Free ADU Consultation
Discuss property goals, timeline, budget, and financing pathways with our ADU specialist team.
From permits to construction, we handle everything. Get your ADU built in 4–6 months and start earning $2,500–$6,000/month in rental income and increase your property value.
Highlighted Project
Encino Detached ADU
720 sq. ft. rental-ready suite with premium finishes.
How It Works
Our end-to-end process keeps your project organized and transparent, so you always know what comes next.
Discuss property goals, timeline, budget, and financing pathways with our ADU specialist team.
We evaluate zoning, setbacks, and utilities to shape the best ADU type for your lot.
Plans, engineering, and city submittals are coordinated so approvals move quickly.
Trusted builders execute the ADU, culminating in a detailed punch list and turnover.
Benefits
Whether you want rental income, space for family, or room to work, an ADU delivers long-term flexibility and value.
Generate predictable monthly cash flow and offset your mortgage with a well-designed ADU.
Give parents, adult children, or long-term guests comfort and privacy steps from home.
Professional ADUs are one of the highest-ROI home improvements in Los Angeles.
Use an ADU as a home office, studio, guest suite, or future rental as needs evolve.
ADU Types
Every property is different. We help you match the right ADU format to your lot, budget, and long-term plans.
400–1,200 sq. ft. backyard homes ideal for rental privacy and long-term tenants.
Best for larger lots or homeowners seeking maximum flexibility.
Convert existing garages (200–600 sq. ft.) into fully engineered living spaces.
Great entry point for budget-conscious projects.
Additions connected to the main home, often 500–900 sq. ft. for family living.
Ideal when utility tie-ins and access are straightforward.
Full-Service Support
We focus exclusively on ADUs, combining local permitting knowledge with curated construction partners to keep your project moving.
Zoning, setbacks, and utility assessments tailor-fit to your parcel.
Floor plans optimized for livability, light, and code compliance.
Engineering partners ensure seismic, structural, and energy requirements are met.
Complete drawing sets and city coordination to keep approvals on schedule.
Builder vetting, scheduling, and onsite support focused on quality control.
Curated finish packages aligned with your budget and rental goals.
Punch-list, warranty coordination, and rental-readiness guidance.
Introductions to ADU-friendly lenders and support preparing documentation for HELOC, construction, or renovation loans.
Costs & ROI
Budget depends on size, site conditions, finishes, and utility upgrades. We use transparent allowances so you can invest with confidence.
$80k–$120k
Most cost-effective entry point. Ideal when the existing structure is sound and utilities are nearby.
$135k–$180k
New standalone structures with full kitchens, baths, and privacy—more flexibility in size and layout.
$65k–$100k
Pricing tied to structural tie-ins, shared walls, and upgrades required to integrate with your home.
If your ADU rents for $2,500 per month, that equals $30,000 per year in gross rental income—meaning your initial investment can often be recouped in just 2–3 years, making this one of the strongest improvements you can make.
Portfolio
Each ADU is tailored to the homeowner’s goals, from high-end rentals to multigenerational homes.
Woodland Hills – Detached ADU
Two-bedroom unit designed for long-term rental income with a private entry.
Santa Monica – Garage Conversion
Bright studio for a work-from-home creative with kitchenette and glass doors.
Pasadena – Attached ADU
Connected suite for parents with separate entrance and universal design features.
Testimonials
Real feedback from homeowners who trusted us with their ADU design, permits, and construction support.
Detached ADU, Encino
“Elite ADU Builders managed the city approvals and kept us informed every week. Our Encino rental was leased within a month of completion.”
Garage Conversion, Glendale
“The team translated our rough idea into a beautiful detached unit for my parents. Communication and schedule were spot on.”
Garage Conversion, Culver City
“Permitting in LA felt intimidating, but they handled everything, including structural revisions. We recommend them to our neighbors.”
FAQ
Design and feasibility: 4–8 weeks, permitting: 2–4 months depending on city, construction: 4–6 months for most projects.
Yes. We coordinate architectural drawings, engineering, Title 24, and submit directly to your jurisdiction.
Our consultations include a feasibility review to determine whether detached, attached, or garage conversion formats fit best.
Our team covers Encino, Sherman Oaks, Studio City, Woodland Hills, Burbank, Glendale, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Culver City, Venice, West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, Agoura Hills, and other Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County cities within ~25 miles of ZIP 91436.
We partner with lenders that offer ADU-friendly HELOC, construction, and renovation loans and can introduce you during consultation.
Yes. We manage structural upgrades, insulation, fire separation, and all code requirements for garage conversions.
We can review and refine existing plans or integrate them into our construction documentation set.
Yes, after the initial consultation we schedule a site visit to verify access, utilities, and site conditions before final proposals.
Get Started
Tell us about your property and goals. We’ll review your information and follow up with design ideas, budgets, and next steps.