Under AB 1033, California now allows cities and counties to adopt ordinances permitting homeowners to sell their ADU separately from the primary residence, similar to a condominium. Not every city has adopted this yet so check with your local municipality.

No. In California, any construction project valued at $500 or more in combined labor and materials must be performed by a licensed contractor. Hiring unlicensed contractors puts you at serious legal and financial risk and can void your homeowner’s insurance.

Yes but with additional requirements. Properties in high fire hazard zones may require fire resistant materials, ember resistant vents, and defensible space compliance. Flood zone properties may require elevated foundations. These factors affect both design and cost so it is important to identify them early.

If your general contractor does not carry workers compensation insurance, you as the homeowner can be held liable. Always verify that your GC is licensed, bonded, and fully insured before any work begins. At Winter Remodeling Inc. we are fully covered so you never have to worry.

We are competitive and we are worth it. Here is the real breakdown:

Budget contractors and unlicensed operators may quote you less upfront, but what they leave out often costs you more in the long run. Missed inspections, failed permits, subpar materials, and zero accountability add up fast and the homeowner always pays the price.

Mid range licensed contractors typically charge between $300 and $375 per square foot for ADU work, but plans, permitting coordination, and project management are often billed separately or not offered at all.

Winter Remodeling Inc. builds between $325 and $450 per square foot depending on your finishes, scope, and size of project. That price includes plans, permitting coordination, 3D renderings (if applicable), daily communication, and full project management from the first conversation to the final inspection. You are not just paying for construction, you are paying for a team that is present, accountable, and invested in getting it right the first time.

High end custom builders can run $500 to $700 per square foot and up, often without the personalized service and direct communication that Winter Remodeling Inc. delivers as standard practice.

The difference with us is not just the price, it is what comes with it. We are a proudly female owned licesned and insured General Contractor with over 20 years of experience, a track record of passing inspections, and a business built on something that cannot be faked: reputation.
We are a family that depends on the quality of our work. Our growth comes from neighbors referring neighbors, friends calling friends, and clients who trusted us once and come back again. We do not take that lightly. Every project we touch is a reflection of who we are, and we intend to keep that standard exactly where it is.