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ADU Builders in Escondido, CA

110 builders · ranked by Google rating and review volume · 60 CSLB license verified

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Located in San Diego County, Escondido had a 2020 Census population of about 151,038. We found 110 ADU builders and contractors that show up for Escondido homeowners on Google Maps, 13 of them based in the city itself. Their average Google rating is 4.8 stars. 35 market themselves specifically as ADU builders, and 3 mention garage conversions. 60 have a matched, active CSLB license shown with a verified badge. The top-rated by our review-weighted score are Tate & Son, Inc., Creative Design & Build Inc and dmb Builders Inc.

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 Escondido · based in San Diego
General contractor
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#3

dmb Builders Inc

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

Service-area business · Encinitas

Serves Escondido · based in Encinitas
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#5

Ambar Builders Inc.

5.0 (44 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #988357

Service-area business · Vista

Serves Escondido · based in Vista
Remodels & additionsGeneral contractor
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#9

Mercury Builders

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

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

Serves Escondido · based in San Diego
Remodels & additionsGeneral contractor
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#12

TNT Design & Build

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

3142 Tiger Run Ct #108, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Serves Escondido · based in Carlsbad
Design-buildRemodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#15

CASITA ADU

5.0 (25 Google reviews)

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

Serves Escondido · based in Carlsbad
ADU specialist
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#16

Builders Firm

5.0 (25 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1103849

8910 University Center Ln #400, San Diego, CA 92122

Serves Escondido · based in San Diego
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#19

Gottsik Construction

5.0 (22 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1076032

9530 Towne Centre Dr Ste. 220, San Diego, CA 92122

Serves Escondido · based in San Diego
General contractor
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#23

JB Home Improvement Inc.

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

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

Serves Escondido · based in San Marcos
Remodels & additionsGeneral contractor
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#24

Premier Pro Builders

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

701 Palomar Airport Rd #300, Carlsbad, CA 92011

Serves Escondido · based in Carlsbad
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#27

AE Carlson Design & Build

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

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

Serves Escondido · based in Carlsbad
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#28

Woolsey Construction

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

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

Serves Escondido · based in Solana Beach
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#30

Shirari Design Build

5.0 (13 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1073398

10755 Scripps Poway Pkwy Ste f386, San Diego, CA 92131

Serves Escondido · based in San Diego
Design-buildGeneral contractor
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#31

Southshore Homes

5.0 (11 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1071098

2821 Oceanside Blvd Suites A-C, Oceanside, CA 92054

Serves Escondido · based in Oceanside
Home builderGeneral contractor
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#41

Aura Design Build LLC

5.0 (8 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1124838

16769 Bernardo Center Dr 1 292, San Diego, CA 92128

Serves Escondido · based in San Diego
ADU specialistDesign-build
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#54

Urban Builders

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

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

Serves Escondido · based in Del Mar
General contractor
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#59

REMOCA General Contractors

5.0 (4 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #942260

16903 Avenida De Acacias #6, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067

Serves Escondido · based in Rancho Santa Fe
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#60

ADU O’SIDE

5.0 (3 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1129042

5074 Gold Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057

Serves Escondido · based in Oceanside
ADU specialistHome builder
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#64

Buildable

5.0 (2 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1080271

1405 Ferrara Ct, Escondido, CA 92025

Based in Escondido
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#66

Eco Minded Solutions

5.0 (2 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #948204

608 Crest Dr, Encinitas, CA 92024

Serves Escondido · based in Encinitas
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#70

ADU Pros

5.0 (1 Google reviews)

500 La Terraza Blvd Suite 150, Escondido, CA 92025

Based in Escondido
ADU specialist
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#73

Casita ADU

5.0 (1 Google reviews)

1255 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084

Serves Escondido · based in Vista
ADU specialist
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#78

Eco Minded Solutions

4.5 (40 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #948204

9685 Via Excelencia #100, San Diego, CA 92126

Serves Escondido · based in San Diego
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#79

JOE MOORE CONST. INC

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

3612 Valley St, Carlsbad, CA 92008

Serves Escondido · based in Carlsbad
General contractor
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#81

Merribuild

4.1 (16 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #595872

804 Pier View Wy, Oceanside, CA 92054

Serves Escondido · based in Oceanside
Remodels & additionsHome builder
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#84

Architectural Development

3.8 (10 Google reviews)

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

Serves Escondido · based in Rancho Santa Fe
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#86

House to Home

3.6 (17 Google reviews)

374 Encinitas Blvd Ste b, Encinitas, CA 92024

Serves Escondido · based in Encinitas
Garage conversionsRemodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#88

Vista ADU Builders

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

110 Civic Center Dr Ste 187, Vista, CA 92084

Serves Escondido · based in Vista
ADU specialistHome builder
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#94

ZOOM ADU

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

2888 Loker Ave E Ste 110, Carlsbad, CA 92010

Serves Escondido · based in Carlsbad
ADU specialistGeneral contractor
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#99

ADU

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

14956 Valle Del Sur Ct, San Diego, CA 92127

Serves Escondido · based in San Diego
ADU specialist
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#101

ADU Dream

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

5445 Camino Santander, San Diego, CA 92130

Serves Escondido · based in San Diego
ADU specialist
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#105

Ben Leland Construction

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

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

Serves Escondido · based in Encinitas
Garage conversionsPrefab / modularHome builderGeneral contractor
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#108

Turnkey ADU

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

Service-area business · Encinitas

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

ADU permits in Escondido 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 Escondido whether it has approved plans you can use. See our pre-approved plans guide and California ADU law summary.

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Escondido ADU FAQ

How many ADU builders serve Escondido?

Our directory lists 110 ADU builders and contractors that appear for Escondido on Google Maps, including companies based in nearby San Diego County communities.

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

Yes. ADUs need a building permit from the City of Escondido, 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 Escondido?

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 Escondido 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 56Carlsbad 67El Cajon 22Vista 60San Marcos 66Encinitas 64La Mesa 41Santee 67National City 99Poway 49
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