Nucave Construction Inc.

NuCave Construction is a San Diego-based general contractor specializing in ADU design and construction, custom homes, remodeling, and commercial construction. The company provides a turnkey approach to ADU projects, handling the process from initial consultation and site assessment through custom design, permitting, construction, and final completion. It is fully licensed, bonded, and insured, with California State Contractor License #1013360.

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) — also known as a granny flat, in-law suite, guest house, casita, or secondary dwelling unit — is an independent living space located on the same property as a primary residence. NuCave designs and builds ADUs for uses including rental housing, guest accommodation, multigenerational living, private offices, and additional living space.

ADU Services

1. Detached ADUs: NuCave designs and constructs standalone ADUs tailored to the property and homeowner’s intended use. Its portfolio includes detached units used as rental housing, guest spaces, and business studios.
2. Garage Conversion ADUs: The company converts existing garages into independent living spaces. Its San Diego project gallery includes a completed garage-conversion ADU in the Bay Ho neighborhood.
3. Custom ADU Design: NuCave provides customized floor plans and design options based on the property’s lot size, orientation, slope, homeowner’s goals, materials, and preferred layout.
4. ADU Planning & Permitting: The company handles architectural and structural engineering, site surveys, permit processing, Title 24 requirements, and coordination with local municipalities.
5. ADU Sewer Connections: NuCave also provides sewer-line installation and right-of-way work for ADU projects, including permitting, trenching, and inspection coordination.

What NuCave Offers Beyond Construction

NuCave follows a design-build and turnkey project-management approach. Its free consultation process includes an introduction, site assessment, design options, detailed cost estimation, and discussion of permitting, financing, and construction timelines.

The company manages the technical aspects of ADU development, including structural design, engineering, site surveys, utility connections, permitting, HVAC, plumbing, electrical work, Title 24 compliance, and interior finishes. This allows homeowners to coordinate the major stages of an ADU project through one contractor.

NuCave also offers several template ADU floor plans, including the Point Loma, Pacifica, Rancho, and Capistrano models, while allowing homeowners to request customized designs.

Beyond ADUs, NuCave provides:

• Custom home design and construction
• Home remodeling
• Kitchen and bathroom remodeling
• Commercial remodeling and tenant improvements
• Outdoor living construction
• Custom decks and railings
• Right-of-way and sewer work