For homeowners whose budget does not accommodate their full vision for an ADU project all at once, phasing the project, such as completing a core unit initially with the ability to add certain finishes or features later, or starting with a smaller unit with the design allowing for a future addition, can be an approach to managing cost over time. This kind of phasing requires design that anticipates future phases, so that initial work does not need to be undone or significantly modified when later phases occur. Not every project lends itself well to this kind of phasing, depending on what aspects of the project a homeowner might want to defer. ADU Builders Pasadena can discuss whether a phased approach makes sense for homeowners whose budget considerations call for this kind of flexibility.