ADU Company in Citrus, CA
Adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) – a smaller, detached second home on your existing lot – in Citrus comes with a set of rules most contractors miss. Citrus isn’t a city. It’s an unincorporated community governed by Los Angeles County, which means every ADU permit runs through the LA County Department of Regional Planning and LA County Building & Safety, not a municipal planning desk. We handle that distinction daily at Lodgewick ADU Builders, and it changes how we price, design, and schedule every project here. Call (254) 602-5618 and you’ll get a written price before any work starts.
Why Citrus Homes Are Different
Most homes in Citrus were built between the 1950s and 1970s, when former citrus orchard parcels were split into residential lots. That history left Citrus with something valuable: lots that are often wider and deeper than what you’d find in neighboring Azusa or Glendora. For a detached ADU, that extra setback room matters. A backyard cottage that would be squeezed out of a standard San Gabriel Valley lot often fits comfortably on a Citrus parcel, with room left for the defensible space buffer LA County requires.
The other factor that changes every quote here is fire zone classification. Sitting at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, parts of Citrus fall within LA County’s High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones. That triggers ignition-resistant siding, ember-resistant vents, and additional clearance requirements that don’t apply to flatland communities a few miles southwest. It’s not a reason to avoid building here. It’s a reason to work with someone who accounts for it in the first written estimate instead of discovering it mid-permit.
The jurisdiction confusion cuts both ways. A Citrus address often shares a zip code with Azusa or Covina, and out-of-area contractors routinely file permits with the wrong city. By the time the error surfaces, months are gone. We confirm unincorporated status first and work exclusively through the LA County portal from day one.
Our Main Citrus Services
Three services dominate the calls we take from Citrus homeowners: home additions, garage conversions, and detached ADU builds. Each has its own page, because each has its own permit path, fire-zone requirements, and price range in Citrus.
Home Addition Contractor in Citrus
Adding square footage to a 1950s ranch in Citrus usually means tying into aging framing, rerouting HVAC through an attic built for cooler decades, and matching rooflines on lots that haven’t been graded since the orchard days. Fire-zone setbacks affect how close an addition can sit to the property line, which changes the footprint math. We write the price before demo day, and the 365-Day Done Right Promise covers the build in writing. See Home Addition Contractor in Citrus for the full breakdown.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Citrus
A garage conversion – turning an existing attached or detached garage into livable space – is often the fastest ADU path in Citrus because the structure already exists. It still needs LA County permits, insulation upgrades, and fire-hardening if the parcel sits in a High Fire Hazard Zone. Citrus garages from the 1960s and 1970s also tend to have slab foundations that need leveling before flooring goes in. We cover every line item in writing before work begins. Garage Conversion Contractor in Citrus has the details.
ADU Builders in Citrus
A detached ADU – a freestanding backyard house with its own kitchen, bath, and entrance – is the most flexible option for Citrus lots, and those larger orchard-era parcels often accommodate one without fighting setback rules. The wild card is fire zone compliance: ember-resistant vents and ignition-resistant exterior materials shift the cost. We price those requirements into the first written estimate. ADU Builders in Citrus walks through the full process.
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 Citrus
We work with established ADU manufacturers and material suppliers, including Cover, Dvele, and Mighty Buildings. The choice comes down to your lot, budget, and how quickly you want the unit delivered to Citrus. Visit our brands for specifics on each manufacturer’s timeline and finish options.
Pricing for ADU Company in Citrus, CA
| Service | Typical range in Citrus |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU build | $180,000 – $350,000 |
| Attached ADU (addition conversion) | $120,000 – $250,000 |
| Garage conversion ADU | $90,000 – $180,000 |
| Site prep and foundation | $15,000 – $45,000 |
| Utility hookups (water, sewer, electric) | $20,000 – $50,000 |
| Fire-hardening upgrades (Zone requirements) | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Permit and plan fees | $6,000 – $18,000 |
| Interior finish work | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Kitchen and bath rough-in | $25,000 – $60,000 |
| Home addition (room or suite) | $100,000 – $250,000 |
Fire-zone requirements are the biggest upward driver in Citrus: ignition-resistant siding, ember-resistant vents, and defensible-space grading add line items that don’t appear on flatland quotes. The written price we give you before work starts is the price you pay – no add-ons at the door, no scope surprises after demo begins.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Citrus
Citrus is compact, and most calls come from a handful of pockets spread across the unincorporated area. We schedule crews from the Los Angeles office and dispatch locally, which keeps arrival windows tight across the entire community.
- Citrus Avenue corridor
- North Citrus near the Azusa border
- South Citrus toward Covina
- Foothill-adjacent parcels at the base of the San Gabriels
- Lone Hill area ranches
Most Citrus properties fall within a single scheduling zone, so we’re usually on-site within the window we give you when you book.
Service Area – Cities Near Citrus
We serve Citrus and the surrounding San Gabriel Valley communities. If you’re just outside the Citrus boundary, you’re still within our service area: Los Angeles, CA, Long Beach, CA, Anaheim, CA, and Riverside, CA all see our crews regularly. Every location operates under the same written-price, written-guarantee standard.
Serving Citrus, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Citrus 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 Citrus
Citrus parcels pull permits through LA County’s Department of Regional Planning and Building & Safety, not a city hall. Filing with Azusa or Covina by mistake can stall your build for months. We verify unincorporated status on day one and file exclusively through the county portal. Call (254) 602-5618 for an exact timeline on your parcel.
Parts of Citrus sit inside LA County’s High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, which trigger ignition-resistant materials and ember-resistant vents. We check your parcel’s zone classification before quoting, so the first written estimate already includes any required upgrades.
Once your written estimate is approved and county permits are filed, we schedule the crew and confirm a defined arrival window. Scheduling runs through our Los Angeles office, with local Citrus dispatch. Call (254) 602-5618 and a live person answers – you won’t sit in a voicemail loop.
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 Citrus Customers Say
"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"Junior ADU conversion inside the house. They protected the rest of our place with plastic and daily cleanup. Done nearly on schedule and on the number they quoted."
- Sabrina Veld