ADU Services

Garage Conversion in Los Angeles

Turn an existing garage into a fully permitted living unit — fast, code-compliant, and rent-ready.

Overview

What is a garage conversion ADU?

A garage conversion ADU is the fastest, most cost-effective path to adding a rentable unit to your property. We convert attached or detached garages — single, double, or oversized — into permitted ADUs with a full kitchen, bath, and HVAC.

Because the existing foundation, walls, and roof stay in place, garage conversions skip the longest and most expensive parts of new ADU construction. Most projects finish in under 5 months once permits are issued.

 
Typical Cost

From $80,000

Timeline

4–8 months

Our Process

How we deliver

01

On-Site Assessment

We measure, verify existing foundation and walls, and confirm utility access.

02

Design & Permits

Plans, Title 24, and city permit submission — usually 6–10 weeks for approval.

03

Demo & Prep

Selective demo, foundation reinforcement if needed, and rough framing changes.

04

MEP Rough-In

Electrical service upgrade, plumbing rough-in, HVAC mini-split installation.

05

Insulation & Finish

Insulation, drywall, flooring, kitchen, bath, paint, and fixtures.

06

Inspection & Handover

Final city inspection and walk-through with you.

Recent Projects

Selected work

faq

Frequently asked questions

Almost always yes. State law (AB 68/AB 671) protects garage conversions even when local zoning would otherwise block them.

No — California state law eliminated replacement parking requirements for garage ADUs in most cases.

Most LA garage conversions land between $80,000 and $140,000 depending on size, finish level, and how much MEP needs to be upgraded.

Yes, most LA garages already meet the 7-foot minimum. We confirm during the site visit.

Detached garages can sometimes add a second-story ADU above. We'll evaluate during feasibility.

It typically stays as private hardscape or becomes a patio for the new unit.

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