Area of expertise · 01
Detached backyard ADU
A new standalone home behind your house, designed around your lot, light and privacy.
- Architect-driven design
- Permit handling and submissions
- Premium finishes, optimized layouts
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Licensed ADU builder · Los Angeles
ADUs in Los Angeles, designed and built to last.
Detached units, garage conversions, JADUs and second stories. Feasibility, design, permits and construction, under one contract.
- CSLB #1155800Licensed California contractor · verify
- [Insured & bonded]Coverage details on request
- [4.x] ★ Google[Number] verified reviews
- [XX] ADUsDelivered in Los Angeles
- 2412 Thurman AveLocal team, Los Angeles 90016
About us
What is StructBuilder?
StructBuilder is a Los Angeles ADU design-build company. We plan, permit and build backyard homes, garage conversions and second-story units for homeowners, with one team from the first call to the final inspection.
Can I build an ADU on my lot?
Most single-family lots in Los Angeles can host at least one ADU. What decides the outcome is the lot itself: space, utilities, easements and fire or flood zones. Our free feasibility check answers it for your address.
4 ft
Maximum side and rear setback a city can require for a new ADU under California law.
750 sq ft
ADUs under this size are exempt from local impact fees; larger ones are charged in proportion.
1 contract
Feasibility, design, permits and construction run by one StructBuilder team.
Book a call
Book a free 15-minute feasibility call.
Pick a time. A StructBuilder project lead calls you, reviews your address, tells you what your lot can hold and whether your project qualifies for the financing program.
- Free, no obligation
- Clear answer on what fits your lot
- Financing eligibility checked on the call
- A site visit only if it makes sense
Rather talk now? (424) 448-4895 · WhatsApp
Financing program
Build now. Pay later.*
Most homeowners assume an ADU needs a large upfront budget. For projects that meet our criteria, StructBuilder covers the payments until end of 2028, so your ADU is built and working before your first payment is due.
*For qualified California homeowners. Eligibility depends on your project and your property equity profile; terms are explained during your call.
- 1Your ADU gets builtDesign, permits and construction move forward without the upfront pressure.
- 2It starts workingRental income or family space, and added value for your property.
- 3Then payments beginFor qualified projects, up to 24 months after the build: covered until end of 2028.*
Services
Three ways to add a home to your property.
Area of expertise
Beyond ADUs: remodel, build, finish.
From concept to completion, the same structured approach applies to the main house: refined thinking, measured decisions, controlled execution.
Remodel
Full-scope renovation to improve comfort, function and property value, run through a milestone-based process.
- High-end remodeling and full renovations
- Structural and spatial reconfiguration
Build
From concept to construction, managed with precision at every step: planning, coordination and on-site execution, from framing and system integration to core construction phases.
- Clear sequencing
- Design intent aligned with site conditions
Finish
Detailing of materials, cabinetry, lighting, surfaces and fixtures for a consistent final result.
- Materials and finishes selection
- Interior build-outs and finish coordination
Our approach
We start with your lot, not a catalog.
Every layout is drawn around setbacks, orientation, utilities and the way you will use the space.
Our structured approach
From first call to keys, in four stages.
- 01
Feasibility
Zoning, site, utilities. A clear yes or no.
- 02
Design
Layout, budget and phases you approve.
- 03
Permits
Submissions and plan-check answers handled.
- 04
Build
One site team, quality checks, final inspection.
Projects
Selected projects.
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Detached ADU
For rental income, family or independent living. [Neighborhood · __ sq ft · __ weeks]
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High-end ADU
Architect-driven: premium finishes, optimized layouts, long-term value. [Neighborhood · __ sq ft]
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Home extension
Additions that integrate with the existing structure. [Neighborhood · __ sq ft]
View the case
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Garage conversion
A legal unit inside an existing garage. [Neighborhood · __ sq ft]
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Trust
Proof you can verify.
CSLB #1155800
State license, with a link to verify it on the CSLB site.
Insured and bonded
[Insurer and coverage].
[XX] ADUs built
[Since year].
[4.x] ★ on Google
[Number] reviews, linked to the profile.
“[Real homeowner review, with first name and neighborhood.]”
“[Real homeowner review, with first name and neighborhood.]”
“[Real homeowner review, with first name and neighborhood.]”
Service areas
Serving homeowners across Los Angeles.
- Central Los Angeles
- San Fernando Valley
- Thousand Oaks
- Simi Valley
- Paramount
- West Adams
- Mid-City
- Culver City
FAQ
Questions homeowners ask us.
How much does it cost to build an ADU in Los Angeles?
Cost depends on size, type (detached, garage conversion or second story), site access, utilities and finishes. After the free feasibility check, StructBuilder gives a written range for your lot. [Insert StructBuilder price ranges here.]
Can I build an ADU in my backyard in Los Angeles?
Usually, yes. California law requires cities to allow ADUs on most residential lots and caps side and rear setbacks at 4 feet for new construction. Lot size, utilities, easements and fire or flood zones decide what fits. The feasibility check answers this for your address.
Do I need extra parking for an ADU?
Often not. State law does not allow cities to require replacement parking when a garage is converted, and no parking can be required for an ADU converted from existing space or near transit. Confirm your address with us.
Can I build now and pay later?
For qualified California homeowners, yes: StructBuilder covers the payments until end of 2028, so the ADU is built before the first payment is due. Eligibility depends on the project and the property equity profile, and is checked during the free call.
How long does the process take?
It is split in stages: feasibility, design, permits, construction and inspection. [Insert real durations from StructBuilder projects.]
Who handles permits and inspections?
StructBuilder prepares and submits the permit package, answers plan-check comments and schedules inspections, so you deal with one contact.