Work with one team,
start to finish
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Pick your plan
Select from our catalog of pre-designed plans, or speak with an Otto Project Planner to help you decide what’s right for your lot.
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Pick your plan
Select from our catalog of pre-designed plans, or speak with an Otto Project Planner to help you decide what’s right for your lot.
1
Pick your plan
Select from our catalog of pre-designed plans, or speak with an Otto Project Planner to help you decide what’s right for your lot.
1
Pick your plan
Select from our catalog of pre-designed plans, or speak with an Otto Project Planner to help you decide what’s right for your lot.
2
Do a site visit
Otto visits your property to identify various conditions (such as utility runs or grading requirements) that could impact cost and construction.
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Do a site visit
Otto visits your property to identify various conditions (such as utility runs or grading requirements) that could impact cost and construction.
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Do a site visit
Otto visits your property to identify various conditions (such as utility runs or grading requirements) that could impact cost and construction.
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Do a site visit
Otto visits your property to identify various conditions (such as utility runs or grading requirements) that could impact cost and construction.
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Review the proposal
Little description. But when does the construction price get locked in?
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Review the proposal
Little description. But when does the construction price get locked in?
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Review the proposal
Little description. But when does the construction price get locked in?
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Review the proposal
Little description. But when does the construction price get locked in?
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Tailor your design ...
Select from our standard fit & finish options, then tweak the pre-designed plan with our architects.
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Tailor your design ...
Select from our standard fit & finish options, then tweak the pre-designed plan with our architects.
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Tailor your design ...
Select from our standard fit & finish options, then tweak the pre-designed plan with our architects.
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Tailor your design ...
Select from our standard fit & finish options, then tweak the pre-designed plan with our architects.
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... while we get permits
We handle the paperwork & coordinate with all of the local agencies to get your project permitted.
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... while we get permits
We handle the paperwork & coordinate with all of the local agencies to get your project permitted.
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... while we get permits
We handle the paperwork & coordinate with all of the local agencies to get your project permitted.
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... while we get permits
We handle the paperwork & coordinate with all of the local agencies to get your project permitted.
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Watch it get built
We manage the entire construction process & provide helpful, consistent communication to keep the project running smoothly. Depending on the size of project, this phase can take 8 to 14 months.
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Watch it get built
We manage the entire construction process & provide helpful, consistent communication to keep the project running smoothly. Depending on the size of project, this phase can take 8 to 14 months.
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Watch it get built
We manage the entire construction process & provide helpful, consistent communication to keep the project running smoothly. Depending on the size of project, this phase can take 8 to 14 months.
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Watch it get built
We manage the entire construction process & provide helpful, consistent communication to keep the project running smoothly. Depending on the size of project, this phase can take 8 to 14 months.
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Landscape it
As a finishing touch, add our Custom Landscaping service to seamlessly integrate your new Otto home into your backyard.
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Landscape it
As a finishing touch, add our Custom Landscaping service to seamlessly integrate your new Otto home into your backyard.
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Landscape it
As a finishing touch, add our Custom Landscaping service to seamlessly integrate your new Otto home into your backyard.
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Landscape it
As a finishing touch, add our Custom Landscaping service to seamlessly integrate your new Otto home into your backyard.
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Move into your home!
Now it’s time to make some memories! If you need anything as you settle in, just give us a call.
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Move into your home!
Now it’s time to make some memories! If you need anything as you settle in, just give us a call.
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Move into your home!
Now it’s time to make some memories! If you need anything as you settle in, just give us a call.
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Move into your home!
Now it’s time to make some memories! If you need anything as you settle in, just give us a call.
Ready to build yours?
Ready to build yours?
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Meet the team
Sean
Sean is the founder of Otto and has been building ADUs since 2019. He started Otto ADU with the mission of radically simplifying the process of creating high quality ADUs.
Sean
Sean is the founder of Otto and has been building ADUs since 2019. He started Otto ADU with the mission of radically simplifying the process of creating high quality ADUs.
Sean
Sean is the founder of Otto and has been building ADUs since 2019. He started Otto ADU with the mission of radically simplifying the process of creating high quality ADUs.
Sean
Sean is the founder of Otto and has been building ADUs since 2019. He started Otto ADU with the mission of radically simplifying the process of creating high quality ADUs.
Chris
With 7+ years experience managing high profile multi-family projects across LA, Chris has a wealth of knowledge to draw on as he leads our Construction Management team.
Chris
With 7+ years experience managing high profile multi-family projects across LA, Chris has a wealth of knowledge to draw on as he leads our Construction Management team.
Chris
With 7+ years experience managing high profile multi-family projects across LA, Chris has a wealth of knowledge to draw on as he leads our Construction Management team.
Chris
With 7+ years experience managing high profile multi-family projects across LA, Chris has a wealth of knowledge to draw on as he leads our Construction Management team.
George
George leads projects through Design, Permitting and Pre-Construction at Otto. He has worked in Architecture for over 10 years, with a focus on multifamily projects big and small.
George
George leads projects through Design, Permitting and Pre-Construction at Otto. He has worked in Architecture for over 10 years, with a focus on multifamily projects big and small.
George
George leads projects through Design, Permitting and Pre-Construction at Otto. He has worked in Architecture for over 10 years, with a focus on multifamily projects big and small.
George
George leads projects through Design, Permitting and Pre-Construction at Otto. He has worked in Architecture for over 10 years, with a focus on multifamily projects big and small.
Alex
Alex handles everything related to Design and Product. He streamlines the process of building beautiful ADUs by connecting architecture and technology.
Alex
Alex handles everything related to Design and Product. He streamlines the process of building beautiful ADUs by connecting architecture and technology.
Alex
Alex handles everything related to Design and Product. He streamlines the process of building beautiful ADUs by connecting architecture and technology.
Alex
Alex handles everything related to Design and Product. He streamlines the process of building beautiful ADUs by connecting architecture and technology.
What our clients say
“I am very impressed with the level of detail in the design and I’m so grateful we found you”
Diana K.
“I am very impressed with the level of detail in the design and I’m so grateful we found you”
Diana K.
“I am very impressed with the level of detail in the design and I’m so grateful we found you”
Diana K.
“Great experience working with Otto ADU -- my ADU is even better than I imagined, and it was on budget and on time."
Emily B
“Great experience working with Otto ADU -- my ADU is even better than I imagined, and it was on budget and on time."
Emily B
“Great experience working with Otto ADU -- my ADU is even better than I imagined, and it was on budget and on time."
Emily B
"The Otto team was absolutely amazing! 10 out of 10! I have nothing but great things to say about the entire process."
Melissa D.
"The Otto team was absolutely amazing! 10 out of 10! I have nothing but great things to say about the entire process."
Melissa D.
"The Otto team was absolutely amazing! 10 out of 10! I have nothing but great things to say about the entire process."
Melissa D.