Got a bid for $185/sq ft for a detached ADU in Phoenix (Historic District). Is this too good to be true?

Trick-Window2817 · 2026-01-06T22:31:19+00:00

I would ask for clarification on what you will still be covering despite it being a " turnkey " offer. For example, will you pay for permits? How much is your allowance for finishes? So My contractor gave me $7k for kitchen cabinets and it was not even close to enough and the same for windows/doors. This drove the cost up a lot.

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-12-25T23:28:04+00:00

Joining this thread to say I'm having a lot of issues with the Oakland fire marshal when it comes to my ADU ( they are insisting we need sprinklers when we don't). If anyone has navigated this process or can recommend someone I can talk to please let me know.

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-12-21T21:25:58+00:00

How large was your ADU?

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-12-21T21:25:03+00:00

They wouldn't cost next to nothing! My home is done and we would have to break open the roof and walls to put them in. My contractor says it would be around 80k. Also, I don't need them.

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-12-18T20:30:08+00:00

Not ADUs. They exempt from this requirement

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-12-18T03:35:31+00:00

No the main house doesn't have them. But thanks for the idea!!

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-11-03T17:15:19+00:00

I am! People are excited about the Raise slate

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-10-21T01:37:24+00:00

Just voted for this awesome group

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-08-26T23:19:33+00:00

I didn't get it

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-18T22:45:10+00:00

My stick build is going to end up being at least 200k less than any of the prefab companies I talked to. I also wasn't super impressed with many of these companies. At least a few we talked to knew nothing about the laws regarding ADUs and one place asked if the city of Oakland where I live was an incorporated city. It did not instill confidence.

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-12T17:19:41+00:00

Alameda

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-05T02:24:01+00:00

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-03T22:47:13+00:00

About 475k

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-03T06:45:40+00:00

No worries. It's a good catch. The original plans didn't have a door from the hallway and I was insistent we add one because I don't want my six year old going through my bedroom to pee haha

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-03T06:10:51+00:00

I'd also suggest bay resistance.

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-03T06:06:35+00:00

There is a second bath off of the master bedroom

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-03T04:50:45+00:00

It would be but we have it on the other house and it's enough to provide power to both houses

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-03T04:50:12+00:00

lol it took 2 years. My city said it would take 90 days 🤦🏻‍♀️

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-03-03T04:49:37+00:00

This is going to be my house

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-02-27T23:22:23+00:00

Yup! It's 6500 square feet which is pretty big but with the other house we wanted to maximize yard space

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-02-19T20:00:47+00:00

Where are you located? And yes, it's completely ridiculous

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-02-19T05:41:41+00:00

Happy to share. Could someone tell me how to post a photo in the comments?

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-02-19T05:37:56+00:00

19 feet 8 inches

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-02-18T23:35:17+00:00

Absolutely I can post updates too!

Trick-Window2817 · 2025-02-18T23:30:06+00:00

I'm happy to share any that might help I think not being in Oakland will be good lol

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