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Plans & Permits

Plans & Permits Services

From first sketch to permit in hand, we handle the drawings and the city.

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We design the plans and pull the permits for your remodel, ADU, pool, interior, or exterior project, then we build it. Because the same team handles the paperwork and the construction, nothing gets lost between the drawing and the dirt. We know what Southern California cities want, and we get it approved.

  • Licensed, bonded and insured, CSLB #1119054
  • One team designs, permits and builds
  • Our own crews self-perform the work
  • Veteran-owned and family-operated

Service Overview

Not Just Plans. Approved Plans.

Anyone can hand you drawings. Plan check is where most projects stall.

We coordinate engineering and Title 24, answer corrections and pull your permit.

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What We Handle

Architectural and structural plans
City submittals and permit coordination
Title 24 energy compliance
Soils and engineering coordination
Zoning and setback review
Plan check responses
HOA submittal support
Permit pickup and approvals

How We Build

Our Process, Step by Step

01

Site Review

We measure the property and confirm what the city requires.

02

Concept & Design

We shape the layout and scope around your goals.

03

Construction Documents

We draw the full plan set ready for submittal.

04

Engineering & Title 24

We coordinate structural, soils, and energy compliance.

05

City Submittal

We file the package with the right department.

06

Plan Check & Approval

We answer corrections and pull the approved permit.

Timeline

What Shapes Your Timeline

  1. 01

    Simple documentation updates may move faster than projects requiring engineering, structural review, or multiple departments.

  2. 02

    City review windows are outside contractor control, so the best protection is a complete, organized submittal.

  3. 03

    Permit planning should happen before ordering long-lead materials or locking construction dates.

Planning

What We Plan For

  • City submittal requirements
  • Structural, Title 24, or engineering needs where applicable
  • HOA or neighborhood review where required
  • Revision cycles after city comments

Where We Build

Plans & Permits in Your City

Every city has its own rules. Pick yours for local permits, site conditions and cost ranges.

Los Angeles County

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Planning Guides

Plans & Permits, Explained

See what it costs, what to choose and how long it takes.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Kitchen Remodel Cost in Los Angeles: Real Line Items

A mid-range LA kitchen remodel runs $75,000 to $130,000. Here is the full line-item breakdown at three budget levels, including the structural and electrical work that eats budgets.

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Bathroom Remodel Cost in Southern California

A hall bathroom remodel runs $28,000 to $50,000 in Southern California; a primary suite runs $55,000 to $120,000. Here is the full breakdown and the waterproofing spec that matters most.

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Common Questions

Plans & Permits Questions

Do remodeling projects always need permits?

Permit requirements depend on the city, property, and scope. Pools, ADUs, additions, structural work, major electrical or plumbing changes, and some exterior improvements commonly require review. We help confirm the likely path before work begins.

Can you help after city comments come back?

Yes. When corrections or clarification requests are issued, we help coordinate the response with the appropriate design, engineering, or project documentation updates.

Start Your Project

Ready to Build?

Tell us what you have in mind. We call you back within one business day.

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