Your property's second income.
ADU construction in Pacific Palisades — detached backyard units, garage conversions, and attached suites. AB 462 coastal streamlined permits. CSLB #982386.
Every type of accessory dwelling unit we build
Pacific Palisades lots — typically 8,000–25,000+ sq ft — provide ample space for every ADU configuration. From a simple garage conversion to a fully custom detached ADU, we handle design, permits, and construction as one project.
A fully independent structure in your backyard — its own foundation, its own entrance, its own address. Maximum privacy for both the main household and the ADU occupant. The most versatile option for Pacific Palisades lots and the strongest impact on rental income and resale value.
- Up to 1,200 sq ft — California state law maximum
- Full kitchen, bathroom, laundry — completely self-contained
- 4-foot side and rear setbacks — fits most Palisades lots
- AB 462 coastal permit — 60-day streamlined approval
- Fire-hardened construction — VHFHSZ materials standard
Garage Conversion ADU
Converting an existing attached or detached garage into a full living unit. Foundation, four walls, and roof already exist — the fastest and most affordable ADU path in Pacific Palisades. Insulation, drywall, electrical, plumbing, kitchen, bathroom, and finishes installed into the existing structure. Most garage conversions complete in 10–16 weeks of construction.
Attached ADU
An addition to the primary home that creates a separate living unit — sharing one wall with the main house but with its own entrance and utilities. Works well for lots where a detached build is constrained by setbacks or lot coverage. Often the right solution for multigenerational living where family proximity matters. Up to 50% of primary home square footage or 1,200 sq ft.
Junior ADU (JADU)
Carved out of the existing primary home footprint — typically a converted bedroom suite, bonus room, or ground-floor space. Maximum 500 sq ft. Requires an efficiency kitchen and a separate entrance but can share a bathroom with the main house. The lowest-cost ADU path. Owner must live on the property.
Why a Pacific Palisades ADU is one of the best investments you can make
ADU rental income in Pacific Palisades runs $3,000–$5,500 per month for a well-designed studio or one-bedroom unit. A detached ADU costing $280,000 to build can return its full cost in rental income in 5–8 years — while also adding that value to your property permanently.
From site visit to move-in ready
ADU construction in Pacific Palisades involves more agencies and more site-specific complexity than most of LA. Coastal Commission, LADBS, hillside grading, HOA review, and VHFHSZ fire requirements — we have navigated every one of these dozens of times. Every phase runs in parallel where possible to shave months off your timeline.
Before AB 462, a Coastal Development Permit for an ADU in Pacific Palisades could take 6–18 months. The new law requires coastal agencies to approve or deny ADU CDPs within 60 days of a complete application. For fire-affected homeowners, AB 462 also allows you to legally occupy a completed ADU while your primary home is being rebuilt — eliminating the previous catch-22 that forced families to pay rent elsewhere while their lot sat ready.
We walk your lot, review setbacks, lot coverage limits, height restrictions, and utility connections. We confirm which ADU type fits your property, what permits are required, and give you an honest cost range and timeline — all at no charge.
Architectural drawings, structural calculations, Title 24 energy compliance, and all finish selections completed simultaneously. We spec materials, fixtures, and appliances before permits are submitted — no decisions made mid-construction that delay the job.
LADBS building permit, Coastal Commission CDP (AB 462 — 60 days), Grading Division for hillside lots, and HOA architectural review — all submitted at the same time. Complete applications every time. We have submitted ADU permits dozens of times and know exactly what each agency requires to avoid correction rounds.
Foundation (slab or raised — engineered for hillside lots), framing, roofing, windows, exterior cladding, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, and final finishes. Fire-hardened materials (Chapter 7A) standard on all Palisades ADUs. Every phase inspected before the next begins.
Final LADBS inspection and Certificate of Occupancy issued. Walkthrough with you — every punch list item resolved before we leave. Your ADU is legal, permitted, and ready to rent or occupy from day one.
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Every ADU project starts with a free site visit where we walk your lot, confirm what you can build, and give you an honest cost and timeline estimate. No pressure. No obligation. Just a clear picture of what your property can support and what it will earn.
"We built a 750 sq ft detached ADU in our backyard in Marquez Knolls. It rents for $4,200 a month. The whole thing — design, permits, construction — was handled by one team. We had one contact for everything. It was the smoothest construction project we have ever been part of."
"We lost our home in the fire. They built our ADU in 6 months and we moved back onto our lot while the main house is being rebuilt. AB 462 made it possible and they knew exactly how to use it. We are paying $0 in rent while our home is rebuilt."