ADU Types
California ADU Costs: Prefab vs. Custom Build in 2026
The prefab option may look cheaper at first, but the headline quote rarely tells you what your California project will cost from site preparation through final approval. That’s the key to comparing prefab ADU vs custom build cost California homeowners can actually plan around: prefab changes where construction happens, while site conditions and project scope still shape the full budget.
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