Common questions
Straight answers about how United Build Partners works, what ADUs cost and take, and what to expect. Don't see yours? Reach out — a real advisor will help.
You won't receive a UBP invoice for the property review or the contractor introductions, and there's no obligation to hire anyone. Participating contractors compensate UBP and set their own project pricing independently — see how we make money for exactly how it works.
No catch, and no. Your details are shared only with the up-to-three matched contractors for your project, never posted to a public list or sold to data brokers. See our privacy policy.
Up to three, matched to your project type and location — not a dozen. We're not a lead reseller; our network expects a short, qualified list.
Those platforms generally sell your contact info to many contractors who then compete to reach you. We review your project first, introduce a short matched list, and you keep one dedicated advisor throughout — we're paid for quality introductions, not volume.
We'll tell you directly, with the reason, instead of passing you to a contractor anyway. Lot size, existing structures, and local zoning all affect what's realistic — better to know up front.
Every contractor clears the same four-stage screening — license & insurance verification, a track-record review, communication & reference checks, and process & documentation standards — before we'll introduce them. Our how it works page details each stage.
Ground-up construction in our area generally runs about $285–$350 per square foot, and total project costs range widely by type — roughly $70K for a junior ADU up to $420K+ for a large detached unit. These are planning estimates, not quotes; see our costs page and cost guide.
No — most homeowners haven't started design work when they request a review. Basic details about your property and goals are enough for a first look; formal plans and surveys come later with your contractor or designer.
Select communities across Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. See our service area and city-by-city ADU guides — and if your city isn't listed yet, a property review still helps.
It varies by type and city, but state law generally requires cities to act on a complete ADU permit application within 60 days, which often moves ADUs through permitting faster than a typical home addition. See our construction timeline guide.