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ADU Construction in Kern County & Tulare County

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are one of the smartest investments California property owners can make right now — and one of the most confusing to navigate. Matt Machado Construction builds permitted, code-compliant ADUs in Kern County and Tulare County, and we know how to cut through the permitting process to get you to construction faster.

What Is an ADU?

An Accessory Dwelling Unit is a secondary residential unit built on a single-family or multi-family property. It can be detached (a separate structure), attached (an addition to your existing home), or a conversion of existing space like a garage or bonus room.

ADUs are commonly used for rental income (long-term or short-term), multigenerational housing, increasing property resale value, and house hacking.

Our ADU Process

1. Site Assessment & Feasibility

We review your lot, zoning, setbacks, and utility access to confirm what’s buildable on your property. We’ll give you a straight answer on what’s possible before you spend money on plans.

2. Pre-Approved Plans (Kern & Tulare Counties)

Both Kern and Tulare Counties have pre-approved ADU plan libraries that eliminate custom design costs and dramatically reduce permitting timelines. We work with these plans regularly and know which designs perform best in each jurisdiction.

3. Permitting

We handle the permit submittal and coordinate with the county building department. Our familiarity with local plan checkers and inspectors means fewer delays.

4. Construction

Foundation, framing, roofing, windows, insulation, drywall, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and finish work — we manage all trades through to final inspection and certificate of occupancy.

ADU Types We Build

  • Detached ADUs (new separate structure)
  • Attached ADUs (addition to existing home)
  • Garage conversions
  • Junior ADUs (JADUs — interior space conversions)

ADU Investment Snapshot

A well-built ADU in the Central Valley typically rents for $1,200–$1,800/month depending on size and location. At those rates, most ADUs pay back their construction cost within 7–10 years while permanently increasing your property value. It’s one of the few home improvement projects with a clear, calculable ROI.

Why Build an ADU With MMC?

  • We know the Kern and Tulare County permitting process
  • Experience with pre-approved county plan programs
  • Single point of contact from permit to CO
  • Owner Matt Machado personally manages ADU projects
  • CA Licensed General Contractor | CSLB #CSLB #1014069
  • Serving Bakersfield, Porterville, Visalia, and surrounding areas

Call (661) 699-7902 or use the form below to request a free estimate.