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(840) 212-3065Upland, CA 91786
Contact Ellery ADU Studio Upland - Free ADU Estimate in Upland
Call us at (840) 212-3065 to schedule your free ADU estimate in Upland. When you reach us, you’ll speak with a live coordinator who connects you with our local team - no hard sell, no pressure, just a conversation about your property and what an accessory dwelling unit could look like for you. We offer same-day availability for initial assessments throughout Upland and the surrounding San Bernardino Valley.
What Happens When You Call
Step 1: We answer and listen. Our coordinator picks up during business hours, takes down your address in Upland, and asks what you’re hoping to build - a garage conversion, a backyard cottage, or something else entirely. There’s no script to read from; we want to understand your timeline and your property before we say anything about price.
Step 2: We schedule a site assessment. We visit your Upland property, measure the available space, check setbacks against current zoning, and photograph existing conditions. This takes about 45 minutes. We bring a checklist developed from 900-plus ADU projects since 2015, so nothing obvious gets missed.
Step 3: You receive a written estimate. Within two business days, we deliver a line-item quote: design fees, permit costs, construction scope, and a fixed price for the complete build. This is Clause 1 of our Haven Standard - Have it in writing before anyone starts. No hidden fees, no allowances that balloon later.
Step 4: We build what we quoted. Once you approve, we produce the permit set, pull permits through Upland’s Community Development Department, and build to the drawings. Every phase is photographed and documented. You get a final walkthrough and a written workmanship warranty.
Why Upland Homeowners Call Us First
- We know Upland’s permit landscape. Upland processes ADU permits through the same counter that handles standard residential construction, but the state-mandated ministerial review means different paperwork than a main-house remodel. We’ve submitted enough sets to know the reviewers by name and the common kickback items.
- Every pro on your job carries proper coverage. Under our Haven Standard, every crew member working under our name is required to hold the license and insurance California requires for their trade. We verify it before they step on your property, and we keep license numbers on file.
- The price we quote is the price you pay. Our written estimates include every line item - design, engineering, permits, materials, labor - with a fixed total. No change orders unless you add scope. No “while we’re in here” upsells. That’s Haven Standard Clause 5: No surprises.
- We guarantee our workmanship in writing. Every ADU we build in Upland carries a documented warranty against defects in installation. We leave you the photos, the readings, and the paperwork - Haven Standard Clause 4: Evidence on every job.
Our Service Area Around Upland
We design and build ADUs throughout the Upland area and neighboring communities. Typical response times for initial assessments:
- Upland: same day or next day
- Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario: 1-2 days
- Pomona, Chino, Chino Hills, Diamond Bar: 2-3 days
- Fontana, Eastvale, Corona: 2-3 days
- Anaheim: 3-4 days
If you’re outside these cities but within San Bernardino, Riverside, or northern Orange County, call us anyway. We travel for projects that fit our schedule, and we’ll tell you honestly if your location works or if we can recommend someone closer.
Frequently Asked Questions - Booking & Estimates
Yes. The initial site assessment and written estimate cost nothing and obligate you to nothing. We believe you can’t make a six-figure decision without a real number in hand, and we won’t charge you to get it. Call (840) 212-3065 to schedule yours - estimates are free.
We typically schedule assessments within one to two business days for Upland addresses. During peak spring and summer months, it may stretch to three days. We’ll give you a specific date and a two-hour window when you call, plus a text when we’re on the way - that’s Haven Standard Clause 2: Arrive on schedule. Call (840) 212-3065 to check current availability.
No. We do not markup for assessments scheduled during our operating hours, which include Sunday. Our standard hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. We are closed Saturday. If you need an assessment outside these hours, ask when you call - we accommodate when we can, at no extra charge for the visit itself.
Your property address, a rough idea of your budget range, and any thoughts on size or style. If you have a survey, old plans, or correspondence with Upland’s Community Development Department, mention it - but don’t delay calling if you don’t. We bring the measuring tools and the zoning knowledge. Call (840) 212-3065 when you’re ready; we’ll handle the rest.
We accept checks, wire transfers, and major credit cards. ADU projects are typically structured with a deposit at contract signing, progress payments at defined milestones (permit approval, rough inspection, final), and a small retainage at completion. We’ll detail every payment and its trigger in your written estimate - no ambiguity, no surprises. Call (840) 212-3065 to discuss your project and receive a payment schedule tailored to your build.
Call or Request a Callback
Ready to price your ADU? Call (840) 212-3065 during our operating hours: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, and Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Closed Saturday. If we miss you, leave a message - we return calls the same business day. No pressure, no deposit to talk, just a free written estimate and a clear picture of what building an ADU on your Upland property would take.
Written by Nadia Ellery, Owner at Ellery ADU Studio Upland, serving Upland and the San Bernardino Valley since 2015.