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Get your free estimateADU Company in Rancho Murieta, CA
Lodgewick ADU Builders designs and builds accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and home additions in Rancho Murieta, where nearly every project moves through a dual approval process: Sacramento County building permits plus architectural review by the Rancho Murieta Association. That second layer is what makes this community different, and it shapes everything from rooflines to paint colors. We work with oversized lots, custom homes from the 1970s through 2000s, and foothill soils that demand careful foundation work. If you’re weighing an ADU here, call (279) 256-1973 and we’ll walk you through what your property can support.
Why Rancho Murieta Homes Are Different
Rancho Murieta is a gated, master-planned community in the Sacramento Valley foothills, and that means two things for any ADU project. First, the housing stock skews custom and semi-custom: large single-family homes on lots that often run a quarter acre to over an acre, with stucco or wood siding and tile or composition roofs. A detached ADU has to read as belonging to the property, not competing with it.
Second, the Rancho Murieta Association’s Architectural Review Committee enforces a consistent country estate character, down to roof pitch, exterior materials, and paint colors. Sacramento County will not issue a building permit until the HOA signs off. We’ve seen homeowners save months by sitting down with the committee before drawings are finalized. Add in valley summers that regularly pass 100°F and clay soils that move with the seasons, and an ADU here needs real thought behind the cooling system and the slab. These aren’t tract-home conditions, and the design has to respect that.
Our Main Rancho Murieta Services
Rancho Murieta homeowners most often ask us about three kinds of projects: adding square footage to the main house, converting an existing garage into living space, and building a detached ADU from the ground up. Each has its own permitting path here, and each has its own page with specifics and pricing.
Home Addition Contractor in Rancho Murieta
A home addition in Rancho Murieta usually means extending off the back or side of an existing custom home, and that triggers the same HOA design review as a new build. The existing roof pitch, eave lines, and exterior siding all have to carry through the addition, or the Architectural Review Committee will send the drawings back. Rancho Murieta’s older homes from the 1970s and 1980s often need structural upgrades to current seismic code when we tie into the original framing, which the county will require before we can close the walls. For full details on additions here, see our Home Addition Contractor in Rancho Murieta page.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Rancho Murieta
Converting a garage in Rancho Murieta is often the fastest path to livable space, because the foundation and roof already exist. But the HOA will still review the exterior changes, and many Rancho Murieta garages sit detached from the house, which means running new plumbing and electrical across the lot. We also have to maintain the community’s aesthetic standards for any new entry door or window openings. The clay-heavy soil here can make trenching for utilities slower than it looks on paper. Read the specifics on our Garage Conversion Contractor in Rancho Murieta page.
ADU Builders in Rancho Murieta
A detached ADU in Rancho Murieta is the biggest opportunity on these oversized lots, and also the most design-intensive project. The RMA Architectural Review Committee will scrutinize massing, roofline, materials, and setbacks, and the county will look at fire-safety requirements since this is a foothill community with wildfire risk. We regularly recommend prefab systems from Cover and Dvele because their panelized construction shortens on-site framing time and their finishes hold up well to valley heat. For a full breakdown, visit our ADU Builders in Rancho Murieta 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 Rancho Murieta
We work with established ADU manufacturers and material systems including Cover, Dvele, Mighty Buildings, and Boxabl. The choice depends on your lot, your HOA constraints, and your budget. See what we carry and service on our our brands page.
Pricing for ADU Company in Rancho Murieta, CA
| Service | Typical range in Rancho Murieta |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU (prefab, turnkey) | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| Detached ADU (custom stick-built) | $250,000 – $450,000+ |
| Garage conversion to ADU | $95,000 – $180,000 |
| Attached JADU (junior ADU) | $70,000 – $130,000 |
| Home addition (primary suite) | $120,000 – $220,000 |
| Home addition (family room extension) | $90,000 – $175,000 |
| Second-story addition | $200,000 – $400,000 |
| Foundation repair (expansive clay) | $8,000 – $30,000 |
| Site prep and grading | $5,000 – $25,000 |
| HOA design review coordination | $1,500 – $4,500 |
What pushes a Rancho Murieta ADU toward the top of those ranges is usually the design review process, lot grading, and the need to match upscale exterior materials on an existing custom home. Every project starts with a written price before any work begins, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Rancho Murieta
We work across Rancho Murieta’s residential areas, from the original village sections to the newer custom-home enclaves. Each pocket has slightly different setback rules and architectural character, but the county and HOA process is the same throughout the community.
- Rancho Murieta North
- Rancho Murieta South
- The Residences at Rancho Murieta
- Murieta Gardens
- Lakeside Village
Response time for estimates in Rancho Murieta is typically within a few business days, longer if your project needs a pre-application HOA meeting scheduled first.
Service Area – Cities Near Rancho Murieta
While this page focuses on Rancho Murieta, our crews also cover nearby communities across the Sacramento region. If you’re outside the gates but close by, you’ll find the same written-price commitment in Sacramento, CA, Roseville, CA, Folsom, CA, and Carmichael, CA.
Serving Rancho Murieta, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Rancho Murieta 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 Rancho Murieta
Yes. Nearly every ADU, garage conversion, and addition in Rancho Murieta requires approval from the Rancho Murieta Association’s Architectural Review Committee before Sacramento County will issue a building permit. We recommend starting with a pre-application meeting to surface design concerns early. Call (279) 256-1973 and we’ll help coordinate that step.
Most detached ADUs in Rancho Murieta take 6 to 12 months from design through final inspection, with HOA review adding 4 to 8 weeks at the front end. Garage conversions typically run 3 to 6 months. Your written estimate will include a timeline, not just a price.
Yes. We work within the RMA’s country estate requirements, including roof pitch, exterior materials, and paint palette. We’ve taken enough projects through the Architectural Review Committee to know what gets approved the first time and what gets sent back. 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 Rancho Murieta Customers Say
"Garage conversion into an office and guest room. Fair written price, finished close to on schedule, and they fixed a small drywall crack under warranty months later without any hassle."
- Diana Cho"Added a bedroom and bath for our growing family. Honest from day one about what was possible and what it would cost. Showed up when they said and the work has held up great."
- Troy Benavidez"The ADU came out beautiful and the permitting, which terrified me, was handled start to finish. They kept me updated every week so I was never wondering what was happening."
- Shauna Mills
