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ADU Design Services in San Diego

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ADU Design

Why homeowners choose BluPlan Studio for adu design

BluPlan Studio designs ADUs for homeowners across San Diego County — from detached backyard units on single-family lots to garage conversions and junior ADUs inside existing homes. We draw the floor plans, produce a complete set of permit-ready construction drawings, and manage the entire permitting process with your local building department. Whether you want to add a rental unit for income, house a family member, or make use of underutilized space, we'll tell you exactly what's buildable on your property under current San Diego County building code — starting with a free consultation. We've worked with building departments in San Diego, La Jolla, Chula Vista, Escondido, National City, and El Cajon, and know how each city handles ADU applications.

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What's Included

  • Custom Floor Plans
  • Permit-Ready Drawings
  • Full Permit Support
  • 3D Renderings

How It Works

From your first call to permit approval — here's our proven process for adu design projects.

1

Free Consultation

We evaluate your property, discuss your goals, and outline what's possible under local zoning rules.

2

Concept Design

We create initial floor plans and 3D concepts based on your lot, budget, and vision.

3

Construction Drawings

Our team produces detailed permit-ready drawings including floor plans, elevations, and sections.

4

Permit Submittal

We submit your plans to the building department and handle all plan check responses until approval.

What We Deliver

Every adu design project includes these core deliverables.

Custom Floor Plans

ADU floor plans designed around your lot dimensions, setbacks, and city zoning rules

Permit-Ready Drawings

Complete construction drawings ready for building department submittal

Full Permit Support

We handle the full permit application and submittal process

3D Renderings

Visualize your ADU before building with detailed 3D renderings

Code Compliance

Full compliance with local zoning, setbacks, and building codes

We Handle the Permits

We manage the full permit process so you're not dealing with the building department on your own

Ready to start your adu design project?

Get a free consultation and custom quote. We'll evaluate your property and walk you through the entire process.

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Cities We Serve

We provide adu design services across San Diego County. View our full service areas for local permit details and building department information.

San Diego

High ADU demand across all neighborhoods; coastal areas may need Coastal Commission review.

La Jolla

Premium coastal properties; Coastal Zone permits may apply.

Chula Vista

Second-largest city in San Diego County; active ADU permitting.

Escondido

Larger lots make detached ADUs especially feasible.

National City

Urban lots favor attached ADUs and garage conversions.

El Cajon

Affordable lots with good space for detached ADUs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Every ADU project is different — the timeline depends on your property, the type of unit, and which city's building department is reviewing the plans. We'll give you a realistic schedule during your free consultation once we understand the full scope.

Yes. We handle the full permit process — from preparing construction drawings to submitting applications and coordinating with your local building department.

ADU design costs vary based on size, complexity, and your city's requirements. Contact us for a free consultation and custom quote.

Most single-family lots in California qualify for an ADU under state law. We'll evaluate your property's zoning and setback requirements during our initial consultation.

In San Diego County, detached ADUs can be up to 1,200 sq ft. Junior ADUs (JADUs) are capped at 500 sq ft and must be within the existing home. We design ADU floor plans across the full range — from compact 500 sq ft studios to 1,200 sq ft two-bedroom units — and can show you what fits your specific lot.

A detached ADU is a separate structure on your lot — a backyard cottage or converted garage. An attached ADU shares a wall with your main home, like a converted garage or a new addition. Both require the same permit-ready drawings and building department approval. We design both types throughout San Diego County.

Related Services

ADU Floor Plan Library

Browse ready-to-customize ADU floor plans designed for San Diego County lots

ADU Permit Services

Already have a design? We prepare permit drawings and process ADU permits across San Diego County

Garage Conversion ADUs

Convert an existing garage into an ADU without replacing the parking

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We handle design, drawings, and permits — start to finish. Get a free consultation and custom quote, no obligation.

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