Clarity before you build.
NIDO ADU Consulting helps homeowners understand what they can realistically do with their property before spending thousands on plans, permits, engineers, or contractors.
What the consultation answers
The goal is to answer the first big question most homeowners have: “What can I realistically do with my property?”
What might fit
Review potential ADU directions, including detached ADUs, garage conversions, attached ADUs, JADUs, or other options when applicable.
What could affect cost
Discuss site access, utilities, garage condition, slope, trees, setbacks, permitting, and other issues that can impact budget and timeline.
What to do next
Receive a practical next-step summary so you know whether to speak with a designer, architect, contractor, lender, or city staff next.
Included in the $650 consultation
A focused early-stage review designed to help you avoid confusion, unrealistic assumptions, and premature design costs.
- 45-minute Zoom consultation
- Preliminary property review
- ADU option discussion
- General zoning and development considerations
- Setbacks and site constraints
- Budget framework discussion
- Permitting and timeline expectations
- Potential risks or complications
- Recommended next steps
- Short written follow-up summary
A simple process
NIDO is intentionally designed to be focused, practical, and manageable. You submit the property information, we review the basics, then we meet to discuss the most realistic path forward.
Submit property information
Send your address, goals, photos, known issues, and any plans, surveys, or city notes you already have.
Initial fit review
NIDO reviews the property and confirms whether the consultation is a good fit before scheduling.
Payment and scheduling
The $650 consultation fee is paid upfront to reserve your appointment time.
45-minute Zoom consultation
We walk through your goals, potential ADU options, constraints, budget considerations, and recommended next steps.
Written follow-up summary
You receive a concise feasibility summary outlining realistic options, key concerns, and next steps.
Who NIDO helps
Best for homeowners, buyers, sellers, and realtors who need early clarity before making bigger design, construction, or purchase decisions.
Homeowners
For people considering an ADU for rental income, family housing, aging parents, adult children, guest space, or long-term property value.
Buyers
For buyers evaluating whether a property may have ADU potential before they move forward with a purchase.
Realtors
For agents who want a practical ADU resource for clients buying or selling properties with possible ADU opportunities.
Ready to understand your ADU options?
Send the property address and a short note about what you are hoping to build. NIDO will review the inquiry and confirm the next step.