Mather Additional Dwelling Unit Contractor
Designed, permitted, and built on your Mather lot. Detached, attached, and garage-conversion ADUs handled by a veteran-owned General B contractor who picks up the phone after move-in day.
Additional Dwelling Units Built for Mather Lots
Mather’s housing pressure has made the Additional Dwelling Unit one of the smartest moves a homeowner can make. Whether the goal is rental income, a private space for aging parents, or a teenager’s first apartment behind the main house, an ADU adds a second residence on land you already own without the cost or wait of buying a new property in this market.
California state law (Government Code 65852.2) overrides most local restrictions that previously limited ADU construction, and the Mather updated its zoning code to comply. On most single-family residential lots in Mather, a homeowner can now build a detached ADU up to 1,200 square feet, an attached ADU up to 50% of the primary residence’s floor area, or convert an existing garage or basement into a separate dwelling unit.
ADC Construction handles every type. Adam meets you on the property, walks the lot, and tells you exactly what the Mather will and will not permit on your specific parcel. Setbacks, height limits, fire-separation requirements, sewer connections, and utility tap fees are all sorted before the design phase begins, so the project doesn’t stall at the permit counter.
The three most common ADU types we build in Mather: detached ADUs (a standalone structure in the backyard, typically 600 to 1,200 sqft, full kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom), attached ADUs (added onto the main house with a separate entrance, often built off the back or side wall), and garage-conversion ADUs (existing detached garage converted to a dwelling unit, often the lowest-cost path).
Mather lots vary widely in what they can accommodate. Older neighborhoods tend to have deeper lots with more rear-yard space, which favors detached ADUs with their own driveways or rear-access paths. Newer subdivisions often have shallower rear yards and tighter side setbacks, which makes an attached ADU or a garage conversion the practical answer. Lot coverage maximums, second-story height restrictions, and rear-yard privacy considerations for neighbors all factor in. Adam reviews the parcel map and your jurisdiction’s lot-coverage calculator with you during the quote so the project is sized to what your lot can actually carry.
Adam earned his General B contractor’s license after serving in the US Army, and he built ADC Construction in 2022 on one principle: treat every property like it’s your own home. That standard applies whether the ADU is a small garage conversion or a custom detached unit with a covered patio and laundry hookups.
Mather is the redeveloped former Air Force base area in Sacramento County, next to Rancho Cordova, and as a veteran-owned company we take a particular pride in building here. The housing is a mix of newer subdivision homes and former base neighborhoods, generally on flat, regular lots with municipal sewer and metered water, so the ADU ties into public utilities and there is no well or septic to review. That keeps the utility side of a Mather ADU clean and predictable. Permits and planning run through Sacramento County, and Adam handles those submittals directly, sizing the unit to the lot coverage and setback limits the county enforces on the newer, tighter lots common in this area.
Because Mather lots run on the compact side, a garage-conversion or attached ADU is often the practical fit, while a detached unit works where the rear yard has the room. The valley heat is the main design factor: Mather summers get hot, so every ADU is built to Title 24 energy code with solid insulation, radiant-barrier roofing, dual-pane low-E glazing, and a right-sized HVAC system so the interior stays comfortable through July and August without a brutal power bill. Whether the plan is rental income, a home for a family member, or a private space for a returning service member, Adam manages the county plan check, the utility connections, and the inspections from clearance through final occupancy so the project moves.
Call (209) 200-5302 or request a free on-site quote. See finished work in our project gallery, including detached ADUs, garage conversions, and full-home remodels across the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. We serve Mather, Sacramento, Folsom, Lodi, Stockton, and 29 more cities within 30 miles of our Lodi office.
Six Reasons Mather Homeowners Trust Us with the ADU
Licensed & Insured
California General B license with full liability coverage. Mather permits pulled and inspected start to finish.
Veteran Discipline
US Army standards applied to every ADU jobsite: clean, organized, on time, on budget, no excuses.
Free Project Quote
Adam walks the Mather lot, assesses zoning + setbacks, and explains your options with zero pressure.
Transparent Pricing
Itemized quotes within 48 hours. Foundation, framing, utilities, finish. Every line item explained.
Design + Build
Architectural plans, structural engineering, Title 24 energy, and construction all coordinated under one contract.
Post-Project Support
We pick up the phone six months, six years later. The relationship outlasts the certificate of occupancy.
ADU Construction Across the Mather Region
Same craft standard on every ADU within 30 miles of Lodi.
Mather ADU Questions
How much does an ADU cost in Mather, CA?
Three things set the number on a Mather ADU. First is the type of build. A garage conversion reuses a slab and a roof that are already there, so it is the shortest path. A detached unit starts from bare dirt with its own foundation and framing. Second is size, since every additional square foot carries framing, roofing, flooring, and conditioned air with it. Third is finish level, meaning the difference between builder-grade cabinets and a laundry room, patio cover, and upgraded surfaces throughout. In Mather the lot layout adds a fourth variable, since the newer parcels tend to have short setbacks and the utility stubs are not always where you would want them for a second dwelling. Adam prices the actual conditions on the walkthrough and the itemized quote follows within 48 hours.
Do you handle the Mather ADU permits?
Yes. We pull every permit required by the local Planning Department and Building Division: zoning clearance, building permit, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and any encroachment permits for sewer or utility taps, and coordinate inspections through final certificate of occupancy. Permit fees are line-itemed in your quote.
What’s the maximum size ADU allowed on my Mather lot?
State law allows up to 1,200 square feet for a detached ADU on most Mather single-family lots regardless of local zoning. Attached ADUs are limited to 50% of the primary residence’s floor area, capped at 1,200 sqft. Adam will measure your specific lot and confirm what’s allowed during the on-site quote visit.
How long does an Mather ADU build take from design to move-in?
Plan on 8-12 weeks for permits, plans, and engineering before the first shovel hits dirt, then 4-8 months of construction depending on type. A garage conversion is the fastest path (3-5 months building). A custom detached ADU is the longest (6-8 months building). We provide a realistic schedule with your quote and hold to it.
Can I rent out my Mather ADU?
Yes. California law requires Mather to allow long-term rentals of ADUs on single-family lots. Short-term rentals (Airbnb, VRBO under 30 days) are restricted under local ordinance. Confirm current rules with the Planning Department before counting on STR income. Long-term tenant rental is the standard income path most of our Mather ADU clients pursue.
Which ADU type fits a Mather lot best?
Mather lots tend to run on the compact side, so lot coverage and setbacks usually decide it. A garage-conversion or attached ADU is often the cleanest, most cost-effective fit because it uses existing footprint, while a detached unit works where the rear yard has room. Adam measures the parcel on the walkthrough, checks it against the county’s coverage and setback caps, and recommends the type that fits your lot and your budget before any plans are drawn.
You are veteran-owned. Does that matter for building at Mather?
It matters to us. Adam served in the US Army before earning his General B license, and Mather’s history as a military base is not lost on the crew. Beyond the pride in it, the veteran discipline shows up in how the job runs: clean jobsite, organized schedule, on time, on budget, no excuses, and a contractor who picks up the phone long after the work is done. That is the standard on every Mather ADU, whether it is a rental, family housing, or a space for another service member.
Mather ADU Built to Last. Answered After Move-In.
Ready to start your Mather ADU project? Call Adam directly or request a free on-site quote. We walk the lot, talk through your options, and quote it transparently.