City Of Los Angeles
Permits and inspections go through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), including in Hancock Park.
HomeADUs
Los Angeles ADU Builder.
An accessory dwelling unit is a full home in a small footprint. We take ADU projects from permitting through the final inspection, and keep up with the city's changing ADU rules.
- We Handle
- Permits, construction and final inspection
- Estimates
- Online first, then a site visit for an accurate number
- ADU Rules
- Kept current as local code changes
- License
- California CSLB #1143528
What Goes Into An ADU
Everything A Home Needs, In Less Space.
An ADU needs a kitchen, a bathroom, heating and cooling, and finishes that hold up to daily life.
We plan those systems together so a small floor plan still works for the people living in it.
- Permitting and code review
- Kitchens and bathrooms
- Heating and cooling
- Finishes and built-ins
Permits And Rules
Each City Has Its Own ADU Rules.
Los Angeles ADU rules change fairly often, so staying current on local code is part of the job. These are the offices an ADU goes through in the areas we serve.
Nearby Cities
Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach each issue their own permits, separate from the City of Los Angeles.
Coastal Areas
Parts of Santa Monica and Manhattan Beach are in the California Coastal Zone, where a project can also need a coastal development permit.
Historic Districts
Hancock Park is a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, so exterior work there gets an extra review from City Planning.
How We Work
Five Steps From First Call To Final Walkthrough.
Unclear timelines are one of the most common frustrations people have with contractors. Here is how a project with us runs.
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Online Estimate
Send us the details and get a sense of scope and cost before any visit.
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Walk The Space
We visit, walk the space with you and ask how you use it day to day.
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Plan And Schedule
You see a realistic schedule, with permits and lead times, before you sign.
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Build
Our team runs the site and keeps you updated at every step.
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Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished work together and close out every detail.
Questions
Questions About This Work.
Straight answers to what people ask before a project like this starts.
Read All QuestionsDo you build ADUs (accessory dwelling units) in Los Angeles?
Yes. ADU construction is one of our core services, from initial permitting through the final build. LA's ADU rules change fairly often, so we make it a priority to stay current on local code requirements.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We offer online estimates so you can get a sense of scope and cost before committing to an in-person consultation. For larger projects like custom home builds or ADUs, we follow up with a site visit to give a more accurate number.
What should I expect during my first consultation?
We start by walking the space with you and asking how you use the room day to day, as well as how it should look. A kitchen for a family that cooks every night gets designed differently than one for someone who mostly entertains. That conversation saves time and budget later.
Is Narrative Construction a licensed general contractor in Los Angeles?
Yes. We hold California contractor's license #1143528 and work as a full-service general contractor based in Los Angeles. Every project is managed in-house by our licensed team, from permitting through the final walkthrough.
Service Areas
Where We Take On This Work.
More Of What We Build
Other Work We Take On.
Online Estimates
Tell Us About Your Project.
Send the details online and we will reply with a sense of scope and cost. Or call or text (310) 500-7723, Monday to Saturday, 9 AM to 6 PM.