ADU Builder in Tarzana

Tarzana is our next-door neighbor. It meets Woodland Hills along Corbin Avenue, and our office on Ventura Boulevard is just a few minutes west. For Tarzana homeowners, that means a local team that's easy to reach.

Tehran Construction & Remodeling plans and builds garage conversions and ground-up ADUs in Tarzana, with design in-house or with partners. We speak English and Farsi.

Planning an ADU in Tarzana

Tarzana is in the City of Los Angeles

Tarzana is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, and it shares the Encino–Tarzana Community Plan with Encino. Tarzana covers roughly the western half of that plan area, generally west of Lindley Avenue. ADU permits are handled by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), and the city makes the final permit decision.

North of Ventura vs. south of Ventura

Like its neighbors, Tarzana has two sides. North of Ventura Boulevard, toward Oxnard Street, the land is flatter and the streets more regular. South of the Boulevard, the neighborhood rises into the Santa Monica Mountains, with curving streets and hillside lots.

That split shapes your options:

Flatter lots: often a good fit for a garage conversion or a detached backyard unit, with simpler access for crews and materials.

Hillside lots: possible in many cases, but slope, grading, retaining walls and foundations need careful planning. Some hillside lots also carry fire-zone requirements, and properties near the ridge may fall under the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan.

Parking and transit

Parking is a common question. Under California law, the city can't require replacement parking when a garage is converted to an ADU. State law also says cities can't require parking for certain ADUs, including those within half a mile of public transit. Tarzana's northern edge runs along the Metro G Line (formerly the Orange Line) busway, so for some lots, transit access may matter. Whether your lot qualifies depends on the exact distance and the rules in effect, so we check it for your address.

What It Costs to Start

2-car garage conversion: from $90k
Ground-up ADU: from $290 per square foot
Build timelines: from about 3 months

Please note: these are build-only starting prices. Design, permits, city fees and utility upgrades are extra. A starting price isn't a quote, and your final price is set in your written estimate.

Other fees can still apply, including permit and plan check fees, school fees for ADUs of 500 square feet or more, and any utility connection charges.

Compare ADU types on our ADU services page.

Our Process

Free, no-obligation feasibility review: we look at the lot, the slope, the garage, utilities and city records.

Design: in-house or with partners, sized to your yard and goals.

LADBS plan check: we prepare the plans and respond to corrections.

Construction: a written estimate first, then the build, with city inspections at each stage.

With 10 years of experience, 237+ clients and $52M+ in projects, we serve homeowners across Los Angeles. Licensed, bonded, and insured (general liability).

Tarzana ADU FAQ

Can I build an ADU on a Tarzana hillside lot?

Often, yes, but expect more planning for grading and foundations, and possibly extra hillside or fire-zone requirements. The city makes the final permit decision.

Will I need a parking space for my ADU?

It depends. Garage conversions don't require replacement parking under state law, and ADUs within half a mile of public transit don't require parking. We'll check your lot.

Is your office close to Tarzana?

Yes. We're at 19903 Ventura Blvd #2 in Woodland Hills, just west of Tarzana. Open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM, and closed Sunday.

Let's Talk About Your Tarzana Home

Call (818) 818-8366, chat on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/18188188366, or contact us online to book your free, no-obligation feasibility review.

Licensed contractor: Bardia Ekrami, CSLB #1143589.