Folsom features a blend of established custom homes and newer hillside communities, where additions and ADUs require careful design to fit the property and surrounding architecture. As Sacramento home additions specialists serving Folsom, we manage the full process from feasibility through construction. We also provide full-service Folsom ADU construction, building high-quality guest houses and in-law suites that integrate naturally with the home.
Folsom families choose D. Loesch Construction for our combination of craftsmanship, transparency, and local expertise. We design spaces that not only look amazing but also increase home value and functionality.
Turn your garage into a modern ADU or rental unit. Cost-effective, functional, and designed to boost income.
Custom backyard units, guest rooms, home offices, and expansions tailored for Folsom lifestyles.
Enhance kitchens, bathrooms, and bedrooms with stylish, functional designs that improve daily living.
Create patios, covered lounges, or outdoor kitchens for entertaining and relaxing in Folsom’s sunny climate.
Free consultation to evaluate your home, goals, and permit requirements.
3D design, Title 24 verification, and material selection.
Experienced crews manage every step efficiently.
Walkthrough, inspections, and warranty coverage for complete satisfaction.
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A detached garage transformed into a fully code-compliant ADU, designed for rental income and long-term flexibility while maintaining the original structure.
A home addition project that
transformed a 3-bed, 2-bath house into a 5-bed, 4-bath stunner with over 800 sq. ft. of new space, seamlessly blending old with new.
Here are all the reasons our clients have chosen to build ADUs, with typical Sacramento costs:
An ADU garage conversion transforms your underused garage into a fully functional living space, perfect for rental income, multigenerational living, or expanding your lifestyle without leaving home; in Sacramento, $105,000 to $300,000. They are often the most cost-effective way to build an ADU at $150 to $250/sf. This is our specialty.
In Sacramento, garage conversion ADUs typically range from $105,000 to $300,000+, depending on size, design, utility locations, and finish level: simple $105k to $175k; mid-range $200k to $300k; high-end $300k+. Your final cost is influenced by gas vs. all-electric, panel upgrades, trenching distance, and footprint expansion.
Rental income from an ADU matches 1 to 2-bedroom apartments; in California/Sacramento, $1,800 to $2,000/mo average. For a $230k detached ADU at $1,800/mo (10% vacancy, 5% annual increase), expect 8.5-year ROI; conversions faster at lower build costs ($105k to $300k)
HELOC on home equity ($105k–$400k projects) at ~7% on drawn amount only preserves low mortgage rate vs. cash-out refinance; ideal for $500k equity homes funding $300k ADU.
Use Sacramento pre-approved plans (studio/1-2 bed, zero lot line) cuts permitting/design to weeks, saves $20k–$50k on $250k+ new builds vs. custom.
Optimize plumbing clustering ($5k–$10k savings); stick to rectangular shape ($10k+ roof labor cut); minimize cabinets ($10k savings) on $105k–$400k projects.
Let licensed contractors handle ($3k–$11k fees)—avoids rework/stoppages on $105k–$400k projects from owner-builder errors.
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D. Loesch Construction
Sacramento, CA
Phone: (916) 208-3406
Primary Service Areas: Sacramento, West Sacramento, Elk Grove, Folsom, Fair Oaks
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