How Fletcher ADU Builders Was Born in Tustin
We didn’t set out to start an ADU company. We set out to fix something that had been bothering us for years. Back in 2016, a good friend of ours in Tustin needed extra space for an aging parent. She hired a contractor who talked a great game, then disappeared for weeks at a time. The permit process dragged on. The budget somehow kept growing. By the time the project limped to the finish line, she was exhausted, overcharged, and embarrassed to admit what she’d paid for work that still had punch-list items hanging over it.
That experience stuck with us. Tustin is full of homeowners with the same need: a place for mom, a rental unit to offset the mortgage, a quiet studio in the backyard. What they were getting was a confusing, stressful process with no one really owning the outcome. We started Fletcher ADU Builders with one promise: the homeowner would always know what was happening, what it cost, and who to call. No vanishing acts. No surprises. Just honest work, done right, in the city we call home.
Our Founder’s Personal Connection to the ADU Trade
We came into this work through the long way around. Years before Fletcher ADU Builders existed, we spent time on job sites where the rhythm of the work got into our blood. The smell of fresh-cut lumber in the morning, the sound of a chalk line snapping, the satisfaction of a wall squared up perfectly. There’s something deeply satisfying about building something and standing back at the end of the day and thinking, that wasn’t there this morning.
The ADU trade specifically called to us because it sits at a strange intersection: it’s construction, yes, but it’s also deeply personal. You’re not building a spec house for a stranger. You’re building a home for someone’s mother, or a rental that’s going to change a family’s finances, or a studio where someone’s going to paint every afternoon. The work means something. We’ve been at this for over a decade now, and the part that still gets us out of bed is that moment when a homeowner walks into their finished ADU for the first time and just stands there, taking it in.
If we weren’t doing this, we’d probably still be building something. Maybe furniture, maybe small outbuildings. The honest answer is we’d be miserable behind a desk. That’s the truth of it. This work keeps our hands busy and our heads clear, and at the end of every project, there’s a tangible thing left behind that made someone’s life better.
Meet Our Team – The Person Behind Every Job
The person behind Fletcher ADU Builders is the same person who shows up to walk your property and talk through what’s possible. That’s not an accident. We believe the person who shakes your hand should be the person who understands your project from first sketch to final inspection. Our background includes years of residential construction experience, with specialized focus on accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and backyard structures. We hold the credentials the state requires, and we’ve built a reputation in Tustin on showing up when we say we will.
Outside of work, you’ll find us restoring an old motorcycle, one slow project at a time, or walking the trails at Peters Canyon. We’re the kind of person who reads the manual, who labels the toolbox, who believes that details aren’t a burden. They’re the job. When you hire Fletcher ADU Builders, you get that same level of care applied to your property. Every time.
Our Promise to Tustin Homeowners
Every estimate we write is free, and every quote is a written line-item breakdown. You’ll see exactly what you’re paying for, and if a surprise comes up mid-project, we talk about it before we touch it. That’s not a policy we read in a book. It’s the standard we set after watching a friend get burned, and it’s the standard we’ve kept ever since.
We pull permits, we schedule inspections, and we don’t call a job done until the work passes and the homeowner is satisfied. Our workmanship warranty backs every project, and we stand behind what we build. If something’s wrong, we come back and make it right. That’s the whole promise, really. It’s not complicated. Build it correctly the first time, charge fairly, communicate clearly, and take responsibility when things don’t go perfectly.
Our Credentials
Fletcher ADU Builders maintains the credentials you should expect from any contractor working on your property:
- State-Licensed – We operate with the licensing California requires for residential construction and ADU work.
- Insured & Bonded – Every professional working under our name is required to carry the insurance and bonding their trade demands.
- Local Experience – We’ve been building in Orange County for years, with deep familiarity with Tustin’s specific permit processes and code requirements.
- Strong Reputation – Our business has grown through word of mouth, homeowner referrals, and repeat clients.
Here’s why that matters to you: when someone works in your home, you’re trusting them with your property, your timeline, and often your family’s living situation. Credentials aren’t paperwork. They’re the proof that the person holding a saw on your property is accountable, trained, and protected. If something goes wrong, insurance and bonding protect you, not just us. Don’t hire anyone who can’t show you the paperwork.
Rooted in Tustin
We work in Tustin because we live in the rhythm of this place. We know the older lots in Old Town, the newer developments near Tustin Legacy, and the quiet cul-de-sacs of North Tustin where backyard space becomes guest space. We’ve watched the city grow and change, and we’re proud to be part of how homeowners are adapting: adding space, creating income, keeping family close. Tustin isn’t just where we work. It’s where we belong.
Written by the team at Fletcher ADU Builders, serving Tustin since 2016.