Another very informative video! It is always nice to have someone to share details on a build - just like that! Hopefully your channel will grow, you deserve more than 13K subscribers!! Kuddos!

@ThatADUGuy

19 күн бұрын

Hey Jordan, thank you! Yes, super hard to grow with so much good content out there! Thanks for helping 🎉

@Jordan-fr5ne

19 күн бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy You are so very welcome!I Coming from Europe, I had zero knowledge in regards to the construction in the US but thanks to KZread and guys like you learned a lot! Saved tens if not hundreds of thousands of dollars! by doiing things myself! Again - thank you for taking the time to educate people out there!

I live in this neighborhood and watched these places go up over the summer. I was highly impressed with how fast both places came together and the quality that went into the projects. They both rented quickly. It was nice to find this youtube channel and learn more about it all. It is also nice to see how much Derek cares about community.

@ThatADUGuy

3 ай бұрын

Hi there! Thanks for the kind words! This was a fun project. I lived in an illegal ADU in Talent as a grade schooler. Now I live in the back ADU here on this site. Full circle! Thanks for the view.

Hands down an amazing series! Really can't thank you enough for posting this for free

@ThatADUGuy

7 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! Yes, free was the best way to get the info to more people. The though was if it was a $1,000 course maybe 100 people a year would buy it, but free, thuousands a year could potentially see it.

One of the best straight forward most useful videos I've ever seen and will use. Thanks Derek

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Awetasome!!

Aging in place/universal design for a small footprint ADU is the goal for me! Your regular ADU build series has helped me with the fundamentals for going at it DIY/self-GM

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Awesome!!! You can do it!

I need that one bedroom. You built some great homes that aren’t outrageous in price

@ThatADUGuy

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! You and me both!

Thanks for the positive encouragement Derek you show in your videos. Congrats on building your beautiful income properties. That lot size is perfect for what I'm looking for in the Memphis TN area. Man, content like this fires me up & also is affirmation that it can be done. Congrats once again Derek. Errick, Memphis TN

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Errick! You can do it and I will be cheering you on.

Killin it. Can’t wait to watch this later and look at the plans in detail

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Hey Ryan!!!

Good stuff ! Thanks for the ideas

@ThatADUGuy

8 ай бұрын

No problem!

Rinse and repeat. Genius.

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Keep it simple!

Great series! Appreciate you sharing and we hope to do the same out here in California once we find a nice corner lot. Thanks Derek!

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Great to hear! Thanks for all the views along the way!

Bravo! Well done. Great video. I shared with my friends.

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Hi Donna! Thanks. I was just watching your wide med cab hack thinking... great idea!

Oh my goodness, these videos are awesome info!!

@ThatADUGuy

4 ай бұрын

Just sharing our lifes work in hopes to help others build housing. Glad they help!

Awesome job Derek and thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

You're welcome, thank you!

Very nice

@ThatADUGuy

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the view and support

Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge.

@ThatADUGuy

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! You're welcome!

Dude you’re blowing up! Love the video and plans

@ThatADUGuy

9 ай бұрын

Hey Ryan! Thanks brother, just trying to share the power of ADUs with others. Fighting the good fight right beside you.

Very informative videos, thanks for sharing👍🏿…

@ThatADUGuy

2 ай бұрын

thank you so much!

@ThatADUGuy

2 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy them. Hope they are helpful for you!

This is exactly what I'm considering for my next project after I build an ADU on my own property. You've done a stellar job with the builds and the videos! Thank you!!!

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! Just trying to build and share at the same time.

Very nice layout

Love the focus on accessibility and inclusive design. Smart in so many levels.

@ThatADUGuy

9 ай бұрын

Thank you! And thanks for the view.

Will really depend on your builder.

Hello Mr.ADU guy the content you provide is priceless to me anyway ! I’m most interested in the granite countertops that was over the top how can I get more DYI information

@ThatADUGuy

7 ай бұрын

I have a few other granite videos in the shorts section. How to cut, How to load at warehouse etc. Thanks for the views!

Very interesting. The YT algorithm brought me here, since I was looking at small apartment vids (dang the AI, lol). I'm planning to build rental apartments (in my country) and the advice you gave is the same: choose neutral/ light colors, put the utilities outside for easy maintenence, etc. I've mentioned in one of your previous vids - the size of your ADUs are bigger than many "main" dwellings for poor/ lower middle class people in my area. Lofts are also becoming more common due to limited land area (they weren't 10 or 15 yrs ago). Thanks for the tips. Cheers!

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

My pleasure! You are welcome. What country are you in if you dont mind me asking?

@kitty_s23456

10 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy Philippines 🇵🇭. Apartments being built nowadays are 4x5m (13x16.5 ft) for 1 BR and 3x5m (10x16.5 ft) for studio type. Condo units are usually 4x6m (13x20 ft). They're like shoebox apartments in NYC. People are generally smaller too, lol. Cheers!

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

@@kitty_s23456 I love the perspective! Thank you so much for sharing. I really like the idea on micro housing.

@kitty_s23456

10 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy you're welcome. When I visited the US, I was surprised by how BIG everything was - the houses, roads, portion sizes, even people! (lol). The 1-storey rowhouses being sold by developers here are usually sized at 4*5.5m (13x18 ft). The 2-storey townhouses (also by developers), each storey is 4*5m (13x16.5 ft). From afar, they look like the "Monopoly" houses and hotels. I've seen similar "mass housing" developments in other SE Asian countries. Cheers!

Silver Maple....might want to have that inspected if it's on your lot. As they age the trunk slowly rots out and it's very brittle wood. Just an FYI. 😉

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I already took out one of the major fingers. We will be watching it for sure!

Been wanting to ask this the whole series. When building an ADU, can you speak to when to pour a slab/install the sewer line OR when it makes more sense to cut into an existing slab/dig to install/connect a sewer line as opposed to adding to the existing concrete slab. I’d love to do an ADU but bypass the land development/concrete pouring but then I run into the issue of how I do a sewer line on an existing slab.

@ThatADUGuy

7 ай бұрын

It depends on if the current layout works for the plumbing. If not, cutting in plumbing is not that hard. The first 8-10 short videos in this "Gargage Conversion" playlist shows how I did it. kzread.info/head/PLjrDAf0tOC6o8gb91nRq1AwC1UPTBvLsM&si=T4KaB4fUW6y-Dbuy

Thank you so much for what you’re doing! Your videos are amazing! I’m looking for my next project property and if I am successful in finding what I’m looking for I will be hitting you up for a consultation. Couldn’t figure out how to download the plans.

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Hi Scott, thanks for the support. I just checked the plan pdfs and it seemed to work. Feel free to email me at thatADUguy@gmail.com

@scottstrong2874

10 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy Thanks again, maybe it was the browser I was using. :-)

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

@@scottstrong2874 no worries, if it fails again, send me an email or dm and I will sent it over.

I love how the ugly stuff is all in one area in back

@ThatADUGuy

8 ай бұрын

Yes, we try to hide them. Thanks for the support.

Great video series. Are the plans downloadable, i just see images of the plans on the website. Thanks

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Yes, the pdf should download. Try it now?

Any tips on how I can meter the use of a shared water meter and shared electric meter , I can’t spend for two separate ones Here in CA

@ThatADUGuy

5 ай бұрын

I use private meters like this. You can do the same thing with water. kzread.info/dash/bejne/d5iF3JSMcafQdbg.htmlsi=QzRXe4RnjzASAZjk

Love the project! I love the 2nd bathroom, but would love to see a roll-in shower for people like my sister who are in a wheelchair. Just something to think about maybe. Keep up the good work

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Yes!! Age in place design is coming next!

@teresaluke7047

10 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy 💜

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

@@teresaluke7047 awww, thanks!

Does vault ceiling affect gas/electricity consumption? It increases the inside volume but I do see it is more affordable since it does not have a flat ceiling. How much did you spend in the 2 ADU's? They look fantastic! (what city is it?)

@ThatADUGuy

2 ай бұрын

Vault adds a little cost, not much. These are in Talent OR

Thank you @ThatADUGuy question! I am getting a page not found for the shopping guide.

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

I will check on it now...

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Fixed!

Nice work! Did i miss the cost breakdown in that video?

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Frank! No sure, I touched on item pricing like, cabs, counter tops, slider etc. Total cost for both was 168k.

6:00 Derek, in pursuit of aging in place, what is $ difference for lever door knobs vs the knobs you had installed?

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Same price.

I love what you are doing. I built my first ADU in Portland in 2015. One of the best properties I own. Question for you. How long is it taking you to get through the land use and building permit process? Have you thought of doing these using a modular build?

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! I touched on it in video #1 of the series. 1-2 mo to get planning/zoning/building approved in the markets I develop in. No, modular up to this point. If I could find a cheaper, faster process I would try it.

@kanderton1

10 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy That is great. You couldn’t even get a pre app in Portland in that timeframe. Might have to check out Southern Oregon. They desperately need workforce housing. On a side note for my day job I am transforming an old marine terminal into a housing innovation manufacturing campus. Hopefully will have a missing middle housing modular factory mass timber modular and flat pack panelized housing along with University of Oregon’ acoustic research lab. I think the panelized housing would work really well in your application. Will keep you posted.

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

@@kanderton1 ouch, long wait. Yes, would love to see what you develop!!

I love these. In what city are you so can I rent one of these?

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

:) Thanks! Im in S Oregon.

Can you share the white paint (exterior) details?

@ThatADUGuy

5 ай бұрын

Three coats of miller paint Elusive White in eggshell sheen.

Hi Derek, I’m currently out of the country and upon my return I would like more info on how to get started. Whats the best way to communicate with you for more information and questions?

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Hi there! the best way to get started is to watch this series from video 1. You can also email me through my website thatADUguy.com

Love your series! Why not go with Quartz, since you dont yave to reseal it annually like granite? Also, having the power panel outside, does that pose any security issues for thr tenants if someone wanted to switch off their power and mess with them?

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks! Great questions. Quartz is nice but 3x the price, horrible to cut due to toxic dust and the bonding glue deforms if a tenant sets a hot pan on it. As for ext panal, yes possible but I would say only invest in this strategy where that time of crime is not an issue. These are both behind gates in back yards. One could say similar of hose bib, hvac dissconect, cut your net or cable line.

@kdockrey

10 ай бұрын

Main reason not to use quartz counter tops in any situation: Too many workers who fabricate quartz counter tops are dying from silicosis. TBH, I've had granite counters and floors for 17 years in one home and have never resealed it. Still looks new.

@maxmiller6266

10 ай бұрын

Here in Ontario Canada i think the code is going for a main power disconect outside , so fire fighters can turn off power to house if there is a fire from the outside. It makes sense, but still not perfect as i thought about break ins aswell?

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

@@maxmiller6266 i like the shutoff option for FD.

Excellent!! Great content!! How much would you charge to build for someone? Sq.ft. price?

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

Thanks Jo! Sorry we only do our own projects. In our area a standard GC price would start around $225/ft and go up fast from there. I do have a network of builders I know and trust depending on what market you want to build in.

@joebrooks1695

10 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy thank you!! I'm actually a GC in RI looking into adding this to my business. You came up quick on KZread! Great series! Well done

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

@@joebrooks1695 Nice! This will be awesome out east!

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

@@joebrooks1695 Nice! This will be awesome out east!

What is the measurements of the 500 ft.² adu?

@ThatADUGuy

9 ай бұрын

22x 24.

Do you travel to install? I live in Sacramento California.

@ThatADUGuy

9 ай бұрын

I do not, Im sorry, but I do have a partner Co. down there.

@ThatADUGuy

9 ай бұрын

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@ThatADUGuy

9 ай бұрын

Use this link to save $100

Do you deal with Florida at all?

@ThatADUGuy

Ай бұрын

Not an expert an FL and they do not have a great state code, but some areas support ADUs.

I live in NY you can still help ?

@ThatADUGuy

3 ай бұрын

I do consultations with folks all over the country but watch all the free content first

How much was the cost for the 800sqft ?

@ThatADUGuy

5 ай бұрын

Around $100k with fees.

What do you rent these for?

@ThatADUGuy

4 ай бұрын

2/2s are $1850, 1/1 is my house but market rate is $1500

@kmk3054

4 ай бұрын

@@ThatADUGuy thanks, those are decent rents in Oregon? I’m in Cali high desert outside of LA can build reg ADU and Jr on my lot & trying to figure out if I can do for about $150,000 for both I’m not real optimistic lol but the Jr would be either garage conversion or the bonus room already built above my garage so cheaper so maybe $150 isn’t unrealistic.

Where are you located?

@ThatADUGuy

2 ай бұрын

Southern Oregon🎉🎉

In California?

@ThatADUGuy

Ай бұрын

Im in Oregon!🎉🎉🎉

Do you build in Alabama??

@ThatADUGuy

19 күн бұрын

No, sorry. We only build in our small market in Oregon

@mrslminns

18 күн бұрын

Many blessings. You are blessed to be a blessing and your gift. I would love to have you build one for my disabled son that will be with us all his life. 😢

Can u just turn around and sell these for triple your cost 💰 money 💰

@ThatADUGuy

10 ай бұрын

No, these are not set up for fee simple lot splits. It's possible but our strategy is hold not sell. Time wealth of big pops of $.

Is this kind of thing going to be just as expensive as purchasing another property? If so, why bother?

@ThatADUGuy

2 ай бұрын

No, by sourcing/creating land/lots and self managing, we can build for 1/2 the cost of buying.