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  "name": "How much does it realistically cost to build an ADU in Los Angeles right now?",
  "description": "In the Los Angeles area, many ground-up ADUs end up in the roughly $275–$450 per square foot range all-in, depending on design, site conditions, and finishes. G",
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        "text": "In the Los Angeles area, many ground-up ADUs end up in the roughly $275–$450 per square foot range all-in, depending on design, site conditions, and finishes. Garage conversions can be somewhat cheaper per square foot but still add up because kitchens and bathrooms are expensive. \n\nSticker shock is normal because an ADU needs almost everything a full house needs—foundation or structural upgrades, kitchen, bathroom, utilities, and permits—just in a smaller package.\n\nKey factors:\n- Size and layout complexity (more corners and bathrooms cost more)\n- Site access, grading, and distance to utilities\n- Level of finishes and custom features\n- Soft costs: design, engineering, permits, impact fees\n\nHave your pro give you a range based on concept plans and recent local projects, then build a 10–15% contingency into your budget. That way cost surprises are manageable instead of project-killing."
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