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ADU Builders in Encinitas, CA

64 builders · ranked by Google rating and review volume · 33 CSLB license verified

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With roughly 62,007 residents at the 2020 Census, Encinitas is one of San Diego County's established communities. We found 64 ADU builders and contractors that show up for Encinitas homeowners on Google Maps, 6 of them based in the city itself. Their average Google rating is 4.9 stars. 21 market themselves specifically as ADU builders, and 3 mention garage conversions. 33 have a matched, active CSLB license shown with a verified badge. The top-rated by our review-weighted score are Tate & Son, Inc., dmb Builders Inc and Hyperion Home Remodel & Contracting.

San Diego was an early ADU adopter. Coastal-zone lots may need a coastal development permit, which state law now requires within 60 days, and transit-area lots often qualify for the 18-foot detached height allowance.

#1

Tate & Son, Inc.

5.0 (108 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1022170

8865 Calle Perico, San Diego, CA 92129

Serves Encinitas · based in San Diego
General contractor
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#2

dmb Builders Inc

5.0 (62 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1078610

Service-area business · Encinitas

Serves Encinitas · based in Encinitas
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#4

YNK Construction

5.0 (41 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1104373

Service-area business · Encinitas

Serves Encinitas · based in Encinitas
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#6

Mercury Builders

5.0 (36 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1093000

12636 High Bluff Dr Ste 400 54, San Diego, CA 92130

Serves Encinitas · based in San Diego
Remodels & additionsGeneral contractor
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#8

TNT Design & Build

4.9 (175 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1012379

3142 Tiger Run Ct #108, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Serves Encinitas · based in Carlsbad
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#9

Tourmaline Builders

5.0 (30 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #970255

400 S Sierra Ave #201, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Serves Encinitas · based in Solana Beach
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#12

CASITA ADU

5.0 (25 Google reviews)

Aviation Jet Complex, 2100 Palomar Airport Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Serves Encinitas · based in Carlsbad
ADU specialist
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#16

JB Home Improvement Inc.

5.0 (20 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #986525

145 Vallecitos De Oro Ste f, San Marcos, CA 92069

Serves Encinitas · based in San Marcos
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#17

Premier Pro Builders

5.0 (19 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1104032

701 Palomar Airport Rd #300, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Serves Encinitas · based in Carlsbad
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#18

Specialty Design Build

5.0 (17 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #799853

243 S Escondido Blvd #308, Escondido, CA 92025

Serves Encinitas · based in Escondido
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#20

AE Carlson Design & Build

5.0 (17 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1115290

1902 Wright Pl Ste 200 #277, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Serves Encinitas · based in Carlsbad
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#21

Woolsey Construction

4.9 (34 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #900515

444 S Cedros Ave Suite 120, Solana Beach, CA 92075

Serves Encinitas · based in Solana Beach
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#32

Urban Builders

5.0 (5 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1015638

1049 Camino Del Mar Unit J, Del Mar, CA 92014

Serves Encinitas · based in Del Mar
General contractor
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#40

ADU Pros

5.0 (1 Google reviews)

500 La Terraza Blvd Suite 150, Escondido, CA 92025

Serves Encinitas · based in Escondido
ADU specialist
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#46

JOE MOORE CONST. INC

4.4 (5 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #387345

3612 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Serves Encinitas · based in Carlsbad
General contractor
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#47

Architectural Development

3.8 (10 Google reviews)

Fairbanks Village Plaza, 16236 San Dieguito Rd Suite 1-15, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091

Serves Encinitas · based in Rancho Santa Fe
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#49

House to Home

3.6 (17 Google reviews)

374 Encinitas Blvd Ste b, Encinitas, CA 92024

Based in Encinitas
Garage conversionsRemodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#53

ZOOM ADU

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1145664

2888 Loker Ave E Ste 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Serves Encinitas · based in Carlsbad
ADU specialistGeneral contractor
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#57

ADU

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

14956 Valle Del Sur Ct, San Diego, CA 92127

Serves Encinitas · based in San Diego
ADU specialist
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#58

ADU Dream

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

5445 Camino Santander, San Diego, CA 92130

Serves Encinitas · based in San Diego
ADU specialist
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#59

Ben Leland Construction

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #770409

270 N El Camino Real #297, Encinitas, CA 92024

Based in Encinitas
Garage conversionsPrefab / modularHome builderGeneral contractor
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#61

Turnkey ADU

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

Service-area business · Encinitas

Serves Encinitas · based in Encinitas
ADU specialist
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Permits and pre-approved plans in Encinitas

ADU permits in Encinitas go through the city's building or planning department. Under AB 1332, every California city and county had to set up a pre-approved ADU plan program by January 1, 2025, so ask Encinitas whether it has approved plans you can use. See our pre-approved plans guide and California ADU law summary.

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Encinitas ADU FAQ

How many ADU builders serve Encinitas?

Our directory lists 64 ADU builders and contractors that appear for Encinitas on Google Maps, including companies based in nearby San Diego County communities.

Do I need a permit to build an ADU in Encinitas?

Yes. ADUs need a building permit from the City of Encinitas, which must approve or deny a complete application within 60 days under state law. Many cities also offer pre-approved plans that speed up review.

How much does an ADU cost in Encinitas?

Most Southern California detached ADUs land around $350 to $550 per square foot all-in, garage conversions around $200 to $350, and JADUs around $50,000 to $150,000. Use our ADU cost estimator and get three itemized bids.

How are Encinitas ADU builders ranked here?

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.9 with 200 reviews ranks above a 5.0 with 3. Featured placements are clearly labeled and don't affect the organic ranking.

Nearby cities in San Diego County

San Diego 120Chula Vista 86Oceanside 56Escondido 110Carlsbad 67El Cajon 22Vista 60San Marcos 66La Mesa 41Santee 67National City 99Poway 49
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