Citrus Heights New Construction
Custom homes, additional dwelling units (ADUs), room additions, and second-story additions for Citrus Heights properties. Full general contracting from permit to certificate of occupancy.
New Construction Across the Citrus Heights Market
Citrus Heights’s construction market spans three categories: custom homes on infill lots and acreage in the newer subdivisions / Lincoln Oaks, additional dwelling units (ADUs) being added to existing properties under California’s relaxed ADU rules, and room additions / second-story additions onto established homes that need more space.
ADC handles all three. Adam walks the lot or existing structure during the quote phase, reviews the survey and any existing permits, and tells you what’s feasible under Citrus Heights zoning before committing to a design. For ADUs specifically, California’s 2020+ ADU regulations dramatically simplified what’s allowed by-right on most Citrus Heights lots. Most properties qualify for an attached or detached ADU up to 1,200 sq ft.
For new home construction, we coordinate civil engineering, architectural plans, structural engineering, and Title 24 energy compliance. Project timeline is typically 9-14 months from groundbreaking to certificate of occupancy depending on size and finish level.
Citrus Heights is a mostly built-out suburb, so the majority of what we build here is not raw-lot custom homes. It’s ADUs going into deep backyards, room additions bumping the footprint of a 1960s or 70s ranch, and second-story additions on lots where there’s nowhere left to grow but up. That means most of our new-construction work has to marry into an existing house and an established neighborhood. Before we draw anything, Adam confirms the setbacks, the lot coverage limits, and where the existing sewer, water, and electrical service run, because on an infill build the utilities and the setbacks are what shape the design more than anyone’s wish list. We tell you what the lot will actually allow before you fall in love with a plan it can’t hold.
ADUs are the biggest piece of this market, and California’s statewide rules have opened up a lot of Citrus Heights backyards that used to be off-limits. A detached unit up to 1,200 square feet or a junior ADU carved out of the existing house are both realistic on most lots. The parts that trip people up are the practical ones: getting a foundation and a crew into a fenced backyard, tying the new unit into the existing sewer lateral and panel without overloading either, and keeping the fire-separation and access requirements met. We handle the permit through the City of Citrus Heights, coordinate the engineering, and build it so it functions as a real second residence, whether it’s for aging parents, a rental, or a returning kid.
On the additions and the occasional custom build, the same veteran discipline runs the job: the site stays clean, the schedule is real, and Adam is reachable the whole way through. New construction and additions in Citrus Heights carry full Title 24 energy compliance, and out here that means insulation, dual-pane glazing, and a properly sized HVAC system that can handle the long stretch of triple-digit Valley summer days without running the power bill through the roof. Every structural, electrical, and plumbing element is engineered, permitted, and inspected, so the finished space is documented and holds its value when it’s time to sell or refinance.
Call (209) 200-5302 or request a free consultation. We serve Citrus Heights, Lodi, Tracy, Ripon, and 30 more Citrus Heights area cities.
Six Reasons Citrus Heights Clients Stay for Life
Licensed & Insured
California General B license with full liability coverage. Permits handled start to finish.
Veteran Discipline
US Army standards applied to every jobsite: clean, organized, on time, on budget.
Free Project Quote
Adam visits your property, assesses the scope, and walks you through options. Zero pressure.
Transparent Pricing
Itemized quotes within 48 hours. Every line item explained. No surprise fees.
Quality Materials
We source from trusted local suppliers, not the cheapest option. Your home deserves the best.
Post-Project Support
We pick up the phone six months, six years later. The relationship outlasts the invoice.
New Construction Across the Citrus Heights area
We bring the same craft standard to every job within 30 miles of Lodi.
Citrus Heights New Construction Questions
How much does new home construction cost in Citrus Heights?
Three things set the number on a Citrus Heights custom build: the site, the size, and the specification. Grading, utilities, and soil work come first and vary more than people expect. Then square footage and how complicated the structure gets. Then the finish level, which is the part you control most. Title 24 compliance applies throughout. Adam walks the property before quoting anything. Square footage is the first lever, and the cost per foot moves with how complicated the structure and finishes get. A detached ADU is a smaller version of the same process, and it prices per square foot much the way a house does. Itemized quotes within 7 business days.
How long does new construction take in Citrus Heights?
Custom home: 9-14 months from groundbreaking to CofO. ADU: 4-7 months. Room addition: 3-5 months. Second-story addition: 5-9 months. Permit timeline with Citrus Heights Planning is typically 6-10 weeks before construction starts.
What’s the ADU situation in Citrus Heights?
California’s statewide ADU laws override most local restrictions. Most Citrus Heights lots qualify by-right for either an attached or detached ADU up to 1,200 sq ft. We handle the streamlined ADU permit process with Citrus Heights. Junior ADUs (up to 500 sq ft, attached to primary residence) are also allowed on most lots.
Do you provide architectural design?
We coordinate with licensed architects and engineers as part of project scope, but ADC is a general contractor. We don’t draw plans in-house. For most Citrus Heights custom homes we partner with one of three local architects we’ve worked with for years; for ADUs and additions we often use stock plans modified to fit your lot.
What about structural engineering and Title 24?
Both included as part of any new-construction project scope. Structural engineering for foundation + framing, Title 24 energy compliance documentation, and HERS rater testing are all coordinated and itemized in your quote.
Can you fit an ADU into my Citrus Heights backyard?
Most of the time, yes. The bigger questions are access and hookups, not whether the lot qualifies. We look at how we’ll get a foundation crew and materials into a fenced backyard, where the existing sewer lateral and electrical service run, and whether the panel has the capacity to add a second dwelling or needs an upgrade. Setbacks and fire-separation requirements also shape where the unit can sit. Adam walks all of that during the quote so you know what’s buildable before we start on plans.
My lot is built out. Can I add a second story instead?
On a lot with no room left to spread out, going up is often the answer, and it’s common in Citrus Heights on the older ranch homes. A second-story addition means we verify the existing foundation and framing can carry the new load, and if they can’t, we reinforce them. It’s more involved than a ground-floor addition, but it lets you add bedrooms and a bath without giving up yard. We handle the structural engineering and permitting and stage the work to keep the house weather-tight through the build.
How do you handle the heat in a new build out here?
Citrus Heights sees a long run of triple-digit summer days, so energy performance is built in, not bolted on. Title 24 compliance drives tighter insulation, dual-pane glazing, and a right-sized HVAC system so the space stays comfortable without an enormous power bill. On additions we make sure the new square footage doesn’t overwhelm the existing system, and we’ll flag when the current unit needs to be upsized to cover the added load rather than letting it struggle.
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