ADU BUILDERS OF ARIZONA · PARADISE VALLEY
ADU Builders of Arizona brings design, property planning and construction together for your Paradise Valley ADU. We help you develop a guest home that relates to the main residence, preserves the outdoor spaces you value and gives family or visitors a comfortable place of their own.
Your initial consultation and design are at no cost.
CUSTOM DESIGN. COORDINATED CONSTRUCTION.
The details outside the new walls deserve a place in the agreement. We work through the architecture, site requirements, construction approach and selected finishes together so the scope reflects the result you are trying to achieve.
We review photographs and available drawings of the main residence, then discuss the new home's roof form, windows, exterior materials and room arrangement. The goal is a distinct living space with a considered relationship to the existing architecture.
We identify the survey, engineering and other site documentation needed for the proposed work and coordinate the permit package described in your scope. Hillside designation, drainage and utility questions are investigated for your parcel.
We distinguish the enclosed building from your chosen outdoor additions and restoration work. Finish selections, glazing, covered seating and connections to the main property become decisions you can evaluate in a written estimate.
Our project managers plan access and work areas with the construction scope in view. Buildertrend supports schedule communication and progress updates, helping you understand upcoming work while your main home remains part of daily life.
A CLOSER LOOK AT YOUR PARADISE VALLEY PROPERTY
For a Paradise Valley property, the new ADU should strengthen the relationship between the main home, terraces and landscape. We translate your intended use into architecture that complements the residence, then work through the ground conditions and approval questions. Choosing the right location early helps keep later design decisions connected to the whole property.
A preferred view does not describe the grading, drainage or construction approach. Compare each location with the outdoor rooms and mature landscape you want to retain.
We identify the site information needed before fixing floor levels and architectural details.
An ADU, pool work and a ramada may form one design vision while needing distinct documentation. The Town’s permit guidance lists applications by structure type.
We define each improvement and its review path so the agreement describes the entire intended project.
Requests for zoning relief, lot changes or other specified approvals can require a planning pre-application. That requirement should be confirmed for the proposed work.
We identify unresolved planning issues before treating a preliminary concept as ready for engineering.
TURN THE IDEA INTO A BUILDABLE PLAN
Your Paradise Valley project needs a coordinated design and a review path that fits the property. These are the questions we help organize before construction begins.
Confirm Town jurisdiction and gather available site information. Flag hillside, drainage and access questions for the appropriate property-specific review.
Describe the full scope to Community Development. Establish whether additional planning review applies and which supporting site documents are required.
Organize the applicable architectural, engineering and site documents by improvement. Resolve required approvals before scheduling work that depends on them.
We coordinate design, engineering and permit preparation for the agreed scope. The reviewing authority confirms the required approvals; any applicable HOA review is a separate step. Your construction schedule follows the approved plans and project conditions.
Explore planning, permitting & constructionGO STRAIGHT TO THE SOURCE
Use these links to investigate your parcel, understand the review process and prepare useful questions. The action on each card helps you find the right next step. Links open in a new tab.
Permits & submittals
Structure-specific applications and residential site-document guidance.
Use this toIdentify the required documents for each proposed improvement.
paradisevalleyaz.gov Reference reviewed October 29, 2026Planning review
Circumstances and documents for planning pre-applications.
Use this toCheck whether your proposal triggers a separate planning review.
Public guidance with a linked Accela application portal. Authentication and application submission were not tested.
paradisevalleyaz.gov Reference reviewed October 29, 2026Zoning
Read the town’s published zoning interpretations and discuss relevant accessory-building questions with planning staff.
Use this toLocate relevant interpretations for a specific zoning question.
paradisevalleyaz.gov Reference reviewed October 28, 2026Maps & property research
Town boundary, property and stormwater map entry points.
Use this toConfirm Town boundaries and the available property-map resources.
paradisevalleyaz.gov Reference reviewed October 29, 2026Fees
Open the town’s master fee schedule and confirm the applicable building and planning charges with staff.
Use this toAsk which fee categories apply to the complete scope.
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paradisevalleyaz.gov Reference reviewed October 28, 2026Building review & contact
Find the town’s building-review responsibilities and staff contacts for permit, inspection and project-specific questions.
Use this toConfirm submittal requirements with the building team.
paradisevalleyaz.gov Reference reviewed October 28, 2026Resource directory updated October 29, 2026. Public information helps guide the conversation; it does not establish approval for a particular property. Requirements, links and agency responsibilities may change. The reviewing authority determines the applicable process.
BUILT INTO EVERY NEW ADU
YOUR HOME SETS THE DIRECTION
The Sonoran House concept pairs layered white architecture with a calm interior palette. Broad glazing, sculptural seating and a courtyard relationship offer ideas for a guest home that feels considered from the first arrival to the smallest daily ritual.
Explore Sonoran House and its floor plan
Architectural renderings for design inspiration. Finishes, furnishings, landscaping, pools and outdoor features shown may be optional or outside the building scope. Your property and selections shape the final design and estimate.
A STARTING POINT. YOUR OWN DESIGN.
On a property with a pool, established terraces or an important mountain outlook, we compare placement before enlarging the plan. A different entrance position, window direction or sheltered outdoor seat can make the guest home feel more independent while keeping a view open from the main residence.
We also discuss what happens between the driveway and the building site. Existing paving, landscape and walls can affect staging and access. Identifying that work early helps you compare design options using their full project scope, rather than the enclosed floor area alone.
These are architectural design concepts for discussion. Your parcel, intended use and approved plans determine what can be built. We can adapt a layout or start from scratch, matching your existing home’s architecture while shaping the design around your vision.
Sculptural Desert
1,024 SQ FTA sculptural square with sleeping and social zones.
A 1,024 sq. ft. two-bedroom, two-bath concept with separate laundry and pantry rooms, useful for comparing everyday guest-home function within a square footprint.
Explore this 1,024 sq. ft. ADU conceptL-shaped Courtyard Modern
1,350 SQ FTAn L-shaped home around an open courtyard.
A 1,350 sq. ft. three-bedroom concept whose L-shaped building frames an open courtyard, offering a way to discuss private outdoor space and views.
Explore this 1,350 sq. ft. ADU conceptModern Desert Pavilion
1,500 SQ FTA broad pavilion with room for three bedrooms.
A 1,500 sq. ft. three-bedroom pavilion concept with a separate arrival gallery and broad indoor-outdoor opening, for properties and uses that can support the larger program.
Explore this 1,500 sq. ft. ADU conceptA CLEAR STARTING BUDGET
Enclosed gross area is the starting point. Your Paradise Valley property, finish selections and additions shape the personalized quote.
Explore the Cost GuideYour building size is the starting point. These property decisions help define the complete scope.
The relationship between existing grades, drainage and the new floor can affect excavation, foundation design and exterior transitions.
Long approaches or sensitive landscape may change delivery methods, temporary protection and the area requiring restoration.
Special roof profiles, stone selections, glazing and exterior trim need defined specifications to support a useful estimate.
Your written quote identifies the building work, agreed site work, selections and allowances.
Permit and jurisdictional plan-review fees and fill are excluded from the base price. Kitchen and laundry appliances are owner supplied. Renderings can show optional upgrades and outdoor features.
LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER
These local considerations give your property review a useful starting point. We connect the planning questions to the design and construction decisions they affect.
Return to official resourcesVerify that the parcel is within the Town of Paradise Valley before applying town requirements. A neighborhood name or mailing description does not replace jurisdiction confirmation. Ask the town which zoning, property designations, and review steps apply to the proposed guest home and its intended use.
The town’s permit instructions specifically include guest houses and identify additional documents that may apply to hillside-designated properties. That makes the property designation an early question. A flat site and a hillside site should not be budgeted or scheduled as though they have the same review and construction conditions.
Stand at the main home’s most-used windows and doors and photograph the proposed build area. Repeat the exercise from the pool, dining terrace, and approach to the property. These views help establish an appropriate height, location, and orientation for the concept before the interior is refined.
Consider a separate outdoor sitting area for the guest home, with a comfortable connection to the shared spaces. The goal is a place that can be enjoyed independently while feeling welcome within the property. Avoid spending the entire available yard on interior square footage before testing how people will move between buildings.
Paradise Valley’s published submittal information identifies site plans, drainage-related documentation, and additional items according to project scope. Native-plant preservation, sewer or septic verification, and grading and drainage information may be part of the required package. Confirm the actual list with the town for the proposed work.
Design the building, paving, landscape, and outdoor amenities together. Moving a courtyard wall or extending a patio can affect the overall project area and the work that must be coordinated. A clear site drawing lets the team discuss those relationships before individual features become separate purchases.
A finished property deserves a considered construction-access plan. Identify delivery routes, possible staging areas, and the improvements that need protection or temporary removal. An existing drive can be convenient without being the right location for every delivery or storage activity.
Discuss the approach to excavation and the information needed to price it. Existing conditions should be documented; unknown subsurface conditions should remain identified as unknown. Include the return of gates, landscape, and paving in the scope discussion so that the finished result includes the journey to the new home.
Bring a small selection of existing-home photographs, including the roof, window profiles, stucco tone, and stone details. The strongest palette may repeat a few of those elements while simplifying the new building. Review sample colors and textures together rather than choosing each from a separate image.
A useful first brief includes intended occupancy, essential rooms, views to preserve, and the outdoor spaces that should remain. Those priorities guide a concept that can be tested against the property and current town requirements.
A FEW USEFUL STARTING QUESTIONS
Bring your questions, property photographs and any available plans or HOA documents. We will help connect your ideas to the next step.
Talk about my Paradise Valley propertyYes. We use the existing roof forms, window proportions and exterior palette to develop a coordinated design direction. Bring photos or plans of the main home and identify the details you want carried into the new building.
We identify the designation and required site information before treating the concept as a straightforward build. Paradise Valley's permit guidance lists additional documentation for hillside-designated property; the actual review and construction scope must be confirmed for your project.
Those items need their own scope review. We identify the outdoor additions, access work and restoration you want, then show what is included in your quote. A rendering or enclosed-square-foot starting price does not establish that all surrounding improvements are included.
The Town identifies specific circumstances requiring it, including zoning relief and certain property changes. We confirm the route for your scope rather than assuming every residential proposal follows the same path.
Yes. A coordinated concept can connect the new home with terraces, a pool or landscape. We still identify the construction scope and applicable permit documentation for each improvement separately.
Lot size alone does not settle the use, placement, coverage, or review requirements. Confirm the parcel’s zoning and designations with the town before committing to a footprint.
Yes. The town’s listed documents include an HOA acknowledgement. Obtain applicable private rules and the town’s project-specific submittal requirements separately.
No. The collection offers floor plan ideas and visual inspiration. We can adapt a layout or begin with a custom design, then coordinate the exterior with your existing home and your Paradise Valley property.
KEEP PLANNING WITH CONFIDENCE
Architecture & Materials
A practical way to compare desert modern, courtyard, transitional, and warm traditional design through form, materials, and daily use.
Read the guideGuest Homes
A room-by-room brief for visiting family, extended stays, and a guest home that works comfortably within an existing property.
Read the guideProperty Planning
What to gather and ask about before a promising backyard location becomes the basis for a construction scope.
Read the guideMAKE THE FIRST CONVERSATION USEFUL
Tell us how you want to live, what you love about your existing home, and what you want to preserve. We will connect those priorities to the practical questions on your Paradise Valley property.
Request my Paradise Valley property reviewYour initial consultation and design are at no cost. Payments begin when you choose to move forward with an agreement. See the payment stages.
A survey, plot plan or previous building plans can help us understand the property. Send what you already have.
Include rooflines, exterior finishes, gates, pool equipment and the parts of the yard you want to keep.
Share architectural guidelines and any known electrical, sewer or septic information. We will identify what still needs review.
Who will use the ADU? What rooms or features matter? Bring a favorite concept or your own ideas—we can adapt a layout or start from scratch.
You do not need every document or a finished floor plan to start the conversation.
YOUR PROPERTY. YOUR PRIORITIES.
Share the property, intended use and the views or outdoor spaces you want to preserve. We'll use those priorities to begin the design and scope conversation.
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