Process How It Works! Planning, Design and Installation

Chances are, yes. Any building that uses heating or cooling (conditioned) needs to comply with energy code. Further, any building that is considered ‘habitable’ is required to be conditioned.

CALIFORNIA: Additional material or equipment upgrades may be required outside of Studio Shed kit. Solar panels are required for all new conditioned residential buildings in CA.

Our permit plan set includes a general site plan based on GIS and Public data. Customer is responsible for verifying accuracy and providing a Survey or ILC if required by local jurisdiction.

Building code allows us to make some assumptions, but ultimately the building official is allowed to request a soils report. If you are unsure, we recommend reaching out to the building department to determine if they’ll require one for your project.

If any foundations on your site are showing signs of settling, or if you’ve needed to provide them in past, we recommend pursuing a soils report for your Studio Shed.

No, Permit fees are the responsibility of the customer.

Current material lead times are the largest factor in the production timeline. We are generally able to build and ship units with just a few weeks of permit approval, but site work and special materials can occasionally cause delays.

No, your Project Manager will be available all the way through completion of the unit to answer questions you or your contractor may have. Your Project Manager will also be your main point of contact if you have questions once the Studio Shed is complete.

It is unlikely, but feel free to ask your Project Manager. Most modifications will require another round of revisions with the city, additional design fees, and more time until you can build.

While we do not require you to take the call, we highly recommend you do so we may cover the necessary items to make your project go smoothly.

No. Your color choices are locked in once you sign the Coordination Set and Contract. As each building is fabricated individually, last minute changes derail the production, shipping, and installation schedules.

Only if a Studio Shed BATHROOM kit is purchased. Otherwise, this can be quoted by your contractor directly.

Depending on the foundation type (concrete or wood), you will use concrete anchor bolts or structural wood screws provided by Studio Shed.

By building individual components in our factory, we are able drastically reduce on-site construction time as compared to typical construction. Installation timelines vary greatly by region and project scope. A 10x12 shell-only installation can take as little as two working days, while a full ADU can take several weeks. Inspection timelines can also vary greatly by building department. Your timeline will be discussed more specifically in your scope call.

Ideally, by the time your unit is being delivered your foundation should be fully built, cured, and evaluated for proper conditions (ie: square, level, at least 8” above grade). If inspections are required these should be completed prior to delivery as well.

If DIY, you or your contractor should decide how these will be handled with the AHJ (authority having jurisdiction). If DIFM, your Studio Shed Network Contractor will schedule and be present (if necessary) for all inspections.

Contact your Project Manager immediately. They will ask you to provide photos and description of the damages (photographs need to be of material still on the truck if it arrived damaged on the truck). Your PM will determine the best course of action for repairing or replacing the damaged materials. It is critical that you inspect the materials for damages as soon as possible to allow SS to properly assess how to move forward and minimize construction delays.

Contact your Project Manager for guidance on how to properly store materials on-site. Please note that an unbuilt Studio Shed kit is not designed to withstand the elements for long periods of time if not properly protected.