How much does an ADU cost in Studio City?

A garage conversion typically runs $130,000-$200,000 and a new detached ADU $250,000-$450,000 depending on size, finishes, and how far utilities have to run.

Is it cheaper to add on or rebuild?

On a flat Studio City lot, an addition is almost always cheaper per square foot than a teardown. Once you are replacing the foundation, roof, and all systems anyway, a rebuild starts to make financial sense.

Will my HVAC handle an addition?

Usually not. Valley summers already stress original systems, so we do a load calculation and either upsize the unit or add a dedicated zone rather than stretching ducts to new rooms.

Do you handle permits with LADBS Valley?

Yes. We submit plans, run corrections through plan check, and schedule all inspections through the Van Nuys district office.

Studio City, Los Angeles

General contractor in Studio City

Studio City is mostly post-war ranch homes on flat, buildable lots — which makes it one of the best places in LA to add square footage. Most of our work here is opening up compartmentalized floor plans, adding a primary suite, or putting an ADU in the back yard.

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Completed modern single-family home exterior in the San Fernando Valley

What we build in Studio City

Kitchen remodeling

Ranch kitchens opened into the family room, with new cabinetry, stone, and island seating.

Additions & primary suites

Rear and side additions that add a primary suite or family room without redesigning the whole house.

ADUs & garage conversions

Detached ADUs and garage conversions built to LA's ADU standards for rental income or family use.

Whole-home renovation

System replacement, new windows, insulation, and HVAC sized for Valley heat.

Studio City housing stock

1940s-1960s ranch and traditional homes south of Ventura, with hillside parcels climbing toward Mulholland. Original single-pane windows, undersized HVAC for Valley summers, and 100 amp panels are the norm, and lath-and-plaster walls hide most of the surprises.

Permitting in Studio City

LADBS permits through the Valley district office. Flat lots keep things simple; parcels in the hills above Ventura fall under hillside rules. Ventura Boulevard specific plan requirements can apply near the commercial corridor.

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Neighborhoods we cover around Studio City

Colfax Meadows
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Studio City questions we get asked

How much does an ADU cost in Studio City?: A garage conversion typically runs $130,000-$200,000 and a new detached ADU $250,000-$450,000 depending on size, finishes, and how far utilities have to run.
Is it cheaper to add on or rebuild?: On a flat Studio City lot, an addition is almost always cheaper per square foot than a teardown. Once you are replacing the foundation, roof, and all systems anyway, a rebuild starts to make financial sense.
Will my HVAC handle an addition?: Usually not. Valley summers already stress original systems, so we do a load calculation and either upsize the unit or add a dedicated zone rather than stretching ducts to new rooms.
Do you handle permits with LADBS Valley?: Yes. We submit plans, run corrections through plan check, and schedule all inspections through the Van Nuys district office.

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