Solving Space Crunch: VitalizeBuild’s Comprehensive ADU Solutions

Let’s face it!

Small houses and big dreams sometimes clash.

And, when a growing family is added to busy careers, managing everything can get messy for couples.

That's exactly what happens to John and Zoe, a young tech couple living in Mountain View, California. Their three-bedroom two-bathroom single-family house seemed way too small when they considered bringing their parents to stay with them and help with the baby who would soon arrive in their lives.

Let’s find out how John and Zoe dealt with it and solved the space crunch in just a few months.

The Growing Family and Shrinking Space

John and Zoe moved to the Bay Area for their tech career a few years ago. They purchased a single family house in the coveted Mountain View neighborhood and they were excited to start a family.

As to-be parents, they are concerned about who’s going to look after their baby, when they still need to spend long hours at work.

As to-be parents, they are concerned about who’s going to look after their baby, when they still need to spend long hours at work.

Since they had no family in Mountain View, Zoe's parents were gracious to agree and help with the care of the newborn. John and Zoe couldn't be happier!

Who else would care for the child better than the grandparents?

But the big question was where her parents were going to stay when they brought them over from another country for an extended stay of 6 months.

In their three-bedroom space, one is used by Zoe as her office. With the pregnancy, it is comfortable for her to work from home and rest when needed. The other bedrooms obviously were the couple’s bedroom and the nursery. With their current lifestyle and a baby coming, they knew their current space would barely be enough for them and then the baby.

However, the well-being and comfort of her parents and privacy for all were important. After all, their parents have been gracious enough to come over from another country for six months to care for their grandchild. In a new country, and lack of good public transport, it is going to be difficult for them to even go out for basics such as grocery shopping, a doctor’s appointment or occasionally seeing their friends. It can be challenging as driving was not an option for the older couple.

Zoe and John both feel it is important for them to make their parents feel that they are at home.

However, the well-being and comfort of her parents and privacy for all were important. After all, their parents have been gracious enough to come over from another country for six months to care for their grandchild. In a new country, and lack of good public transport, it is going to be difficult for them to even go out for basics such as grocery shopping, a doctor’s appointment or occasionally seeing their friends. It can be challenging as driving was not an option for the older couple.

Zoe and John both feel it is important for them to make their parents feel that they are at home.

But a home their size does not feel right at all for this!

This has started some tense discussions between the couple and gave them sleepless nights. And that’s the last thing John wants is for Zoe to be sleep-deprived while being pregnant and then working all day!

Alternatives such as renting a house close by or putting the parents in an Airbnb - nothing seemed right and practical.

Finally, they agreed upon one solution - building an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) in their backyard! That would solve the space crunch, keep the family close, and provide privacy and space for everyone.

The couple started reaching out to multiple designers and architects. For a 500 square feet ADU, the designs that they were showing were unimpressive, despite being highly priced. The designs looked cramped up and unorganized.

After talking to a few designers and contractors, the couple realized that there was going to be a lot of running around. Getting city permits done for the designs created, finding the right contractor for the job, selecting the right interior finishes, and managing the timeline of the construction all seemed daunting. The thought of how they would balance all of this with their professional and personal lives now started becoming stressful.

Getting city permits done for the designs created, finding the right contractor for the job, selecting the right interior finishes, and managing the timeline of the construction all seemed daunting.

The baby is due in 7 months. And the clock is ticking!

Overcoming Space Hurdles with VitalizeBuild

Amidst all the tension, John came across VitalizeBuild, a company providing an end-to-end solution for ADUs. VitalizeBuild offers all-around services, from designing and planning, to permit and construction, right to the end by providing interior finishes for the ADU. It seemed too good to be true!

The VitalizeBuild team walked John and Zoe through the whole process of seamlessly building an ADU. From planning, design, city permits, and construction to interior design, VitalizeBuild is committed to getting the work done on time.

VitalizeBuild showed them the designs of the ADU, and 3D models of the interior, giving John and Zoe a clear vision of their new space.

The couple was impressed.

From planning, design, city permits, and construction to interior design, VitalizeBuild is committed to getting the work done on time.

VitalizeBuild showed them the designs of the ADU, and 3D models of the interior, giving John and Zoe a clear vision of their new space.

The couple was impressed.

Their all-round service was the exact thing that they needed.

VitalizeBuild team answered all their doubts and questions patiently, provided references for their other clients, and made sure that John and Zoe were comfortable.

They even attended one of their client’s open house - the owner, an elderly lady, who was singing praises of the VitalizeBuild team. She couldn’t stop talking about how they built her ADU in a short period and on a budget while making it seem relatively simple and stress-free!

For the VitalizeBuild team, it took just 6 months to get the designs and permits approved which all other designers and architects claimed to be a lengthy process.

VitalizeBuild team not only knows the rules and requirements for every city in the Bay Area and their extensive knowhow about the city’s approval process helps them to organize, apply and get approvals done significantly faster.

John and Zoe heaved a sigh of relief as the construction started.

Their in-house team with extensive ADU expertise working on hundreds of projects made sure everything was done skillfully and tastefully, on time and on budget.

As weeks went by, the couple's planning, execution and craftsmanship were flawless as they saw predictable progress during construction. Within 4 months, the ADU is already completed and finaled by the Mountain View building inspector.

At every stage, Zoe & John felt the relief that the VitalizedBuild team understood their needs and timeline and executed with a sense of urgency.

The VitalizeBuild team completed the ADU just in time for John’s parents' arrival. The elderly couple was overjoyed to see their new dwelling, while John and Zoe radiated with joy and satisfaction.

With the baby due in just a week, the VitalizeBuild team felt an overwhelming sense of pride and happiness, knowing they had provided this family with exactly what they needed at the perfect moment.

Create Beautiful Space with VitalizeBuild Like John and Zoe

Young homeowners like John and Zoe often face challenges to balance new parenthood, especially when they need their parents to come over and take care of the newborn. For them, VitalizeBuild offers a stress-free, end-to-end ADU construction solution.

Unlike regular design or construction firms providing only a part of the service in constructing ADUs, VitalizeBuild offers a comprehensive solution- designing, city approvals, construction, and interior decoration in an integrated offering.

With their experience in building more than 100 ADUs in the Bay Area, their expertise in the city’s ADU laws and the handpicked in-house team of expert contractors and builders, VitalizeBuild provides a premier, seamless, on-time and on-budget ADU solution.

Choose VitalizeBuild for peace of mind and build a home that grows with your family's needs!

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