There has been a rising trend among homeowners recently in upping their current square footage by constructing an accessory dwelling unit. Instead of adding onto the main home or moving to a bigger space, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is defined as a smaller house or apartment that shares a property or lot with a larger original house. These smaller units function independently of the primary house with their own bathroom, kitchen, and living space.

Delerio Construction has been renovating homes in the Fresno area since 2006, and is well-versed in the construction of ADUs. Our nearly 20 years' experience remodeling kitchens and bathrooms comes in handy when designing and installing small and compact versions for ADUs, and our long list of 5-star customer reviews speaks to the quality of our craftsmanship on any project.

Read on to hear more benefits of getting an ADU built on your Fresno-area property by Delerio Construction!

Additional Income for Your Family

One of the best reasons to consider constructing an ADU on your current property is that it can be a source of passive income for you and your family. Because these units function completely independently of the main house, there is always an option to rent it out! With tenants paying rent each month, the construction of the unit will pay for itself in no time. 

Or, maybe you could use a space for a home office. Having an area set aside for your business needs may make you more productive or allow you to expand on your current product or service. Either renting out an ADU or utilizing it for a home office could potentially result in you deducing the construction and upkeep costs come tax season. 

Affordable Living for Family or Caregivers

One way many homeowners utilize an ADU is by having family members move in. Maybe you have elderly parents now living on a fixed income, or a recent college grad who needs their own space, but isn't financially able to move out on their own just yet. With the housing market currently feeling imbalanced to minimum wages nationwide, ADUs are perfect for either situation where a relative may need an affordable solution to housing. 

Depending on your situation, having a live-in caregiver may also be a reason to consider an ADU. Some common live-in workers that homeowners may have move into their ADU include:

  • Nannies/Au Pairs
  • Personal Care Attendants

ADUs are Environmentally-Friendly

Because ADUs are meant to be smaller, compact units, they are naturally an eco-friendly option for anyone looking to reduce their carbon footprint or save on energy bills each month. The average size of one of these spaces is anywhere from 600 to 1200 square feet, so the resources and land needed for construction are minimal. They also require much less energy for things such as heating and cooling, so utility bills for ADUs are typically only a fraction of what they are for traditional single-family homes.

Increased Property Value

Any time you add on to the overall square footage of living space on your property the value will increase, so adding an ADU on your land will automatically drive up the resale price. On top of this though, accessory dwelling units typically cost significantly less than other types of home additions, giving you more margin for profit down the line.

Delerio Construction is a local Fresno home remodeling business, and believes in keeping costs of all products and services competitive to the area. This doesn't mean we cut corners though—our customers enjoy the elegance they dreamed of in their ADU without breaking the bank over it. We provide homeowners in the area with a variety of other renovation services as well, including:

Call Delerio Construction today to get a free quote on an accessory dwelling unit or any of our other home renovation services, and hear about what we can do for your home!