ADUs & Garage Conversions contractors in Los Angeles

What an ADU contractor in Los Angeles does

An ADU contractor in Los Angeles is a general building contractor that designs and builds an accessory dwelling unit, a full independent home with its own kitchen and bathroom, on a lot that already has a house, under California's state ADU law. In LA the same contractor also handles the LADBS submission and standard-plan process, and that paperwork is what decides how fast the unit actually gets approved.

Choosing a pro

How to choose the best ADU contractor in Los Angeles

ADU rules are set by state law, so a contractor who knows the timeline and standards saves you months.

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   Check they know the 60-day approval rule

   California ADU law requires the city to approve or deny a complete ADU application within 60 days, ministerially and with no public hearing. A contractor who prepares a complete submission the first time keeps that clock short.

   Source: California HCD: ADU Handbook

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   Design to the by-right minimums

   State law requires local agencies to allow an ADU of at least 800 square feet with 4-foot side and rear setbacks and up to 16 feet in height. That sets the baseline a Los Angeles design should be able to hit without a variance.

   Source: California HCD: ADU Handbook

3. 3

   Confirm the general building license

   A detached ADU is a complete structure touching multiple trades, so it needs a Class B General Building contractor. Verify the classification and that the license is active.

   Source: CSLB: Class B General Building

4. 4

   Ask about the LADBS standard-plan path

   The Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety runs an ADU Standard Plan Program that pre-approves designs to speed permitting. A local ADU builder should know whether a standard plan fits your lot.

   Source: LADBS: Accessory Dwelling Units

We keep the roster private and match each project individually. Before your consultation, you get your contractor's full profile: license number, work gallery, and real reviews.

How it works

How Renology matches you

1. 1
   Tell us about your project

   Scope, city, and timing — two minutes, no obligation.

2. 2
   We match the right team

   We pick the ADU contractor in Los Angeles whose track record fits your project, and you see their full profile before the visit.

3. 3
   We stay on as your advisor

   Renology manages the match through the build, so you are never handed a list and left alone.

Ready when you are: get matched with your Los Angeles pro.

FAQ

Common questions

Who does ADU in Los Angeles through Renology?

Renology recommends 11 licensed, vetted ADU contractors in Los Angeles. We do not publish the roster; when Renology matches your project, you get your contractor's full profile, license number, work gallery and reviews before anyone arrives.

Does Renology manage the adus & garage conversions project or just refer a name?

Renology stays on as the homeowner's advisor through the build. You know exactly who is coming and the work they do, rather than getting a list and being left on your own.

How long does ADU approval take in Los Angeles?

California ADU law requires the city to approve or deny a complete application within 60 days on a ministerial basis, with no public hearing. If the city misses the 60-day deadline, the application is deemed approved. A complete first submission is what keeps that clock short.

How big an ADU can I build in Los Angeles?

State ADU law requires local agencies to allow an ADU of at least 800 square feet with 4-foot side and rear setbacks and up to 16 feet in height. Local rules can allow larger, but they cannot deny that baseline.