Converting a garage into an ADU has become a popular option for many families in Los Angeles. Before diving into converting a garage though, many people stop and ask what a garage conversion cost in Los Angeles would be?
There are many factors that affect how much your garage conversion will cost. Factors such as design, planning, city fees, construction labor, and materials all affect how much your conversion will cost. Your design tastes will greatly affect how much you will have to pay for your conversion. The more complex the design, the more it will cost you.
Another factor that greatly affects your conversion costs is the state in which your garage is in. If your foundation or main structure is falling apart and not up to code, it can be quite costly to get it back into a livable shape.
With that said, the average cost of a 2-car conversion garage is around $56,000.00-$84,250.00. Remember though, this can vary greatly depending on your needs and design tastes.
If you find that your garage conversion will be just as expensive as building a detached ADU due to its current state, you might decide a detached ADU is a better option for you. You can also consider an attached ADU or internal ADU. These could also be great options if you decide you need your garage to store your tools and house your car.
Your other option is to consider building an SB9 unit if an ADU is not big enough for your needs. An SB9 would allow you to build a much bigger unit to meet all of your changing needs and give you the option to split your lot to accommodate a third unit as well.
The only problem with an SB9 unit is that many cities and counties in California are opposed to their development and have done their best to obstruct their construction. Unless you live in a jurisdiction that supports SB9s, it may not be worth jumping through hoops to build one.