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ADU Builders in Lemon Grove, CA

20 builders · ranked by Google rating and review volume · 7 CSLB license verified

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With roughly 27,627 residents at the 2020 Census, Lemon Grove is one of San Diego County's established communities. We found 20 ADU builders and contractors that show up for Lemon Grove homeowners on Google Maps, 3 of them based in the city itself. Their average Google rating is 4.6 stars. 6 market themselves specifically as ADU builders. 7 have a matched, active CSLB license shown with a verified badge. The top-rated by our review-weighted score are O.R. Renovations Inc., Coast Design & Build - Kitchen & Bath Remodel San diego and Johnny General Contractor ADU.

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.

#5

Cabal Construction

5.0 (8 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1085622

7103 University Ave, La Mesa, CA 91942

Serves Lemon Grove · based in La Mesa
Home builderGeneral contractor
#7

HSP ADU Builders

4.9 (11 Google reviews)

5975 Redwood St, San Diego, CA 92105

Serves Lemon Grove · based in San Diego
ADU specialistRemodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
#9

AE Design & Build

5.0 (6 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1112475

4124 N Bonita St, Spring Valley, CA 91977

Serves Lemon Grove · based in Spring Valley
Design-build
#11

Apex Works

5.0 (3 Google reviews)

Service-area business · Lemon Grove

Serves Lemon Grove · based in Lemon Grove
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
#17

TrueBuild ADU

3.0 (2 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #770286

4901 70th St Ste 2, San Diego, CA 92115

Serves Lemon Grove · based in San Diego
ADU specialistHome builderGeneral contractor
#19

ADU West

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

7400 El Cajon Blvd #105, La Mesa, CA 91942

Serves Lemon Grove · based in La Mesa
ADU specialistHome builder

Permits and pre-approved plans in Lemon Grove

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

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Lemon Grove ADU FAQ

How many ADU builders serve Lemon Grove?

Our directory lists 20 ADU builders and contractors that appear for Lemon Grove on Google Maps, including companies based in nearby San Diego County communities.

Do I need a permit to build an ADU in Lemon Grove?

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

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 Lemon Grove 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.

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