Features & Upgrades
Curious about exactly what’s included in your ADU construction price? At Alto Builders, we prioritize transparency to ensure you know exactly what to expect. Below, you’ll find a detailed breakdown of everything included in our Standard build. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are available as optional upgrades.
Standard Features & Upgrades
Check out our Full Materials Catalog
Explore our curated material catalog to find the perfect finishes for your ADU. We also offer pre-selected interior design packages, making it easy to achieve a cohesive and stylish look. Our build prices include Standard finishes, with optional upgrades available for premium, high-end finishes to elevate your space.
The Highest Level of Project Management
At Alto Builders, we take charge of the entire ADU build process, ensuring your project runs seamlessly from start to finish. Our interactive, digital customer experience keeps you informed every step of the way, from kickoff to the final punch list. You’ll also be supported by our dedicated project manager, providing real-time updates on your project’s status. With our user-friendly online platform, you can make design selections, review and sign agreements, and manage payments effortlessly, all in one place.
Kitchen
Cabinets: Solid wood construction with soft-close shaker-style doors and face frames.
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Flat-panel doors*
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Glass doors*
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Slim-shaker doors*
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Natural wood doors*
Countertops: Quartz countertop with 4” backsplash and mitered square cut edge
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Wall slab backsplash to match countertop*
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Tiled backsplash*
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Waterfall edge*
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Window sill edge*
Appliances: Stainless steel 36” fridge, 30” range, 24” dishwasher, over-the range microwave, full-size stacked washer & dryer
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Gas appliances* (all-electric is standard)
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Upgraded appliance packages
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Range hood*
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Wine fridge*
Sink: 30” stainless steel undermount sink with garbage disposal
Faucet: Single-handle faucet with pulldown sprayer
Lighting: 4″ LED recessed lights per plan
Bathroom
Shower: 60” molded fiberglass shower stall or tub/shower combination with integrated shelving, designed with blocking for easy future grab bar installation.
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Glass shower doors*
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Full tile shower*
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Rainfall shower & hand-sprayer*
Vanity: 30” solid wood construction with soft-close doors and square white undermount sink countertop
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Custom vanity*
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Double sink vanity*
Countertops: Cultured countertop with 3” backsplash
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Quartz Countertop*
Shower head: Moen® shower/tub single-handle faucet with pressure balance volume control
Sink faucet: Moen® single-handle faucet
Toilet: Elongated low-flow water-saving toilet
Accessories: Mirror above the sink, towel bar, towel ring, paper holder, mirrored medicine cabinet
Lighting: 4″ LED recessed lights per plan
3-light fixture above mirror, Power Vent Nutone® quiet series ceiling exhaust fan with external venting
Interiors
Ceilings: Vaulted ceilings in great room and bedrooms where possible per plan
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Exposed beams*
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9' ceilings*
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10' ceilings*
Flooring: Luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout
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Hardwood floor*
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Tile floor*
Interior doors: Shaker-style passage doors throughout
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Slab doors*
Door hardware: Passage or privacy door lever sets, plus matching entry door handle sets with deadbolts
Paint: Sherwin Williams paint colors
Trimwork: 1×2.5” straight profile door casing, baseboard 1×4” straight profile throughout
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5-8" baseboard moulding*
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Crown moulding*
Lighting: 4″ LED recessed lights in main living space per plan, flush mount light fixtures in bedrooms
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Ceiling fans*
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Pendant lighting*
Electrical: Decora® rocker-style light switches with matching style wall outlets every 12′, flat screen TV connections at living area & bedrooms, prewired data/internet lines (coax & CAT 6) to one central location/hub
Closets: Shelf and pole
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Closet systems*
Exterior
Siding: Stucco in 16/20 light sand finish
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Smooth finish stucco*
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Fiber cement lap board (“Hardie board”) with PPG paint*
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Board & Batten*
Roofing: Owens Corning 30 year asphalt shingles in standard colors
Gutters: 5” steel gutters color-coated to match fascia
Windows: Milgard Trinsic Series white vinyl framed, dual glaze, with low-e coating
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Black vinyl framed*
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Grille patterns*
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Shutters*
Exterior doors: 36” fiberglass ThermaTru insulated entry door with choice of color and glass
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French doors*
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Sliding glass doors*
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Multi-panel sliding glass doors*
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Multi-fold doors*
Trimwork: 8” hardboard fascia & 4” corner & window trim
Electrical: Exterior dawn-to-dusk light at door, 2 exterior GFCI protected patio outlets.
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Preparation for a future EV charger*
Hose bibs: 2 exterior hose bibs
General Construction
Construction:
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Wood framed built per plan on-site with a permanent slab-on-grade concrete foundation
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2” x 6” exterior & plumbing walls, 2″ x 4″ interior walls
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5/8” fire rated drywall ceilings
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Drywall texture: light skip trowel on walls & ceiling with square corner bead
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CA Title 24 Energy Compliant
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Wooden stoop when required per code
Utilities:
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Energy-efficient 50 gallon water heater with enclosure (powered by electric heat pump)
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Tankless water heater*
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Mini-split heating & A/C
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Copper type L water lines with water shutoff valves at all sinks & toilets
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External venting on all exhaust fans
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Separate meters*
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Increase electrical panel size/amperage*
Roof style: Gabled with 16” front and rear overhang
Insulation: R15 walls, R19 raised foundation & R38 attic
Custom Work
Custom Design Inquiries: Chat with us about any custom design ideas you may have! We are happy to quote.