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Hollywood Hills Design · Permit · Build ### ADUs & Additions in Hollywood Hills Detached ADUs, garage conversions and additions, from plans to move-in. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [Call 818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) #### Built for Hollywood Hills Homes The Hollywood Hills is the most technically demanding work we do, and it is effectively our home turf: our base sits at Cahuenga Pass, inside the same hills. These are engineering projects before they are design projects. Caissons, retaining, access and haul routes get resolved first, and the reward is the kind of elevated, view-forward pool that is simply not possible on a flat lot. Steep, view-first parcels where structure and access drive both the schedule and the budget. This is the most engineering-heavy work we do, and it is on our doorstep. We are a design-build team, which means the people who draw your project are the people who build it. Design, engineering, permits and construction run through one project manager and our own crews, so nothing gets lost in a handoff between a salesperson and a subcontractor. We are licensed, bonded and insured, [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) . Permits in Hollywood Hills: Private pools in the City of Los Angeles are permitted through a Combined Building-Mechanical permit, while pools serving more than two dwelling units need separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Using a City of Los Angeles standard plan on file with LADBS reduces plan check time. Nearly all of the Hollywood Hills sits in the Hillside Grading Area under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance, and much of it is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Grading needs its own LADBS grading permit, and import or export of more than 1,000 cubic yards also needs a haul route approved by the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners after a public hearing. Large parts of the area also fall inside a Hillside Construction Regulation district, which adds grading, hauling and construction-hour limits. Permit details checked September 2026 against [LADBS](https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/design-and-construction-of-swimming-pools-ib-p-bc2017-014.pdf) and [City of Los Angeles](https://zimas.lacity.org/documents/zoneinfo/ZI2467.pdf) . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel. What We Build - Caisson and engineered retaining systems - Restricted-access excavation and crane planning - Detached ADUs, ground-up - Garage conversions to living space - Junior ADUs within the main house - Room additions and bump-outs - Second-story additions - Full kitchens and bathrooms in the ADU - Separate utility metering where required - Private entries, patios and landscaping - Plans, engineering and city submittals - Title 24 energy compliance Local Conditions #### What to Know in Hollywood Hills These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget. 01 Steep parcels usually require caissons and engineered retaining before a pool shell can be formed 02 Narrow canyon roads restrict truck size, so excavation and concrete logistics are planned around access 03 View-driven design favors elevated decks, infinity edges and glass-tile finishes 04 Fire-zone clearance rules influence planting, decking material and structure placement Areas we serve in Hollywood Hills:Hollywood HeightsNichols CanyonLaurel CanyonOutpost EstatesBeachwood CanyonCahuenga Pass Investment #### What It Costs in Hollywood Hills Real Southern California price ranges, not teaser numbers. ##### Detached ADU $150,000 to $400,000+ What moves it: square footage, finish level, utility runs, and site access; garage conversions typically run well below a ground-up detached build ##### Garage conversion ADU $80,000 to $180,000 What moves it: whether the existing slab and framing meet current code, how far utilities have to run, and the finish level of the kitchen and bathroom ##### Plans, drawings and permit management $4,500 to $25,000+ What moves it: project type and size, whether structural engineering, Title 24 or a soils report is required, and how many jurisdictions or review bodies are involved Your lot, access and finishes set the price. We walk the site, then show you where every dollar goes. [Get a line-item price for your Hollywood Hills property](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) The Process #### How We Work in Hollywood Hills 01 ##### Feasibility We check lot size, setbacks, utilities and access to confirm what your property will actually support. 02 ##### Design & 3D Layout, elevations and finishes, modeled in 3D so you approve the unit before submittal. 03 ##### Plans & Permits We prepare the full drawing set, handle engineering and Title 24, and manage the city submittal and corrections. In Hollywood Hills that submittal goes to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). 04 ##### Foundation & Framing Site prep, foundation, framing and dry-in by our own crews. 05 ##### Systems & Finishes Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, then kitchen, bath and interior finishes. 06 ##### Final Inspection We pass final inspection, walk the unit with you and hand over the keys. Questions #### What Hollywood Hills Homeowners Ask Who issues the permits for this work in Hollywood Hills? Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Private pools in the City of Los Angeles are permitted through a Combined Building-Mechanical permit, while pools serving more than two dwelling units need separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Using a City of Los Angeles standard plan on file with LADBS reduces plan check time. Nearly all of the Hollywood Hills sits in the Hillside Grading Area under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance, and much of it is in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. Grading needs its own LADBS grading permit, and import or export of more than 1,000 cubic yards also needs a haul route approved by the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners after a public hearing. Large parts of the area also fall inside a Hillside Construction Regulation district, which adds grading, hauling and construction-hour limits. We prepare the drawings, make the submittal and handle plan-check corrections ourselves, so you are not the one chasing plan check. What makes building in Hollywood Hills different? Steep, view-first parcels where structure and access drive both the schedule and the budget. This is the most engineering-heavy work we do, and it is on our doorstep. One local condition that shapes the work: Steep parcels usually require caissons and engineered retaining before a pool shell can be formed. Which parts of Hollywood Hills do you work in? All of it, including Hollywood Heights, Nichols Canyon, Laurel Canyon and Outpost Estates. Our crews run every job out of our Cahuenga Pass base in Los Angeles, with our own people on site. What does an ADU or addition cost in Hollywood Hills? Detached ADU: generally $150,000 to $400,000+ across Southern California. What moves it is square footage, finish level, utility runs, and site access; garage conversions typically run well below a ground-up detached build. We give line-item pricing after seeing the site rather than quoting a number over the phone. How long does an ADU take start to finish? Plan a realistic year. Design and engineering typically take one to three months, city plan check and corrections add several more, and construction usually runs four to eight months depending on size and site access. Is a garage conversion cheaper than a detached ADU? Usually yes, and often substantially, because the foundation, walls and roof already exist. The trade-offs are that you lose the garage, and older slabs and framing sometimes need upgrading to meet current code. Can I rent the ADU out? California ADU law is designed to allow long-term rental, and an ADU is one of the few ways to add rentable square footage to a single-family lot. Short-term rental rules vary by city, so confirm your local ordinance before counting on that income. Do you handle the permits? Yes. Plans, engineering, Title 24 and the city submittal are all handled in-house, including responding to plan-check corrections. That is a service we sell on its own, so it is not something we hand off. #### More Services in Hollywood Hills [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Hollywood Hills](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/hollywood-hills) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Hollywood Hills](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/hollywood-hills) [Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Hollywood Hills](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/interior-remodeling/hollywood-hills) [Plans, Permits & Design in Hollywood Hills](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/plans-permits/hollywood-hills) [Everything we build in Hollywood Hills](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/service-areas/hollywood-hills) #### ADUs & Additions Nearby [ADUs & Additions in Studio City](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/studio-city) [ADUs & Additions in Toluca Lake](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/toluca-lake) [ADUs & Additions in West Hollywood](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/west-hollywood) [ADUs & Additions in Beverly Hills](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/beverly-hills) [ADUs & Additions in Los Feliz](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/los-feliz) Planning Guides #### Before You Build in Hollywood Hills Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects. [ADU Cost Breakdown by Size in Los Angeles A detached ADU in Los Angeles runs $150,000 to $400,000-plus. Here is the real cost broken down by unit size, with the soft costs, utility work and finish decisions that move the number. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/adu-cost-breakdown-by-size-los-angeles) [Garage Conversion to ADU: The Step-by-Step Build A garage conversion runs $80,000 to $180,000 in Southern California. Here is the real sequence, from slab testing and plan check to the raised floor, the mini-split and final sign-off. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/garage-conversion-adu-step-by-step) [ADU Rental Income Math in the San Fernando Valley A one-bedroom ADU in the San Fernando Valley rents for roughly $2,100 to $2,900 a month. Here is the honest arithmetic on payback, carrying costs and what the unit adds to the property. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/adu-rental-income-san-fernando-valley) [Second Story Addition vs Building Out: Which Costs Less Building out runs $350 to $500 per square foot. Going up runs $450 to $700. Here is when the cheaper option is actually the wrong one, and what drives each number. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/second-story-addition-vs-building-out) #### Planning an ADU in Hollywood Hills? Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) Licensed, bonded & insured · [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) --- End of text part 1 of 1. This page is complete.