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      "name": "Step 1: Initial Consultation and Planning: This is where we sit down, discuss your vision, and assess your property's potential. We'll talk about your needs, budget, and local ADU regulations in your specific Southern California city. This typically involves a site visit and can take a few weeks to solidify plans.",
      "text": "Step 1: Initial Consultation and Planning: This is where we sit down, discuss your vision, and assess your property's potential. We'll talk about your needs, budget, and local ADU regulations in your specific Southern California city. This typically involves a site visit and can take a few weeks to solidify plans.",
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      "name": "Step 2: Design and Permitting: Once we have a clear concept, our team will create detailed architectural plans. We'll handle all the necessary submissions to your local building department, navigating the permitting process which can sometimes take several months depending on the city and complexity. Your involvement will mostly be approving designs.",
      "text": "Step 2: Design and Permitting: Once we have a clear concept, our team will create detailed architectural plans. We'll handle all the necessary submissions to your local building department, navigating the permitting process which can sometimes take several months depending on the city and complexity. Your involvement will mostly be approving designs.",
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      "name": "Step 3: Site Preparation and Foundation: With permits in hand, construction begins! We'll prepare the site, clear any obstacles, and lay the foundation for your new ADU. This phase includes grading, trenching for utilities, and pouring concrete, usually completed within a few weeks, weather permitting.",
      "text": "Step 3: Site Preparation and Foundation: With permits in hand, construction begins! We'll prepare the site, clear any obstacles, and lay the foundation for your new ADU. This phase includes grading, trenching for utilities, and pouring concrete, usually completed within a few weeks, weather permitting.",
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      "name": "Step 4: Framing and Rough-Ins: This is when you really start to see your ADU take shape. The framing goes up, followed by the 'rough-ins' for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Inspections occur at various stages to ensure everything meets code. This stage typically spans several weeks.",
      "text": "Step 4: Framing and Rough-Ins: This is when you really start to see your ADU take shape. The framing goes up, followed by the 'rough-ins' for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Inspections occur at various stages to ensure everything meets code. This stage typically spans several weeks.",
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      "name": "Step 5: Exterior and Interior Finishing: With the structure up and utilities in place, we move to exterior finishes like roofing, siding, and windows, and interior work such as drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and painting. This is the longest phase, where all the aesthetic details come together, often taking a couple of months.",
      "text": "Step 5: Exterior and Interior Finishing: With the structure up and utilities in place, we move to exterior finishes like roofing, siding, and windows, and interior work such as drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and painting. This is the longest phase, where all the aesthetic details come together, often taking a couple of months.",
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      "name": "Step 6: Final Walkthrough and Closeout: Before you move in, we'll do a thorough final walkthrough together to ensure every detail is perfect and meets your expectations. We'll also handle final inspections and address any last-minute adjustments. This signals project completion, ready for you to enjoy your new space! Our goal is always clear communication from estimate to warranty.",
      "text": "Step 6: Final Walkthrough and Closeout: Before you move in, we'll do a thorough final walkthrough together to ensure every detail is perfect and meets your expectations. We'll also handle final inspections and address any last-minute adjustments. This signals project completion, ready for you to enjoy your new space! Our goal is always clear communication from estimate to warranty.",
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