ADUs & Additions
We design, permit, and build ADUs and additions that actually add value.
We Build ADUs People Actually Want to Live In.
An ADU is not a shed with a bed. Done right, it is a real home, with a real kitchen, real light, and a layout that works. We design and build them start to finish, with our own crews, fully permitted.
Detached units, garage conversions, second stories, and additions, we handle the design, the city, the foundation, and every finish. One team owns the whole build, so your new space feels like it was always part of the house.
Our process, start to finish.
Feasibility & Design
We confirm what your lot allows and design the unit.
Plans & Permits
We draw it and get it approved by the city.
Foundation & Framing
Our crews pour, frame, and dry it in.
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
We run the systems and pass rough inspections.
Interior Finishes
Cabinets, tile, flooring, and fixtures go in.
Final Inspection & Handoff
We pass final and hand you the keys.
Where We Build
ADUs & Additions across Southern California
Every city permits differently and every market builds differently. Pick yours for local permit detail, site conditions and real cost ranges.
Planning Guides
ADUs & Additions guides for Southern California homeowners
Costs, materials, timelines, and design direction 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 guideGarage 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 guideADU Rental Income Maths 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 guideSecond Storey 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 guideGranada Hills ADU Guide: Garage Conversions, Detached Builds and Real Numbers
A detached ADU in Granada Hills runs $180,000 to $400,000. A garage conversion runs $95,000 to $180,000. Lot depth is generous here, but 1950s electrical service and septic pockets change the math.
Read guideBuilding an ADU in North Hollywood and Van Nuys: The Practical Guide
ADUs in North Hollywood and Van Nuys run $95,000 for a garage conversion to $380,000 for a detached two-bedroom. The lots are tight, the housing stock is old, and the utilities are the story.
Read guideCommon Questions
ADUs & Additions questions we hear most
What is the difference between an ADU and a home addition?
An ADU is typically a separate living unit with its own essentials, while an addition expands the main home. The right path depends on your property, goals, city rules, and budget.
Can you help with ADU permit coordination?
Yes. We help organize the planning, drawings, consultant coordination, and city submittal steps needed for ADU and addition projects.
Ready to build?
Book a consultation and tell us what you want. We will walk your scope, materials, and timeline, then put our own crews to work.