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45-Day Guarantee

Your Garage.
A Home in 45 Days.

Fixed price. Permitted. Done in forty-five days — or your final payment is waived.

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The Promise
45
DAYS

Forty-five days from permit-pull to inspector sign-off — or your final payment is waived. No fine print.

We've converted 94 Southern California garages. The only times we've missed forty-five days were two permit delays caused by city offices — and we waived the payment both times anyway. That's how we build trust, not contracts.

94
Garages Converted
45
Day Average Completion
$0
Final Payment Waivers Paid
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One Garage · Four Weeks

Watch a Real Conversion, Day by Day

This is 4521 Oleander Ave, Pasadena — a 480 sq ft two-car garage converted to a one-bedroom ADU. Forty-three days from first stud to final inspection.

45-Day Guarantee Applied
Garage with studs exposed and concrete floor scored on day one of conversion
Day 1

Demo & Frame

Existing slab scored, framing studs exposed, permit posted on site.

Interior walls with electrical and plumbing rough-in visible through open framing
Day 15

Rough-In Done

Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in complete. Ready for inspection.

Fresh drywall installed and mudded inside garage conversion
Day 30

Drywall & Mud

Drywall hung, taped, and first coat of mud applied. The smell of progress.

Completed ADU interior with polished concrete floor and warm lighting at golden hour
Day 44

Final Walkthrough

Polished concrete sealed, fixtures installed, inspector signs off.

Every project is photographed daily.
You get a private photo log from day one — shared via a link, updated every evening.
See Your Garage's Potential
Fixed-Price Packages

Three Packages. One Number. No Surprises.

Every price below is what you pay. No change-order games. No "allowance" tricks. Materials are sourced from Builders FirstSource and Ferguson — you can call them and verify our pricing.

45-Day Guarantee on Every Package

Studio Conversion

240–320 sq ft

Single-car garage or half of a double. Ideal rental income unit.

Rental income · Home office · Guest suite
$68,400
Fixed. No asterisks.
  • Permits pulled in your city
  • Polished concrete floor
  • Kitchenette (sink, counter, mini-fridge)
  • Full bathroom (shower, toilet, vanity)
  • Mini-split HVAC
  • Electrical panel sub-feed
  • Recessed lighting + two circuits
  • 45-day completion guarantee
Start Studio Build
Most Popular

One-Bedroom ADU

400–500 sq ft

Full double-car garage. The most requested conversion in SoCal.

In-law suite · Long-term rental · Remote office
$94,800
Fixed. No asterisks.
  • Everything in Studio, plus:
  • Separate bedroom with closet
  • Full kitchen (range, dishwasher, hood)
  • Laundry closet (W/D hookups)
  • Sliding glass door or French doors
  • Original beam preserved if structural
  • Three months post-construction support
  • 45-day completion guarantee
Lock In 1BR Price

Full ADU Build

500–640 sq ft

Maximum square footage, full living space with premium finishes.

Family suite · High-rent rental · Multi-gen living
$118,500
Fixed. No asterisks.
  • Everything in 1BR, plus:
  • Open-plan living + dining area
  • Stone countertops (quartz)
  • Hardwood-look LVP flooring option
  • Exterior cedar siding accent
  • Landscaping restoration
  • Private entrance path + lighting
  • 45-day completion guarantee
Start Full ADU

Materials sourced from: Builders FirstSource (framing), Ferguson (plumbing), Pacific Coast Supply (drywall), and Western Pacific Building Materials (windows). Every line item is in your contract.

Permit Process

We Pull the Permits. You Don't Touch the City.

Permit delays are the #1 reason garage conversions go over schedule. We've submitted to 23 Southern California cities. We know what each plan checker wants — and we submit complete packages the first time.

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Day 1–3 · City Planning

Pre-Application Review

RECEIVED

We submit site plan, floor plan, and title-24 energy calcs. Most SoCal cities respond within 48 hours.

Day 4–8 · Building & Safety

Plan Check Submission

APPROVED

Structural calculations, electrical load schedule, and plumbing isometric submitted for over-the-counter review.

Day 9–11 · Fire Marshal

Fire & Egress Review

CLEARED

Smoke detector placement, egress window sizing, and sprinkler waiver (if applicable) reviewed.

Day 12 · Building Department

Permit Issued

ISSUED

Permit card posted on site. Construction begins. Permit number posted on project dashboard.

Day 15 · Inspector

Rough Framing Inspection

PASSED

City inspector verifies framing, shear wall nailing, and header sizing before sheathing.

Day 28 · Inspector

Rough MEP Inspection

PASSED

Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC rough-in signed off before drywall.

Day 44–45 · Building Department

Final Inspection & Certificate of Occupancy

C of O ISSUED

Full final inspection. Certificate of Occupancy issued. You can legally rent or occupy the unit.

Certificate of Occupancy — Guaranteed

We don't hand over keys until the city signs off. Your ADU is fully legal, insurable, and rentable from day one.

23
Cities We Work In
97%
First-Submission Approval Rate
11
Average Days to Permit
0
Projects Without Final C of O
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Tell Us About Your Garage. We'll Lock In Your Price.

We hold your quoted price for sixty days. No obligation until you sign the contract. Most homeowners hear back within two hours during business hours.

45-Day Guarantee
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Price held 60 days. No obligation.

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“They pulled the Pasadena permit in nine days. I've been trying to do it myself for four months.”

Margaret Chen
Pasadena, CA
480 sq ft 1BR ADU — now renting at $2,200/mo

“Day forty-three. Inspector signed off. I cried a little. My in-laws move in next week.”

Roberto Vásquez
Glendale, CA
380 sq ft studio for in-law suite

“The price I got quoted was the price I paid. I've never had that experience with a contractor.”

Diane Kowalski
Long Beach, CA
560 sq ft full ADU — rental income $2,800/mo