The American Dream Builders
Preparing the lot

Watch the American Dream get built.

This is a real ADB project: a 1,000 sq ft detached ADU in Los Angeles, rebuilt for you phase by phase.

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Licensed · Bonded · Insured · CA Lic. #1109663

The American Dream Builders

Building Your American Dream, One home at a time.

Building custom homes across California since 2016

CA Lic #1109663

“First time a contractor actually showed up on time. I didn't need to be there to babysit the project. 10/10!”

Mario M. · ADU · San Diego, CA
Design · Build · Deliver

A Los Angeles design build contractor that shows its work.

From the first shovel of dirt to the final walkthrough, ADB manages every phase you just scrolled through, on real homes across Greater Los Angeles and San Diego. Licensed, bonded, and insured, from foundation to finish.

How We Build

Every ADB project runs through the same four phases, in the same order, on every job. This is the sequence shown in the animation above.

Phase 1 Structure

  1. Demolition
  2. Foundation
  3. Rough plumbing
  4. Framing
  5. Decking & sheathing
  6. Roofing
  7. Rough electrical
  8. HVAC
  9. Windows & exterior doors

Phase 2 Enclosure

  1. Stucco or siding
  2. Insulation
  3. Drywall

Phase 3 Interior Finishes

  1. Primer & paint
  2. Flooring
  3. Interior doors
  4. Bathroom finishes

Phase 4 Final

  1. Finish electrical
  2. Water heater
  3. Exterior fixtures
  4. Kitchen
  5. Gutters & downspouts
  6. Final touch up & cleanup
Our services

What We Build

01

ADUs

Detached units, attached units, garage conversions, junior ADUs. Design partners handle your plans, we handle permits and construction. The build you just watched is one of ours.

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02

Ground Up New Builds

Custom and single family homes, built complete under one roof. Site work, foundation, framing, and finishes, sequenced, scheduled, and supervised by ADB from permit to final walkthrough. One contract. One point of contact. One company accountable for the results.

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03

Kitchen & Bath

The two rooms that change how a home feels. Cabinets, counters, tile, and fixtures installed by trade crews we trust.

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As built, for real

The Real Thing

You just scrolled through a real project.

The 3D build on this page is a real ADB project: a 1,000 sq ft detached ADU we delivered in Los Angeles. Here is how it looks finished, for real.

The finished kitchen of the real ADU
The kitchen, as built
The finished open living space of the real ADU
Open living space, as built
Grey tile walk in shower with penny round floor and black fixtures
The bath from the 3D build, as built
Arched mirror over floating vanity with black faucet
Same bath, vanity view
Marble walk in shower with pebble floor
Second bath, walk in shower
Floating vanity with lit mirror
Second bath, vanity
Reviews

Homeowners on ADB

Rated 5 out of 5

“We can't recommend them enough! They've worked on several properties. By far the easiest part of any project. Team American Dream Builders for life!”

Megan H.Remodeling · Los Angeles, CA
Rated 5 out of 5

“This 1000 sqft ADU is perfect for the daughter and son in law. Now they are 10 steps away instead of a 45 minute drive. We love the modern look, especially the bathroom and kitchen.”

Jr.ADU · Los Angeles, CA
Rated 5 out of 5

“They turned our garage into a stunning 1 bedroom ADU, perfect for extra rental income.”

L.G.ADU · Pico Rivera, CA
Rated 5 out of 5

“At first I didn't know how they would be able to take care of my project since they are located in LA, but their crew were able to be here and build my home. We love it, and for the first time I can say the distance did not become a problem! Looking forward for them to build more properties for us here in San Diego.”

M.G.Single Family New Build · San Diego, CA

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