Guides & insights.
Fire-Rated Wall Requirements Between Garage Conversion and House
Fire-rated wall requirements protect your home when converting a garage—learn San Jose's code standards for drywall type, thickness, and door separation.
How to Add a Kitchen to a Garage Conversion ADU
How to build a kitchen into your garage conversion ADU in San Jose, from layout and plumbing to permits and code compliance.
What Does It Cost to Turn a Detached Garage Into a Guest House
Turn your unused detached garage into a guest house—see what the conversion really costs in San Jose before you start.
Electrical Panel Upgrades Needed for a Garage Office Conversion
Electrical panel upgrades: what San Jose garage office conversions need to know before adding circuits, outlets, and HVAC to your new workspace.
Title 24 Energy Compliance for Garage JADU Conversions
Title 24 energy compliance made simple for garage JADU conversions in San Jose—key insulation, HVAC, and lighting requirements explained.
Sewer Line Tie-In for a Garage-to-ADU Bathroom: What South Bay Homeowners Need to Know
Sewer line tie-ins for a garage-to-ADU bathroom conversion in South Bay: permits, sloped drainage rules, and what your contractor should check first.
Designing a Garage Conversion with a Separate Entrance
Garage conversion with a separate entrance? Here's how to design one that boosts privacy, value, and everyday functionality in San Jose.
Garage ADU Parking Requirements in Santa Clara County
San Jose garage ADU conversions must meet Santa Clara County parking rules—here's what to know before you build.
Detached Garage ADU Size Limits by South Bay City
Detached garage ADU size limits vary by South Bay city — see the square footage caps for San Jose, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and more.