01
Property-first thinking
The site guides the ADU footprint, orientation, entries, windows, and construction strategy.
ADU Services
Site Planning & Feasibility
Site planning and feasibility help determine where an ADU should go, how it can be built, and what issues should be solved early.
Vancouver ADU a division of Hammer Falls Construction
Built around real homeowner decisions
Start with a property-aware plan that makes the ADU easier to design, permit, and build.
Start with a property-aware plan that makes the ADU easier to design, permit, and build.
The property decides more than most homeowners expect.
The best ADU plan starts with the property itself. Vancouver ADU a division of Hammer Falls Construction looks at access, grade, utilities, privacy, setbacks, drainage, outdoor space, and build logistics before shaping the path forward.
A strong feasibility review looks at where the ADU can sit, how people and trades will access it, how utilities can reach it, what privacy needs protection, and what parts of the yard should remain useful.
02
Risk reduction
Early feasibility work can reveal issues before they become expensive construction surprises.
03
Better design decisions
Understanding the lot leads to a more useful and attractive ADU plan.
04
Builder-guided decisions
Keep the planning, scope, materials, and build sequence aligned before the project reaches construction.
Planning details
What matters before the build starts.
A polished ADU begins with clear decisions about use, property constraints, comfort, and construction sequence. These are the details that help protect budget, timeline, and the finished feel of the space.
- Buildable area, setbacks, slope, drainage, trees, fences, and outdoor circulation.
- Access for construction, material delivery, equipment, and future occupants.
- Utility routing, service capacity, and possible upgrades.
- Privacy, daylight, views, and how the ADU will sit near the main home.
Best fit
Helpful for homeowners who want clarity before committing.
- You are comparing possible ADU locations on the lot.
- You have slope, trees, tight access, or privacy concerns.
- You want to understand feasibility before investing in detailed design.
Common questions
What visitors usually want to know.
What can make a site difficult?
Tight access, grade, drainage, utility distance, setbacks, existing structures, and trees can all shape feasibility.
Can site planning improve design?
Yes. Good placement can improve privacy, light, outdoor living, and the construction path.
Private consultation
Talk through the right ADU path for your property.
Start with a property-aware plan that makes the ADU easier to design, permit, and build. Vancouver ADU a division of Hammer Falls Construction can help you turn the early questions into a more confident plan.