Will my Palo Alto ADU need ARB review?

Most single-story rear ADUs do not. Two-story or street-visible work is more likely to. We confirm at feasibility.

Can you do ADUs on Eichler lots?

Yes — we design detached ADUs and additions that respect the Eichler post-and-beam aesthetic without trying to mimic the original house too literally.

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Palo Alto ADU Builder.

Peninsula precision, Eichler-savvy.

Palo Alto ADU work moves through the City of Palo Alto Planning & Development department. Architectural Review Board involvement, the city's Eichler housing stock, and Peninsula finish expectations make Palo Alto its own discipline.

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We deliver ADUs and remodels across Crescent Park, Old Palo Alto, Professorville, Midtown, Barron Park, College Terrace, and Fairmeadow — Eichler restoration and respectful detached ADU work where the Eichler aesthetic must read consistently.

Palo Alto · Market snapshot

What the Palo Alto ADU math actually looks like.

Permit timeline: 5–7 months
1BR ADU rent (Palo Alto): $3,200–$4,200/mo
Typical project cost: $380K–$620K

Palo Alto permit notes · City of Palo Alto Planning & Development

What we resolve before drawings begin.

01
Architectural Review Board (ARB)
Some ADU projects trigger ARB review — primarily two-story and street-visible work. We design with ARB criteria in mind from concept.
02
Eichler-compatible detail
Eichler neighborhoods (Greenmeadow, Fairmeadow) need ADUs and remodels that respect post-and-beam structure and roof planes.
03
Mature trees
Palo Alto protects mature trees aggressively. Tree protection plans are standard during permit.

Palo Alto neighborhoods we serve

Crescent Park
Old Palo Alto
Professorville
Midtown
Barron Park
College Terrace
Fairmeadow
Greenmeadow

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Palo Alto · ADU FAQ

Questions Palo Alto homeowners ask first.

Start a Palo Alto ADU brief. We'll confirm ARB status, Eichler considerations, tree plan, and a fixed-scope contract.

Will my Palo Alto ADU need ARB review?
Most single-story rear ADUs do not. Two-story or street-visible work is more likely to. We confirm at feasibility.
Can you do ADUs on Eichler lots?
Yes — we design detached ADUs and additions that respect the Eichler post-and-beam aesthetic without trying to mimic the original house too literally.

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A short feasibility review of your lot — what you can build, roughly what it costs, and how long it will take. Free of charge. No sales call afterwards unless you ask for one.

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