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Lodgewick ADU Builders is the ADU company of the Kingswell family, specializing in accessory dwelling units (small standalone homes built in a backyard), garage conversions, and home additions throughout Dixon. Dixon’s housing stock – mostly 1950s-to-1990s ranch and bungalow homes on generous 6,000 to 8,000 square foot lots – gives homeowners real options for adding livable space without moving. The catch is that Dixon’s hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters demand HVAC sizing and weatherproofing decisions that a generic Bay Area or Sacramento playbook won’t get right. If you’re weighing an ADU, a garage conversion, or a room addition on your Dixon property, call us at (279) 256-1973 – we’ll give you a written price before any work starts.
Why Dixon Homes Are Different
Dixon’s ADU boom is propelled by a farmworker and multigenerational housing crunch. Homeowners across town are turning detached garages and backyard space into rentals for agricultural workers and family members who need a place close to the fields and the packing sheds. The city’s permissive ADU ordinance helps: reduced setbacks, no owner-occupancy requirement, and a faster path to permits than neighbors in Vacaville or Davis, where rules are stricter and costs run higher.
What that means on the ground is specific. In Dixon’s older northwest neighborhoods, many of the original 1960s garage structures look convertible at first glance, but finicky electrical panels and undersized foundations often require upgrades that catch first-timers off guard. A garage built to hold a car and a workbench was never engineered for a kitchen, a bathroom, and a tenant paying rent. We see this pattern on nearly every older Dixon job we walk, and we price the fix upfront so it doesn’t become a surprise change order.
Climate drives the rest. Dixon’s Central Valley temperature swings – triple-digit summer afternoons, near-freezing winter mornings – mean an ADU needs real insulation, properly sized cooling, and passive shading on west-facing walls. Cheaping out on any of those shows up within a year. Heavy rain and wind in winter also mean roof flashing, drainage, and exterior weatherproofing have to be done right the first time, because a wet Dixon winter will find every shortcut.
Our Main Dixon Services
Dixon homeowners call us most for three projects: room additions that give a growing family more space inside the existing footprint, garage conversions that turn an underused structure into rental income or a family suite, and backyard ADUs built from the ground up. Each job has its own Dixon page with pricing, timelines, and the local conditions that affect it.
Home Addition Contractor in Dixon
A home addition in Dixon usually means expanding a single-story ranch to add a bedroom, a bathroom, or a family room – often to keep an aging parent close or to give teenagers their own space. The job requires matching the addition to a 1970s or 1980s roofline, tying into existing HVAC, and passing Dixon’s inspection requirements. Older Dixon homes frequently need panel upgrades or foundation reinforcement before the addition can go up, and we scope that work into the written price from the start. Home Addition Contractor in Dixon has the full breakdown.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Dixon
Dixon’s large detached garages are the most common conversion candidates in town. The appeal is obvious: the structure already exists, and converting it to a rental unit or an in-law suite costs less than building new. The reality is that a 1960s Dixon garage often sits on a slab too thin for living space, with an electrical panel that won’t support a kitchen or laundry. We address those upgrades in the quote, not after demo starts. Garage Conversion Contractor in Dixon explains what a typical Dixon garage conversion involves and what it costs.
ADU Builders in Dixon
A backyard ADU in Dixon gives homeowners a separate, permitted dwelling – a small house on a larger property, which is exactly what the word “lodge” means to us. Dixon’s permissive ADU ordinance, with reduced setbacks and no owner-occupancy rule, makes this one of the most ADU-friendly cities in Solano County. Lot size, access for concrete trucks, and the distance from the main panel to the new unit all shape the job. ADU Builders in Dixon covers the details, including prefab versus site-built options.
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 Dixon
We work with established ADU systems and materials including Cover, Dvele, and Mighty Buildings, and we match the system to your Dixon lot, budget, and timeline. Parts and panels for these systems are stocked at regional warehouses, so lead times stay predictable. See our brands for the full list and what each one does well.
Pricing for ADU Company in Dixon, CA
| Service | Typical range in Dixon |
|---|---|
| Backyard ADU (prefab, turnkey) | $180,000 – $350,000 |
| Backyard ADU (site-built, custom) | $250,000 – $450,000+ |
| Garage conversion (attached, 400-600 sq ft) | $80,000 – $150,000 |
| Garage conversion (detached, full build-out) | $120,000 – $220,000 |
| JADU (conversion within existing home) | $60,000 – $120,000 |
| Room addition (single room, 200-400 sq ft) | $70,000 – $140,000 |
| Home addition (multi-room, 500-800 sq ft) | $150,000 – $300,000 |
| Foundation upgrade (older garage or addition) | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| Electrical panel upgrade | $3,500 – $8,000 |
| Full permitting and plans | $8,000 – $25,000 |
What pushes a Dixon price up is usually the condition of the existing structure: an undersized 1960s foundation, a panel that needs replacing, or drainage work that Dixon’s winter rains make non-negotiable. We put every one of those items in the written price before work starts, so the number you see is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Dixon
We work throughout Dixon, including the older northwest neighborhoods where 1960s garages and bungalows dominate, and the newer subdivisions on the east and south sides of town. Typical response time for an estimate visit anywhere in Dixon is two to four business days, with scheduling done by a live person over the phone.
- Northwest Dixon (1960s garage and bungalow conversions)
- Central Dixon (established ranch homes near downtown)
- Valley Glen
- Homestead
- South Dixon (newer subdivisions and larger lots)
Service Area – Cities Near Dixon
Beyond Dixon, our crews serve homeowners in Winters, CA, Woodland, CA, Sacramento, CA, and North Highlands, CA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office, while the crews working on Dixon properties are local to the area and know the inspection process here. If you’re just outside Dixon, call us and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Dixon, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dixon 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 Dixon
Most Dixon projects can begin within three to six weeks of a signed written agreement, depending on permit turnaround and material lead times. The estimate visit itself is usually scheduled within two to four business days. Call (279) 256-1973 and a live person will set the date on the spot.
No. Dixon’s ADU ordinance does not require the property owner to live on site, which makes rental ADUs and garage conversions viable for investors and for homeowners who plan to move. That is a meaningful difference from stricter neighboring cities. We handle the full permit package for every Dixon job.
No. The Kingswell Guarantee means the written price we give you before work begins is the price you pay – no change orders at the door. If we find a hidden foundation or electrical issue during the build, we flag it, discuss it, and agree on any adjustment in writing before proceeding. Call (279) 256-1973 for a free estimate.
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 Dixon Customers Say
"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"Built a backyard unit for my mother in law. They handled the permits, gave me a real timeline, and stuck to it within a few days. The written price is what we paid, which anyone who's done construction knows is rare."
- Dennis Fairchild
