Are you considering a Los Angeles ADU Interior conversion? ADU Builders is an ADU contractor in Los Angeles that has vast expertise, regarding an interior ADU conversion project. We are here to provide you with comprehensive solutions from obtaining permits, layout design and to the scope of the project.
Accessory Dwelling Units are quickly becoming a popular option in most residential homes in Los Angeles and for good reasons. It increases property value, gives extra living space, or act as an additional source of income.
At ADU Builders, Our full-service ADU Interior Conversion service from evaluation to post-construction give you the best-in-class Accessory Dwelling Units with the quality you deserve.
In an ADU Interior Conversion construction work, unused lying space from within the house is reclaimed and converted into a spacious living area, with all the utilities, fittings and fixtures. It can be a storeroom into an ADU or the ground floor converted into an additional bedroom with a bath.
Interior conversions are budget-friendly, when compared to attached or detached ADUs, as they do not require pouring new foundation. Our experts help design and create a new ADU in the house interiors, thus adding square footage.
| Bump-out addition | Extending sideways on both sides of house |
| Storeroom conversion | Converting unused storage space at house |
| Ground floor conversion | Converting ground floors into new rooms |
| Attic conversion | Fully utilizing attic space for accommodation |
| Dormer conversion | Converting dormers into living space |
| Internal room addition | Adding new rooms from dining & laundry areas |
When talking about the technical aspects of one such specialized home construction, there are 3-4 different types of Los Angeles ADU interior conversion performed by contractors.
Here, you need to submit the floor layout plan to the city or local municipality for approval. You must comply with the city’s ADU building codes and regulations. A local government permit from the Department of Building & Safety is absolutely mandatory for starting any type ADU interior conversion project at home.
Whether it is a storeroom conversion, ground floor conversion, attic conversion or a bump-out addition, a city permit is 100% mandatory. Any interior construction or remodeling work without a permit from the local jurisdiction, is deemed as ‘illegal’. Therefore, you need to consult with your corresponding municipality to ensure that your property is eligible for an interior conversion, with all the design-plan.
Now, obtaining an ADU building permit is a comparatively hassle-free, easy and quick process. A minimum of 90-100 days is required to get the approvals. It can be even faster, if all the design-plan and paperwork is flawless.
Any underutilized space inside a house, such as a storage area, the attic space or the ground floor can be easily converted to spacious dwelling zones that can be eventually utilized as a kitchen, bathroom, dining room, living room and extra bedrooms.
For converting an interior space into an ADU, the design plans must fully address the transition from an underutilized area to a completely habitable space. An evaluation or initial assessment from the local municipality (city) will ensure that the new construction zone comes into full ADU compliance, as laid down by the California state. The detailed floor plans must clearly specify fire separation area, safety measures, energy installations, and other utility requirements.
ADU Builders offers FREE quotes and estimates for your ADU conversion project, so that you can be prepared with the budget, during the construction phase.
A lot of homes that are facing space scarcity, are now turning to attic conversion solutions. This is a perfect way to reclaim additional space within a house that has a growing family size. The unused lying attic or loft is converted into a full-fledged bedroom for 2-3 persons, depending on the size.
Usually children prefer staying in the attic, as they need some amount of privacy. Beds are arranged either in a vertical manner in the form of stacks, as in hostels or dorms, or simply arranged side-by-side, if there’s adequate space in the attic. This is how the problem of space scarcity is solved to some extent.
Similarly, ground floors that are lying underutilized at residences are internally converted into ADUs, without any kind of external construction or remodeling. Homeowners usually prefer storing or keeping their unused goods, packing boxes, bicycles and bikes on the ground floor.
An interior ADU conversion of the ground floor is a great idea, making it a perfect living area or a functional zone, maybe in the form of an extra kitchen with a dining space. Else, it can be a separate bedroom, with adequate space for all the furniture, with lighting and other fixtures.
Here too, the basic working principle is more or less the same. An unused lying storeroom is fully transformed and converted into a spacious and comfortable living area. It can be a study, a living room, a bedroom, a kid’s play area or a gym. This is how you can best utilize this space, and add some extra square footage to your property.
It is a part of an ADU interior conversion in Los Angeles, or for that matter in any other city. The basic idea is to get access to unused lying space within a house interior, without having to build out. As almost all homes have storerooms, it can be a great idea to convert it into functional living areas or habitable zones. It is by complying with the local ADU building codes.
First, you need to contact your corresponding municipality, in order to check out your eligibility, and thus ensure whether you’re able to perform an interior conversion. It is important to plan in advance, and get an overview of your property, before hiring an ADU contractor.
Yes, absolutely! When doing an ADU interior conversion; floor plans must be submitted to the municipality for securing permits and approval. By fully complying with ADU building codes, rules, restrictions and regulations, construction permits may be acquired for an ADU building.
