great innovation..especially for the mature customer. Thanks for the forethought. Kudos!!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thank you very much for the view and kind words!🎉🎉

[@ThatADUGuy]

🎉🎉🎉 thank you

[@filigomez9706]

Any tips on how I can meter the use of a shared water meter and shared electric meter , I can’t spend for two separate ones Here in CA

[@ThatADUGuy]

I use private meters like this. You can do the same thing with water. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5W0q2WJdqmde7csi=QzRXe4RnjzASAZjk

[@Just4Ever]

This is awesome. I might have to do this.

[@ThatADUGuy]

🎉🎉 good to hear that it is helpful.

[@IRONWEED_]

Great things that you are doing here! 00:39 Speaking from experience, that silver maple is a time bomb...

[@ThatADUGuy]

Crap, I know. A few people have said the same thing.

[@kena1371]

Great series! Appreciate you sharing and we hope to do the same out here in California once we find a nice corner lot. Thanks Derek!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Great to hear! Thanks for all the views along the way!

[@Jordan-fr5ne]

Another very informative video! It is always nice to have someone to share details on a build - just like that! Hopefully your channel will grow, you deserve more than 13K subscribers!! Kuddos!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hey Jordan, thank you! Yes, super hard to grow with so much good content out there! Thanks for helping 🎉

[@Jordan-fr5ne]

@@ThatADUGuy You are so very welcome!I Coming from Europe, I had zero knowledge in regards to the construction in the US but thanks to KZbin and guys like you learned a lot! Saved tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars! by doiing things myself! Again - thank you for taking the time to educate people out there!

[@danielvillagra7292]

Been wanting to ask this the whole series. When building an ADU, can you speak to when to pour a slab/install the sewer line OR when it makes more sense to cut into an existing slab/dig to install/connect a sewer line as opposed to adding to the existing concrete slab. I’d love to do an ADU but bypass the land development/concrete pouring but then I run into the issue of how I do a sewer line on an existing slab.

[@ThatADUGuy]

It depends on if the current layout works for the plumbing. If not, cutting in plumbing is not that hard. The first 8-10 short videos in this "Gargage Conversion" playlist shows how I did it. kzbin.info/aero/PLjrDAf0tOC6o8gb91nRq1AwC1UPTBvLsM&si=T4KaB4fUW6y-Dbuy

[@SaffronPaprika]

Love the two bed room. Layout is really nice and the ceiling height is amazing!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks so much!

[@jshepard152]

I really enjoy your content and appreciate your wisdom and experience on these issues.

[@ThatADUGuy]

I appreciate that!

[@10MinuteADU]

This is exactly what I'm considering for my next project after I build an ADU on my own property. You've done a stellar job with the builds and the videos! Thank you!!!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hey thanks! Just trying to build and share at the same time.

[@allupinu5792]

Good stuff ! Thanks for the ideas

[@ThatADUGuy]

No problem!

[@AB-th4xk]

Absolutely love this idea for me & my mom

[@VillelaHN]

Awesome job Derek and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@ThatADUGuy]

You're welcome, thank you!

[@thadlm2698]

Very informative videos, thanks for sharing👍🏿…

[@ThatADUGuy]

thank you so much!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Glad you enjoy them. Hope they are helpful for you!

[@theycallmeashe]

I'm looking to build a small home for myself and homes this size are what I'm looking at. Being partially paralyzed those lofts are just big spider dens to me, haha. The two bedroom with some tweaks (only need one bedroom, but a small mudroom, small butler/pantry and office space, with a walk in shower w/bench instead of tub since lifting leg can be painful) would be perfect. The green and yellow look so crisp and beautiful in your homes. You do great work.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thank you, yes the floorplan will need mods to fit everyones needs. Thanks for watching!

[@donnacline6618]

Bravo! Well done. Great video. I shared with my friends.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hi Donna! Thanks. I was just watching your wide med cab hack thinking... great idea!

[@luo6963]

I love how the ugly stuff is all in one area in back

[@ThatADUGuy]

Yes, we try to hide them. Thanks for the support.

[@JanetLClark]

I really like the idea of a small house with a small garden area (but not microscopic), and not just as a laneway house. Not in style where I am due to the price of the land, sadly.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Sorry to hear this.

[@nobodyforgets1552]

Very nice

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks for the view and support

[@xohealthy]

Hi are you able to build an ADU with a kids/ playroom and bedroom/ office with insulation for a home office for dad?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Yes, of course! 🎉🎉

[@xohealthy]

@@ThatADUGuy I’d love to see a Murphy bed or multi usage playroom/ homeschool room for the earlier / little years

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thank you!

[@teresaluke7047]

Love the project! I love the 2nd bathroom, but would love to see a roll-in shower for people like my sister who are in a wheelchair. Just something to think about maybe. Keep up the good work

[@ThatADUGuy]

Yes!! Age in place design is coming next!

[@teresaluke7047]

@@ThatADUGuy 💜

[@ThatADUGuy]

@@teresaluke7047 awww, thanks!

[@mgjmiller1995]

6:00 Derek, in pursuit of aging in place, what is $ difference for lever door knobs vs the knobs you had installed?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Same price.

[@pennyanderson5655]

Hi, i’m just starting to look into an ADU unit on my property. I live in the San Diego area. I’m not sure where you are but do you do work in San Diego or do you have a suggestion on who I could contact in this area? I really like your one bedroom layout with the loft, I’ll be using this for a granny flat for now and then for rental property. Thank you so much, Penny ANDERSON.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hi Penny! We have a partership that gets you three bids for your project in 3 weeks. We can also help with plans. Feel free to email me for links. [e-mail]

[@capt.miguelresendez5238]

Would you consider building one of these ADUs on our acre in Florida?

[@CIST3]

I really love everything about this. I like the sustainability and the opportunity to give folks an affordable housing option. It's also very smart for those of us who are aging and it addresses some of the unique economic and housing challenges of 2024. I don't know if you believe in God, but I think you're doing God's work with this:)

[@ThatADUGuy]

Aww, thank you sooo much for the kind words 🎉

[@nobodyforgets1552]

Very nice layout

[@KAA-youtube]

Oh my goodness, these videos are awesome info!!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Just sharing our lifes work in hopes to help others build housing. Glad they help!

[@paulpuglisi7962]

How much was the cost for the 800sqft ?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Around $100k with fees.

[@Socalarborist]

Silver Maple....might want to have that inspected if it's on your lot. As they age the trunk slowly rots out and it's very brittle wood. Just an FYI. 😉

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks! I already took out one of the major fingers. We will be watching it for sure!

[@danielnolte3579]

Where do you get the granite and cabinets from?

[@ThatADUGuy]

No frills

[@agustingomez5594]

I live in NY you can still help ?

[@ThatADUGuy]

I do consultations with folks all over the country but watch all the free content first

[@marcomorales8201]

Thank you @ThatADUGuy question! I am getting a page not found for the shopping guide.

[@ThatADUGuy]

I will check on it now...

[@ThatADUGuy]

Fixed!

[@jmcintyre1420]

Thank You .

[@ThatADUGuy]

You're welcome

[@ThatADUGuy]

Will really depend on your builder.

[@BL-es7yv]

Great video series. Are the plans downloadable, i just see images of the plans on the website. Thanks

[@ThatADUGuy]

Yes, the pdf should download. Try it now?

[@scottstrong2874]

Thank you so much for what you’re doing! Your videos are amazing! I’m looking for my next project property and if I am successful in finding what I’m looking for I will be hitting you up for a consultation. Couldn’t figure out how to download the plans.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hi Scott, thanks for the support. I just checked the plan pdfs and it seemed to work. Feel free to email me at [e-mail]

[@scottstrong2874]

@@ThatADUGuy Thanks again, maybe it was the browser I was using. :-)

[@ThatADUGuy]

@@scottstrong2874 no worries, if it fails again, send me an email or dm and I will sent it over.

[@kmk3054]

What do you rent these for?

[@ThatADUGuy]

2/2s are $1850, 1/1 is my house but market rate is $1500

[@kmk3054]

@@ThatADUGuy thanks, those are decent rents in Oregon? I’m in Cali high desert outside of LA can build reg ADU and Jr on my lot & trying to figure out if I can do for about $150,000 for both I’m not real optimistic lol but the Jr would be either garage conversion or the bonus room already built above my garage so cheaper so maybe $150 isn’t unrealistic.

[@kanderton1]

I love what you are doing. I built my first ADU in Portland in 2015. One of the best properties I own. Question for you. How long is it taking you to get through the land use and building permit process? Have you thought of doing these using a modular build?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks! I touched on it in video #1 of the series. 1-2 mo to get planning/zoning/building approved in the markets I develop in. No, modular up to this point. If I could find a cheaper, faster process I would try it.

[@kanderton1]

@@ThatADUGuy That is great. You couldn’t even get a pre app in Portland in that timeframe. Might have to check out Southern Oregon. They desperately need workforce housing. On a side note for my day job I am transforming an old marine terminal into a housing innovation manufacturing campus. Hopefully will have a missing middle housing modular factory mass timber modular and flat pack panelized housing along with University of Oregon’ acoustic research lab. I think the panelized housing would work really well in your application. Will keep you posted.

[@ThatADUGuy]

@@kanderton1 ouch, long wait. Yes, would love to see what you develop!!

[@TWOWHEELSONELIFELEFT]

That one mini split is never going to properly heat and cool that space.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Funny you say that. We own several of these units with the same floor plan, single 24,000 btu head and super happy tenants.

[@Tech875O]

Hello, I love these designs. Where are you located and do you travel to do builds for others? Thanks!

[@ThatADUGuy]

Oregon, no but we have partners in other states

[@frank12876]

Nice work! Did i miss the cost breakdown in that video?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks Frank! No sure, I touched on item pricing like, cabs, counter tops, slider etc. Total cost for both was 168k.

[@JammedFuzzball]

Do you deal with Florida at all?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Not an expert an FL and they do not have a great state code, but some areas support ADUs.

[@gilgomez7848]

@@ThatADUGuyhurricane code criteria ups the cost per square foot and really want to see you create ADA compliant aging in place ADUs for yours truly.😊 Great content and as a former designer, really appreciate the space plans, design, finishes and site planning. Very thoughtfully designed!

[@sterlingclark8171]

Love your series! Why not go with Quartz, since you dont yave to reseal it annually like granite? Also, having the power panel outside, does that pose any security issues for thr tenants if someone wanted to switch off their power and mess with them?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks! Great questions. Quartz is nice but 3x the price, horrible to cut due to toxic dust and the bonding glue deforms if a tenant sets a hot pan on it. As for ext panal, yes possible but I would say only invest in this strategy where that time of crime is not an issue. These are both behind gates in back yards. One could say similar of hose bib, hvac dissconect, cut your net or cable line.

[@kdockrey]

Main reason not to use quartz counter tops in any situation: Too many workers who fabricate quartz counter tops are dying from silicosis. TBH, I've had granite counters and floors for 17 years in one home and have never resealed it. Still looks new.

[@maxmiller6266]

Here in Ontario Canada i think the code is going for a main power disconect outside , so fire fighters can turn off power to house if there is a fire from the outside. It makes sense, but still not perfect as i thought about break ins aswell?

[@ThatADUGuy]

@@maxmiller6266 i like the shutoff option for FD.

[@nataliemirza]

Hello, Derek. I would love to build such units for low income people in Oklahoma. I’m a landlord. How can I find a builder? If you can answer. Thank you.

[@ThatADUGuy]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6u8kKKKfq1qY8Usi=7eGUriaYpwhp251N

[@nataliemirza]

@ Thank you!

[@lastnamewilson6225]

I love these. In what city are you so can I rent one of these?

[@ThatADUGuy]

:) Thanks! Im in S Oregon.

[@hermonorossco7988]

I’m surprised you’re in southern Oregon. Everything is so expensive here. It’s near impossible to buy or rent here. Nothing stays empty.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Yes, a hard market for sure!

[@terencelee9704]

How were you able to get permit to build two ADUs? In California we can only build one at 1200 sqft max is the main house is 1500 sqft.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Small house and ADU

[@SuccessForever1234]

Hi Derek, I’m currently out of the country and upon my return I would like more info on how to get started. Whats the best way to communicate with you for more information and questions?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Hi there! the best way to get started is to watch this series from video 1. You can also email me through my website thatADUguy.com

[@pnw_wanderer9786]

Do you have a cost breakdown for the 800 sq ft two bed ADU on your site?

[@ThatADUGuy]

not in pdf, working on it.

[@elizabethadahl]

Are there any considerations for building this as the first house on a site, not as an ADU?

[@ThatADUGuy]

@@elizabethadahl no, we do that too

[@Tech875O]

Does a piece of land need to have a house on it before you can build an ADU, or could you purchase a small plot of land and just build an ADU?

[@ThatADUGuy]

ADU is accessory to a primary house, in most cases

[@Tech875O]

@ThatADUGuy okay thank you.

[@wendya.presley7316]

Im building a 400 sq ft 20x20, is there any wall finish i could do that would be more cost effective than sheet rock? Ive been cutting my own ship lap but i dnt wana do the entire house itll take me a decade

[@joebrooks1695]

Excellent!! Great content!! How much would you charge to build for someone? Sq.ft. price?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks Jo! Sorry we only do our own projects. In our area a standard GC price would start around $225/ft and go up fast from there. I do have a network of builders I know and trust depending on what market you want to build in.

[@joebrooks1695]

@@ThatADUGuy thank you!! I'm actually a GC in RI looking into adding this to my business. You came up quick on KZbin! Great series! Well done

[@ThatADUGuy]

@@joebrooks1695 Nice! This will be awesome out east!

[@ThatADUGuy]

@@joebrooks1695 Nice! This will be awesome out east!

[@edwin2525]

Where do you get your doors??

[@ThatADUGuy]

Exterier at Home Depot. Interier from Or Pac via Ashland Lumber

[@nickcabral7622]

What is the measurements of the 500 ft.² adu?

[@ThatADUGuy]

22x 24.

[@jaidynlewis9598]

Do you travel to install? I live in Sacramento California.

[@ThatADUGuy]

I do not, Im sorry, but I do have a partner Co. down there.

[@ThatADUGuy]

l.realmhome.com/fxo49v

[@ThatADUGuy]

Use this link to save $100

[@jczhang2055]

In California?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Im in Oregon!🎉🎉🎉

[@Chris_87BC]

Why didn't you build a two stories ADUs and save on foundation and roof cost?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Less of a market, higher costs, height limits etc.

[@ThatADUGuy]

Great question

[@Chris_87BC]

@@ThatADUGuy Thanks for the quick reply! I am in Sacramento, CA (near downtown) on a deep lot with alley access [50 feet wide] and was told by ADU builder 2 stories would cheaper. I would feel that if I build two independent ADU's (like yours), my property will go up in value further than a tall 2 story ADUs. [One ADU downstairs and another upstairs]. I really like your channel! Cheers!

[@KeanuValverde]

Where are you located?

[@ThatADUGuy]

Southern Oregon🎉🎉

[@mrslminns]

Do you build in Alabama??

[@ThatADUGuy]

No, sorry. We only build in our small market in Oregon

[@mrslminns]

Many blessings. You are blessed to be a blessing and your gift. I would love to have you build one for my disabled son that will be with us all his life. 😢

[@diytacoma5758]

Can u just turn around and sell these for triple your cost 💰 money 💰

[@ThatADUGuy]

No, these are not set up for fee simple lot splits. It's possible but our strategy is hold not sell. Time wealth of big pops of $.

[@MasterCoachUniversity]

Is this kind of thing going to be just as expensive as purchasing another property? If so, why bother?

[@ThatADUGuy]

No, by sourcing/creating land/lots and self managing, we can build for 1/2 the cost of buying.

[@ibenglish]

The use of available space in a smaller footprint and practicality of this build is so next level genius. Everything is quality and built to last over time. There is way too much fluff on KZbin to waste hours of your time on but not much that brings the kind of value as the in depth, detailed videos that Derek presents to his audience. Over the course of this video series I have learned new things and also realized things that I have done myself that I could have done better and smarter. My tack room renovation will be very similar to this and as I go through the different stages of the build I will be using these videos as a reference. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ThatADUGuy]

Thanks for the great feedback.