ADU Contractor in Ventura County

Maybe. Setbacks, lot coverage, existing structures, where your sewer and electrical service run, parking and local zoning all matter, and so does whether the property sits inside a city or in unincorporated Ventura County. We research those things for your specific parcel before we tell you what can be built.

It depends on the size, the type, whether you are converting an existing structure, how far utilities have to run, the site conditions, the finishes you choose and the jurisdiction. A garage conversion and a larger detached ADU are completely different projects. Our ADU cost guide has planning ranges and the factors that move them.

Design typically runs 3 to 6 weeks, permitting 4 to 12 weeks or longer depending on the jurisdiction and review cycles, and construction 3 to 6 months depending on scope. We give you a calendar built around your property and your jurisdiction rather than a date designed to win the job.

There is no responsible one-size-fits-all answer. Review time depends on the jurisdiction, how complete the plans are, the project itself, and whether corrections or additional approvals are required. Thousand Oaks runs a digital-only intake with a ministerial review target. Oxnard properties in the Coastal Zone need a Coastal Development Permit, which adds time. We tell you what to expect once we know your address.

A conversion is usually less expensive because the foundation, walls and roof may already exist, and conversions of legally established structures are generally exempt from the setback rules that apply to new construction. A detached build gives you more freedom in layout, daylight and privacy. Not every garage is a good candidate, so we evaluate the existing structure before recommending it.

Yes. We prepare the site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections and the construction documents used for permitting and construction, and we coordinate structural and other engineering when a project requires it.

Both, depending on what you need. We can carry a project from design through permitting and construction. We also work with homeowners who only need plans and permitting, and with homeowners who already have approved plans and need a licensed builder.

That is a fair question and you should ask it of everyone you call. We are a licensed and insured California contractor, License No. 1037017, operating as a Legacy Construction Group, Inc. company from an office at 2734 Johnson Drive, Suite 203 in Ventura. The same company is responsible for the plans, the permitting and the construction. Look up the license with the CSLB before you sign a contract with us or with anyone else.

California programs come and go. We will not build your budget around a grant that is not currently available. When a program may apply to your project we will point you to the current official information so you can check it at the source.