Can I tour a project like "Edmonds Craftsman Conversion"?

Yes — we typically have 6–10 ADUs in framing or finish at any time across the Puget Sound, so we can usually arrange a site walk on a project at the same stage you're planning. For completed projects, tours depend on the current owner's availability and privacy preferences. Request a tour and we'll match you to the closest active or completed project that resembles "Edmonds Craftsman Conversion" in size, configuration, and AHJ. Go deeper: Project Portfolio (/projects).

What did this project actually cost?

Each project page includes the all-in cost range for the size and configuration shown, scaled to 2026 prices. Actual contract value at time of build is confidential to the client, but the range we publish is anchored in real numbers from our bid archive — not aspirational pricing. For a tailored estimate against your lot, run our feasibility study or use the cost calculator. Go deeper: Read the Five hidden ADU costs that wreck Puget Sound budgets guide (/guides/hidden-adu-costs).

How long did this project take?

Most projects of this size and configuration run 9–14 months from contract to certificate of occupancy: 6–8 weeks of design, 8–16 weeks of permit, 18–26 weeks of construction. Schedule variance is driven by AHJ workload, owner selection pace, and field-discovered conditions during demo or excavation. We publish a Gantt at contract and update it weekly. Go deeper: Read the Eastside deck cost & permits: cedar, IPE, composite (2026) guide (/guides/eastside-deck-cost-permits).

Could you build "Edmonds Craftsman Conversion" again on my lot?

Often yes — most of our projects are anchored on repeatable design DNA (envelope details, structural assemblies, MEP standard layouts) that adapt to different lot conditions with modest configuration changes. We'll review your lot's zoning, soils, and access to confirm fit. Where the original layout doesn't fit, we propose the closest workable adaptation that preserves the look you liked. Go deeper: Explore New Home Construction (/services/new-construction).

What inspections did "Edmonds Craftsman Conversion" go through?

Standard Puget Sound ADU inspection sequence applied: footing, underfloor MEP, framing, plumbing rough, electrical rough, mechanical rough, insulation, drywall nailing, shower pan, gas piping, final building, final plumbing, final electrical, final mechanical, and final energy verification (blower-door ≤3 ACH50). All passed with no notable callbacks — typical for our builds because we run internal QA checklists at each milestone. Go deeper: Edmonds ADU permit timeline (/permits/edmonds).

REF_4822 · Garage Conversion · Edmonds, WA

Edmonds Craftsman Conversion

1940s detached garage converted to a fully code-compliant AADU with separate water/electric — Edmonds Bowl, walking distance to ferry.

Type: Garage Conversion
Sqft: 540
Beds / Baths: 1 / 1
Completed: Aug 2024
Duration: 22 wks
Budget: $189,000

Edmonds Craftsman Conversion — Garage Conversion in Edmonds, WA

01 / BRIEF

What the owner asked for

Owners wanted long-term rental income within a 5-minute walk of the Edmonds-Kingston ferry. Edmonds ECDC 20.21 permits one DADU per lot if existing structure meets fire separation.

02 / CHALLENGE

What stood in the way

Original garage slab was 3" thick with no rebar — insufficient for habitable structural code. Slab also sat 8" above grade with no perimeter foundation drain.

03 / APPROACH

How we solved it

Removed existing slab, dug a new 18" footing, poured a 5" rebar-reinforced slab with PEX radiant tubing. Tied to a new perimeter drain and connected to existing storm.

04 / OUTCOME

What got delivered

Permitted as a full DADU rebuild on existing footprint (no setback variance needed). Owner achieved $2,200/month rent within 3 weeks.

SPEC_05 / FACTS

Project specification

Footprint: 540 sqft single-story
Bedrooms / baths: 1 / 1
Re-build classification: Full demo + new construction on footprint

SCHEDULE_06 / PHASES

22-week delivery

01
Feasibility & design
4–6 wks
Site survey, zoning memo, schematic plans, owner review.
02
Construction docs
3–4 wks
Structural, MEP, energy compliance, permit-ready set.
03
Permit review
9 wks
City corrections, utility sign-offs, building permit issued.
04
Site work + foundation
3–4 wks
Erosion control, excavation, footings, slab or stem wall.
05
Framing + dry-in
5–6 wks
Floor, walls, roof, windows, weather-resistive barrier.
06
MEP rough-in + insulation
4–5 wks
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, blower-door prep.
07
Finish + cabinetry
6–8 wks
Drywall, paint, flooring, cabinets, tile, fixtures.
08
Inspections + handover
1–2 wks
Final inspections, punch-list, 13-week build closeout.

MATERIAL_07

Materials

Cladding
Hardie lap, 6" exposure (matching primary home)
Roofing
GAF Timberline HDZ Pewter Gray

SYSTEM_08

Systems

Heating
Hydronic radiant in slab + 9K mini-split
Water heating
Rheem PROE40 electric, 40 gal

PERMIT_09 / RECORD

Permits & compliance

Permit number
Edmonds BLD2024-0291

METRIC_10 / OUTCOME

By the numbers

$2,200
Monthly rent achieved: 21
Days to rent

LESSON_11 / FIELD NOTES

What we'd repeat

1940s-era garage slabs almost never carry habitable loads — budget a full slab replacement from day one.

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Can I tour a project like "Edmonds Craftsman Conversion"?
Yes — we typically have 6–10 ADUs in framing or finish at any time across the Puget Sound, so we can usually arrange a site walk on a project at the same stage you're planning. For completed projects, tours depend on the current owner's availability and privacy preferences. Request a tour and we'll match you to the closest active or completed project that resembles "Edmonds Craftsman Conversion" in size, configuration, and AHJ.
Go deeper: Project Portfolio
What did this project actually cost?
Each project page includes the all-in cost range for the size and configuration shown, scaled to 2026 prices. Actual contract value at time of build is confidential to the client, but the range we publish is anchored in real numbers from our bid archive — not aspirational pricing. For a tailored estimate against your lot, run our feasibility study or use the cost calculator.
Go deeper: Read the Five hidden ADU costs that wreck Puget Sound budgets guide
How long did this project take?
Most projects of this size and configuration run 9–14 months from contract to certificate of occupancy: 6–8 weeks of design, 8–16 weeks of permit, 18–26 weeks of construction. Schedule variance is driven by AHJ workload, owner selection pace, and field-discovered conditions during demo or excavation. We publish a Gantt at contract and update it weekly.
Go deeper: Read the Eastside deck cost & permits: cedar, IPE, composite (2026) guide
Could you build "Edmonds Craftsman Conversion" again on my lot?
Often yes — most of our projects are anchored on repeatable design DNA (envelope details, structural assemblies, MEP standard layouts) that adapt to different lot conditions with modest configuration changes. We'll review your lot's zoning, soils, and access to confirm fit. Where the original layout doesn't fit, we propose the closest workable adaptation that preserves the look you liked.
Go deeper: Explore New Home Construction
What inspections did "Edmonds Craftsman Conversion" go through?
Standard Puget Sound ADU inspection sequence applied: footing, underfloor MEP, framing, plumbing rough, electrical rough, mechanical rough, insulation, drywall nailing, shower pan, gas piping, final building, final plumbing, final electrical, final mechanical, and final energy verification (blower-door ≤3 ACH50). All passed with no notable callbacks — typical for our builds because we run internal QA checklists at each milestone.
Go deeper: Edmonds ADU permit timeline