Finished Project in Orinda, CA

1200 SqFt ADU Build on Canon Drive, Orinda

Built by Hometelligent Inc. General contractor in the East Bay since 1993.

The Project

1200 SqFt ADU Build in Orinda

The owners wanted an ADU for an aging parent. We were next door neighbors.

We built a 1,200 square foot ADU with two bedrooms, two baths and a garage.

1200 SqFt ADU Build on Canon Drive in Orinda, CA

Photos of the Canon Drive Project

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How the Job Went

The Hard Part on Canon Drive

This is hillside construction, so the foundation needed 37 piers set 16 feet deep.

A gas line had to be rerouted, which halted construction for 12 months. After the ADU was finished, the same utility company took another eight months to turn the power on.

What the Owners Said

A Google review from the owners of the Canon Drive project.

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We worked with Silvio Dobrovat of Hometelligent on the construction of our ADU project in the San Francisco East Bay, and we are extremely happy with the final result. Our project had several unexpected challenges,…

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If you're planning an ADU, addition, remodel, or custom home in the East Bay, we'd love to bring your vision to life. Call us today at (510) 901-1993 or request your consultation online to get started.