Before we design a thing, we tell you the truth about your lot.
A paid on-site feasibility study that turns a stack of unknowns into a written go / no-go — with a cost band you can actually plan around.
What's included
- On-site walk with our project lead
- Setback, easement and buildable-area screen
- Water, sewer, septic and utility capacity review
- County rules read (pre and post SB 531)
- Design direction sketch and program
- Preliminary cost band in writing
- Recommended next-step scope + timeline
If we recommend against building, we say so — in writing. If we recommend moving forward, the Readiness Assessment fee is credited toward your design contract.
Frequently asked
What is an ADU Readiness Assessment?+
A paid, on-site feasibility study we run before any design work. It covers an on-site walk, a setback, easement and buildable-area screen, water, sewer, septic and utility capacity, a county rules read before and after SB 531, a design direction sketch, a preliminary cost band in writing, and a recommended next-step scope and timeline.
Is the Readiness Assessment fee credited toward design?+
Yes. If we recommend moving forward and you proceed, the Readiness Assessment fee is credited toward your design contract.
What if my lot will not work for an ADU?+
We tell you so, in writing. We would rather lose a project than sell a homeowner a build that setbacks, septic capacity or county rules will not support.
Do I need a Readiness Assessment before SB 531 takes effect?+
It is the most useful thing you can do in 2026. Verifying feasibility now is what lets you hold engineered, permit-ready plans and file the week SB 531 takes effect on July 1, 2027.