Van Nuys is the Valley's workhorse: deep, flat postwar lots, alley access, and a mix of single-family blocks and small multifamily. Deep flat lots are exactly what detached ADUs want, and the LADBS office that permits half the Valley sits in the middle of it.
Van Nuys lots are deep, flat, and often alley-loaded — the exact geometry detached ADUs want. It's also LADBS's Valley home: the office that reviews your plans is up the street, and we're in it every week.
We're based in Mission Hills, so Van Nuys is home turf — walkthroughs usually happen within a couple of days.
ZIP codes: 91401, 91405, 91406, 91411 · Serving all of Van Nuys and the surrounding San Fernando Valley.
A complete small home in your backyard — foundation, framing, systems, and finishes, up to 1,200 sq ft under state law.
The fastest, most affordable path to a rentable unit: foundation checks, insulation, systems, and a finish that doesn't feel like a garage.
Additions and junior units carved from existing space, with the required separate entrance and kitchen done to code.
Not every backyard building needs a full kitchen — we build casitas, studios, and offices to the same standard.
Trenching, sewer connections, panel upgrades, and meters — the part of ADU budgets everyone forgets. We price it up front.
Architectural plans, structural engineering, Title 24, and city plan check — or we build from the plans you already have.
Typical 2026 Los Angeles-area ranges including construction; plans, permits, and utility fees vary by city and site. Many owners see the unit pay for itself in 7–12 years of rent.
Permits here go through LADBS — the Van Nuys Civic Center office that serves the whole Valley is right here. We prepare the plans, pull the permits, and meet the inspectors — you never stand in a city line.
Turnkey garage conversions typically run $100k–$180k and detached new-build ADUs $250k–$400k+ — Van Nuys sits squarely in those ranges. Utilities and site conditions move the number, which is why we start with a free site check and give you a written, line-item price.
We're based in Mission Hills, so Van Nuys is home turf — walkthroughs usually happen within a couple of days. Estimates are free and come back as a written, line-item scope — not a guess over the phone.
Free on-site estimates. Straight answers on price, permits, and timeline — no runaround.
We reply within one business day — usually faster.