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ADU options
ADU & Garage Conversions options
How it works
An ADU is a small house with all the rules of a big one. It needs its own kitchen, bath, egress, energy compliance, and utilities, and it has to pass every inspection a new home does. We converted a 400-square-foot Encino garage into a one-bedroom, one-bath rental with a full kitchen, a mini-split, and a certificate of occupancy. The owners gave us four and a half months. It was done in two. That is the standard we bring to every ADU we build.
We check setbacks, height, utilities, fire access, and the existing slab and framing. You learn what the lot allows before paying for plans.
An architect draws the unit and an engineer covers footings and any structural changes. Title 24 energy calculations go in the same set.
We file with LADBS or your city building department and answer corrections. California sets review deadlines for ADUs, and we track them.
We build the footings, plumbing, electrical with a subpanel, framing, insulation, and drywall, and schedule each inspection as that stage is finished.
We finish the kitchen, bath, floors, and paint, then pass the final inspection. The job is done when the unit has its certificate of occupancy.
What's included
What's included in adu & garage conversions
Foundation & Slab Work
Garage slabs are rarely ready for a dwelling. We trench for new footings and plumbing before framing.
Insulation & Energy Code
Walls and ceiling insulated and sealed to California energy code, with windows that pass Title 24.
A Real Kitchen
Full-size appliances, slim shaker cabinets, and quartz counters. Tenants notice the difference.
Full Bathroom
Tiled walk-in shower, vanity, and ventilation, waterproofed the same way we build a primary bath.
Heating, Cooling & Power
A dedicated subpanel and a ductless mini-split, so the unit runs on its own without taxing the house.
Free estimate
Get a free ADU estimate in Los Angeles
Tell us about the project and we'll call you back within one business day.
Why choose us
Why homeowners hire us for adu & garage conversions
You get a written scope and a price before any work starts. Then a crew that sticks to the schedule we agree on.
Rental Income
A legal unit with a certificate of occupancy can be rented, insured, and counted at resale.
Room for Family
A private place for parents, adult kids, or guests, without a second mortgage on a bigger house.
Fast Timelines
Our Encino conversion was finished in two months, well ahead of the owners' four-and-a-half-month deadline.
Built to Pass
Plans, inspections, and the final sign-off handled by us, so the unit is legal from day one.
Recent work
ADU & Garage Conversions projects
Service areas
ADU & Garage Conversions in your city
Where we work
ADU & Garage Conversions across Greater Los Angeles
Pick a neighborhood on the map or from the list. Each area page covers the local permit office and the homes we see there.
FAQ
ADU & Garage Conversions questions in Los Angeles
Most single-family lots can. We did a garage conversion in Encino and turned a 400-square-foot garage into a one-bedroom, one-bath rental with a certificate of occupancy. The slab, ceiling height, and utilities decide the scope.
Our Encino conversion was built in two months once permits were in hand. Plan check time depends on your city. Detached ADUs take longer because the foundation and shell are new.
In most cases California does not require replacement parking when a garage is converted to an ADU. We confirm the rules for your address on the walkthrough. The free LA Remodel Decision Sheet lists the other permit checks to make first.
Yes, once it has a certificate of occupancy. Some cities have rules on short-term rentals, so long-term rental is the usual plan.
New footings and drain lines, utility connections, the kitchen and bath finishes, and whether the shell already exists. A garage conversion usually costs less than a detached unit because the walls and roof are there. The free walkthrough puts your number in writing. If you want the space connected to the main house, a home addition may fit better.
