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Lodgewick ADU Builders is the ADU company of the Kingswell family, and we build accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and home additions on existing lots throughout Woodland, CA. What makes Woodland jobs different from Davis or West Sacramento comes down to the housing stock: older bungalows and mid-century ranch homes on generous lots, often with alley access and detached garages already wired for a second dwelling. If you’re weighing an ADU on your Woodland property, call us at (279) 256-1973 for a written price before any work starts.
Why Woodland Homes Are Different
Woodland’s housing stock splits roughly into two eras, and each shapes ADU work differently. The historic core near downtown is full of early 20th-century bungalows and cottages, many with detached garages set back along alleys. Those garages are prime conversion candidates: they’re already on the property, often have concrete slabs or simple pier-and-beam foundations, and the alley access means crews don’t tear up your front yard getting equipment in. In the 1950s-1970s subdivisions further out, like Beamer Park and the neighborhoods near the fairgrounds, lots tend to be larger and homes sit on concrete slab foundations, which simplifies adding a detached unit.
Climate is the other major factor. Woodland’s summers run hot and dry, with stretches above 95°F, and winters bring cool, wet conditions with occasional heavy rain. An ADU built here without serious attic insulation, proper ventilation, and solar-ready roof framing is going to cost a fortune to cool in July and feel damp by January. Weatherproofing and energy efficiency aren’t upgrades in Woodland – they’re the baseline for a unit that stays comfortable year-round.
Woodland has also taken a more proactive local approach to ADU codes than some neighboring cities. The city has updated its local ordinances alongside state ADU mandates, which often means homeowners can build bigger units with fewer roadblocks. We’ve seen permits move faster here than in Davis, and lot sizes in older neighborhoods like Beamer Park frequently have space for a detached unit without touching the main house.
Our Main Woodland Services
Woodland homeowners call us most often about three projects: adding square footage to the existing house, converting an old detached garage into livable space, and building a freestanding ADU. Each has its own Woodland page because each involves different permitting, different site work, and different pricing.
Home Addition Contractor in Woodland
A home addition in Woodland usually means extending the back or side of a 1950s-1970s ranch home to add a bedroom, a family room, or a primary suite. Because many of these homes sit on concrete slab foundations, the addition typically requires cutting into the slab for utilities, which affects cost and schedule. Homes in the historic core may have pier-and-beam foundations, which are often easier to tie into. Either way, we handle the permits, the foundation work, the framing, and the finish work as one scope, with a written price before we start. Learn more on our Home Addition Contractor in Woodland page.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Woodland
Woodland’s older neighborhoods are full of detached garages that haven’t held a car in years. Converting one into a studio apartment or guest suite often costs less than building new because the slab, framing, and sometimes even electrical are already there. The key local wrinkle: garages built before the 1970s may need seismic retrofitting and upgraded footings, and alley-access garages need clear paths for PG&E and city inspections. We evaluate the existing structure before quoting anything. See our Garage Conversion Contractor in Woodland page for the details.
ADU Builders in Woodland
Detached ADUs are where Woodland’s lot sizes really shine. Many properties in Beamer Park and near the fairgrounds historically had an extra garage or workshop out back, which means some sites are already pre-wired and plumbed for a second dwelling – a significant cost saving. For new builds, we work with prefab manufacturers like Abodu and Cover where the lot and schedule call for it, and we do stick-built construction where the site demands custom sizing. The full breakdown is on our ADU Builders in Woodland page.
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 Woodland
We work regularly with building systems and materials from our brands, including prefab ADU kits from Abodu and Cover, and finishes like James Hardie siding that hold up to Woodland’s summer heat and winter rain. If you have a brand in mind, we’ll tell you straight whether it fits your lot and budget before you commit to anything.
Pricing for ADU Company in Woodland, CA
| Service | Typical range in Woodland |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU (new build, 400-600 sq ft) | $180,000 – $280,000 |
| Detached ADU (prefab, 400-600 sq ft) | $150,000 – $230,000 |
| Garage conversion to ADU (existing structure) | $90,000 – $160,000 |
| Garage conversion (teardown and rebuild) | $140,000 – $210,000 |
| JADU (junior ADU, attached, under 500 sq ft) | $70,000 – $120,000 |
| Home addition (300-500 sq ft) | $120,000 – $200,000 |
| Foundation work (pier-and-beam or slab, per project) | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Site prep, utilities, and permits package | $10,000 – $25,000 |
What pushes price up in Woodland is usually foundation condition on older garages and the cost of running utilities to the back of a deep lot. What won’t push price up is a change order at the door – your written price stays your price, on every project, no exceptions.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Woodland
We work across Woodland, from the historic downtown grid to the newer subdivisions on the east side. We schedule site evaluations throughout the week and can typically have someone out to look at your lot within a few days of your call.
- Beamer Park
- Historic downtown core
- Fairgrounds area
- East Woodland subdivisions
- West Woodland near I-5
Service Area – Cities Near Woodland
While this page covers Woodland, our crews regularly work in the surrounding communities. We serve Winters, CA to the west, Dixon, CA to the south, and Sacramento, CA to the southeast. We also cover North Highlands, CA for clients whose projects fall on the north side of the Sacramento metro.
Serving Woodland, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Woodland 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 Woodland
We can usually have someone out to evaluate your lot within a few days of your call, but full project start dates depend on Woodland’s permit review timeline, which varies by project type and scope. Call (279) 256-1973 and we’ll give you an honest read on timing for your specific property.
Most single-family home properties in Woodland’s older neighborhoods are not under HOAs, so that hurdle doesn’t exist. If your property is in a newer subdivision with an HOA, California state ADU law limits what an HOA can restrict. We handle the permit paperwork either way.
Yes. We pull all required city permits, schedule inspections, and keep the permit record clean through final sign-off. Your written price includes the permit package, so there’s no surprise line item after the fact. Call (279) 256-1973 for an exact quote on your Woodland property.
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 Woodland Customers Say
"Garage conversion into a studio for our teenager. Honest about what was realistic and what wasn't, finished close to schedule, and cleaned up the site daily."
- Marcus Beaumont"Converted our garage into a rental studio. The crew was respectful of the neighbors and kept the site clean. It's bringing in rent now and paid for itself faster than I expected."
- Grace Yoon"I was nervous about adding on but they walked me through every step and every cost before we started. No surprise change orders halfway through like I'd heard horror stories about."
- Eleanor Pratt
