The Ultimate Guide to Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit
Why Many Families in California Are Turning to ADUS as Housing Options for Their Loved Ones When your loved one needs a place to stay, what…
California ADU Law Changes 2020
Once upon a time, California ADU laws could be better understood as restrictions. In many cases, it was often prohibitively difficult for homeowners to build an…
Introducing the Granny Pod: How Your Aging Parents Can Live Closer to Home
Taking care of an aging loved one is a huge undertaking, especially if they live far away. The struggle to take care of your needs while…
ADU House Plans: Designing a Granny Flat
The number of permits that are granted to build granny flats has risen sharply in the past few years. In San Jose in particular, an accessory…
San Jose ADU Requirements 2020: What You Need to Know About Building an ADU
During times of crisis, keeping your loved ones close is more important than ever. And within the last several years, California has weathered several crises–first the…
News Release: Acton ADU launches the most pre-approved, Build Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) options in San Jose, CA
Acton ADU, a Northern California company specialized in the design, permitting, and construction of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), also called granny flats or in-law suites, today…
Acton Meets San Jose Solar Requirements in 2020 for Your Brand New ADU
Thinking of expanding your property lot is often an inevitable thought. You want to use the space you have and as you consider the options, an…
Benefits of Building a Backyard House
The landscape of the average household is evolving every day. And with California’s housing crisis hitting families hard, this is a good thing for families who…
What Is an ADU and Why Should You Build One?
The average cost for a house in California has now reached $600,000 and $996,000 in the Bay Area. This shocking statistic is the reason behind the devastating housing crisis…
Why People Are Ditching Tiny Homes for ADUs
Nontraditional housing options are becoming increasingly popular among the younger generations. Tiny homes, homes on wheels, and even RVing are now more appealing than the traditional cookie-cutter house…
COVID-19 Update: We are in this together.
As homebuilders, we have dedicated over 30 years to creating comfortable, safe, secure, and enriching places for families to live. As of today, Santa Clara County…
Everything You Need to Know About ADU Requirements in California
You’ve spent your entire life in California. Your whole family lives here. And now, with your own family growing, your parents aging, and your children growing…