Understanding ADU Pricing — Boundless Tiny Homes
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Understanding
ADU Pricing

What’s included, why ADUs cost what they do, and how to make sure you’re comparing quotes accurately.

$1,200+
Monthly rental potential
4–6 mo
Start to Certificate of Occupancy
100%
ADU-focused — nothing else
Boundless ADU interior — full kitchen and living space
Turnkey — CO Ready
What You Get

Our Base Price Covers
the Full Scope

When comparing ADU quotes, it’s critical to compare apples to apples. Our base pricing includes everything needed for a turnkey, CO-ready ADU.

  • ✓Full permitting and zoning compliance with local regulations
  • ✓Structural engineering and architectural planning
  • ✓High-efficiency HVAC and water heating systems
  • ✓Luxury vinyl flooring, quartz countertops, slow-close cabinetry
  • ✓All appliances included (packages)
  • ✓Foundation work and standard site preparation
  • ✓Lifetime composition shingle roof

*Permit fees, excess site work, and utility hookup/trenching costs are site-specific and assessed separately during your feasibility check.

ADU kitchen detail — custom cabinetry and finishes
ADU interior detail
ADU interior detail
Why ADUs Cost What They Do

Every Square Foot Is
Doing More Work

Unlike a large home where square footage includes low-cost areas like hallways and unfinished spaces, an ADU condenses all the high-cost systems — kitchen, bath, HVAC, electrical, plumbing — into a compact footprint. Every square foot is doing more, which means more functionality and more cost per square foot.

Other builders often provide estimates missing vital aspects — what we call “napkin math.” They omit permitting, engineering, site work, or finish packages. We show you the full number before you sign anything.

$5–12K
Assisted living
per month
< Rent
ADU monthly payment
when financed
$1,200+
ADU rental income
potential / month
Yes
ADU builds equity —
unlike rent
Boundless ADU exterior at dusk
We Work With Your Budget

Flexible Options Without
Compromising Quality

We offer ways to tailor the project to your budget and timeline without sacrificing structural quality or code compliance.

01
Simplify Finish Selections
Choose standard-tier finishes to reduce up-front costs without affecting the build quality or CO process. The structure, systems, and compliance are identical regardless of finish tier.
02
ADU Lending Connections
We work with lenders experienced in ADU financing — HELOCs, construction loans, and ADU-specific products. Most clients finance through existing home equity rather than new construction loans.
03
Right-Sized Design
We explore floor plans that meet your program while keeping the project within your budget target. A 420 sq ft unit that works is better than an 800 sq ft unit that doesn’t get built.
04
ADU Payment Calculator
Use our ADU Payment Calculator to estimate monthly payments based on your project cost and financing terms before our first conversation.
No Hidden Fees. No Bait-and-Switch.
“If you’re comparing quotes, we’ll walk you through what’s included — and what isn’t — in any estimate you’ve received.”

We believe in transparency and education. We will never pressure you into a sale. We’ll be your advocate in making a confident, informed decision.

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Cost Comparison — Perspective
Assisted living (monthly)$5,000–$12,000
ADU monthly payment (financed)Often less than rent
ADU rental income potential$1,200–$1,800/mo
Builds equityYes — unlike rent
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