California / Builders / Type Five Inc
Licence verified, no local permit history
CSLB #1086540 · TYPE FIVE INC · Corporation
Design-build ADU contractor based in Berkeley. Builds detached ADUs, built from pre-made panels. Says it serves 6 California cities.
No ADU permits are on file under this licence in the cities we cover. Most California cities do not publish the contractor's name on a building permit, so this usually reflects what a city discloses rather than what a builder has built. Ask them directly for recent addresses and permit numbers you can look up.
| City | Standing | ADU permits | Pre-approved plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley | Licensed | none | no |
| Concord | Licensed | none | no |
| Oakland | Licensed | none | no |
| Walnut Creek | Licensed | none | no |
Type Five designs and builds standardized backyard homes and single-family houses from a Berkeley base, assembling them from a fixed kit of parts the company describes as a Lego-like system. Architects, engineers, and builders work on the same team. Price is quoted up front and held, and financing is available.
The company’s own description · licence shown on their advertising matches the state register
| Model | Sq ft | Bed | Bath | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pod | 0 |
Starting prices for a base model. They rarely include site work, utility connections, or city fees. Get a written quote against a drawing set before comparing builders on price.
ADU Standards does not issue zoning determinations and does not endorse contractors. Licence details are from the California Contractors State License Board, checked 2026-08-15. A city that pre-approves a plan has vetted the plan, not the builder. Always confirm licence standing at cslb.ca.gov before you sign anything.