Decks and patios around a second unit
Outdoor space that gives an ADU its own front step, keeps the main house's yard separate, and fits the setbacks on your lot.
Outdoor space for two households
Once a lot holds two homes, the yard has to be split. A small deck or patio at the ADU door gives the second household a place of its own, and a planting strip or a change in level marks the line without a fence down the middle.
Setbacks and permits
Decks over a certain height and patio covers attached to a structure usually need a permit, and both count against setbacks in many cities. We draw them with the ADU so they go through plan check together.
Materials for long sun exposure
Composite boards, treated wood and concrete each behave differently under strong sun. We help you choose based on upkeep, heat underfoot and how the surface looks next to the new unit.
Decks & Patios: questions
Yes, but drawing it with the ADU often saves a second permit and a second round of inspections.
Yes, attached and freestanding, in wood or aluminum, with a permit when the city requires one.
Yes. A deck or patio for the main house is a project we take on by itself as well.
Plan the outdoor space
Tell us about the yard and what it needs to do. We reply with the options that fit the lot.