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Get your free estimateADU Company in Citrus Heights, CA
Adding an ADU in Citrus Heights usually means working with a mid-century ranch home on a lot big enough to actually do something with. Most of the housing stock here was built between the 1950s and 1970s, which brings older wiring, slab foundations, and rooflines that weren’t designed for a second unit. That’s the reality we plan around every day at Benson ADU Builders. We pair that local knowledge with a written price before any work starts, so you know the real number before you commit. Troy Eastman leads our team, and you can reach us at (279) 254-1808 for a free estimate.
Why Citrus Heights Homes Are Different
Citrus Heights is dominated by single-family detached homes, and the pattern is unmistakable: modest ranch and sunset-style houses on lots that often exceed 0.2 acres. That’s a real advantage for detached ADUs because the setback requirements, the distance a structure must sit from property lines, are easier to meet when there’s actual room to work with. But the flip side is the age of the homes. Wiring from the 1960s was never sized for a modern ADU’s electrical load, and slab foundations need to be evaluated before you pour anything new.
The climate shapes the work too. Summers here routinely push past 95°F, so cooling isn’t optional. We size mini-split systems and specify fire-resistant cladding for every Citrus Heights project because dry heat and ember risk are real factors in this part of Sacramento County. The Mediterranean climate does give homeowners a bonus: ADU designs can open directly onto usable outdoor space nearly year round, which changes how we lay out kitchens and living areas.
One pattern we see constantly in Citrus Heights: a homeowner converts the attached garage into an ADU, then converts their existing carport into a third garage. The city allows garage conversions without additional parking as long as off-street parking is maintained, which makes this sequence practical. It also explains why so many Citrus Heights ADUs are garage conversions rather than ground-up builds.
Our Main Citrus Heights Services
Most Citrus Heights homeowners call us for one of three things: building an ADU, adding square footage to the main house, or converting a garage or adding a room. Each service has its own Citrus Heights page with pricing and specifics.
ADU Builders in Citrus Heights
Building an ADU in Citrus Heights means working with a ranch home built decades ago, often on a slab, with an electrical panel that needs upgrading before anything else happens. We handle the full build, from initial site evaluation through final inspection, and we’re an authorized builder for ADU Builders in Citrus Heights using prefab systems from brands like Cover and Dvele when the site suits them. On larger lots, a detached ADU often makes more sense than a garage conversion, and we walk you through that math.
Home Addition Contractor in Citrus Heights
A home addition in Citrus Heights usually means extending a single-story ranch outward, which brings foundation matching and roofline transitions into play. Older slab homes need careful evaluation before an addition is framed, because settling over 50 years means the new section has to be planned around what’s already there. Learn how we approach Home Addition Contractor in Citrus Heights work, including written pricing and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project.
Room Addition Contractor in Citrus Heights
Room additions in Citrus Heights often repurpose space that’s already under roof, like converting a carport into a bedroom or extending a living area into the yard. These jobs move faster than full ADUs but still require the same attention to wiring, insulation, and cooling loads, especially with summer temperatures above 95°F. Our Room Addition Contractor in Citrus Heights page breaks down what’s involved and what it costs.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Citrus Heights
We build with and source materials from brands homeowners can research independently: Abodu, Cover, Dvele, Mighty Buildings, Boxabl, Plant Prefab, Tuff Shed, and James Hardie. Parts and panels are coordinated through our Sacramento office for Citrus Heights jobs. See our brands for details on each.
Pricing for ADU Company in Citrus Heights, CA
Here’s what Citrus Heights homeowners can expect, based on the services we provide. These are working ranges, not quotes, because every lot and existing home changes the final number.
| Service | Typical range in Citrus Heights |
|---|---|
| ADU construction (full build) | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| Garage conversion ADU | $120,000 – $210,000 |
| Detached ADU (site-built) | $200,000 – $350,000 |
| Prefab ADU installation (Cover, Dvele, Abodu) | $160,000 – $300,000 |
| JADU (junior ADU, under 500 sq ft) | $80,000 – $150,000 |
| Home addition (single room) | $70,000 – $130,000 |
| Home addition (multi-room, 400 – 800 sq ft) | $130,000 – $250,000 |
| Room addition (120 – 250 sq ft) | $60,000 – $110,000 |
| Carport conversion to living space | $55,000 – $100,000 |
| Electrical panel upgrade (required on most older homes) | $3,500 – $6,500 |
| Foundation work (slab repairs, new footings) | $8,000 – $30,000 |
| Fire-resistant siding and cladding | $15,000 – $45,000 |
Prices in Citrus Heights are pushed higher than average by two things: the age of the electrical panels and the slab foundations on most 1950s and 1960s ranch homes. Both typically require evaluation and often upgrades before an ADU or addition is framed. Whatever the number ends up being, you’ll see it in writing before work starts. That’s the Relay Visibility Guarantee: a written price, no surprises at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Citrus Heights
We work throughout Citrus Heights, including all residential neighborhoods from the northern edge near Antelope Road down through the areas around Greenback Lane. Our crews are in Citrus Heights jobs weekly, and we typically schedule estimates within a few business days of your call.
- Arcade Creek area
- Birdcage Heights
- Crosswoods
- Sylvan Ranch
- Twin Oaks
Service Area – Cities Near Citrus Heights
Our Citrus Heights team also handles ADU and addition work in neighboring communities. If you’re in Fair Oaks, CA, Antelope, CA, Granite Bay, CA, or Elverta, CA, we can help with the same written pricing and 365-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving Citrus Heights, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Citrus Heights area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in Citrus Heights
Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our Sacramento office, which means we’re typically able to schedule an estimate in Citrus Heights within a few business days of your call. Work start dates depend on the project type and permit readiness. Call (279) 254-1808 to check our current schedule.
No, not if off-street parking is maintained on the property. Citrus Heights allows garage conversions without additional parking spaces as long as the existing driveway or other off-street parking remains usable. Many homeowners convert a carport into a garage first, then convert the original garage into an ADU.
Permits in Citrus Heights go through Sacramento County processes, and the biggest variables are setback compliance, fire-resistant material requirements, and electrical panel capacity. We handle the full permit package as part of every project. Call (279) 254-1808 for a free estimate, and we’ll walk you through what applies to your specific lot.
Ready to get a real number? Call (279) 254-1808 to schedule your free estimate. Troy Eastman and the Benson ADU Builders team will put the plan and the price in writing before any work starts.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Citrus Heights Customers Say
"Solid job. Cabinets arrived late but they adjusted the schedule."
- Eli K."Fixed quote and clear change orders approved by text."
- Trina M."Booked a consult online and met the project manager two days later. Weekly progress updates arrived by text with photos. ADU finished on schedule."
- Hannah W.
