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Get your free estimateADU Company in Winters, CA
Finding a contractor who understands Winters means finding someone who knows the difference between a 1920s bungalow on a compact downtown lot and a 1970s ranch on two acres off Putah Creek Road. We’re Lodgewick ADU Builders, and we handle accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and home additions across Winters, CA. Every project starts with a written price, a defined arrival window, and a written guarantee delivered before any work begins. If you’re weighing an ADU or addition on your Winters property, call (279) 256-1973 and we’ll give you straight numbers and a clear plan.
Why Winters Homes Are Different
Winters isn’t Davis, and it isn’t Dixon. The town’s historic downtown district sits on tight lots with early 20th-century bungalows and ranch homes, many on pier-and-beam foundations with wood siding. Those older homes need real structural assessment before an ADU ever gets framed, and the city’s architectural review process exists specifically to keep new construction from clashing with the historic streetscape.
The climate shapes the build too. Winters sees summer days above 100°F, so insulation choices, cool-roof materials, and HVAC sizing are not optional upgrades here – they’re the difference between an ADU that stays livable in July and one that doesn’t. Winter tule fog rolls through the valley and sits on foundations, which is why drainage and moisture control get extra attention on every Winters job we take.
Out on the town’s edge, lots over 10,000 square feet trigger Winters’ increased ADU size allowances. Those larger agricultural residential parcels often have old detached garages or farm outbuildings from the pre-1950s era, and converting those structures is one of the smartest, most cost-effective paths to an ADU in this city. Setback and height requirements are relaxed for accessory structures, though the architectural review still applies.
Our Main Winters Services
Homeowners in Winters call us most often about two things: building a detached ADU in the backyard, and converting an existing garage into livable space. Here’s what each involves locally.
Home Addition Contractor in Winters
A home addition in Winters usually means extending a ranch home’s footprint or adding a second-story bump on a newer peripheral lot. Many older Winters homes need foundation work first, especially pier-and-beam bungalows near downtown where the ground shifts with the valley’s wet-dry cycle. We handle the structural upgrades, the permit package, and the architectural review paperwork so the addition matches the neighborhood’s character. See what a Home Addition Contractor in Winters can do for your lot.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Winters
Winters has more pre-1950s detached garages than most towns its size, and the city’s relaxed setback rules for accessory structures make them prime candidates for conversion. The catch is that these older garages often sit on slabs with no moisture barrier and dated electrical, so the job usually starts with slab assessment and service panel evaluation. We handle that entire scope before finish work begins. Read more about working with a Garage Conversion Contractor in Winters.
ADU Builders in Winters
Detached ADUs on Winters lots over 10,000 square feet get expanded size allowances under the city’s own ordinance, which changes what’s possible compared to neighboring towns. We work with prefab manufacturers like Cover and Dvele for faster timelines, and we handle stick-built ADUs where the lot shape or design review calls for it. Every project gets energy modeling specific to Winters summers. Learn what ADU Builders in Winters can build on your property.
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 Winters
We work hands-on with prefab ADU systems from Cover, Dvele, and Boxabl, plus Mighty Buildings for panelized construction. Parts and replacement components are stocked through our regional supply chain, not drop-shipped from out of state, which keeps repair and adjustment turnaround short. See our brands for the full range.
Pricing for ADU Company in Winters, CA
| Service | Typical range in Winters |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU permits & design package | $4,500 – $9,500 |
| Detached ADU construction (turnkey) | $135,000 – $210,000 |
| Garage conversion ADU (turnkey) | $85,000 – $145,000 |
| Home addition (stick-built, mid-range) | $110 – $180 per sq ft |
| Foundation repair / pier-and-beam upgrade | $4,800 – $14,000 |
| Cool roof upgrade | $7,500 – $18,000 |
| HVAC install (mini-split or ducted) | $6,200 – $14,500 |
| Electrical panel upgrade (100A to 200A) | $2,800 – $6,500 |
| Site drainage & grading work | $3,200 – $9,000 |
| Exterior siding & finish (James Hardie) | $8,500 – $22,000 |
In Winters, the two biggest price drivers are foundation condition and the city’s architectural review requirements. Older pier-and-beam homes near downtown typically need more structural prep than newer peripheral builds, and that work shows up in the final number. Whatever the scope, your price is written before any work starts and it does not change at the door. That is the Kingswell Guarantee.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Winters
We work across all of Winters and the surrounding rural parcels. The town’s compact size means response and scheduling stay tight, usually within one business day for estimates.
- Downtown Historic District
- Putah Creek Road corridor
- North Winters (newer developments)
- East Main Street area
- Rural agricultural parcels (10,000+ sq ft lots)
Service Area – Cities Near Winters
Our crews serve Winters plus the surrounding communities where homeowners face similar ADU and addition decisions. We also work in Dixon, CA, Woodland, CA, Sacramento, CA, and North Highlands, CA. If your property is outside city limits, call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Winters, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Winters 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 Winters
Yes. Our permit package includes the city’s architectural review submittal, including design drawings, material sheets, and context photos showing how the ADU or addition sits within the neighborhood. We coordinate with city staff directly and keep you updated at each review stage. Call (279) 256-1973 with questions about your specific lot.
We schedule free estimates within one business day and provide a written, line-item price before any work begins. The price you see is the price you pay – no change orders at the door. If the scope changes because you change it, the number is updated in writing first.
Yes, that’s a significant share of our Winters work. Pre-1950s detached garages and farm outbuildings often convert well under the city’s relaxed setback and height allowances for accessory structures. We assess slab condition, framing, and electrical capacity before recommending conversion versus new construction.
Call Lodgewick ADU Builders in Winters, CA
If you own a home in Winters and you’re weighing an ADU, garage conversion, or home addition, the first step is a free estimate with a written price. Call (279) 256-1973 and a live person will answer – no voicemail loop, no chatbot. Russ Delmar and the Lodgewick team will walk you through what’s possible on your lot, what it costs, and how the 365-Day Done Right Promise protects you after the build is finished.
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 Winters Customers Say
"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"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
