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Whether you want to book a consultation, discuss expert services, or simply ask a question — we're here. Our team answers every message personally, responds within one business day, and approaches every inquiry the way we approach every project: with diligence, care, and complete honesty.

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Guide Questions

Questions about the ADU Guide, what's included, or how to get the most out of it — we're here.

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Expert Add-Ons

Ready to add permitting, design, construction management, project management, or full construction to your guide? Let's talk.

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Property & Project Feasibility

Not sure if your lot qualifies for an ADU, or ready to evaluate project feasibility? Book a land use consultation and we'll find out together.

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Just Want to Talk

Sometimes you just want to talk it through with someone who will be straight with you. Call Al's team.

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Fill out the form below and a member of the Cornerstone Capital team will respond within one business day. We read every message personally — no bots, no auto-replies, no runaround.

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If you haven't grabbed the guide yet, that's the best first step. It answers 90% of the questions we get and sets you up to make every conversation with our team far more productive.

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Built on Expertise. Grounded in Integrity.

Cornerstone Capital Development Services was founded on a simple conviction: California homeowners deserve honest work, fair prices, and complete accountability at every stage of the ADU process. Our senior staff brings decades of combined experience across municipal planning, licensed contracting, and project management — so every client gets the depth of the whole team, not just one person.

The ADU industry has a reputation problem: overpriced bids, missed timelines, surprise cost overruns, contractors who disappear. Cornerstone exists to be the direct answer to that problem. Every contract we sign. Every permit we file. Every phase we manage.

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Al Cruse
Founder & Principal Advisor
  • 15+ years California ADU expertise
  • Land use strategy & feasibility
  • Client advisory & project oversight
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Senior Land Use Planner
Municipal Planning & Entitlements
  • Former city planner background
  • 30+ jurisdictions across California
  • Code research & permit strategy
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Licensed General Contractor
Construction Management & GC Oversight
  • California-licensed GC (CSLB)
  • 30+ years field experience
  • Trade coordination & quality control
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What You Can Expect When You Reach Out

Every inquiry — whether you're asking about a $79 guide or a $400,000 construction project — receives the same treatment: prompt, honest, and thorough attention.

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    Same or Next Business Day Response — We don't let messages sit. You'll hear from a real person quickly.
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    No High-Pressure Sales — We believe in informed decisions. We'll give you the information you need and let you lead.
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    Straight, Plain-Language Answers — No jargon, no spin. If something isn't right for you, we'll tell you.
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    Real People, Real Answers — You'll speak with an experienced member of the Cornerstone team, not an automated system.
"Excellence is not an act, but a habit. We hold ourselves to the highest standard of ADU expertise and client service in California."
— Al Cruse, Founder & CEO