ADU builder · Tujunga, CA
ADU builder in Tujunga.
Design, permits, financing and construction from one local team. 600+ ADUs delivered across greater LA, including projects in and around Tujunga.
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Building an ADU in Tujunga
Tujunga sits right below the San Gabriel Mountains, and many lots here have more room than you'll find closer to central LA. That makes it a good place for a full-size ADU, but slopes and fire hazard zones are common, and both affect design and cost.
ADU Resource Center designs, permits and builds ADUs in Tujunga with one in-house team. Our Tujunga work includes a two-story modern unit with solar on a corner lot, a hillside ADU we shifted on the lot to avoid cutting into the slope, and a single-story unit with a paver patio under tall trees. Nearby, we built a 1,200 sq ft, 3-bedroom ADU in Lake View Terrace for three generations of one family.
You get a fixed quote before construction starts, one project manager from design through final inspection, and help lining up financing.
ADUs in Tujunga: quick facts
Updated November 2026
- Who issues ADU permits
- City of Tujunga
- Our construction rates
- $275, $300 or $325 per sq ft (basic, mid-range, luxury); garage conversions $235–$285 per sq ft
- Example cost
- A 600 sq ft one-bedroom runs about $165K–$195K in construction
- Size limits under state law
- Detached ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft on many lots; junior ADUs up to 500 sq ft inside the home
- Permit decision
- State law requires a decision within 60 days of a complete application
- Who builds it
- ADU Resource Center: design, permits and construction by one team, 600+ ADUs delivered, office in Glendale
ADU rules change. We confirm the current rules for your lot on the free consultation.
Real Tujunga projects
ADUs we've built in Tujunga.
Some include a video walkthrough with the homeowner.
Nearby: Lake View Terrace, Burbank & Glendale
Hear it from our clients
Homeowners on building their ADU with us
More stories on our testimonials page.
Local know-how
What to know before building in Tujunga.
Hillside lots
Slopes can mean grading, retaining walls and an engineered foundation. On one Tujunga project we moved the ADU's footprint to stay off the slope, which kept site work down.
Fire hazard zones
Much of the Tujunga foothills is in very high fire hazard severity zones. That means ignition-resistant roofing, vents and siding, and we design to it from day one.
City of LA permits
Tujunga is in the City of Los Angeles, so plans go through LADBS. LA's Standard Plan program offers pre-approved designs that can shorten review.
Room for a bigger ADU
Larger lots can fit a 2- or 3-bedroom unit, or even a two-story design. Browse our floor plans for ideas, and we'll check what fits your lot.
What it costs
ADU cost in Tujunga
We build at a flat rate per square foot: $275 (basic), $300 (mid-range) and $325 (luxury) finishes. Here's what that means for common sizes. Construction only; design, permits and city fees are quoted separately on your consultation.
| ADU size | Basic | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 400 sq ft studio | ~$110K | ~$120K | ~$130K |
| 600 sq ft 1-bedroom | ~$165K | ~$180K | ~$195K |
| 800 sq ft 2-bedroom | ~$220K | ~$240K | ~$260K |
| 1,000 sq ft 2–3 bedroom | ~$275K | ~$300K | ~$325K |
Get a number for your exact size: ADU cost calculator · Browse ADU floor plans · Converting a garage? See garage conversion cost.
Free consultation
Start your Tujunga ADU.
Tell us about your property. We'll confirm what's buildable, give you a real price range and walk through financing within 1 business day.
Questions
Tujunga ADU questions, answered.
Still have a question? Ask us during your free consultation.
Can I build an ADU in Tujunga?
Most single-family lots in Tujunga can add a detached ADU, an attached ADU or a garage conversion, and often a junior ADU inside the house. Many Tujunga lots are on slopes or in fire hazard zones, which add steps. We check your lot against current City of Los Angeles and state rules on your free consultation, since ADU rules change from time to time.
Who issues ADU permits in Tujunga?
Tujunga is part of the City of Los Angeles, so ADU plans go through LA's Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). We prepare and submit the plans, answer every plan-check correction and pull the permits.
How much does an ADU cost in Tujunga?
We build at a flat construction rate of $275, $300 or $325 per sq ft for basic, mid-range or luxury finishes, so a 600 sq ft one-bedroom runs roughly $165K–$195K in construction. Hillside grading, retaining walls, fire-zone materials or long utility runs can change the fixed quote for your property, and we price those up front.
Can I build a large ADU in Tujunga?
Often there's room. We've built a two-story ADU on a corner lot in Tujunga and a hillside ADU designed as a couple's forever home. State law allows detached ADUs up to 1,200 sq ft on many lots, but your lot, setbacks and slope decide what fits. We confirm it before design starts.
Do I need special materials in a fire zone?
If your lot is in a very high fire hazard severity zone, the ADU needs ignition-resistant construction, including specific roofing, vents and siding. That's common in the foothills around Tujunga, and we design to those rules from the first drawing.
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