Garage Conversion vs Detached ADU in Sacramento: 5 Questions That Tell You Which One to Build
After Years of Building Both, Here's the Framework We Use After years of building both ADU types across Sacramento, Elk Grove, and Folsom, we've found that five questions almost always settle the detached ADU vs garage conversion Sacramento debate for any given property. Not five hours of research. Not three contractor quotes. Five questions — and most homeowners already know the answers. The problem isn't that this decision is complicated. It's that most of what's written about it treats the choice as abstract. "Detached ADUs cost more but earn more." True, but not useful. What's actually useful is a framework tied to your specific lot, your specific garage, and your specific financial situation. Here's the framework we use on every Sacramento site assessment. Work through it honestly — the right answer usually becomes clear before you finish. Question 1: What's Your Real Budget — Not Your Hoped-For Budget? This is the question that elimi...