Same review I posted on Google, but putting it on Yelp too: I started a project with Adore homes in late dec 2024 because we had an empty plot of land next to our house which was perfect for a sizable ADU. I had heard of them through the San Jose official websites and on the Adu partners list. My goal was to find a project management company that would (since I have a full time job): - work on getting all the legal work - file and chase all the needed permits - deal with contractors - find the right vendors - coordinate the entire end-to-end build to turn-key worthy - include building the foundation and its cost in the project's fixed fee price (most adu companies do not do this !!!) Adore Homes met all my requirements, and we spent 1-2 weeks discussing the Contract upfront with one of their cofounders (Tom Ginsberg). He was very patient and open to negotiating terms to satisfy our fears and concerns, and the pricing was very transparent (fixed fee, gave us pricing for add-ons/upgrades). The easy upfront billing part is the cost of the foundation plus the building itself and upgrades within the house. But if you're budgeting, keep in mind that permit/city fees and extra exterior work aside from the foundation and front/backdoor steps are extra. And these costs can be a lot, and quite unpredictable. This isn't Adore's fault, I think it's mainly the city and public works which don't tell you these costs upfront and only design/give you and estimate after your whole build is done. pricing has changed due to the world events too, so make sure your budget has plenty of buffer room (eg. PG&E upgrades are very expensive, new fencing and extra outdoor work were priced very fairly by Adore. And the quality is good too) Anyways, the project took a total of 1.5 years for a 900 sqft adu to be fully built (including exterior etc). Keep in mind, 50-60% of the slowness is due to paper work and waiting for city or public works approvals. Adore does not have much control over these, but once those came through they were very quick to schedule the build and get their contractors working. As the customer, it helps to keep tab on things and check with Adore're PM if you have any items you want looked at or have concerns. Also make your payments on time moves things along. Anh Nyugen was ours and she is amazing to work with! She delivered on every ask and followed up on each question/concern we had. I'm very happy with how the project ran even though it did take longer than expected (I blame the city & PG&E for this though). Overall I'm glad I took the leap and did this project with Adore Homes. Would definitely do it again. read more

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Adore Homes is the company you can trust to build your ADU. If you ever think about building an ADU in your property, Adore Homes is the right choice. They offer one stop shop service and you do not need to worry about getting the city permit or anything else you need to get your ADU project done. They assign a dedicated project manager who will be working with you closely with the contractor and complete your project step by step following the instructions from the city inspector. Kevin is the project manager who took care of our project and he is very knowledgeable and professional. Ken and Tom are also the ones who have been there to make sure that everything is working properly. We just had our ADU project done and we are satisfied with the work that Adore Homes has done for us. Thank you, Adore Homes! read more

ADORE Homes - ADU - Home Developers Near Me - Campbell, California

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We got the final sign off on our ADU and I can honestly say that we were very satisfied and happy with Adore homes. The ADU turned out beautifully and the whole process was very low stress for us. The biggest reason was our Project Manager, Anh, who coordinated everything with the general contractor, the utility companies, and city permits to make sure everything flowed smoothly and was on schedule. She also helped with landscaping recommendations and we love the way it turned out. Ashley assisted Anh and was very helpful in keeping us updated every week and following up with utility companies. I highly recommend Adore homes if you are looking to add an ADU and don't want to take on the hassle and headache of doing everything your own. We did look at other companies and Adore was the best for pricing and flexibility of house size and options. read more

ADORE Homes - Home Developers Near Me - Campbell, California

Adore Homes did a fantastic job on our home and managing the project. Kevin was our PM and his communication was always a step ahead. The construction team was also very knowledgable and so very helpful throughout the whole process. I recommend going through Adore for your ADU plans. They will keep your best interest in mind always - and they really work with your budget. I have already started recommending them to family and friends. Thank you Adore for all you've done for us! read more

I worked with Tom and Adore Homes to design and spec out an ADU for our home. The project was very challenging with space issues and other constraints. Tom and his team were extremely helpful - they were knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. Their creativity and flexibility to include our unique concerns made for a great experience and workable design. We had been looking at ADU options for 3 years, with many different companies, I would highly recommend Adore Homes to anyone considering an ADU. A visit to their show room in Campbell is very impressive and informative. Bill R read more

We had a very good experience working with Adore Homes and would give them a five-star rating. The main reason we chose them was their strong selection of ADU floor plans. They offered a range of layouts and helped us identify one that fit our lot particularly well, allowing the ADU to be placed in a location that made the most sense for our property. Throughout the project they also provided good access to their project management team. While a few project managers rotated during the build, Kevin in particular was very responsive and helpful whenever questions came up. Adore Homes also coordinated closely with the actual ADU manufacturer and construction team, helping manage communication and keeping the project moving forward. The construction itself was completed by their subcontractor team, and the overall quality of the work was solid. We appreciated the company's accessibility, their willingness to address questions, and the fact that they saw the project through to completion successfully. read more

Tom was friendly professional and nice throughout what was a long process for us. For context, we wanted to put up an ADU (a fairly large one at that with 3b/2baths) and live on a private street with some very sharp turns. Tom and his team coordinated how to move a pre fab unit through all the way and had special transportation to make the right turns etc. they couldn't really even use a crane to hike it over. Given the property was on a hillside, we needed to build an extensive raised foundation. Several specialized teams were involved throughout the process in various stages. Ultimately, it took about 1.5 years to get it all done- permitting and PG&E are no joke. There still are some pieces of paper that need to be signed off but we've now had our in-laws moved in and happy! I will say the only suggestion would be to have reliable project management and a lead contractor- Tom and team struggled with that early on but really did their best with finding replacements as appropriate. Tom was also very open to me taking on parts of the work via my contractors. The main contractor they had initially was terrible, unit wound up getting wet in the massive rainstorms (water got inside) that came through and we had to get all the mold out. Again, something Tom and team were helpful and co-operative with throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to give Tom a call again for our needs- he's been professional and made himself available to work through what can be a pretty gnarly process! read more

I rate a company on if I'll do business with them again. For Adore Homes, the answer is yes! It was 5-star service. Weekly emails, flexibility with upgrades, help with concrete and landscaping research/bids. Short summary: 2 bed/2 bath, 704 sq ft, $272,000. Contract signed Dec 2023. Survey July 2024, Oct 2024 ADU arrives. (Six months permit, three months of land prep). I met with 5 stick build companies and 3 pre-fab ADU. The stick builds seemed more expensive. One gave me an idea to completely demolish my house, another tried to push me to a J-ADU. One pre-fab only offered a 2 bedroom, 1 bath. I helped design a 2 bed/2 bath for another ADU company and they wanted to charge me $20,000 for the design and another $100,000 for delivery even though it was my design! I had a plot of land in the front yard that I was tired of taking care of and it was just sitting there. Cottage was good because they offered an online consult using Google Maps for free and mapped out six feet from the house edge and where an ADU would fit. Cottage said only a 2 bed, 1 bath would fit. But I really wanted a 2 bedroom, 2 bath because I didn't want to share a bathroom. Cottage is stick build. I checked the city permit site and saw that Adore Homes was a preferred vendor. I went to their website and saw that there were over 60 models in various layouts and price ranges. https://adore-homes.com/our-homes/ I sorted by lowest to highest and 2 bed/2 bath. I found a layout that I liked and contacted them. There's a $500 consult fee which I wasn't crazy about because I had some general questions but I guess I can understand as there will be alot of inquiries that lead to nowhere. I signed the contract around December 2023 as they had a year-end discount if you sign before the end of the year. Pros: They send you a weekly status report. A Slack channel was setup but I never joined. You can also "design" some elements of the ADU. Appliances are included for free: stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge (in black, stainless is an upgrade cost). Tip: I wanted to know every single cost before I signed the contract. I choose the "upgrades" and was able to "design" or make some changes before I signed the contract. The upgrades I choose: stainless microwave, stove, fridge. The fridge was surprisingly huge with double doors and under pullout freezer (nice surprise)! An undermount sink (ended up being a farmhouse style undermount sink). Quartz kitchen and bathroom counters upgrade. I kept the floor as free vinyl (it actually looks good like real wood!), upgraded would have been vinyl plank or hardwood but for the size and price, I didn't think it was worth it. Design/modifications: I wanted the kitchen cabinets to touch the ceiling because I didn't want dust to pile up. I asked for bathroom sinks to be undermount. Instead of windows in each bedroom, I asked for sliding doors. I also asked for the unit "master" to be longer (3 feet longer) and to include two sliding glass mirror closet doors. And a mirror sliding door in the other bedroom. The front entry to be French doors vs a single entry door. All the windows, balcony doors, and French door had blinds included (another nice "free" surprise). I added a deck. I requested that each side of the house have a water faucet and electricity outlet. I asked for the free fiberglass shower but got a "free" upgrade that looks like quartz but it's vinyl? Separate: I had them concrete all around the ADU property. The permit cost isn't included in the price as that varies by city. Here is the high-level timeline: Dec 2023 Signed contract July 2, 2024 Land survey July 8 - July 31, 2024 Frame structure Aug 2, 2024 - Wood removed from structure **Oct 21, 2024 - ADU arrives on truck from LA! *I live near a school and alot of parents said "this morning at 8am, there was no house...and now at 10am, there's a new house!" It was pretty amazing. Oct 27, 2024 - Trenching for water and electricity. This started earlier but continued once the ADU arrived. Oct 29, 2024 - Started on deck Dec 2, 2024 - Gutters installed Dec 6, 2024 - Deck arrives Jan 8, 2025 - Concrete clearing. Note: I asked for concrete landscaping after ADU arrived. They asked 3 contractors and gave me the best quote. Jan 18, 2025 - Rebar prep Jan 22, 2025 - Concrete pour March 10, 2025 - Official address put on! When I buy another property, I will definitely contact Adore Homes again. They responded to emails within 1 day and all of my requests were fulfilled. If there was anything I wasn't happy with, I would email or text Adore and they would address it within an acceptable timeframe. Five star, white glove service! read more

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We had an amazing experience with ADORE Homes. Ken was very helpful and addressed our questions/concerns very quickly and in great detail. He worked very hard to make us comfortable with the process and was available to meet in person as well over the phone/zoom. Jonathan and Madonna were also very organized and set the process up very efficiently. I can recommend ADORE Homes for anyone wanting to install an ADU read more

Business with Adore Homes and the Contracting team was very good. I was contacted on a weekly basis regarding timelines, approvals and any set backs that occurred. Communication was key to me and all team members abided. Being able to view the showroom was key and select a model and make any modifications. I really admired the contractors as they worked seamlessly through the weather of heavy rain and communicated honestly regarding permitting and timeline delays. It was exciting to see the delivery of my Casita and I really enjoy being in my own place on my main property as it's a great addition. Thank you Team read more

I moved into my ADU about a year and a half ago. After living in an over 100 year old Victorian in San Francisco for over 40 years it was and still is an adjustment. But I had to move as the landlord needed to sell the house I spent most my life in. Finding a house in the midst of a pandemic just wasn't happening. The solution was to put an ADU onto my parent's property and interviewed no less than seven different ADU companies. When I landed on Adore-Homes I knew I had found the right company for me and the job. Ken and Tom are really great. They are honest, (huge in my book) thoughtful, and helped me decide what I needed and wanted. I was able with their help, to modify my pre-fabricated home to some specifications to have it be a better fit for the space it was going into, and were mindful of the amount of money that I had. The resulting house is now my home, thanks to Adore-Homes. I learned so much about space saving I could write a book. But all in all I have to say, that at the end of the day-it was a very positive experience working with these great guys. Especially from someone who'd never done anything like this before. I highly recommend them to help anyone who is looking for an ADU. They helped me and can help you too! read more

We just finished our ADU project with Adore Homes, and we're super happy with how it turned out. The whole team was great to work with--Tom and Ken, the cofounders, and our project manager Kevin were always on top of things. Their GC was really responsive too. The permit process took a while (about a year) because the city of Fremont was slow and kept asking for more stuff. But Adore Homes handled it all really well and kept us in the loop the entire time. Once the permits were sorted out, Adore Homes really picked up the pace. They delivered the ADU in just three months and then spent another three months adding upgrades and making changes on site. We highly recommend Adore Homes. They're professional, dedicated, and really good at what they do. read more

Working with Adore Homes on our ADU project was an absolute pleasure! They (especially Tom) were incredibly helpful throughout the entire process and were exceptional in getting us what we were looking for in our dream ADU. Thank you for making our experience seamless and stress-free! read more

Adore was great. Once we finally got through the permitting process in our city (which was out of Adore's control), the process went very quickly. The ADU turned out perfectly. The quality exceeded our expectations. The contractor and workers were excellent, and I would definitely use them again. If you're looking to build an ADU, it's a no-brainer - use Adore. read more

Adore homes was fantastic, and I don't say that lightly. What I really appreciated about them (especially Ken) is how response they were to calls/texts, had great follow-up, and showed LOTS of integrity at every turn. There were a few hiccups but they tried to make it right every time ( and did). We were going to do a drop-in ADU but it didn't work out to do that so we did a stick-build unit. The construction process did go over the timeline ( not Adore's fault) but they stuck through with us to the end. And I did speak to 5-6 ADU companies before choosing Adore. I found that Adore was more upfront with their pricing ( not switch and bait like other companies where they lure you in with a low price and then charge you tens of thousands for upgrades) and I liked that you could visit their model homes to actually see what you would be getting. I would definitely use Adore again! read more

Being one of the first customers of Adore, my project started back in 2020 when COVID hit and everything slowed way down. The whole project lasted 3 years, including soil survey, multiple city permits and PGE permits. Even it took so long, my experience with the Adore team is exceptional. Choosing the right ADU builder to work with for an expensive project is not an easy task. After interviewing five different companies in the Bay Area, considering quality, layout, affordability and ease of process, I decided to go with Adore. Picking an ADU option that fits my needs was fully under my control. The designs, measurements and floorplans are all in the website and they also offer a bunch of options for my style. More importantly, the added values of the Adore team are the customer service and overall experience. I mainly worked with Tom/Ken/Kevin and they are great partners throughout the whole process. Everything started from the first site visit, then engineers and contractors came over multiple times and measure everything and showed me a detail drawing of how it would look like in my backyard. There were many hiccups during the build and permitting process (none of those are Adore's fault) but Ken and Kevin worked very hard to get through each and every one of them. They keep me in the loop on every detail that I need to know. Their response time is great in text and emails and I cannot remember one single time they didn't get back to me within a few hours on the rare occasions when I hit their voice mail. Now that everything is done, the unit is truly beautiful and the build is high quality. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking to add a beautiful ADU in their backyard. read more

With any major home improvement/addition, for my family and many folks I know, getting started is the hardest part. The folks at Adore Homes took away all the stress of getting going. From the first visit to their location in Sunnyvale, the team willing to make the trip to visit our home in the East Bay, and taking us step-by-step through the process of how we could get to the exciting stage of moving into our ADU - the folks at ADORE were phenomenal. Ultimately, my family was not able to move on to the stage of construction at this time, but we plan to in the near future. We look forward to reconnecting with the ADORE team and hope to reunite soon! read more

Adore homes has a very good quality materials, is affordable and can customize the home the way you want it. Ken and Tom are both very helpful, knowledgeable and well- versed in creating ADU's in various styles and types. Thanks for letting us visit the showroom. read more

Amazing business, very nice people and great quality and good prices. They have a showroom and it is very nicely done. They have the largest selection of the ADU models I have seen. read more