The work behind an ADU falls into structure and services, and neither can be skipped. On the structural side: foundation, framing, roof and exterior envelope for a detached unit, or the same plus a clean connection where the unit attaches to the house. On the services side: a water supply, a waste line and an electrical feed run from the existing house so the unit stands alone. Plan coordination and permit support wrap around both. Interior finish work then makes it habitable, covering the bathroom, the kitchenette, flooring, cabinetry and paint. A Highland Park build closes with a final walkthrough and a punch list cleared at the property.
Verifying a contractor should be possible before a single decision is made, so the licence number is printed rather than described: CSLB #1072368, held by MyCali Builders, insured, in business since 2020, with Yelp top contractor reviews 2023-2025. The Highland Park process itself starts with a free onsite visit at the address, which returns a scope of work in detail and a free estimate priced against that document rather than against a category. Permit filing runs through the company, and the finished unit is warranted for 5 years.
Highland Park area
Garvanza and Montecito Heights are neighborhood names in Highland Park, and ADU work here covers ZIP code 90042. An accessory unit gets planned against the house already standing on the lot, so that existing structure, its walls and its utility runs, is where an ADU conversation starts.
Neighborhoods served: Garvanza, Montecito Heights, York Boulevard corridor.
Near: York Boulevard, Figueroa Street, Highland Park Bowl.
Real feedback from Google and Yelp. Every review links to the original profile so you can verify it yourself.
I recently hired My Cali Builders for a backyard remodel and couldn't be happier.
Danny and his team were professional, punctual, and easy to communicate with.
They really paid attention to the details and brought my vision to life.
The quality of the work exceeded my expectations from start to finish.
Everything was done cleanly and on schedule, which I really appreciated.
Danny made the whole process smooth and stress-free.
The backyard now looks amazing and feels like a completely new space.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable contractors.
Was very impressed! Prompt. Highly professional. Thorough. Excellent feedback and service while response completing my job. I absolutely would hire them again and recommend them without any concerns!
I began my Yelp search for a company to perform structural repairs and ultimately chose 5 companies, scheduling each of them for a representative to visit and discuss my needs. I chose My Cali Builders based upon Danny's (owner) review of the work and how he defined the scope of the work. The other representatives vacillated on the scope of the work and attached various caveats. My Cali Builders also gave me the best bid. So I hired them and boy, am I glad I did. Work was performed quickly, efficiently and the finish work was excellent. Every task I initially discussed with Danny was completed. Danny's crew including Francisco and Jaime, were top notch and pleasant. Each day, refuse and trash were removed. Every day, Danny either visited or texted to advise on progress and to insure the work was progressing as discussed and to ask if I was satisfied and happy. I can't convey in words how much I appreciated My Cali Builders. Look no further, they are the best I've ever encountered.
Danny Raz is a man of action; the work was done promptly and even finished ahead of schedule. The workers were polite, respectful, of cleaned up well after the job.
I recently hired My Cali Builders for a backyard remodel and couldn't be happier.
Danny and his team were professional, punctual, and easy to communicate with.
They really paid attention to the details and brought my vision to life.
The quality of the work exceeded my expectations from start to finish.
Everything was done cleanly and on schedule, which I really appreciated.
Danny made the whole process smooth and stress-free.
The backyard now looks amazing and feels like a completely new space.
I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for reliable contractors.
Was very impressed! Prompt. Highly professional. Thorough. Excellent feedback and service while response completing my job. I absolutely would hire them again and recommend them without any concerns!
I began my Yelp search for a company to perform structural repairs and ultimately chose 5 companies, scheduling each of them for a representative to visit and discuss my needs. I chose My Cali Builders based upon Danny's (owner) review of the work and how he defined the scope of the work. The other representatives vacillated on the scope of the work and attached various caveats. My Cali Builders also gave me the best bid. So I hired them and boy, am I glad I did. Work was performed quickly, efficiently and the finish work was excellent. Every task I initially discussed with Danny was completed. Danny's crew including Francisco and Jaime, were top notch and pleasant. Each day, refuse and trash were removed. Every day, Danny either visited or texted to advise on progress and to insure the work was progressing as discussed and to ask if I was satisfied and happy. I can't convey in words how much I appreciated My Cali Builders. Look no further, they are the best I've ever encountered.
Danny Raz is a man of action; the work was done promptly and even finished ahead of schedule. The workers were polite, respectful, of cleaned up well after the job.
Answers to the most common questions about this service in your area.
Yes. We have completed multiple ADU projects in Highland Park. Call (310) 220-0903 to schedule a free onsite visit, or compare public feedback on the customer reviews page.
ADU builds typically run 3 to 6 months from permit approval through final inspection. We map the milestone schedule before field work starts. We give you a written schedule during the estimate so milestone dates are clear before field work starts.
ADU builds require permits and we handle the full submittal, plan check, and inspection sequence. Permit timelines vary by city and we factor them into the schedule from day one. You can also step back to the main Highland Park page to compare related local services.
Nothing is published, because a Highland Park ADU price is put together from the actual specification. Detached or attached, the footprint, the distance services have to travel and the interior finish level all count. The free onsite visit establishes them, and the detailed scope of work that follows is what a figure is built against. Comparing scopes is more useful than comparing headline numbers.
Yes. CA Contractor License #1072368. Fully insured for liability and workers compensation. The public record is on the CSLB lookup.
A written detailed scope of work is the substance of it. That document names the unit type, the construction stages, plan coordination and permit support, how the utilities are tied in, and what the interior finish package covers. It also states the warranty of 5 years and the licence, CSLB #1072368. A remodeling consultation is included so the scope can be discussed at the Highland Park property rather than emailed and left.
The existing house matters as much as the empty ground. During the Highland Park visit the point where water, drainage and power would be taken from is looked at, along with where the unit would sit and how materials would reach it. Room count and finish level are discussed at the same time. The visit is free and it ends with a written detailed scope of work.
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