{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Let's Build with Armada","title":"The Hidden Costs of ADU Construction Nobody Warns You About!","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/9f47f1a3\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2994,"description":"Most homeowners lose money before construction even starts… not because of bad design, but because of bad decisions.In this episode of Let’s Build with Armada, I sit down with Torrey Hager, our in-house architectural designer, to break down what actually determines whether your project succeeds or quietly drains your budget.The reality?Two identical homes — just a few blocks apart — can differ by $100,000+ in cost.And most people don’t understand why… until it’s too late.⸻🎙️ About the GuestTorrey Hager is an in-house architectural designer at Armada Design & Build, specializing in residential design, ADUs, and complex permitting projects. She helps homeowners navigate zoning, layout, and construction strategy to avoid costly mistakes and build smarter.⸻💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:• Do you actually need an architect for your project?• ADU vs DADU — what’s the real difference• Why your lot can increase your cost by $50K–$100K+• The biggest mistake homeowners make before design starts• How zoning laws secretly control your entire project• Why cost per square foot is misleading• How to design small spaces that feel bigger• Rental vs personal ADU — key design differences• Hidden costs: utilities, permits, and site conditions• How modern tech (BIM & VR) helps you avoid expensive mistakes⸻🏡 Thinking about building or remodeling?Most people start with ideas.The smart ones start with a strategy.👉 Book a consultation or visit our showroom:https://www.armadadesigncenter.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast⸻💬  What’s one thing you’re unsure about before starting your project?Drop it in the comments — I’ll help you think it through.#armadadesignbuild #ADU #HomeRemodel #RealEstate","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zTJbT-35Gi0oEXlcpcIEOAujY0STyXLVhXpp41w7NmY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYzgx/ZDE1ZmY2MzQwYjli/ZmRmNjNmMjU3ODg4/YThhOS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}