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Local builders outline key steps, costs and timelines for ADU projects
Summary
Builders from Tian Construction Group and TM told Kittitas County homeowners that clear goals, realistic budgets and attention to site utilities are the three most important factors for successful accessory dwelling unit projects; they gave example cost ranges and typical permitting and construction timelines.
Henry Thomas, a builder with Tian Construction Group in Kittitas County, and Troy, a presenter with TM, told residents that three planning steps — identifying needs, setting a budget and defining size and timeline — are critical before starting an accessory dwelling unit project. "What I wanna do today is walk you through the 3 most important things that we like to identify before you start any kind of ADU project," Thomas said.
The presenters said utility work and site preparation are often the largest sources of surprise costs. "If you have anything like a a sump pump or a ejector for your septic like Skyler touched on, that can add cost," Troy said, adding that utility connections and unknown…
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