ADU Company in Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles is the largest ADU market in the United States, and the work here looks different than anywhere else. We’re Lodgewick ADU Builders, and we focus on garage conversions, new detached ADUs, and home additions across Los Angeles. The city’s pre-approved LADBS Standard Plan Program means a permitted project can go from signed contract to shovel-ready in as little as two to four weeks, but only if your contractor knows how to navigate it. That knowledge, paired with LA’s hillside fire zones and seismic requirements, is what separates a smooth build from a stalled one. Call us at (254) 602-5618 to talk through your lot.
Why Los Angeles Homes Are Different
Los Angeles was largely built out between the 1940s and 1970s, and that housing stock is tailor-made for ADUs. Detached two-car garages sit behind single-family tract homes across the San Fernando Valley, South LA, and the Eastside. Those garages, often accessed by alleys, convert cleanly into accessory dwelling units without touching the main house. In older neighborhoods like Highland Park, Silver Lake, and Jefferson Park, the Craftsman bungalows from the 1920s through 1940s sit on deeper lots with rear yards that can hold a new detached ADU alongside a converted garage.
But two local realities change the math. First, large sections of the Hollywood Hills, Laurel Canyon, Tarzana, and Chatsworth fall inside Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. ADUs there must meet ember-resistant vent standards, use ignition-resistant exterior materials, and maintain defensible-space setbacks. Second, Los Angeles sits in Seismic Zone 4, so new detached ADUs require engineered foundations, and hillside parcels frequently trigger soils reports before a permit is issued. Flatland garage conversions in the Valley are typically the most straightforward projects; hillside new construction is the most involved.
Our Main Los Angeles Services
Most Los Angeles homeowners come to us for one of two things: adding square footage to the main house, or building a separate unit on the lot. Each service has its own dedicated page with full pricing and detail.
Home Addition Contractor in Los Angeles
Home additions in Los Angeles often mean expanding a post-war tract home’s footprint or adding a second story to a Craftsman bungalow. We handle engineered foundations, seismic retrofitting where required, and full interior finish work. Because so many LA additions touch hillside lots, we coordinate soils reports and LADBS plan checks early so the permit process doesn’t stall. See Home Addition Contractor in Los Angeles for line-item pricing and what to expect from start to finish.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Los Angeles
A detached garage conversion is the most common ADU project in Los Angeles, and for good reason. The structure already exists, the foundation is usually adequate for a living space, and alley access means crews can work without disrupting the main house. We handle electrical panel upgrades, plumbing tie-ins, insulation, and the fire-rated separation LADBS requires when the garage shares a wall with the primary residence. Garage Conversion Contractor in Los Angeles covers the full scope and cost breakdown.
ADU Builders in Los Angeles
For lots where a garage conversion isn’t the right fit, a new detached ADU is often the answer. We build stick-built and panelized units, and we match prefab manufacturers like Abodu and Dvele to lots where factory construction makes sense. Los Angeles permits move faster when the design fits LADBS’s pre-approved Standard Plan library, and we know which plans fit which setbacks. ADU Builders in Los Angeles explains the difference between builder types and what each costs.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Los Angeles
We work hands-on with several leading ADU brands, including Abodu and Mighty Buildings, and we stock common replacement parts locally to keep installations moving without waiting on out-of-state freight. Visit our brands page for the full list and what each system is best suited for.
Pricing for ADU Company in Los Angeles, CA
| Service | Typical range in Los Angeles |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU (new build, 400 – 800 sq ft) | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| Garage conversion ADU (existing structure) | $90,000 – $160,000 |
| Attached ADU addition | $140,000 – $240,000 |
| JADU (junior ADU, 500 sq ft or less) | $70,000 – $120,000 |
| Prefab ADU (Abodu, Dvele, Mighty Buildings) | $150,000 – $280,000 installed |
| Garage-to-ADU conversion with panel upgrade | $110,000 – $180,000 |
| Home addition (400 – 800 sq ft) | $140,000 – $260,000 |
| Foundation and seismic retrofit (where required) | $15,000 – $40,000 |
Hillside lots in fire hazard zones push costs up: ember-resistant vents, ignition-resistant siding, and engineered foundations add 10 to 20 percent over a flatland build. Every project gets a written price before work starts, and that number doesn’t change at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Los Angeles
We work across Los Angeles, from the Valley to the Eastside and south into South LA. Our scheduling is coordinated from our Los Angeles office, and we group jobs by area so we can give you a real arrival window, not a four-hour guess.
- Sherman Oaks
- Highland Park
- Silver Lake
- Tarzana
- Jefferson Park
Service Area – Cities Near Los Angeles
While most of our work happens inside Los Angeles proper, we also take on projects in the neighboring gateway cities. If you’re in Huntington Park, CA, South Gate, CA, Bell, CA, or Maywood, CA, the same Los Angeles office coordinates your estimate and scheduling. Each of those areas has its own garage-heavy housing stock, which means conversion projects travel well.
Serving Los Angeles, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Los Angeles area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in Los Angeles
If your project uses an LADBS pre-approved Standard Plan and your lot is flat, permits can issue in as little as two to four weeks. Hillside parcels, fire-zone requirements, and soils reports add time. We’ll tell you which category your project falls into during the estimate. Call (254) 602-5618 for a site walkthrough.
California state law limits how much an HOA can restrict ADUs on single-family lots, but some LA neighborhoods have covenants that affect placement, height, or exterior finish. We review HOA rules as part of your estimate and flag conflicts before you spend money on plans.
We give a defined arrival window before work begins, and we show up in it. Los Angeles traffic is factored into scheduling, not used as an excuse. If something shifts, a live person answers the phone at (254) 602-5618, 24/7.
If you’re exploring an ADU, garage conversion, or home addition in Los Angeles, call (254) 602-5618. We’ll walk your lot, give you a written price, and put the guarantee in writing before anything is signed.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Los Angeles Customers Say
"Built a backyard unit for my mother in law. They handled the permits, gave me a real timeline, and stuck to it within a few days. The written price is what we paid, which anyone who's done construction knows is rare."
- Dennis Fairchild"Garage conversion into a studio for our teenager. Honest about what was realistic and what wasn't, finished close to schedule, and cleaned up the site daily."
- Marcus Beaumont"I was nervous about adding on but they walked me through every step and every cost before we started. No surprise change orders halfway through like I'd heard horror stories about."
- Eleanor Pratt