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Garage Apartment Construction And Design In Los Angeles
We construct custom two-story buildings with vehicle parking downstairs and second-floor living suites. In addition, our team handles all architecture, permits, and ground-up construction.
About Our Team
Custom Garage Apartment Builders Serving Los Angeles
Our team has built custom garage apartment projects in Los Angeles since 2009. In fact, we engineer two-story foundations, reinforced framing, and private upstairs living quarters that maximize your property value.
General contractors often juggle dispersed kitchen remodels and small room additions. Instead, our trade specialists focus exclusively on detached accessory dwelling unit construction. We navigate complex Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety plan checks quickly. Furthermore, our carpenters understand structural cantilevers, staircase fire clearances, and acoustic floor assemblies. This focused building discipline prevents costly framing errors and inspection delays. Consequently, your project moves smoothly from grading to final certificate of occupancy.
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What We Do
ADU Services from a Los Angeles Design-Build Team
From feasibility through final inspection, one ADU builder handles your full scope so timelines and costs stay clear.
Plan your project with dedicated ADU builders Los Angeles homeowners trust for faster approvals, buildability, and rental value.
ADU Plans & Design
Our team acts as the expert ADU contractor Los Angeles cities work with daily, handling all submissions and correction responses.
ADU Permits & Approvals
Build ADU space with one accountable team managing construction quality, schedule, and trade coordination from start to final inspection.
Detached ADU Construction
Turn your garage into a legal rental unit with clear scope, practical ADU prices, and a faster path than most ground-up builds.
Garage to ADU Conversion
Create a compliant Junior ADU inside your current footprint for a lower-cost entry point and flexible family or rental use.
Junior ADU (JADU)
We help you check eligibility for the CalHFA $40,000 California ADU grant and pair it with the right construction loan for your project.
California ADU Grants & Financing
Build a standalone detached accessory dwelling unit in Los Angeles. Our in-house crews manage custom design, LADBS permits, and complete ground-up construction.
Detached ADU Construction
Turnkey prefab ADU and modular construction in Los Angeles. We manage site engineering, foundations, crane installation, and utility hookups.
Prefab & Modular ADU Installation
Hire a licensed ADU contractor in Los Angeles for architectural design, city permitting, and complete turnkey backyard construction.
ADU Contractor
Custom detached, attached, and garage conversion ADU homes built across Los Angeles County by licensed contractors.
ADU Homes
Build a new detached garage with an ADU apartment above in Los Angeles. We manage architectural plans, city permits, and ground-up construction.
Garage Apartment Construction
Custom permit-ready garage apartment plans and turnkey two-story ADU construction across Los Angeles.
Garage Apartment Plans
Build a custom granny flat in Los Angeles for aging parents. Accessible, single-story backyard suites with turnkey architectural and permit management.
Granny Flat
Turnkey ADU for sale packages in Los Angeles including architectural plans, permits, foundation, and complete construction.
ADU for Sale
Build a permitted small backyard house in Los Angeles on a permanent foundation. We manage architectural plans, city permits, and ground-up construction.
Backyard House Construction
Custom house plans with in law suite layouts and turnkey ADU construction for multi-generational Los Angeles homes.
House Plans With In Law Suite
Explore the complete ADU construction process in Los Angeles, from architectural design and LADBS permits to framing and certificate of occupancy.
ADU Construction Process
Custom permitted backyard studio ADUs for home offices, creative spaces, and guest suites built in Los Angeles County.
Backyard Studio
Why Choose Our Dedicated ADU Construction Team
Building an accessory home over vehicle parking requires specialized structural engineering. Because we focus solely on ADU builds, our crews master two-story load calculations and seismic anchors. In addition, we provide transparent fixed-price contracts that eliminate surprise change orders. Homeowners receive weekly construction updates with photo logs from their dedicated project superintendent.
- Licensed, bonded, and insured California general contractor with full liability coverage
- Over 200 permitted ADU projects completed across Los Angeles County
- Full-service in-house architectural drafting, structural engineering, and LADBS expediting
- Guaranteed fixed-price construction contracts with zero hidden change orders
- Comprehensive one-year workmanship warranty on all finishes
- Dedicated on-site project superintendent with weekly photo progress reports
Construction Process
Our Four-Step Ground-Up Building Process
Our unified design-build method guides your project through four clear engineering milestones. Therefore, you enjoy predictable schedules and verified inspections from foundation through final occupancy.
Site Prep & Foundation
First, our survey crew stakes property lines and verifies soil bearing capacity. Next, we excavate trenches and pour a reinforced grade-beam concrete slab to carry two-story structural loads.
Framing & Structural Envelope
Then, our carpenters erect structural shear walls, floor joists, and second-story roof trusses. Furthermore, we install exterior weather barriers, fire-rated drywall ceilings downstairs, and Title 24 dual-pane windows.
Mechanical Rough-Ins & Utilities
Meanwhile, licensed electricians, plumbers, and HVAC technicians run separate subpanels, drains, and heat pump lines. After rough-in installation, city inspectors review all trade lines and sign off on your mechanical roughs.
Interior Finishes & Handover
Finally, our craftsmen install insulation, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, tile showers, and luxury vinyl plank floors. Once we clear final inspections, we deliver your legal certificate of occupancy and keys.
Transparent Pricing
Transparent Garage Apartment Construction Pricing
We provide fixed-price proposals with detailed line-item budgets before breaking ground. In fact, our turnkey packages cover architectural design, structural engineering, city fees, and complete two-story construction.
- Full architectural plans, Title 24 calculations, and LADBS permit expediting
- Independent 200-amp electrical subpanel, plumbing connections, and mini-split heat pump
- Complete ground-floor garage with automated door, epoxy floor, and drywall
- Designer kitchen with quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, and full tile bathroom
Final pricing reflects lot topography, sewer lateral distance, and finish selections. However, we guarantee your contract price once plan check completes.
Get a Free Estimate for Garage Apartment Construction
Tell us about your property and your goals. We'll review your site and provide a detailed cost and timeline estimate at no charge, with no obligation.
- Property feasibility review at no cost
- Realistic cost range based on your specific lot
- Estimated timeline from design through occupancy
- Response within 1 business day
No spam. No pressure. We serve homeowners across Los Angeles County.
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Common Questions
Garage Apartment Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
What Los Angeles homeowners ask most before starting an ADU project.
What is the difference between a garage conversion and a new garage apartment?
How tall can I build a garage with apartment above in Los Angeles?
How much does building a new garage apartment cost in Los Angeles?
Do I need to provide replacement parking when building an above garage apartment?
What setback requirements apply to a detached garage with apartment?
Can I rent out the apartment while using the garage for my own cars?
How long does it take to design, permit, and build a garage apartment?
What building code and Title 24 rules apply to two-story garage apartments?
Can I use California SB 9 to build a garage apartment on my property?
Need help planning your ADU project?
Talk with an ADU specialistWhere We Build Across Los Angeles County
We design and build custom two-story accessory units across greater Los Angeles. In addition, our experienced team manages local municipal planning standards, utility connections, and city building permits in each community.
LADBS plan check, standard 25-foot height allowances, and turnkey ground-up construction.
Historic preservation design reviews, setback compliance, and custom two-story construction.
Streamlined municipal permitting, architectural coordination, and complete structural build-outs.
Coastal commission guidelines, green building standards, and high-end rental finishes.
Burbank Water and Power utility coordination, municipal plan review, and turnkey builds.
Glendale design review standards, hillside engineering, and premium accessory dwellings.
Cities, Models & Projects
Discover where we build, which ADU models fit this service, and completed projects from our portfolio.
ADU Builder in Encino
Licensed Encino ADU Builder
ADU Builder in Studio City
Serving Studio City
ADU Builder in Pasadena
Licensed ADU Contractor in Pasadena
ADU Builder in Burbank
Licensed ADU Contractor in Burbank
ADU Builder in Sherman Oaks
Licensed Sherman Oaks ADU Contractor
ADU Builder in Culver City
Licensed Culver City ADU Contractor
ADU Builder in San Fernando Valley
Licensed San Fernando Valley ADU Builder
ADU Builder in Santa Monica
Licensed Santa Monica ADU Builder
ADU Builder in Venice
Serving Venice
ADU Builder in West Hollywood
Licensed ADU Contractor in West Hollywood
ADU Builder in Torrance
Licensed Torrance ADU Contractor
ADU Builder in Los Angeles
Licensed ADU Contractor in Los Angeles
ADU Builder in Glendale
Serving Glendale
ADU Builder in Long Beach
Licensed Long Beach ADU Contractor
ADU Builder in El Segundo
Licensed South Bay ADU Builder
ADU Builder in Woodland Hills
Licensed Woodland Hills ADU Builder
2 Bed 750
Two private bedrooms, maximum rental income, and genuine multigenerational living space.
Garage Conversion 450
Convert your existing garage into a fully permitted, income-generating ADU, providing the fastest and most affordable path.
1 Bed 650
A spacious one-bedroom ADU with room to breathe, designed to attract quality long-term tenants.
Want to See What Your ADU Could Look Like?
Our interactive configurator lets you choose type, size, finishes, and exterior style, showing you matching floor plans with a live budget estimate.
Start Planning Your New Backyard Build Today
Book a complimentary property assessment with our design team. We evaluate lot setbacks, utility lines, and feasibility for your new two-story build.