Finished garage exterior with an overhead door
Garage Conversion · Sherman Oaks

Garage Conversion in Sherman Oaks, CA

We convert existing garages into finished ADUs across Sherman Oaks, from the flats near Ventura Boulevard to the hillside streets.

5.0 average rating · Licensed CA contractor #1091248

Garage Conversion · Sherman Oaks

Garage conversions for Sherman Oaks homes

The flats north and south of Ventura Boulevard hold most of Sherman Oaks's classic ranch homes, many with a detached garage that is a strong candidate for conversion into an ADU. Properties higher up toward Mulholland Drive bring more site and access planning into the picture, since those garages are often built into a slope. In both cases, converting an existing garage is typically the most affordable ADU path, since the foundation and structure are already in place, and California state law prevents the city from requiring a replacement parking space when a garage is converted.

What's Included

What we handle

01

New Garages

Detached and attached garages built to last.

02

Garage Conversions

Turning a garage into livable, finished space.

03

Foundations & Framing

The structural work a garage needs.

04

Doors & Openers

Garage doors and access, installed clean.

05

Permits

Coordinating approvals for new structures and conversions.

06

Finish Work

Finishing converted space to match the home.

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Before You Start

What to check before a garage conversion in Sherman Oaks

The flats north and south of Ventura Boulevard hold most of the classic ranch homes, many with a detached garage that is a strong candidate for conversion, while properties higher up toward Mulholland Drive bring more site and access planning, since those garages are often built into a slope.

  • Size and condition. We check the slab, the structure and the roof before we plan the layout.
  • Parking. State law generally does not require you to replace parking lost to a garage conversion, but rules vary by property, so we confirm the rule for your address.
  • Utilities. We plan for power, plumbing, heating and cooling, insulation and egress so the unit is legal and comfortable.
  • Permits. The City of Los Angeles handles permits through LADBS, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We prepare the plans and submit them.
  • Access. Narrow streets and slopes change how materials and crews reach the site, and we plan for it early.
Our Process

How a garage conversion project runs in Sherman Oaks

  1. Site visit and feasibility check (size, slab, utilities, setbacks)
  2. Design and drawings
  3. Permits and plan review
  4. Construction: framing, insulation, plumbing, electrical, drywall, flooring, kitchenette and bath
  5. Final inspection and move in

Read our garage conversion vs. detached ADU guide and our ADU cost guide. Timing depends on the size of the project and how long permit review takes, and we share a written schedule after the site visit.

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Good Questions

Sherman Oaks Garage Conversion FAQs

Do hillside garages near Mulholland Drive cost more to convert?
Often, yes, since slope and access add site work that a flat-lot garage does not need. We confirm this during the walkthrough.
Is parking replacement required for a Sherman Oaks garage conversion?
No. State law prevents Los Angeles from requiring a replacement parking space when an existing garage is converted into an ADU.
How long does a garage conversion take in Sherman Oaks?
Timing depends on the size of the project and how long permit review takes. We share a written schedule after the site visit and before we start.
Who issues garage conversion permits in Sherman Oaks?
The City of Los Angeles handles permits through LADBS, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We prepare the plans and handle the submission and inspections.
Do I need to replace my parking in Sherman Oaks?
State law generally prohibits cities from requiring replacement parking when an existing garage is converted into an ADU. Rules vary by property, so we confirm the rule for your address before you commit.
Do you work in all of Sherman Oaks?
Yes. We work across the flats near Ventura Boulevard and the hillside streets toward Mulholland Drive. Our shop is in Canoga Park.
Local & Close By

A garage conversion crew serving Sherman Oaks

Sherman Oaks is a short trip across the Valley from our Canoga Park shop. We are licensed (CA #1091248), women-led, and family-owned.

Let's flip your space!

Tell us about your project and we'll set up a discovery call to talk it through. Serving LA and the Valley.

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