Our story

We make professionally designed homes accessible.

ADU Nation Builders began with a simple conviction: a backyard home should be designed with the same care as the house in front of it, and the people buying it deserve to see every decision and every dollar along the way.

ADU Nation Builders has grown from a single founder's workshop into a team that has delivered more than 100 accessory dwelling units. We pair thoughtful, permit-ready design with a streamlined in-house build process and an online studio that puts you in control of the details from footprint to finishes.

The result is a backyard home that feels custom, prices transparently, and arrives faster than a traditional remodel. No showroom pressure, no surprise change orders, just considered design and honest craft.

What we stand for

Our principles

01

Thoughtfully designed

Every model is designed with intent, not a catalog template. Considered proportions, real daylight, honest materials.

02

Transparent by design

You see every price as you build. No hidden change-orders, no pressure, just a clear estimate you control from the first click.

03

Built to outlast

Premium siding, 50-year roofing, and efficient systems as standard. We build backyard homes meant to appreciate, not depreciate.

100+

ADUs delivered

45

Years building

98%

Client satisfaction

90

Avg. days on site

The people

Meet the team

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Brian Dere

Founder & Director of Construction

Brian founded ADU Nation Builders and leads every build. Pairing a founder's vision with hands-on construction management, he oversees each ADU from groundbreaking to final walkthrough.

Every model is professionally designed and prepared as a permit-ready plan set, engaged per project, so each home is site-appropriate and ready for your city's review.

Ready to design yours?

The studio is open. Build a configuration and request your quote.

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