ADU Builder in Woodland Hills

Woodland Hills is home for us. Our office is right on Ventura Boulevard, so when you call about an ADU in Woodland Hills, you're talking to a builder who drives these streets every day.

Tehran Construction & Remodeling designs and builds garage conversions and ground-up ADUs for Woodland Hills homeowners, with design in-house or with partners. Our team speaks English and Farsi.

Building an ADU in Woodland Hills: What's Local About It

You're in the City of Los Angeles

Woodland Hills is a neighborhood of the City of Los Angeles, not its own city. That means ADU permits here go through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), and zoning follows LA City rules. It's part of the Canoga Park–Winnetka–Woodland Hills–West Hills Community Plan area.

This matters near the edges. Woodland Hills borders the cities of Calabasas and Hidden Hills, which have their own rules and permit offices. If your address is close to the line, we'll confirm which jurisdiction you're in first.

Flatland lots and hillside lots

Woodland Hills stretches north and south of the 101 Freeway. To the north, toward Victory Boulevard and around Pierce College, many streets are flatter, with predominantly single-family homes. Many of these homes have a garage and a backyard, which can make either a garage conversion or a detached ADU worth exploring.

South of Ventura Boulevard, the neighborhood climbs into the Santa Monica Mountains toward Mulholland Drive. Hillside lots can be beautiful places for an ADU, but they often need more planning for slope, access, grading and foundations.

Hillside and fire-zone rules

Some Woodland Hills lots are in a designated Hillside Area, a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, or both. Los Angeles has extra ADU requirements for certain lots in both, and state law limits how some of those rules can apply. It gets technical fast. You can check your lot's status in the city's free ZIMAS tool, and we'll walk you through what it means for your plans. The city makes the final permit decision.

Specific plans

Parts of the area fall under specific plans, such as the Warner Center, Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor and Mulholland Scenic Parkway specific plans. If one applies to your property, it may add review steps or standards.

ADU Options for Woodland Hills Homes

• Garage conversions — from $90k for a 2-car garage.

• Ground-up detached or attached ADUs — from $290 per square foot.

• Build timelines from about 3 months.

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 after we see your property.

A few things make a difference on Woodland Hills lots: older electrical service that may need an upgrade, how equipment can reach the backyard, and, on hillside lots, slope and soil. Read more about our full ADU services.

How We Work With Woodland Hills Homeowners

1. Free, no-obligation feasibility review. We look at your lot, your goals and what's on file with the city.

2. Design. In-house or with our partners, sized to your yard and your budget.

3. Permits. We prepare for LADBS plan check and handle corrections.

4. Build. A clear written estimate, regular updates and city inspections at each stage.

With 10 years of experience, we've worked with 237+ clients on $52M+ in projects, serving homeowners across Los Angeles. Woodland Hills is where we're based, so you're never far from our office.

Woodland Hills ADU FAQ

Do I get my ADU permit from Los Angeles or LA County?

Woodland Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, so ADU permits go through LADBS. If you're near the Calabasas or Hidden Hills border, we'll confirm your jurisdiction first.

Can I build an ADU on a hillside lot south of Ventura Boulevard?

Often, yes, but hillside lots may face extra requirements, especially if they're also in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. We'll review your lot's details with you. The city makes the final permit decision.

If I convert my garage, do I have to replace the parking?

No. Under California law, the city can't require replacement parking when a garage is converted to an ADU.

Can I visit your office?

Yes. We're at 19903 Ventura Blvd #2, Woodland Hills, CA 91364, open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM, and closed Sunday. Calling ahead helps us make sure the right person is there.

Talk to Your Woodland Hills ADU Builder

Call or WhatsApp (818) 818-8366, email info@tehranconstruction.com, or send us a message to set up your free, no-obligation feasibility review. Farsi speakers are welcome. Khosh amadid.

Licensed contractor: Bardia Ekrami, CSLB #1143589.