Ground that slopes changes the first half of the job more than the second. Where the unit sits, how the foundation steps, how materials and machinery reach the pad: those are drawing-stage decisions on a hillside property, not site-day improvisations. After that the sequence is standard. Plan coordination assembles the architectural set, the structural engineering and the permit submittal. Ground-up construction moves through excavation, footings, framing, roof and envelope. Utility tie-ins run water, waste and an electrical feed to the unit. Interior finish work brings cabinetry, worktops, flooring, tile, doors and paint. A final walkthrough leaves a written punch list closed rather than open.
Ring or text (310) 220-0903 and the first appointment is an Onsite Visit + Free Estimate, delivering a detailed scope of work and a remodeling consultation. Grading and access appear as their own items in that scope rather than being folded into a foundation figure, since on ground that moves they are a real portion of the job and hiding them helps nobody. Both halves come free, and there is no published price on this site for anything. Permit preparation and filing rest with the builder. Financing is available. The completed build carries a 5 year warranty. The licence number is CSLB #1072368, the contractor is licensed and insured, and the company has been in business since 2020.
Studio City area
An ADU in Studio City gets planned around what the lot will actually give you, and 91604 is the ZIP code on the address. Hillside Studio City lots often need extra grading and access planning, and we map that during the onsite visit before a unit is drawn.
Neighborhoods served: Colfax Meadows, Silver Triangle, Laurel Terrace, South of Ventura.
Near: Studio City Recreation Center, Tujunga Village, the 101 at Laurel Canyon.
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 Studio City. Call (310) 220-0903 to schedule a free onsite visit, or compare public feedback on the customer reviews page.
Stage by stage rather than a single figure. Planning and drawings first, with grading and access resolved inside that phase. Then the permit submittal, then site preparation and foundation, framing and roof, rough services, finishes, and the walkthrough at the end. A sloping site puts more weight on the early stages. The programme for your property is written into the scope of work after the free onsite visit.
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 Studio City page to compare related local services.
There is no published price and no sensible way to give one before the property has been seen, particularly where the ground moves. Grading, access, foundation design, unit size, service run length and finish level all feed into it. The free onsite visit and the detailed scope of work it produces are where a figure comes from that still holds when the work starts.
Yes. CA Contractor License #1072368. Fully insured for liability and workers compensation. The public record is on the CSLB lookup.
Completed work carries a warranty of 5 years. On a hillside build the parts people ask about are the ones they cannot see, the foundation and the drainage, and those are described in the scope of work rather than summarised. Read the scope alongside the warranty term: between them they say what was built and what stands behind it.
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