The biggest regret homeowners have about building an ADU?
Not starting sooner.
From our data:
• 25% wish they had started earlier
• 18% wish they had built a larger unit
• 15% wish they understood site and utility constraints sooner
Notice what’s missing: No one said they regretted building an ADU.
People don’t regret doing the project. They regret the timing and the unknowns at the beginning.
That’s why early clarity matters.
Better to understand constraints and costs upfront than learn them halfway through.
Full breakdown in our ADU report: https://snapadu.com/lessons-from-100-adu-builds-detached-adu-report-san-diego/#Top_Homeowner_Regrets
