How much does adu construction cost in Clovis?

Most Clovis projects land between $148,500 – $297,000, with an average near $222,800. Local crews quote roughly $250 – $495 per square foot.

What is included in the Clovis price per square foot?

Typically materials, labor and cleanup. Permits, disposal and access challenges are usually quoted separately.

Unit pricing

ADU Construction cost per square foot in Clovis

ADU Construction cost per square foot in Clovis, California in 2026.

Low

$148,500

Average

$222,800

High

$297,000

Clovis crews quote about $250 – $495 per square foot.

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What drives adu construction prices in Clovis

Local labor, permitting and climate move Clovis prices away from the national average.

Labor market

Licensed Clovis contractors carry California workers' comp and prevailing wage pressure, and crews here quote roughly 1% below the national labor average. Demand in the Central Valley market peaks in spring, so booking early usually beats a rush premium.

Permits

Clovis follows the California Building Standards Code, so most structural, electrical, plumbing and re-roof work needs a permit from the Clovis building department plus Title 24 energy compliance. Valley jurisdictions add farmland and air-quality district conditions on larger scopes.

Climate

Clovis sits in a hot inland valley climate with triple-digit summers, so expect material choices that tolerate heat and UV, and crews that start work early in the day during summer.

Clovis unit pricing by material

Prefab studio ADU$230 – $315

Site-built 1-bedroom$315 – $415

Site-built 2-bedroom$415 – $540

Custom high-end ADU$540 – $745

Ways to lower your Clovis price

Use pre-approved ADU plans where your city offers them — saves months and design fees.
Detach only if required; attached and conversion ADUs cost far less.
Collect three written bids on an identical scope — spreads of 20–40% are normal.
Book in the off-season and stay flexible on the start date to save 5–15%.
Bundle nearby work into one mobilization so you only pay setup and travel once.
Ask what the contractor would change to cut 10% without hurting durability.

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