Frequently Asked Questions

First, we walk your property and take measurements. Second, you get a written line-item estimate, no verbal ballparks. Third, we handle the plans and pull permits with the city of Fresno. Fourth, construction happens on a schedule we give you in writing. Fifth, we walk the finished unit together and hand you your written Kingswell Guarantee. The whole thing is designed so you're never wondering what happens next or what it will cost.

A garage conversion typically takes 4 to 7 months from signed contract to final inspection. A detached new build usually runs 6 to 10 months. Fresno's dry summers allow for steady construction weather, which helps. The biggest timeline variable is city of Fresno plan review, which can take anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months depending on current volume. We give you a written schedule at contract signing and update it in writing if anything shifts.

We handle everything: drawings, submittal, plan review responses, permit fees, and scheduling inspections with the city of Fresno. You don't have to stand in line at city hall or manage a permit portal. ADU permitting in Fresno follows state streamlining laws plus local zoning rules, and our team works through that every week. The permit is pulled in the property owner's name, as required, but we do the legwork.

Yes. We can show you completed projects in Clovis, Sanger, and northwest Fresno, with photos of the process from bare slab to final walkthrough. Talking to a past client is also something we're glad to arrange. Seeing a finished unit in person answers a lot of questions a website can't, especially about how an ADU actually fits on a standard Fresno lot. Call (559) 354-0579 and we'll set it up.

We serve Fresno and the surrounding communities: Clovis, Sanger, Selma, Kingsburg, Reedley, Kerman, Fowler, Madera, Chowchilla, Dinuba, and Lemoore. If you're within a reasonable drive of Fresno and you're considering an ADU, give us a call. Each city has its own planning department quirks, and we're familiar with the local requirements in each of these areas.

We primarily build site-constructed ADUs, but we've worked with homeowners who are considering factory-built options from companies like Abodu, Cover, and Dvele, and we're glad to share what we know. Prefab can work well on flat, accessible lots; site-built gives you more flexibility on odd-shaped parcels and older Fresno neighborhoods with tighter setbacks. Our estimates are for site-built construction, and if you want to compare, we'll help you evaluate both paths honestly.

Fresno summers hit triple digits and the sun is relentless, so exterior materials matter. Fiber cement siding like James Hardie holds up well against heat, UV, and dry rot, and it doesn't warp the way some vinyl products can after years of valley sun. We also recommend light roof colors and proper attic ventilation. In neighborhoods from Fig Garden to Sunnyside, we've seen how quickly cheap materials age in this climate, and it's worth spending a little more on the shell.

Plan for a mini-split heat pump for heating and cooling. It handles Fresno summers efficiently and is simpler to install than running new ductwork. A tankless water heater saves floor space in a small unit. Beyond that, standard apartment-size appliances work well. We spec every system in your written estimate with model-level detail where it matters, so you're not picking finishes off a vague allowance sheet.

Every pro working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. That's a Kingswell standard, not a marketing talking point. We're happy to provide license and insurance documentation to any homeowner who asks, before you sign anything. If a contractor won't show you that paperwork, that tells you something. We'll show you ours.

A local Fresno-based team runs your project from estimate through final inspection. Russ Delmar leads the operation here, and the crews working on your property are supervised and held to the Kingswell Guarantee standards. When specialized trades are needed, such as structural engineering or solar, those professionals must carry their own licenses and insurance. You'll know who is on your property and why.

A general contractor builds everything; an ADU specialist builds ADUs every week. That repetition matters. We know the city of Fresno's ADU checklist, the common plan review comments, the setbacks in older neighborhoods, and the utility connection process. A general contractor who builds one ADU a year is learning on your dime. We've already made the mistakes on someone else's property and learned from them.

Call us. That's what the Kingswell Guarantee is for. If a repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. The guarantee is in writing, with clear terms on what's covered and for how long. You won't chase us. You'll reach a live coordinator who connects you with our local team, and we'll schedule the fix. Our phones are answered Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

We don't claim 24/7 emergency response. Our phone hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. If something comes up outside those hours, leave a message and we'll call you back when we open. For urgent safety issues like gas smells or exposed electrical wiring, call your utility company or 911 first. That's the honest answer.

Once you approve a written estimate and sign a contract, we move immediately on drawings and permit submittal. The city of Fresno's plan review timeline is outside our control, but our complete submittals get through review faster than incomplete ones. Realistic expectation: you'll have plans in the city's hands within weeks, not months. Call (559) 354-0579 and we'll give you a written timeline for your specific project.

The Kingswell Guarantee means four things: a written price before any work starts, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a written guarantee on the work. If a repair fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. The specific coverage terms and duration are spelled out in your contract and your guarantee document. It's not a handshake, it's a written promise.

The Kingswell Guarantee is a brand-wide standard, not a local suggestion. Every Kingswell location, including Lodgewick ADU Fresno, works to the same four promises. If the work fails within the guarantee period, we come back and fix it without charge. No arguing about who's at fault, no waiting six weeks for a callback. The guarantee is part of why the Kingswell family built this brand: homeowners who've been burned before deserve better.

We leave the place cleaner than we found it. That's one of the five values in the Kingswell Way, and it applies every day, not just at the end. The job site is tidied at the end of each workday, materials are kept organized, and the final cleanup includes sweeping, debris removal, and a walkthrough with you. If you're living in the main house during construction, we work to keep the disruption as contained as possible.

A lodge is a small house on a larger property, which is exactly what an ADU is. The name comes from the Kingswell family, who built this brand around the idea that every lot has room to grow. Lodgewick ADU Fresno is an independently owned and operated local branch of that brand, which means we bring the Kingswell standards to the Central Valley, backed by a real local team.

Call (559) 354-0579 or visit our Fresno office during business hours. We'll schedule a property walk, take measurements, talk through your goals, and deliver a written line-item estimate. Everything starts with that number on paper. No high-pressure sales tactics, no vague ranges, no commitment required. The Kingswell Way starts with saying the price before the work, and we mean it.

Written by Russ Delmar, Owner at Lodgewick ADU Fresno, serving Fresno, CA since 2010.