FAQ
Straight answers on estimates, ADUs, 3D scanning, licensing, and where we work in Del Mar and North County San Diego.
Every kitchen, bathroom, ADU, and renovation is different — materials, layout, and finishes all shape the scope. We start with an on-site consultation at your property, often 3D scan the space for precise measurements, and provide a clear written estimate before work begins. Owner Gustavo Mello walks the project with you so the proposal is grounded in real dimensions, not guesswork.
Yes. MA Properties builds accessory dwelling units and backyard guest houses from foundation to finish in Del Mar, Encinitas, Solana Beach, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, and Rancho Santa Fe. See our ADU construction service and Del Mar backyard ADU project for an example of our process.
An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a secondary living space on the same lot as a primary home — often a backyard cottage used for guests, family, or rental. Homeowners sometimes call it a guest house or casita. We build detached ADUs from foundation through finished exterior for coastal North County properties.
Timelines depend on permits, site conditions, size, and finishes. After an on-site consultation we outline a realistic schedule in your written proposal. Owner Gustavo Mello stays involved through each major phase so communication stays clear from slab to final walkthrough.
We guide you through what the build requires and coordinate construction around the permitted scope. Permit requirements vary by city and lot. At your consultation we review site conditions and explain next steps so the written estimate matches a realistic path to construction.
Cost depends on size, finishes, utilities, site access, and foundation conditions — there is no single online price. After we visit your property (and scan when useful), you receive a written estimate tailored to your lot and goals rather than a generic square-foot quote.
Our free estimate tool gives a preliminary range based on similar projects. We do not treat that as a final bid — scope depends on your property, finishes, and layout. After the on-site visit — and 3D scan when useful — you receive a written estimate tailored to your project.
During your consultation, we can scan the project area to capture exact dimensions and spatial relationships. That data informs materials, layout decisions, and the written estimate — so you understand the work before it starts.
MA Properties serves Del Mar, Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Solana Beach, and Rancho Santa Fe with kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, ADU construction, 3D scanning for estimates, and property management.
Yes. MA Properties is a licensed and insured general contractor. CSLB Contractor License #1142409. We also hold DRE #01821192 for property management.
Owner Gustavo Mello has over 20 years of hands-on experience and still walks every project himself — from demolition through the final punch list — with direct communication throughout.
Call or text (858) 361-2044, email delmarbyma@gmail.com, or use the estimate form on our website. Consultations are scheduled by appointment at your property. Hours are Monday–Friday 8:00–5:30 and Saturday 8:00–12:00.
Yes. Licensed handyman work — drywall, painting, fixtures, window sills, and punch lists — with the same owner-led crew as our remodels. See the handyman service page or choose Handyman / Repairs on the contact form.
Kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, ADU construction, handyman repairs, advanced 3D scanning for accurate estimates, and estate property management for homes across Del Mar and nearby North County communities.
