ADU Builder & Home Additions in Santa Clarita, CA
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- Santa Clarita
Design · Permit · Build
ADUs & Additions in Santa Clarita
Detached ADUs, garage conversions and additions, from plans to move-in.
Book a Consultation Call 818-300-2393
Built for Santa Clarita Homes
Santa Clarita builds differently from the Valley. The city permits independently, the summers are hotter and drier, and many of the master-planned neighborhoods carry an HOA with its own design review, which runs separately from the city permit. Plan for both approvals in parallel and the schedule holds; plan for one and it does not.
Master-planned family neighborhoods with defined lots and active HOAs, plus larger semi-rural parcels toward the canyons.
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 .
Permits in Santa Clarita: Santa Clarita permits through its own Building & Safety Division, not LA County or LADBS. The city enforces an oak tree preservation ordinance, and many master-planned communities have their own HOA architectural review. The city treats HOA approvals and CC&Rs as the property owner's responsibility, separate from the city permit, so both approvals are best pursued in parallel.
Permit details checked September 2026 against City of Santa Clarita . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel.
What We Build
- HOA design-review submissions
- Drought-tolerant planting and turf systems
- 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 Santa Clarita
These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget.
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Master-planned Valencia tracts commonly require HOA design review alongside the city permit
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Hot, dry summers push shade structures, turf and drought-tolerant planting
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Newer tracts often have compact, well-defined lots that reward precise space planning
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Protected oaks are common and affect excavation and layout
Areas we serve in Santa Clarita:ValenciaSaugusNewhallCanyon Country
Investment
What It Costs in Santa Clarita
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 Santa Clarita property
The Process
How We Work in Santa Clarita
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Feasibility
We check lot size, setbacks, utilities and access to confirm what your property will actually support.
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Design & 3D
Layout, elevations and finishes, modeled in 3D so you approve the unit before submittal.
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Plans & Permits
We prepare the full drawing set, handle engineering and Title 24, and manage the city submittal and corrections. In Santa Clarita that submittal goes to City of Santa Clarita Building & Safety Division.
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Foundation & Framing
Site prep, foundation, framing and dry-in by our own crews.
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Systems & Finishes
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, then kitchen, bath and interior finishes.
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Final Inspection
We pass final inspection, walk the unit with you and hand over the keys.
Questions
What Santa Clarita Homeowners Ask
Who issues the permits for this work in Santa Clarita?
City of Santa Clarita Building & Safety Division. Santa Clarita permits through its own Building & Safety Division, not LA County or LADBS. The city enforces an oak tree preservation ordinance, and many master-planned communities have their own HOA architectural review.
The city treats HOA approvals and CC&Rs as the property owner's responsibility, separate from the city permit, so both approvals are best pursued in parallel. 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 Santa Clarita different?
Master-planned family neighborhoods with defined lots and active HOAs, plus larger semi-rural parcels toward the canyons. One local condition that shapes the work: Master-planned Valencia tracts commonly require HOA design review alongside the city permit.
Which parts of Santa Clarita do you work in?
All of it, including Valencia, Saugus, Newhall and Canyon Country. 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 Santa Clarita?
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.
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Planning Guides
Before You Build in Santa Clarita
Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects.
Garage Conversion Cost in Santa Clarita: Line-Item Pricing Garage conversions in Santa Clarita run $80,000 to $180,000, with most landing at $105,000 to $150,000. Here is the phase-by-phase cost and what HOA review and Valley heat add locally. Read guide 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
Planning an ADU in Santa Clarita?
Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day.
Book a Consultation 818-300-2393
Licensed, bonded & insured · CSLB license #1119054
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