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Top Custom Home Builder & ADU Construction in Sacramento, CA
Gauntlet Construction is a licensed general contractor delivering high-performance custom home building, turnkey ADU construction, and structural renovations in Sacramento, CA. From luxury residential infill builds in East Sacramento and Land Park to income-producing backyard ADUs in Midtown and Curtis Park, our construction team manages architectural design, structural engineering, SMUD utility upgrades, and City of Sacramento building permits with fixed-price transparency.
Why Choose Gauntlet Construction in Sacramento?
- City & County of Sacramento Permitting: Fast-track plan check submissions through the City of Sacramento Community Development Building Division under Sacramento City Code Section 17.228.105.
- SMUD & SASD Utility Coordination: Complete management of SMUD 200A/400A electrical service upgrades, panel splits, and Sacramento Area Sewer District (SASD) water and sewer lateral connections.
- Infill, Alley-Lot & Flood Zone Engineering: Specialized in tight zero-lot-line urban access, expansive alluvial clay foundation engineering, and FEMA flood elevation compliance in Pocket and Natomas.
- Fixed-Price Line-Item Contracts: Detailed upfront project budgets backed by our ADU construction cost calculator with zero hidden change orders.
Semantic Knot & Local Compliance Verification:
All Sacramento custom home and ADU blueprints are engineered in strict compliance with Sacramento City Code Title 17 (Section 17.228.105 Accessory Dwelling Units) and Sacramento County Zoning Code Section 3.5.3. SMUD overhead service drop clearances, 4-foot side and rear lot setbacks, and sewer lateral invert depths are digitally verified via laser site survey prior to foundation excavation.
Sacramento Custom Residential Construction & ADU Services
Building on urban and suburban lots across Sacramento requires specialized knowledge of expansive river valley soils, older sewer and water laterals, SMUD transformer capacities, and historic preservation guidelines.
Custom Home Construction & Urban Infill Design-Build
We engineer and construct custom single-family residences across Sacramento. Utilizing Nudura insulated concrete forms (ICF), engineered post-tension slab foundations, structural steel framing, and Title 24 compliant low-E glass assemblies, our custom home construction team builds durable luxury homes tailored to your lot.
Detached ADU & Alley-Access Backyard Cottages
Maximize rental income or house extended family with a standalone 500 to 1,200 sq ft secondary residence. Our detached ADU construction includes concrete foundation pouring, 2x6 exterior framing, rooftop solar integration, and independent utility submetering.
Garage Conversion ADUs & Unpermitted Unit Legalization
Convert an existing detached alley garage or attached 2-car garage into a code-compliant apartment. Our garage conversion ADUs include slab moisture vapor barriers, structural header reinforcement, SMUD 200A panel upgrades, sewer lateral tie-ins, and ductless mini-split HVAC systems.
Attached ADU & Second-Story Additions
Expand your primary residence with a code-compliant attached ADU or primary suite wing. We install 1-hour fire-rated party wall assemblies, STC 50+ acoustic sound insulation, private exterior entrances, and matching architectural rooflines.
Whole-Home Remodeling & Structural Renovations
Transform older Sacramento bungalows, Tudor homes, and mid-century ranches with load-bearing wall removals, engineered glulam or steel beam spans, full electrical rewires, and luxury kitchen and bath remodeling.
Serving All Sacramento Neighborhoods & Corridors
We proudly build custom homes, ADUs, and residential additions throughout:
- East Sacramento, Fab Forties & Elmhurst
- Land Park, Curtis Park & Hollywood Park
- Midtown, Downtown & Boulevard Park
- Pocket-Greenhaven & South Land Park
- Arden-Arcade, Sierra Oaks & Natomas
Start Your Sacramento Construction Project Today
Contact Gauntlet Construction today to schedule an on-site property evaluation and line-item construction estimate.