ADU-Garage Conversions
How much does it cost to convert a garage into an apartment?
You can expect a garage conversion to cost between $80,000-130,000 , cost varies based on geographic location. Garage conversion includes a detached garage ADU conversion, an attached ADU above garage conversion, attic conversion, an attached garage ADU conversions.
In addition to the hard costs, which would be your construction costs there will be soft costs associated with your project which would include things like design fees, permits, title 24 calculations.
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In Los Angeles, there are some rules introduced in the market for those who have a garage. You may renovate your garage fully and it can use as flat. You may renovate as per your desire. We will check the wall and if it’s ok then they will start to renovate inside the garage only. It requires less expense as well. The entire process is expensive and you may have to invest $10,000 to $30,000. It depends as per your garage condition. If you have to create walls as well, then you have to pay more.
Garage Conversion Costs:
Soft Costs:
- Design Fees (feasibility study, schematics, CDs): $8,000-$13,000
- Builder’s Risk Insurance: $2,000
- Title 24 (Energy Calculations): $250
Hard Costs:
- Waterproofing, retaining walls, or site work: $2,000-10,000
- Construction Cost: $70,000-100,000
- Appliances that are not included: $2,000-$4,000
Fees & Permits:
- $6,000-15,000