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Custom ADU Builder in Studio City: Transforming Spaces with Katz Design Builders

Renovated ADU exterior with white walls, dark trim, and contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles County.

Studio City’s mix of walkable neighborhoods, entertainment-industry professionals, and desirable
hillside homes makes it a prime place for a custom ADU — a private studio, a home office, a guest
house, or rental income. Katz Design & Builders is a licensed design-build firm (California CSLB
#1089060) that designs and builds custom ADUs across Studio City.

Why Studio City homeowners choose Katz Design & Builders

  • Custom ADUs, not cookie-cutter. We design units that fit your property, your use,
    and your home’s style — whether it’s a creative studio or a rental.
  • We know the permitting. ADU rules, setbacks, and hillside conditions all shape
    the build. We prepare plans and manage approvals.
  • Licensed, insured, accountable. CSLB #1089060, fully insured, fixed price, one
    project manager.
  • Design-build under one roof. Design, budget, and construction from one team.

Our Studio City ADU services

Detached ADUs

Standalone units from studios to full one-bedrooms, designed to the city’s zoning and setbacks.

Garage conversions

Turn a garage into legal living space with proper insulation, egress, and finishes to code.

Studios & creative spaces

Sound-conscious, comfortable dedicated space for work or creative use.

Attached ADUs & additions

Add a connected unit or expand the home when a detached build won’t fit.

What to expect: our process

  1. Consultation & site visit — we assess your lot and goals and talk
    budget honestly.
  2. Design & fixed proposal — drawings, selections, itemized price and
    schedule before construction.
  3. Permits & approvals — handled through the City of Los Angeles.
  4. Build — one project manager, a clean site, updates to completion.

Studio City ADU — FAQ

Can you build an ADU as a creative or work studio?

Yes — we design ADUs for exactly this, with the comfort, light, and (where needed) sound
considerations that make them work.

Do I need permits for an ADU in Studio City?

Yes. ADUs require permits and must meet zoning, setback, and building code. We handle the plans and
process.

How long does an ADU take?

A garage conversion runs a couple of months; a detached ADU longer, depending on scope and permits.

Get a quote for your Studio City ADU

Tell us about your project and we’ll set up a consultation. Licensed CSLB #1089060, serving Studio
City and the San Fernando Valley.

Call (213) 444-7636 or request a consultation online.

Submit for a Consultation

We are glad to address any inquiries you may have. Please write us a few words about your project and we’ll set up a meeting with one of our project managers.