About

Standardized ADUs, built for your lot.

Buildoly is a Los Angeles design-build company. We design, permit, and build standardized backyard homes at a guaranteed all-in price, across Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, and the Inland Empire.

What we do

One team, every step.

Most ADU projects involve a half-dozen vendors and a budget that drifts by the week. We do it differently. Design, permitting, procurement, and construction are coordinated by one team, all on one fixed price.

Our approach

Standardized models, built for your lot.

Most ADU companies pick a side: prefab modules that can't flex to your lot, or one-off custom builds that take a year to price. We do neither.

Our standardized models are built onsite by our crews. That lets us tailor every project to your specific property while using the scale of repeat construction to source better materials, build faster, and ship higher quality.

You pick a model, customize the finishes, and we hand you the keys. No change-order surprises, no missing subcontractors, no budget drift.

How we work

Price & timeline guarantee.

Most ADU projects run over on both price and schedule, with no guarantees for the owner. We do both differently.

Your price is fixed.
Most builders give you a ballpark number that drifts during the build. We give you a guaranteed contract price upfront, not an estimate, covering your whole project with no hidden fees or markups.

Your timeline is guaranteed.
We commit to finishing within one year. If we're late for reasons within our control, we credit you for every day past your completion date.

Who we are

Founded by builders, architects, and engineers.

We're a team of architects, engineers, project managers, and superintendents who handle every project from first drawing to final walkthrough.

Buildoly was founded by Jeff Cheung while he was earning his Master of Architecture (MArch II) at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design. The company earned numerous awards including being recognized as a Finalist in the Harvard Innovation Lab and President's Innovation Challenge.

We're headquartered in Los Angeles and licensed as a general contractor in California (CSLB #1134744).

The Buildoly team, photographed June 2025
The Buildoly team, June 2025.
Inside a Buildoly Model 2 ADU — vaulted ceilings, kitchen, and folding glass doors open to garden

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