A free site visit, a check of what your lot allows and a written, line-item price.
Get your free estimateADU Company in Studio City, CA
Most Studio City homeowners call us because they want more livable square footage on a lot that already feels tight, on streets where the housing stock was built decades ago and the hills complicate every foundation. We build detached ADUs, garage conversions, and home additions in Studio City with a written price locked in before any work begins, and every crew member who steps onto your property is background-checked, identity-verified, and photo-badged under the Threshold Standard. Call (472) 248-8213 for a free estimate.
Why Studio City Homes Are Different
Studio City is two different building environments in one, and the work we quote reflects that. North of Ventura Boulevard, the lots climb into the hills south of Fryman Canyon and Wilacre Park. Those parcels are often sloped, which means foundation engineering, retaining walls, drainage, and setbacks (the required gap between your new structure and the property line) all get more expensive and more nuanced than a flat Sherman Oaks lot would demand. South of Ventura, the grid flattens out, the lots are more uniform, and the biggest variable is usually access: narrow driveways, shared walls on older homes, and 1940s-era plumbing and electrical that has to be brought to current code before any addition can tie in.
Housing age matters more in Studio City than most homeowners expect. Many of the homes between Colfax Meadows and the hills were built in the 1940s and 1950s, which means clay or cast-iron sewer lines, undersized panels, and framing that doesn’t always match modern structural assumptions. We factor that into the written price before we start, rather than discovering it mid-project and sending a change order. Studio City zoning falls under Los Angeles city rules for ADUs, so the same state accessory-dwelling-unit statutes that apply to North Hollywood and Van Nuys apply here, but hillside lots often trigger additional geological and grading review.
Our Main Studio City Services
Most Studio City homeowners call us about one of three things, and each has its own page with pricing, timelines, and the specific permitting realities for this area.
Home Addition Contractor in Studio City
A ground-floor or second-story addition in Studio City usually starts with an honest look at what your existing foundation and roofline can carry. Hillside lots south of Fryman Canyon frequently need additional structural support, while older homes near Ventura Boulevard often need electrical service upgrades before the addition can be permitted. Every project gets a written price before work starts, and every crew member is photo-badged and background-checked before they arrive. Home Addition Contractor in Studio City
ADU Builders in Studio City
Detached ADUs in Studio City have to fit lots that were mostly platted before accessory units were common, which means the siting conversation happens early: where the unit can sit without eating the yard, where the sewer lateral runs, and how much excavation the hillside will require. We work with prefab brands like Cover and Dvele when they fit the lot, and we handle the site work, foundation, utilities, and finish either way. ADU Builders in Studio City
Room Addition Contractor in Studio City
A single-room addition, whether it’s a larger kitchen, a primary bedroom with a bath, or a family room off the back, has to tie into a 70-plus-year-old roofline on many Studio City homes. The work usually involves matching stucco or siding, extending HVAC, and sometimes replacing a section of roof rather than patching it. We give a fixed, written price before the first tool is lifted. Room Addition Contractor in Studio City
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Studio City
We install and finish prefab ADU systems from Dvele, Cover, and Mighty Buildings, and we’re experienced with Boxabl units where the lot dimensions allow. We stock common replacement parts locally and coordinate directly with the manufacturers on warranty items. See our brands for the full list and what each system fits best.
Pricing for ADU Company in Studio City, CA
These are the ranges we typically quote in Studio City. Your exact number depends on site conditions, access, and what your existing utilities can handle.
| Service | Typical range in Studio City |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU (500 – 800 sq ft) | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| Garage conversion ADU | $95,000 – $170,000 |
| Home addition (400 – 600 sq ft) | $140,000 – $250,000 |
| Room addition (single room) | $85,000 – $160,000 |
| Prefab ADU (Dvele, Cover, Mighty Buildings) | $220,000 – $400,000+ |
| Tuff Shed conversion to ADU | $90,000 – $180,000 |
| Second-story addition | $250,000 – $450,000+ |
| Kitchen extension (200 – 300 sq ft) | $100,000 – $190,000 |
Hillside work pushes numbers up in Studio City: grading, retaining walls, and deeper foundations on a slope add real cost. What doesn’t change is our pricing method, which is a written, fixed price delivered before any work begins, with the 365-Day Done Right Promise stamped on it.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Studio City
We work across the whole Studio City area, from the flat streets south of Ventura Boulevard up into the hillside neighborhoods. Response time for an estimate visit is usually within a few days, depending on how many surveys are already scheduled that week.
- Colfax Meadows
- Silver Triangle
- Fryman Canyon area
- Wilacre Park area
- Woodbridge Park
Service Area – Cities Near Studio City
We also serve homeowners in the surrounding San Fernando Valley and Hollywood-adjacent areas. If you’re in North Hollywood, CA, Van Nuys, CA, West Hollywood, CA, or Sherman Oaks, CA, the same written-price and Threshold Verified standards apply. Scheduling is coordinated from our Los Angeles office, with Studio City crews serving this area directly.
Serving Studio City, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Studio City area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in Studio City
We usually schedule an estimate visit within a few business days of your call to (472) 248-8213. Hillside properties sometimes need a little more time on the first walkthrough, but we’ll tell you that when we book it.
Yes, every ADU and addition in Studio City requires a city of Los Angeles building permit, and hillside lots often trigger additional grading and geology review. We pull all permits and handle the inspections as part of the project.
No, the price we put in writing before the project starts is the price you pay, unless you ask us to add scope. Site surprises like hidden sewer issues are covered by a conversation and a written addendum, never a silent line item. Call (472) 248-8213 to schedule your free estimate.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Studio City Customers Say
"Backyard ADU for my mother. The project manager showed ID and walked me through the permit steps, the foundation plan, and the schedule. Moved her in on time."
- Margaret C."Insulated the walls and ceiling properly. It stays comfortable even in July."
- Tamika W."They handled the drawings and the permit paperwork for us. All I had to do was pick the finishes."
- Rosa M.
