Why Homeowners Choose Lodgewick ADU Builders for ADU
Homeowners across Los Angeles choose Lodgewick ADU Builders because we put the price in writing before any work starts, and we back every project with The Kingswell Guarantee. Led by Russ Delmar, our Los Angeles team has spent more than a decade and a half helping property owners add rental income, guest space, and long-term value right on their existing lot. That means a real arrival window when we schedule, a clean job site when we leave, and a written guarantee that follows the work. If something fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. Those are not marketing lines. They’re the four promises every Lodgewick ADU Builders location is required to keep.
6 Reasons We’re a Top ADU Company
A Track Record That Predates the ADU Boom
We started building accessory dwelling units back when most Los Angeles homeowners had never heard the term. That was 2010, long before California’s statewide ADU laws made these projects mainstream. Since then, our local teams have worked through every zoning revision, every permit office shift, and every construction challenge that comes with building on an occupied residential lot. We’ve seen what works in Los Angeles neighborhoods like Eagle Rock, Westchester, and Van Nuys, and we’ve seen what fails. That experience shows up in every estimate we write.
A Reputation Built One Job at a Time
Homeowners in Los Angeles talk, and our name comes up when the conversation turns to ADUs. Russ Delmar has built this business the slow way: do the job right, keep the price honest, and treat the homeowner’s property with respect. We don’t chase volume. We chase the kind of work where the homeowner refers us to their neighbor without being asked. That approach doesn’t scale as fast as some companies would like, but it builds the kind of reputation that lasts.
Licensing and Insurance Held to a Clear Standard
Every pro working under the Lodgewick ADU Builders name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. We don’t treat that as a selling point. We treat it as the bare minimum for being allowed to set foot on your property. When you work with our Los Angeles team, you’re working with people who carry the proper credentials and who expect to be held accountable for their work. If you’d like to verify anything before signing, we’re happy to walk you through it.
Real Experience With the ADU Systems Homeowners Ask About
Not every ADU is a ground-up custom build. Many Los Angeles homeowners compare factory-built systems from companies like Abodu, Cover, and Dvele before they ever call a general contractor. Our team has worked with these prefabricated and panelized systems, and we understand where they shine and where they need site-side adjustments. That matters because a factory-built ADU still needs a foundation, utility connections, and a finish that meets local code. We handle that integration work without treating your project like a learning experience.
A Written Price Before the First Tool Comes Out
Our pricing commitment is simple: the price we quote is the price you pay, and it’s in writing before any work begins. No vague allowances, no change orders that appear after demolition starts, no surprise line items at the end. We walk the site, we ask about your goals for the ADU, and we give you a line-item estimate that shows exactly where your money goes. In Los Angeles, where construction costs swing wildly from neighborhood to neighborhood, that kind of clarity is rare. We think it should be standard.
A Guarantee We’re Willing to Write Down
Every Lodgewick ADU Builders project is covered by The Kingswell Guarantee, and we put it in writing. If workmanship fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and make it right at no charge. That’s the promise, stated plainly, with no fine print designed to wiggle out of it. Russ Delmar and every other location operator in the Kingswell network agreed to that standard before they were allowed to use the name. When a company is willing to write the guarantee down and hand it to you, you can take them at their word.
Our Promise to You
Lodgewick ADU Builders and every Kingswell location works to the same four promises. First, you get a written price before any work starts. No estimator says one number and the invoice shows another. Second, you get a real arrival window when we schedule, and we show up inside it. Third, we leave the job site cleaner than we found it. That means no nail-filled dirt, no debris piles, no half-finished cleanup that becomes your problem. Fourth, you get a written guarantee on the work. If something fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. If you’re ever unhappy and you tell us, we’ll listen and we’ll make a plan to address it. That’s the way Russ Delmar has run this Los Angeles team since the beginning, and it’s the standard every location in our network is required to meet.
Frequently Asked Questions
You should choose us if you want a written price before work starts, a real arrival window, a clean job site, and a guarantee that’s actually in writing. Those four promises are what separate us from companies that quote low to get the signature and then adjust the price mid-project. Russ Delmar built this Los Angeles team around those standards, and they’re non-negotiable across every location in our network. Call (254) 602-5618 and we’ll send someone to walk your property and give you a real number, not a ballpark.
Tell us. If the workmanship fails inside the guarantee period, we come back and fix it at no charge. That’s The Kingswell Guarantee, and it’s written down before you ever sign a contract. If you’re unhappy with something else, like how the site was left or how a question was handled, we want to hear about that too. We’d rather fix a problem early than have it fester into a bad review and a lost relationship. Call (254) 602-5618 and ask to speak with the Los Angeles team directly.
No. Estimates are free, and they come with a written line-item breakdown so you can see exactly what you’re paying for. We’d rather spend the time helping you understand the real cost of an ADU in Los Angeles than pressure you into a deposit. Call (254) 602-5618 to schedule yours.
Yes. Every pro working under the Lodgewick ADU Builders name is required to hold the license and insurance their state requires. We’re happy to provide documentation before you sign anything. If you’re comparing multiple ADU companies in Los Angeles, asking for license numbers and pulling them up with the Contractors State License Board is a smart move. We’ll hand ours over without hesitation.
That depends on the scope of the project, the condition of your lot, and where you are in the permitting process. What we can promise is this: we answer our phones during business hours, we show up at the time we said we’d show up, and we give you a real schedule after we’ve walked the site. Call (254) 602-5618 and our coordinator will connect you with the Lodgewick ADU Builders team that covers your address. That’s the fastest way to get a real answer.
Written by Russ Delmar, Owner at Lodgewick ADU Builders, serving Los Angeles since 2010.