SAN DIEGO, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- If you live in
beautiful San Diego, you are lucky
enough to live in a popular and dense area that still cares about
its citizens' housing opportunities. From aid to the homeless
crisis to providing rental opportunities, and home equity increases
for homeowners, San Diego
homeowners have the flexibility in ADU builds that not all cities
have. Dually noted is the high demand of relocating loved ones from
far away to live within the same property as their family,
ultimately creating a new San Diegan here to help our community
prosper.
Rising above kitchen and bathroom remodels, ADU's or Accessory
Dwelling Units, have been topping the list for San Diego's home improvement project since
2021 becoming the number one most requested project in
construction. And it's no wonder why! Previously referred to as
Granny Flats, In-law Suites, and Casitas for their nod to bringing
families closer together, these modeled structures have evolved to
offer additional rental income in addition to adding square
footage/ property value for the homeowner.
If you're thinking about building an ADU or wondering if your
property is eligible within the City of
San Diego or San Diego
County jurisdiction- your curiosity has brought you to the
right place. But be advised, codes and regulations change
frequently. Over the past 4 years, Gregg
Cantor, President/CEO of Murray Lampert Design, Build,
Remodel, has continued to grow his relationships with city
officials and individuals in the local building and permitting
departments. These relationships allow his '4th Generations strong'
San Diego rooted company to
quickly become apprised of any changing codes and get ahead of any
building challenges that their ADU projects can face. Finding a
trusted Design-Build partner like Murray Lampert Design, Build,
Remodel is the foolproof, critical path to saving unnecessary back
and forth time trying to decipher what the city needs, and when
they need it.
At Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel, our best trait is
listening, and we always start with asking "Why?". Why do you want
to build an ADU? Believe it or not, the 'Why' will influence
specific differences in an ADU build like overall costs, ways to
pay, etc. Not all build experiences with ADUs are created equal,
and selecting a Design-Build company should be given careful
consideration. Before determining 'Who' you partner with….
Let's break this down in a palatable way using Why, What,
When, and How.
1. The Why? Narrow down the main driver to your
decision to build.
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- Relocating a loved one
- Aging in place
- Increased square footage and property value
- Rental and supplemental income
- Low-income housing options, philanthropy
2. City and County jurisdiction. These regulations will tell us
exactly what can be built; the size your property can
be, and where it can be located on your property.
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- Set backs
- Fire ratings
- Geology sensitivity
- Coastal compliance
- Parking transit proximity requirements
- FAR (Floor Area ratio)
- Homeowners Association approval
3. Design Development - Budgeting
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- Establishing lifestyle and space needs
- Modeling/rendering
- Trade walks for discovery
- Final scoping and pricing
4. Need for speed. How long will the project take,
and when to expect completion?
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- Design Development time
- When to submit plans to the city
- Construction working days
5. Interior Design
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- Client meetings in our studio and at showrooms.
- Sourcing materials
- Approving pricing and selection
- Completing a comprehensive design package.
- Order fixtures and finishes.
6. Payment type. How will the build be paid for?
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- HELOC, Home Equity Line Of Credit
- SDHC loan, San Diego Housing Council- low-income loans to
qualifying homeowners at a low fixed rate.
- Construction Loans
- Cash
7. Contract type. Who offers the right type of
transparency and trust within their contract structure?
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- Cost Plus
- Fixed contract, the preferred method for Homeowners
At Murray Lampert Design, Build, Remodel, is a team that will
earn your business by gaining your trust. If you provide the 'why',
they will undoubtedly guide you through the rest of it making for a
positive and stress-free Design-build experience.
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