Garage Conversion Rancho Palos Verdes: Unlocking Your Home’s Full Potential

On the Palos Verdes Peninsula, land and views are everything — which makes converting a garage
or adding an ADU a smart way to gain living space without giving up the yard or the vista. Katz Design
& Builders is a licensed design-build firm (California CSLB #1089060) that designs and builds garage
conversions and ADUs across Rancho Palos Verdes.

Why Rancho Palos Verdes homeowners choose Katz Design & Builders

• We turn a garage into real living space. Insulated, permitted, and finished
  — a suite, office, or rental, not just a walled-off garage.
• We know the peninsula’s conditions. Hillside lots, views, coastal exposure, and
  in some areas geological considerations all shape the build. We plan for them.
• 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 Rancho Palos Verdes garage conversion & ADU services

Living-space conversions

Turn a garage into a suite, office, gym, or studio, done to code.

Garage-to-ADU conversions

Convert a garage into a legal, rentable dwelling with a kitchenette, bath, and separate entry.

Detached & attached ADUs

Purpose-built ADUs designed to the city’s zoning and setback rules and the site’s conditions.

View- and hillside-aware builds

We plan around the access, drainage, and structural realities of peninsula lots — and protect
the views that make them special.

What to expect: our process

1. Consultation & site visit — we assess your lot, views, 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 Rancho Palos Verdes.
4. Build — one project manager, a clean site, updates to completion.

Rancho Palos Verdes garage conversion & ADU — FAQ

Can you build an ADU on a hillside peninsula lot?

Yes — hillside conditions, access, and views are all part of building on the peninsula. We plan
the siting and structure carefully to work with your lot.

Do I need permits for a conversion or ADU in RPV?

Yes. Both require permits and must meet zoning, setback, and building code. We prepare the plans and
manage the full process.

How long does a conversion or ADU take?

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

Get a quote for your Rancho Palos Verdes project

Tell us about your project and we’ll set up a consultation. Licensed CSLB #1089060, serving Rancho
Palos Verdes and the South Bay.

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