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ADUs & Garage Conversions · Sherman Oaks, CA

ADUs & Garage Conversions in Sherman Oaks.

ADUs are booming in Sherman Oaks, a detached unit or garage conversion adds rental income or family space on lots that already carry premium value. We handle feasibility, plans, permits, and construction end to end, right here in our home neighborhood.

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ADUs & Garage Conversions in Sherman Oaks by Oran Remodeling
The Oran Approach

From garage to rental, handled end to end.

California's ADU rules make backyard units and garage conversions one of the smartest ways to add value or rental income. We manage the whole path, feasibility, plans, permits, utilities, and construction, so you go from idea to a fully finished, rentable unit.

Many Sherman Oaks homes are mid-century ranches and traditionals where layout changes and ADUs add real value. We handle the LADBS permit process and hillside requirements where they apply.

Working in Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks housing runs from postwar ranches and traditionals in the flats to hillside homes south of Ventura Boulevard, and the two call for different remodeling playbooks. Flat-lot homes usually want walls opened, kitchens widened, and square footage added out back, while hillside properties lean on structural work and view-facing living space. Garage conversions and backyard ADUs are strong here because lots are generous and rents support them.

Permits run through the City of Los Angeles, and hillside parcels can trigger extra review, so we build that into the schedule up front. Our shop is in Sherman Oaks, which means fast site visits, crews who know the local inspectors, and finished projects nearby you can drive past before you hire us.

What's Included
  • Detached ADU construction
  • Garage-to-living conversions
  • Feasibility & ADU plans
  • Permits, utilities & city approvals
  • Full kitchen & bath build-out
  • Rental-ready finishes
01

Feasibility & Design

Site review, ADU plans, and a fixed itemized proposal.

02

Permits & Demo

We pull permits and protect your home, then demo cleanly and safely.

03

Build

Foundation, framing, systems, kitchen, and bath by in-house crews.

04

Reveal

Final walkthrough, punch list, and a 10-year workmanship warranty.

Recent ADUs & Garage Conversions

Craftsmanship you can see.

ADUs & Garage Conversions in Sherman Oaks, project detail
ADUs & Garage Conversions in Sherman Oaks, project detail
ADUs & Garage Conversions in Sherman Oaks, project detail
Questions, Answered

ADUs & Garage Conversions in Sherman Oaks, FAQ.

How much does an ADU cost in Sherman Oaks?
Detached ADUs in LA typically run $200-$400+ per square foot; a garage conversion is often more affordable since the shell exists. A 600 sq ft ADU commonly lands between $150,000 and $250,000+. You get a fixed, itemized proposal.
Do I need permits for an ADU or garage conversion?
Yes, but California has streamlined ADU approvals. We handle feasibility, plans, permits, and utility connections for you.
How long does an ADU take to build?
Most ADUs take 4-7 months from permit to completion; garage conversions are often faster.
Can an ADU be rented out?
Yes, that's the point for many owners. We build to rental-ready standards with a full kitchen and bath.
Which neighborhoods do you serve?
The San Fernando Valley and Westside, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Studio City, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Santa Monica, Brentwood, and Beverly Hills.
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Ready to start?

Book a free on-site consult in Sherman Oaks, we'll scope it and hand you a fixed, itemized price.

Call (818) 822-3389