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21 Essential Questions to Ask an ADU Contractor Before You Sign in 2026

What if the most important person on your ADU project isn't the person swinging the hammer, but the one who knows your city's planning desk by name? In California, a stunning design won't help you if it fails a 2026 building code inspection or gets trapped in a permit backlog. You likely already know that the difference between a smooth build and a backyard nightmare comes down to the specific questions to ask an adu contractor during the vetting process. It's natural to feel anxious about conflicting quotes or the risk of contractor ghosting when your savings and property are on the line.

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