--- title: Los Angeles Accessory Dwelling Units - ADU Process Consultation description: Learn the typical process for designing, engineering, permitting and building a Modative Accessory Dwelling Unit ( ADU ) in City of Los Angeles --- [Ë](https://www.modative.com/los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-units-adu-process-consultation-design-build-permit#mobile) [![Modative ADUs.png](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.%20A.%20Build%20Images/Artboard%201.png?width=320&name=Artboard%201.png "Modative ADUs.png")](https://www.modative.com) [![Get Started!](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/41216/029b91d0-8ef7-42aa-bca7-697996898e99.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/41216/029b91d0-8ef7-42aa-bca7-697996898e99) [Ë](https://www.modative.com/los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-units-adu-process-consultation-design-build-permit#mobile) # Accessory Dwelling Units # ADU Process How to get started on your ADU with Modative? ### Our simple 5-step process ### **Step 1: Download Our ADU Guide** **Free  |  30 seconds** Our [Free Accessory Dwelling Unit Guide](https://www.modative.com/los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-unit-free-guide-download-adu-granny-flat-backyard-homes) is presented in common terms and easy-to-read diagrams covering types of ADUs, costs, a case study, and more... 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We'll review your property online and help determine if one of our ADUs is right for you. ### **Step 3: ADU Feasibility Study** **$600 - $1,000  |  2 weeks** We come out to your property to answer questions in-person, take measurements, and study existing conditions.  Then we prepare a preliminary site plan indicating the possible location and size of your ADU. Based on this analysis we provide you a preliminary cost estimate for all the work. [![ADU-Los-Angeles-Property-Issues-Setbacks-Garage](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/ADU-Los-Angeles-Property-Issues-Setbacks-Garage.png?width=3000&name=ADU-Los-Angeles-Property-Issues-Setbacks-Garage.png "ADU-Los-Angeles-Property-Issues-Setbacks-Garage")](https://www.modative.com/los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-unit-free-guide-download-adu-granny-flat-backyard-homes) [![Header-ADU-Los-Angeles-Models](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/01%20ADU%20Images/Header-ADU-Los-Angeles-Models.png?width=1500&name=Header-ADU-Los-Angeles-Models.png "Header-ADU-Los-Angeles-Models")](https://www.modative.com/los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-unit-free-guide-download-adu-granny-flat-backyard-homes) ### **Step 4: Design, Engineering, and Permitting** **$20,000 - $30,000  |  2-4 months** We'll send you an Agreement covering the architecture, engineering and permitting portion of the process, which is paid in two installments. Our one-stop-shop services mean you won't need any outside consultants. We handle it all. ### **Step 5: Construction** **$99,000 - $399,000  |  2 - 6 months** As we get close to obtaining the building permit, we will finalize the Construction Agreement which includes a detailed budget estimate and schedule. Then we build your ADU, providing you with daily updates along the way. Billing occurs monthly. You pay as you go. No upfront costs. Cost and timeline will depend on your site and the type/size ADU you select. In most Los Angeles Neighborhoods, ADUs can earn you $8,000 - $18,000 per year in net rental income and $100,000's in additional property value.  [![ADU Construction Contractor](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/ADU%20Construction%20Contractor.jpg?width=3022&name=ADU%20Construction%20Contractor.jpg "ADU Construction Contractor")](https://www.modative.com/los-angeles-accessory-dwelling-unit-free-guide-download-adu-granny-flat-backyard-homes)   ![ArchiOffice_Modative.jpg](https://www.modative.com/hs-fs/hubfs/1.%20A.%20Build%20Images/ArchiOffice_Modative.jpg?width=200&name=ArchiOffice_Modative.jpg "ArchiOffice_Modative.jpg") #### Mod EV is a Division of Modative Build, Inc. Contact Mod EV is a Division of Modative Build, Inc. 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