ADU builder
Malibu.

ADU projects in Malibu are usually defined by coastal rules, fire access, slopes, and view corridors. Foundations, garage slab reinforcement, and utility trenching have to account for coastal bluff, canyon, and hillside soils with fire-zone requirements. Plan check runs through City of Malibu Planning and Building Safety with Title 24 energy compliance and structural review on every permitted unit. Garage conversions often move faster than detached new-builds because the shell exists; hillside lots, tight side yards, and long utility runs can still add foundation and MEP cost. Most ADU construction in Malibu lands in the $125,000-$360,000 range — garage conversions from $115k–$185k, detached units from $250k–$390k. Permit fees, utility connections, soils reports, and design are quoted separately by line item. Finish level, fire sprinklers, and separate utility meters are the usual cost drivers after site conditions. Coastal review, septic constraints, and narrow canyon access can change the ADU layout, utility path, or exterior finish package. We coordinate HOA/ARC packets — exterior materials, parking replacement, access plans — in parallel with city submittals when they apply. We already build in your backyard. Here's what we handle for Malibu homeowners.

We build pools and ADUs on the same lots across Southern California. When both are planned together, shared excavation, grading, and utility trenching often saves 10–15% versus separate projects.