MJN General Construction
5.0 (9 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #112838627275 Avenida Quintana, Cathedral City, CA 92234
Serves Palm Desert · based in Cathedral CityRemodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
ADU Builders in Palm Desert, CA
6 builders · ranked by Google rating and review volume · 2 CSLB license verified
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Palm Desert is home to about 51,163 people (2020 Census) in Riverside County. We found 6 ADU builders and contractors that show up for Palm Desert homeowners on Google Maps, 2 of them based in the city itself. Their average Google rating is 4.6 stars. 1 market themselves specifically as ADU builders. 2 have a matched, active CSLB license shown with a verified badge. The top-rated by our review-weighted score are MJN General Construction, Passion Pro Builderss and Ursa General Building.
Inland lots in Riverside County tend to be larger, which suits detached ADUs and multigenerational layouts. Summer heat makes insulation, roof design and HVAC sizing worth discussing with your builder.
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Passion Pro Builderss
4.8 (17 Google reviews)
74850 42nd Ave Unit a, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Based in Palm DesertRemodels & additions
Ursa General Building
5.0 (5 Google reviews)
74710 CA-111 Ste 102, Palm Desert, CA 92260
Based in Palm DesertGeneral contractor
Absolute Quality Construction INC
3.7 (6 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #100422530th Ave, Thousand Palms, CA 92276
Serves Palm Desert · based in Thousand PalmsGeneral contractor
COAST ADU
No rating yet (0 Google reviews)
82613 Indio Blvd, Indio, CA 92201
Serves Palm Desert · based in IndioADU specialist
PS Signature Homes
No rating yet (0 Google reviews)
Service-area business · Coachella
Serves Palm Desert · based in CoachellaHome builder
Permits and pre-approved plans in Palm Desert
ADU permits in Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert whether it has approved plans you can use. See our pre-approved plans guide and California ADU law summary.
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Palm Desert ADU FAQ
How many ADU builders serve Palm Desert?
Our directory lists 6 ADU builders and contractors that appear for Palm Desert on Google Maps, including companies based in nearby Riverside County communities.
Do I need a permit to build an ADU in Palm Desert?
Yes. ADUs need a building permit from the City of Palm Desert, 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 Palm Desert?
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 Palm Desert 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.