Pacific Palisades
An ADU adds space, value and rental income to your property. In Pacific Palisades, where rents are strong and lots are generous, even a garage conversion can become one of the smartest investments a homeowner can make. That is why we treat every Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion as a complete design and build project. Our women led design build studio treats every property with care, from ranch era homes with detached garages to modern hillside properties with room in the back.
We build across Pacific Palisades, from The Village to the Alphabet Streets and up into the Highlands. First, we review your lot and goals. Then, our licensed team handles design, permits, building approvals and construction. Finally, we hand over a beautiful, fully permitted unit. Above all, pricing stays clear at every step, and our Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion work covers design, permits and build under one roof.
We tailor every Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion to your property and your plans. Moreover, we bring every trade under one roof. So your project runs with one team and one clear plan, from a garage conversion to a brand new detached unit.
New standalone backyard units with full kitchens and baths. Perfect for rental income or extended family.
Turn an unused garage into a bright, comfortable living space. Often the fastest, most affordable ADU path.
Additions connected to your home with a private entrance. Great for multigenerational living.
Compact units created within your existing home. Smart, efficient and budget friendly.
Every unit gets a functional kitchen and beautiful bathroom. Built with the same care as our main home remodels.
Plans, engineering and city permits handled for you. We know California ADU law and Pacific Palisades requirements.
Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion projects face conditions a suburban ADU never will. Consequently, a unit that looks standard on paper needs real adaptation for a Palisades lot, hillside conditions and coastal air before permits are even possible.
Building rules, permit requirements and city processes vary by property and are updated periodically. We confirm the current requirements for your specific property during your free consultation.
Most builders will not discuss numbers until they have walked your property. We think that wastes your time. Below are the ranges we typically see for Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion projects, with realistic timelines from design through final inspection.
| ADU Type | Typical Investment | Typical Timeline | What Drives The Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior ADU | $60,000 to $120,000 | 3 to 5 months | Built within the existing home, so cost follows kitchen and entry scope |
| Garage Conversion | $90,000 to $180,000 | 3 to 6 months | Slab condition, plumbing runs, panel upgrade and insulation requirements |
| Attached ADU | $150,000 to $280,000 | 5 to 9 months | Square footage, roof tie in, structural work and separate utility service |
| Detached ADU, 400 to 800 sq ft | $200,000 to $320,000 | 6 to 10 months | Foundation, utility trenching distance, site access and finish level |
| Detached ADU, 800 to 1,200 sq ft | $300,000 to $450,000+ | 8 to 12 months | Size, grading on sloped lots, custom design and appliance package |
| Design & Permitting Only | $12,000 to $25,000 | 2 to 5 months | Architectural plans, Title 24, structural calculations and city fees |
These ranges reflect typical Pacific Palisades lots. They are a planning guide, not a quote, and they exclude city impact fees, which vary. After we review your parcel, you receive a written, itemized price with no hidden allowances.
Our Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion process stays simple, transparent and collaborative. First, we listen. Then, we plan every detail with you. Because of this, you feel confident from the first call to the final reveal.
First, we meet at your Pacific Palisades property. We review your lot, goals and budget together.
Next, we design the unit and secure permits. You get realistic timelines and clear pricing in writing.
Then our crew builds with precision. Meanwhile, you receive weekly progress updates with photos.
Finally, we complete a careful walkthrough and final inspections. Your unit is ready to live in or rent out.
The worst outcome in an ADU project is spending real money on design, then discovering the unit will not fit, the panel cannot carry it or the city will not approve the placement. None of that shows up in year one of planning, and good Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion work checks feasibility honestly before promising the unit.
So we review the property first. Lot coverage and setbacks get measured against state ADU rules and city requirements. Panel capacity, sewer, water and gas routing all get assessed before design. Then permits, inspections and utility coordination get managed by one team. Doing it in that order is why our units pass inspection the first time and rent without headaches for years.
Send us your address and what you are hoping to build. Because we know Palisades lots, hillside rules and zoning, we will tell you what is realistic for your parcel and your budget before you spend a dollar on design.
Book A Free ConsultationWe bring Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion expertise to every neighborhood, from The Village to the Alphabet Streets and up into the Highlands. Also, as a boutique studio that works in Palisades properties regularly, we know the ranch era structures, the hillside lots, the City of Los Angeles permit office and the coastal material demands well. As a result, your project keeps moving without delays.
Photos say more than any promise. Here is a look at recent ADU, garage conversion and addition work from our team across Pacific Palisades and greater Los Angeles.
An ADU opens up endless possibilities. For example, you can house aging parents steps away, create a rental that offsets your mortgage, or give adult kids a place to land. Either way, thoughtful Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion work turns the space you already own into income, flexibility and peace of mind.
Plenty of companies will frame walls. Here is what makes Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion work from a licensed, women led design build studio different from hiring a handyman with a nail gun.
We check your lot, utilities and zoning before you spend on design. That is the part nobody sees, which is exactly why it is the part worth getting right.
Plumbing, electrical and structural changes need permits and inspections. As a licensed general contractor, we handle that rather than working around it.
Grading, retaining walls, salt air exposure and city design review are second nature to us because Palisades properties are our regular work.
Detailed scopes and realistic schedules before demolition day. As a result, you always know where the project stands and what comes next.
We handle the paperwork, inspections and city requirements for you, including Pacific Palisades permit and code processes.
Vetted trades, premium materials and a punch list obsession on every project. In addition, license #1034501 with full insurance on every job.
Our reputation rests on trust and care. Above all, we deliver on our promises. So read what homeowners across Los Angeles say about their ADU and remodeling projects with our team.
ADUs go wrong when they are designed around photos rather than around what your property can actually support. These six questions keep your Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion honest. We work through all of them with you at no cost.
Converting an existing garage is faster and cheaper. A detached unit gives more privacy and rental appeal. Your lot, budget and goals decide, and we walk you through the trade offs.
State ADU law often reduces or waives replacement parking for garage conversions. We confirm exactly what your address is entitled to before design begins.
A junior ADU lives inside your existing walls and costs far less. A full ADU adds a kitchen and more independence. We compare both against your goals and your lot.
An ADU usually needs its own meter or a panel upgrade, and older Palisades homes often need a service upgrade first. We assess capacity before design, not after.
A rental unit gets durable finishes and a separate meter. A family unit gets a warmer layout. The answer changes the design, so we settle it before the first drawing.
Tell us the budget you actually have, not the one you think we want to hear. Then we phase it sensibly if needed, instead of overreaching and stopping halfway.
Let's build something beautiful together! Ready to put your garage or backyard to work? Then contact us today. We offer a FREE feasibility review anywhere in Pacific Palisades and the surrounding neighborhoods.
4500 Park Granada, Suite 202
Calabasas, CA 91302
Phone: (818) 626-0909
Email: constructionbymaya@gmail.com
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM
We are a boutique construction company, so we keep our project load small. Because of this, every Pacific Palisades ADU garage conversion starts with direct access to our team from day one.
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