ADU'S

The Problems We Solve Before
They Derail a Project

ADU projects fail when scopes are vague, selections come too late, or permitting surprises everyone halfway through. We remove those risks up front.

Budget creep from incomplete scopes gets replaced with a line-item budget where everything is spelled out. Decision fatigue gets replaced with a guided roadmap that has clear deadlines. Permitting surprises around lot coverage or height limits get addressed with early feasibility checks and code reviews. Structural and utility conflicts get resolved with coordinated drawings before we mobilize. And dust, noise, and site safety get managed with a written plan if you are living there during construction.

Why Abstract: One Accountable Team

You work with a single integrated team from initial sketches to final walkthrough.

In-house architectural design gets coordinated with interiors, engineering, and construction from day one. Twenty-two years of construction experience informs the practical detailing and sequencing. Weekly owner meetings come with clear agendas where decisions and next steps get documented. We schedule site walks at critical phases like electrical, plumbing, and cabinetry before we close things up. And we register a third-party Maverick warranty at closeout that is transferable if you sell.

Integration is how we reduce change orders, shorten decision cycles, and keep momentum going.

The Abstract Plan
(Simple, Transparent, Effective)

The Pre-Construction
Advantage

Where risk is removed. Before we mobilize, you receive a complete plan tailored to ADUs.

You get drawings that are ready for permitting and competitive bids. You get a roadmap for all your selections with due dates, so you are not scrambling at the last minute. We provide a line-item budget where allowances and contingencies are clearly defined. Subcontractor pricing gets locked in through detailed scopes of work. We create a purchasing plan and pre-purchase long-lead items when it makes sense. The build schedule gets integrated with inspections, utilities, and lead times. And if you are living in the home during construction, we create a plan for dust control, safety zones, temporary walls, and access.

Front-loaded clarity means fewer surprises, faster decisions, and a smoother build.

Transparent Contract
Options

Different projects call for different structures. We offer fixed-price and cost-plus open-book agreements, and we will guide you to the model that best fits your scope and risk profile.

Fixed-Price works best when drawings and selections are fully defined. You get a predictable total cost with clear inclusions, and you know exactly what you are paying up front.

Cost-Plus Open-Book works better for longer or evolving scopes, especially when markets may shift. You see every invoice and pay actual costs, which means no padding for unknowns.