Love the ADU Idea? Make Sure the Plan Actually Fits Your Property

The first call felt reassuring. You shared the sketch, the saved layout, maybe a Pinterest board with the detached ADU you can already picture in the backyard, and the answer came back fast: yes, we can do that. Then the quiet doubt creeps in. Was that a real evaluation of your property in Los Angeles, […]

Before You Pay an ADU Builder, Ask for Proof of Who Owns the Job

Two ADU consultations are over. Both companies called themselves full-service. One is already asking you to pay to begin feasibility, maybe a site visit, maybe early drawings. And yet the most important parts of the job still feel strangely ownerless: if plan check comes back with corrections, who answers them? If utility questions get messy, […]

Act Now: 2025 ADU Permit Timeline for Los Angeles – Avoid Costly Delays

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The ADU permit timeline Los Angeles homeowners should plan for in 2025 is faster and more standardized than it was a few years ago—but it is not one single timeline for every property. In California, ADU applications are generally subject to a 60-day review clock once the city or county receives a complete application. In […]