Garage Apartment ADU & How to Save Money on Your Build or Conversion

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@hankestrada Ай бұрын

One of THE BEST introductions to considering ADU apartment over a garage!! Thank you so much!

@ThatADUGuy Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Love hearing this. Thank you!

@noreenhewson6933 6 күн бұрын

Thank you for clear, concise, info! My husband and I are looking to build something just like this, for us to live in for a few years until we start construction of a house. Afterwards the plan is to use it for guest quarters. We could probably do some of the work- painting, flooring, etc. subscribed!

@ThatADUGuy 5 күн бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@surfmarko 22 күн бұрын

you have the best ADU content in my opinion. Hope to see you if you are ever in Bend!

@ThatADUGuy 22 күн бұрын

Thanks dude! 🎉 Yes, im up there once a year or so.

@arthurortiz3093 9 ай бұрын

Super helpful. Thank you for putting this ADU content out!

@ThatADUGuy 9 ай бұрын

You are welcome, hope it helps!

@ThatADUGuy 9 ай бұрын

Great question. I use pt lumber for stringers, posts, joists etc and do not paint or oil them. Gaurdrail cap and framing is cedar with oil based paint. Treads and toe kicks are cedar and I leave them raw to grey out. The whole system will last 20-30 years in our area with no upkeep.

@muprock 2 ай бұрын

You make such great, practical, money-saving points! Thank you.

@ThatADUGuy 2 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Glad our videos are helpful

@MsMyers-ui8ci 4 ай бұрын

beautiful.. your understanding that a kitchen does not have to take over the space to be nice. Ppl make kitchens to big. The apt size appliances are so great.

@ThatADUGuy 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the feedback and support 😊.

@drworm7432 2 ай бұрын

I'm new to your channel and WOW, inspired. This, down to the layout, is pretty much *exactly* what we have drawn out and planned for our garage/adu combo. Do you sell your plans (or specifically, this one?) I'm about to do a deep dive into your channel, but I just can't help but ask !

@ThatADUGuy 2 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Sorry, no official plans for this one yet, but the two free plans on my website are a very sim floor plan.

@brandenallen59 Ай бұрын

This was an awesome video. My girl and I are looking to buy a home. What of the needs is to be able to maximize this space to build an Attached ADU and a detached ADU.

@ThatADUGuy Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! I would look for a house that already has an ADU or a house with a garage at all, will room to build something like this.

@Thrivinglife3835 9 ай бұрын

Just subscribed. Thank you for what you do. I’m planning to buy a property with 8,316 square feet lot here in Southern California. Hope one day, I can build a ADU at the back. I am learning so much from your videos and interviews by BiggerPockets.

@ThatADUGuy 9 ай бұрын

Awesome, so glad to hear this.🎉🎉

@ThatADUGuy 3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@anthonywychock3449 2 ай бұрын

What does ADU stand for?

@o2boutdoors 3 ай бұрын

Some great building tips here, and you did a great job of presenting and explaining! Sometimes it's easy to forget the KISS principle and end up wasting time & money.

@ThatADUGuy 3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ThatADUGuy 3 ай бұрын

Keeping it simple is key!

@friendlybill6109 9 ай бұрын

Very nice Derek! Great job. One question. I’m guessing you use pressure treated lumber for your exterior staircase. How do you finish (paint or stain) the staircase for maximum weather preservation and how long do they list in your area?

@buzztune-ft6lc 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Amazing content! The mean cat 😹

@ThatADUGuy 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!! Yes, got to have a shop cat! Durring my last call as a fireman, I climbed a tree to rescue it... then brought it home.

@buzztune-ft6lc 9 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy Whoa, awesome story about the rescue! Agreed shop cat! Thanks for posting your adu shopping guide on your site. Great stuff!

@bluetyphoon2100 2 ай бұрын

Kinda silly that little dog house connection allows you to build a whole separate ADU but all the more power to you this is a sweet build!

@ThatADUGuy 2 ай бұрын

I agree. Code is not realistic

@MarkSenatori 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this! I really appreciate the tips on cost savings. Just finishing up building an ADU with a builder and the cost was about 380/SF. I'm hoping to do the same with a JADU next ...just not sure if the breezeway would qualify as the garage as attached in my county.

@ThatADUGuy 4 ай бұрын

It is worth appling for it that way. Thanks for the view!

@Socalarborist 9 ай бұрын

Great video as always! My son is going to try to make it to the ADU Academy in Berkeley on the 20th!

@ThatADUGuy 9 ай бұрын

Awesome! If he can make it, here is a 10% off code Here are the instructions: Go to the event page, ADUSpecialist.org/ADUAcademy Select "Register" Fill out the form In the "How did you hear about the Academy?" section, select "That ADU Guy - Derek Sherrell" Enter the code ThatADUGuyCLB in the box Submit and check out

@Socalarborist 9 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy Thanks so much!

@ThatADUGuy 5 ай бұрын

550sf

@Sunshine.._.4 3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the consistently excellent content! I looked through your great suggested shopping list but do not see the cabinets listed. Please provide details on the Alder Shaker cabinets. Thank you 🎉

@ThatADUGuy 2 ай бұрын

Hi there, they are made localy, sorry.

@crosbycakes 2 ай бұрын

Hey Derek been watching your videos for awhile have learned so much, we are in the process of building a ADU apartment over garage we plan to use the garage for our personal use, our code is R38 insulation with 5/8 type x drywall for garage lid (learned that word from you) our concern is if this is sufficient sound proofing for future tenants, you mentioned here you sound proofed but did not go into detail, my husband has to listen to me constantly saying but ADU guy said to do it this way, this time he said ask the ADU guy. LOL

@ThatADUGuy 2 ай бұрын

Hi there! I alway rc chanel first, then two layers of 5/8 type x rock with green glue between the two layers. That will help reduce sound.

@iamamacarooni 4 ай бұрын

Was it $65k for the whole thing (from the ground up)? Materials and labor?

@ThatADUGuy 4 ай бұрын

not all labor is included. We do a ton of the work. Prob add 30k or more if you want to be hands off.

@richcaseaxon 3 ай бұрын

That is outstanding, well done. Regarding the single mini split, wouldn't the bathroom and/or bedroom get hot if the doors are closed? How do you keep the temperature even in the unit? Does that force people to keep their bedroom doors open to stay warm or cool?

@ThatADUGuy 3 ай бұрын

In these small, tight built units, air is forced under the doors when they are shut.

@richcaseaxon 3 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy thank you for the reply.

@Loveroftruth777 3 ай бұрын

Great until! Do you have plans for this?

@ThatADUGuy 3 ай бұрын

Eventually, sorry. Its on the list

@MrJfrye 5 ай бұрын

great content. 2 questions: 1. Are you able to shut off power to the ADU if the tenant does not pay their portion of the bill? 2. How do you handle the water bill? I'm assuming it's tied to the main residence as well.

@ThatADUGuy 5 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🎉 1. yes but we have never done that. 2. We charge a flat rate for water but it could have a private meter as well.

@mugentuner 8 ай бұрын

Nicely done Adu. Question, how do you enforce the utility is paid by tenant if they skip the bill 😮

@ThatADUGuy 8 ай бұрын

Great question. By sceening tenants and having a base credit score in our criteria. If they chose not to pay, it would be a violation of the lease.

@golfgirl1619 5 ай бұрын

What is the square footage of the living space?

@cherylmackey3944 9 ай бұрын

Very nice, but is there another configuration you could have use where the bathroom isn’t off the kitchen?

@ThatADUGuy 9 ай бұрын

Yes, there are several floor plan options for this size space.

@EmmettMoore 8 ай бұрын

Nice Derek, but I am pretty sure that's not a 15' kitchen (at 3:00) Maybe 9'?

@ThatADUGuy 8 ай бұрын

Its close. Maybe 13 feet. 24' with 7'9" bathroom and 36" man door.

@AberrantArt 9 ай бұрын

How / where do you get your granite slab so cheap?! That's incredible. 👍🏻

@ThatADUGuy 9 ай бұрын

No frills flooring and granite

@AberrantArt 9 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy sweet. Thank you 👍🏻

@ThatADUGuy 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome@@AberrantArt

@mar4380 8 ай бұрын

Looking for advice on completing apartment above a garage space which is partially sheetrocked & textured. I am in central florida - The nature of the gambrel roof along with the apartment being rectangle box, leaves a “side attic” area behind the side walls. 87” at top of this area and 3 feet wide at bottom. The subfloor has a two foot opening on the outside edge leading down into the garage below. Going to open up this side attic area in a few spots to utilize more space, near the headboard of the bed to have it inset, possibly where the toilet goes, & maybe 1 or two other spots. This will put the walls in these areas right against the side roof rafters, any suggestions on insulation ventilation there? -Should I complete the subfloor all the way to the edge enclosing the garage below completely? -The roof has ridge vent & gable vents on each end. It does provide a small soffit on each side at the very bottom, It is 1×6 board currently not vented. The top plate of the interior walls does provide a 1-2 inch gap for air flow up to the attic area. Thinking about adding baffle vents to ensure insulation does not block that area. Also considering radiant barrier on roof joists leaving 2 inch gap between roof sheathing & foil -The garage has four cinderblock size floor vents, ok to close these off? thank you for your time & any experience/advice shared

@ThatADUGuy 8 ай бұрын

Good question. All sounds doable be always draw a quick plan and confirm with your local building dept. You can use that space but you need 60" knee walls per code. Yes, I would run sub floor wall to wall. Insulation in each bay is possible but find out what min R value is in your area and make sure it will fit. I attached a video on basic vault venting, but also consider ridgid or spray foam just for the lid. kzbin.infomPSunk0sLsQ?si=BLwW2clyrvCf5rVP

@mar4380 8 ай бұрын

Thanks. how do you handle mini split? is there one in bedroom and living/kitchen space that both work off same outside unit? and just keep bathroom door open when not in use?@@ThatADUGuy