Locali designs, permits, and builds custom ADUs - garage conversions, JADUs, and detached new builds. License #1110807.
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Up to $40,000 in qualifying construction loans toward ADU pre-development costs.
Eligible single-family lots can split into 2 parcels — each can host an ADU. Doubles your potential rental yield.
California reassesses only the ADU portion (not your whole home) when built. Most owners save $4K–$8K vs full reassessment.
We partner with lenders who specialize in ADU draw schedules. Typical fund release: 7 days post-permit.
Programs and benefits vary by city and lender. Confirm eligibility during your free consult.
Architectural plans tailored to your lot, lifestyle, and target tenant - not stock floor plans.
We pull every permit through your city or county - including standard-plans pathways when eligible.
Concrete slabs, raised foundations, hillside engineering. We handle soils reports and structural calcs.
Sub-panel sizing, separate metering, EV charger pre-wire. We coordinate utility service upgrades.
New sewer laterals, water service upsizing, gas line extensions. Full code-compliant rough and finish.
Mini-split heat pumps and ductless systems sized for ADU efficiency. ENERGY STAR certified equipment.
Custom or semi-custom cabinetry, quartz counters, full appliance package, code-compliant fixtures.
LVP, engineered hardwood, tile. Paint, trim, doors, hardware - every detail crafted to last.
Hardscape pathways, privacy planting, exterior lighting. Your ADU integrates with your main home.
Every inspection scheduled and passed. We hand you a Certificate of Occupancy - keys ready.
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Detached Garage → Studio ADU + Kitchenette + 3/4 Bath + Mini-Split HVAC + Sub-Meter
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Detached 2BR/1BA ADU + Full Kitchen + Private Patio + EV Charger Pre-Wire
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Junior ADU (Attached) + Kitchenette + Private Side Entry + Interior Lock-Off Door
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Two-Story Detached ADU + 2BR/1.5BA + Exterior Staircase + Cable Rail Balcony
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Hillside Detached ADU + Engineered Foundation + Retaining Walls + Soils Report + Tilt-Shift Windows
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Modern Minimalist Detached ADU + 1BR/1BA + Standing-Seam Metal Roof + Solar Pre-Wire
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Unpermitted Garage Conversion Legalized + Code Upgrades + New Sewer Lateral + Full Permit Package
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Attached ADU + ADA-Accessible Entry + Private Garden Patio + LED Path Lighting
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Period-Sympathetic Detached ADU + HPOZ Approval + Wood-Trim Casement Windows + Composition Roof
Detached new build, garage conversion, or JADU - each has different costs, timelines, and rental yield. We help you pick the right one before you commit.
A standalone ADU on your lot - 600 to 1,200 sq ft, full kitchen and bath. Highest rental yield, longest timeline. $250K–$400K all-in.
Convert an existing garage to a legal ADU. Fastest path, lowest cost, often qualifies for a city standard-plans pathway. $80K–$180K.
Up to 500 sq ft attached to your main home, with a kitchenette. Smallest footprint, easiest permitting. $90K–$160K.
Upload a photo of your backyard, answer a few questions, and our AI shows you a photorealistic preview of an ADU on your lot - with a real cost estimate. Free, no commitment.
Locali Builders is a California design-build firm specializing in residential transformations - kitchens, baths, ADUs, and outdoor living. We started with a simple belief: a contractor's job is not just to build, but to make the experience feel cared for.
For ADU projects specifically, we have built and permitted since 2022 - through hillside fire zones, HPOZ overlays, standard-plans pathways, and AB 2533 amnesty cases. We know what your zip's quirks are before you ask.
Every ADU starts with a custom design tailored to your lot, target tenant, and budget. No stock plans.
Weekly updates, fixed-bid scope, no surprise change orders. You'll always know where your project stands.
Premium materials, licensed subcontractors managed in-house, attention to every detail. Built to last decades.
We are your neighbors. Every project is personally overseen by our founders - not handed off.
We walk your lot, check zoning + fire-zone + HPOZ overlays, discuss your goals, and tell you straight what is possible - within your budget.
Architectural plans + standard-plans pathway when eligible. We pull every permit so you do not talk to the city once.
Foundation through finish. Weekly updates, daily progress photos. Our crews are licensed, insured, and managed in-house.
Final inspections passed, keys delivered. We hand you a fully permitted, ready-to-rent ADU. 1-year workmanship warranty starts here.
From signed contract to LADBS-submitted plan set in 12 weeks — or we work for free until it's done. Only applies to standard-plan-eligible lots. Confirmed at the free feasibility consult.
Garage conversions: $80K–$180K. Junior ADUs (attached, ≤500 sq ft): $90K–$160K. Detached new builds (600–1,200 sq ft): $250K–$400K. We give a written, fixed-scope quote - not a guesstimate that grows mid-project.
Six to ten months from signed contract to Certificate of Occupancy if your lot qualifies for a city standard-plans pathway (fast-track permits in 4–8 weeks). Custom-design projects run 12–14 months. We sequence design and permits in parallel to shorten the calendar.
Yes, every ADU requires permits. We pull every permit, schedule every inspection, and manage every code-cycle revision. You will not talk to your city planning department once.
AB 2533 (signed September 2024) provides amnesty for unpermitted ADU conversions completed before 2020 in many cases. We have legalized 11 of these. Bring photos and any old plans - we will tell you straight if it qualifies.
Depends on the city. Many California cities restrict short-term rental of ADUs; unincorporated county areas are often friendlier. Long-term rental (30+ days) is allowed almost everywhere. We will tell you the rules for your specific zip before you sign.
We do not lend, but we partner with construction-loan and HELOC providers who specialize in ADU draws (CalHFA ADU grant programs included where eligible). We will connect you to the right one for your situation.
It is a complication, not a blocker. We have built ADUs on hillside lots, in VHFHSZ fire zones, and in HPOZ overlays. The design and permitting take longer; we account for it in the timeline up front.
That is the free 30-minute feasibility consult. Rafi walks your lot, checks the zoning, gives you a real-world cost range, and answers questions. No quote pressure.
We've delivered 500+ ADUs. We know which lots clear permit and which don't. Walk us through your lot in 30 minutes — we'll tell you straight whether yours is buildable and what it would cost. Booking permit-ready slots through Q3.
