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ADORE HOMES INC.

Featured in San Jose Today 5.00 (31 reviews)(650) 395-9882

ADORE Homes is a Campbell-based design-build company focused on accessory dwelling units across the Bay Area. It offers both off-site manufactured units and custom on-site construction, choosing an approach to suit the lot and project. Its process covers feasibility, architecture, permits, site work and final inspection.

Business Highlights
  • The company lists HCD license DL1573381 and CSLB license 1145340.

Service Area

Based in Campbell and installing ADUs across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Featured on ProsGrade. ADORE HOMES INC. is one of 7 home builders ProsGrade lists in San Jose, California.

Listing details

5 services listed, including Manufactured ADUs, Site-built ADUs and ADU design. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 31 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How ADORE HOMES INC. compares with the other 6 home builders on ProsGrade in San Jose, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top half of the 7 San Jose home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.9 average of other San Jose home builders on ProsGrade.
  • Has more Google reviews (31) than 4 of the 6 other San Jose home builders on ProsGrade.
  • One of 5 San Jose home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

5 services
  • Manufactured ADUsUnits built off-site and delivered for installation
  • Site-built ADUsCustom on-site builds for complex lots or designs
  • ADU designLayouts and finishes adapted to the property
  • Site assessmentMeasurements, utility mapping and crane-access assessment
  • Permitting and installationPermit submission, foundation and utility work, installation and final inspection

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise responsive project teams and regular updates, along with help fitting ADU designs to tricky lots and unusual constraints. Timelines can stretch: one owner says the build took a long time and permitting took the longest, while another credits the project manager with keeping them informed through city delays and getting the project back on track once permits cleared. Completed ADUs were described as solid in workmanship and beautiful.

Customer Reviews

Jacob Thomas

We had a very good experience working with Adore Homes and would give them a five-star rating. The main reason we chose them was their strong selection of ADU floor plans. They offered a range of layouts and helped us identify one that fit our lot particularly well, allowing the ADU to be placed in a location that made the most sense for our property. Throughout the project they also provided good access to their project management team. While a few project managers rotated during the build, Kevin in particular was very responsive and helpful whenever questions came up. Adore Homes also coordinated closely with the actual ADU manufacturer and construction team, helping manage communication and keeping the project moving forward. The construction itself was completed by their subcontractor team, and the overall quality of the work was solid. We appreciated the company’s accessibility, their willingness to address questions, and the fact that they saw the project through to completion successfully.
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Bill Rothenberg

I worked with Tom and Adore Homes to design and spec out an ADU for our home. The project was very challenging with space issues and other constraints. Tom and his team were extremely helpful – they were knowledgeable, professional, and responsive. Their creativity and flexibility to include our unique concerns made for a great experience and workable design. We had been looking at ADU options for 3 years, with many different companies, I would highly recommend Adore Homes to anyone considering an ADU. A visit to their show room in Campbell is very impressive and informative. Bill R
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L S

I rate a company on if I'll do business with them again. For Adore Homes, the answer is yes! It was 5-star service. Weekly emails, flexibility with upgrades, help with concrete and landscaping research/bids. Short summary: 2 bed/2 bath, 704 sq ft, $272,000. Contract signed Dec 2023. Survey July 2024, Oct 2024 ADU arrives. (Six months permit, three months of land prep). I met with 5 stick build companies and 3 pre-fab ADU. The stick builds seemed more expensive. One gave me an idea to completely demolish my house, another tried to push me to a J-ADU. One pre-fab only offered a 2 bedroom, 1 bath. I helped design a 2 bed/2 bath for another ADU company and they wanted to charge me $20,000 for the design and another $100,000 for delivery even though it was my design! I had a plot of land in the front yard that I was tired of taking care of and it was just sitting there. I checked the city permit site and saw that Adore Homes was a preferred vendor. I went to their website and saw that there were over 60 models in various layouts and price ranges. https://adore-homes.com/our-homes/ I signed the contract around December 2023 as they had a year-end discount if you sign before the end of the year. Pros: They send you a weekly status report. A Slack channel was setup but I never joined. You can also "design" some elements of the ADU. Appliances are included for free: stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge (in black, stainless is an upgrade cost). Tip: I wanted to know every single cost before I signed the contract. I choose the "upgrades" and was able to "design" or make some changes before I signed the contract. The upgrades I choose: stainless microwave, stove, fridge. The fridge was surprisingly huge with double doors and under pullout freezer (nice surprise)! An undermount sink (ended up being a farmhouse style undermount sink). Quartz kitchen and bathroom counters upgrade. I kept the floor as free vinyl (it actually looks good like real wood!), upgraded would have been vinyl plank or hardwood but for the size and price, I didn't think it was worth it. Design/modifications: I wanted the kitchen cabinets to touch the ceiling because I didn't want dust to pile up. I asked for bathroom sinks to be undermount. Instead of windows in each bedroom, I asked for sliding doors. I also asked for the unit "master" to be longer (3 feet longer) and to include two sliding glass mirror closet doors. And a mirror sliding door in the other bedroom. The front entry to be French doors vs a single entry door. All the windows, balcony doors, and French door had blinds included (another nice "free" surprise). I added a deck. I requested that each side of the house have a water faucet and electricity outlet. I asked for the free fiberglass shower but got a "free" upgrade that looks like quartz but it's vinyl? Separate: I had them concrete all around the ADU property. Here is the high-level timeline: Dec 2023 Signed contract July 2, 2024 Land survey July 8 - July 31, 2024 Frame structure Aug 2, 2024 - Wood removed from structure **Oct 21, 2024 - ADU arrives on truck from LA! *I live near a school and alot of parents said "this morning at 8am, there was no house...and now at 10am, there's a new house!" It was pretty amazing. Oct 27, 2024 - Trenching for water and electricity. This started earlier but continued once the ADU arrived. Oct 29, 2024 - Started on deck Dec 2, 2024 - Gutters installed Dec 6, 2024 - Deck arrives Jan 8, 2025 - Concrete clearing. Note: I asked for concrete landscaping after ADU arrived. They asked 3 contractors and gave me the best quote. Jan 18, 2025 - Rebar prep Jan 22, 2025 - Concrete pour March 10, 2025 - Official address put on! When I buy another property, I will definitely contact Adore Homes again. They responded to emails within 1 day and all of my requests were fulfilled. If there was anything I wasn't happy with, I would email or text Adore and they would address it within an acceptable timeframe. Five star, white glove service!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a homeowner start with a remote assessment?

The discovery step offers a free remote assessment before the team visits the property.

What does the site visit include?

The team takes measurements, maps utilities, checks crane access and assesses placement for the ADU.

Who submits permits?

ADORE Homes prepares and submits required permits to the local jurisdiction.

What happens after an ADU arrives?

The process includes utility connections, remaining site work and a final inspection before handover.