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CSLB officials: verify licenses, contracts and inspections before building an ADU
Summary
Catherine White, chief of public affairs for the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), and Steve Panelli, a CSLB board member and chief plumbing inspector for the San Francisco Department of Building and Inspection, advised homeowners to take several steps to protect themselves before building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
Catherine White, chief of public affairs for the Contractors State License Board (CSLB), and Steve Panelli, a CSLB board member and chief plumbing inspector for the San Francisco Department of Building and Inspection, advised homeowners to take several steps to protect themselves before building an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).
Why it matters: ADUs can add living space or rental income but also involve planning, permitting and construction risks. Officials said checking contractor credentials and ensuring permits and inspections are complete can reduce the risk of incomplete work or fraud.
Panelli said the first practical step is to confirm whether a property can accommodate the kind of ADU a homeowner wants. "Depending on the type of ADU you would like to provide or build... if you…
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