My Most Expensive ADU Mistake

You'd never know this unless you've actually built an ADU — and I learned it the hard way. The moment your project requires work in the street, that's when extra city requirements kick in and the costs start climbing fast.

Nobody talks about this part until you're already in it. Street work can trigger additional permits, city engineering reviews, traffic control plans, and utility coordination — all of which come with their own fees and timelines. It turned what should have been a straightforward part of the project into one of the most expensive surprises of the entire build.

If you're thinking about building an ADU, this is the kind of thing you need to know about before you buy the property — not after construction starts. The location of utility connections, sewer lines, and water mains relative to the street can make or break your budget.

In this video you'll learn:

• The most expensive surprise I ran into building an ADU

• Why street work triggers extra city requirements and fees

• How utility connections can dramatically increase your ADU costs

• What to look for before buying a property for an ADU project

• Why this is something most ADU builders don't warn you about

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