Saratoga ADU Developer — Garage, Home, and Backyard Conversions.

About SYMBiHOM in Saratoga

Saratoga has seen steady ADU permit growth year over year — 79 permits in 2023 alone. With large lots and established single-family homes, Saratoga properties are well-suited for garage conversions, home conversions, and backyard ADUs. SYMBiHOM is a CA HCD approved ADU Design-Build Developer serving Saratoga homeowners.

Our Credentials in Saratoga

SYMBiHOM's plans are CA HCD approved and compatible with Saratoga's Pre-Approved ADU Plans Gallery. We are also the only pre-approved garage conversion builder on the City of San José's vendor list, and we are actively pursuing pre-approved status in Saratoga directly.

Permitting in Saratoga

Saratoga maintains its own Pre-Approved ADU Plans Gallery. Properties in Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones may require additional review. We assess your property's eligibility as part of your free feasibility review — before you spend anything.

ADU builder San Jose pre approved garage conversion and accessory dwelling unit plans

Animation of Symbihom’s Garage Conversion

What We Build

•       Attached or detached garage conversion — studio, 1BR, or 2BR, 300–850 sq. ft.

•       Junior ADU (JADU) — attached garage, up to 500 sq. ft.

•       Home conversion — convert underutilized interior space into a fully permitted ADU

•       Backyard ADU — new detached unit on your existing lot

•       State-approved factory-built panel system

•       Fully customizable finishes — cabinetry, flooring, fixtures

•       ADA-accessible design available

•       Sub-metered electricity and water available

Timeline:

Typical build: 4–6 weeks after permits are issued. Designs are customizable across garage conversions, home conversions, and backyard ADUs.

Is Your Property Eligible?

The lot must be zoned residential with an existing single-family home or duplex, and must not be located in a geohazard, landslide, flood zone, or Wildland-Urban Interface area. The property must not have an open Code Enforcement violation.

Not sure if your property qualifies? Fill out the form below. We check zoning and flag any issues before you spend anything.

 

See Symbihom’s Floor Plan Options and Backyard Builds