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ADUs & Additions
ADUs & Additions
Convert the garage, build a backyard ADU or add a second story.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
We self-perform ADUs, garage conversions, and home additions from the first sketch to the final walkthrough. Layout, utilities, permits, and construction, all under one roof. You get living space that looks like it was always part of the home, built by the team that designed it.
- 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
ADUs Worth Living In
An ADU is not a shed with a bed. It is a home, and we build it like one.
We start with what your lot allows, then design around it.
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What We Build
Detached ADUs
Attached ADUs and conversions
Garage conversions
Room additions and second stories
Junior ADUs
Full kitchens and baths
Utility connections and meters
Foundations to finishes
How We Build
Our Process, Step by Step
01
Feasibility & Design
We confirm what your lot allows and design the unit.
02
Plans & Permits
We draw it and get it approved by the city.
03
Foundation & Framing
Our crews pour, frame, and dry it in.
04
Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing
We run the systems and pass rough inspections.
05
Interior Finishes
Cabinets, tile, flooring, and fixtures go in.
06
Final Inspection & Handoff
We pass final and hand you the keys.
Timeline
What Shapes Your Timeline
- 01
Detached ADUs and additions usually require more planning than cosmetic remodels because utilities, structure, and city review are involved.
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Garage conversions may have a different path than new detached construction, depending on existing conditions.
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Permit timing varies by city, consultant needs, and the completeness of the drawing package.
Planning
What We Plan For
- Setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage
- Utility connections and service capacity
- Parking, access, privacy, and drainage
- Plans, engineering, and city submittals
Where We Build
ADUs & Additions 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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Orange County
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Conejo Valley
Inland Empire
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Planning Guides
ADUs & Additions, 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. Read guide 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 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 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 Granada Hills ADU Costs: Garage vs Detached 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 guide Building an ADU in North Hollywood and Van Nuys 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 guide
Common Questions
ADUs & Additions Questions
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.
Start Your Project
Ready to Build?
Tell us what you have in mind. We call you back within one business day.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
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