ADU builder · Los Angeles, CA

Backyard homes, designed and built in Los Angeles.

Detached ADUs, garage conversions, attached ADUs and junior ADUs. One team for design, permits and construction. Licensed and insured.

Plan my ADU
Small backyard home (ADU)
Compact kitchen
Detached garage: Closed house

How much does an ADU cost in Los Angeles?

As of October 2026, published Los Angeles estimates put most garage conversions at roughly $100,000 to $200,000 and most new detached ADUs at about $300,000 to $450,000 or more. Design, engineering, permits and utility work can add to that. Your lot, size and finishes set the final number.

After a free site visit we give you a fixed, written price. See the full ADU cost guide.

What types of ADUs do we build?

Detached ADU A separate backyard home with its own kitchen and bath. Garage conversion Turn your garage into a legal, livable unit. Attached ADU An addition joined to your house with its own entrance. Junior ADU A unit inside your home, up to 500 sq ft.

Every project includes ADU design and permits. Not sure which type fits your lot? Compare a garage conversion with a new ADU.

How does an ADU project work?

  1. Step 1Site visitWe check your lot, setbacks and utilities.
  2. Step 2DesignFloor plans sized for your yard and budget.
  3. Step 3PermitsWe prepare plans and handle the city review.
  4. Step 4BuildConstruction, inspections and final sign-off.

See the full process, step by step.

Which areas do we serve?

We build ADUs in the City of Los Angeles and nearby cities. Each city has its own permit office and local rules on top of state ADU law.

PasadenaOlder homes, historic districts and hillside lots.ADUs in Pasadena GlendaleFlat neighborhoods and foothill lots.ADUs in Glendale BurbankA city pre-approved ADU plan program.ADUs in Burbank Culver CityCompact lots and city pre-approved plans.ADUs in Culver City

All service areas, including the City of Los Angeles.

Is your lot ready for an ADU?

Send your address and we'll check what you can build. The consultation is free. We serve Los Angeles, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank and Culver City.

Have more ADU questions?

How much does an ADU cost in Los Angeles? Do I need a permit to build an ADU in California? What are the California ADU rules in 2026? Garage conversion or new ADU: which is right for you? How long does it take to build an ADU? How much rent can an ADU make in Los Angeles?