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  "name": "How much does it really cost to build an ADU in Los Angeles County right now?",
  "description": "Most ADUs in Los Angeles County cost **low-to-mid six figures**, with cost per square foot often similar to a small custom home. A realistic budget for many hom",
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        "text": "Most ADUs in Los Angeles County cost **low-to-mid six figures**, with cost per square foot often similar to a small custom home. A realistic budget for many homeowners is roughly what you’d expect for a full new build, not a simple remodel.\n\nCosts vary widely by size, type of ADU, and complexity of the site and utilities. Soft costs (design, engineering, permits, fees) are also significant and often underestimated.\n\nKey factors:\n- Size and type: garage conversion vs new detached build\n- Site conditions: grading, access, utility trenching, panel upgrades\n- Level of finish: basic rental vs high-end “family suite”\n- Soft costs: plans, structural calculations, Title 24, permits, impact/utility fees\n\nTo get a meaningful number, define your target size and purpose, then get itemized estimates covering both construction and soft costs. Treat any “too good to be true” quote with caution and insist on written scopes and allowances.\n\nAn experienced ADU builder in LA County can benchmark your project against recent local builds so you’re budgeting in the right range."
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