What you should know before converting a garage in Los Angeles With the relaxing of planning laws for the creation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or granny flats from a garage conversion, Los Angeles residents have embraced the idea enthusiastically. Today, there are more Los Angeles garage conversions than ever, but if you have garage conversion plans, there are some things you need to know before you go any further. While recent changes have meant it is much easier to gain approval for a conversion or other ADU build, there are still challenges for homeowners to navigate to ensure a successful conclusion to the  project. Energy Efficiency Perhaps the primary obstacle to deal with as part of any garage conversion plans is the need to comply with current Building Energy Efficiency Standards for a garage conversion, ADUs and so on. This means cavity insulation for the walls, including areas that are replacing the garage door, along with specific hea...

Garage conversion is easier than you think Garages, a useful space where we keep the car when not using it, right? In theory it is, but try thinking about your garage. When was the last time you actually used it to for your vehicle? Just as importantly, could you fit your car in it even if you wanted to? For many of us, the garage is that black hole where we put old furniture, toys the kid’s have long since got bored of, Christmas decorations, Halloween outfits and almost everything else that we want to get out of sight and forget about. But there are better things to do with that space, which is why garage conversions Los Angeles residents are looking for often create an accessory dwelling unit, or ADU. The Accessory Dwelling Unit In 2017, California introduced a state law that relaxed regulation on using space within a property as accommodation for family members or to rent out. Whether that is a garage conversion, basement suite or even a separate dwell...