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Signature Home Pricing · Los Angeles

Fixed pricing. In writing.

Nine architect-designed ADU plans from $219,000 to $459,000. One price. One timeline. One contract. No surprise change orders for things we should have anticipated — because after nearly a decade of ADU projects in Los Angeles, we already have.

$219,000–$459,000
All-inclusive, fixed
6–9 mo
Start to finish
126
LA ADU projects · since 2017
The full lineup

Nine homes. Nine fixed prices.

Six single-story homes and three two-story homes — the only dedicated two-story ADU lineup in Los Angeles. Every price below is the turnkey contract price and covers design, permits, and construction from day one to keys in hand.

Single-Story Collection

Model Layout Square feet Construction Contract to keys Fixed price from
The Wilshire Studio · 1 BA 400 sqft 4 months 6–7 months $219,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.
The Sunset 1 BR · 1 BA 480 sqft 4 months 6–7 months $239,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.
The Westwood 1 BR · 1 BA 550 sqft 4 months 6–7 months $259,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.
The Laurel Canyon 2 BR · 1 BA 660 sqft 5 months 7–8 months $289,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.
The Melrose 2 BR · 2 BA 800 sqft 5 months 7–8 months $329,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.
The Lincoln 3 BR · 2 BA 1,000 sqft 6 months 8–9 months $389,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.

Two-Story Collection · Exclusive to CALI ADU

Model Layout Square feet Construction Contract to keys Fixed price from
The Fairfax 2 BR · 1.5 BA 840 sqft 6 months 8–9 months $339,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.
The Venice 2 BR · 2 BA 1,080 sqft 6 months 8–9 months $399,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.
The Culver 3 BR · 2.5 BA 1,200 sqft 6 months 8–9 months $459,000 iFixed contract price for the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific work — soil reports, utility routing, driveway, retaining walls — is identified and priced upfront, before you sign.

Prices reflect the Signature Home on a standard lot. Site-specific costs — soil reports, utility routing, driveway work, retaining walls — are identified and priced upfront during your Backyard Review. Never after the contract is signed.

What the price covers

All-inclusive means all-inclusive.

One fixed price covers every step from signed contract to certificate of occupancy. There are only a few things it does not cover — and we explain exactly why for each one below.

Included in every contract

  • Architectural design and construction drawings
  • Structural, Title 24, and MEP engineering
  • Permit processing through your city's building department
  • Site survey and standard soil evaluation
  • Full foundation, framing, and weatherization
  • All interior finishes from your chosen package
  • Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems
  • All fixtures, cabinetry, appliances, and flooring
  • Private entrance and exterior lighting
  • Project management and daily on-site supervision
  • Final inspections and certificate of occupancy
  • One-year workmanship warranty

Not included (and why)

  • Permit fees paid to the city. These go directly to your city's building department and vary by jurisdiction. We process the permit on your behalf — you only pay the city's published fee.
  • Utility connection fees. Water, power, and gas company connection fees are set by your local utilities, not by us. Typical range: $3,000 to $8,000.
  • Non-standard site work. Major grading, retaining walls, long utility trench runs, or tree removal beyond what a typical lot requires. We quote these upfront during your consultation.
  • Floor plan modifications. Finish selections from our à la carte configurator are included. Floor plan changes are not — those convert the project to a Custom ADU and are priced separately.
  • Landscaping beyond what was there. We restore the construction-access area back to its original condition. A full backyard redesign is a separate scope.
The completion guarantee

If we run late, we pay you.

Every Signature Home contract locks in a construction schedule in writing. If we run past it, we start paying you a daily penalty equal to the interest you are paying on your construction financing for the full contract price. Every day. Until we hand you the keys.

Worked example

The Sunset · $239,000 · 7% HELOC

Contract price
$239,000
Annual carrying cost at 7%
$16,730
Daily penalty past scheduled completion
$46/day

That is money out of our pocket and into yours — for every day past the scheduled completion until your ADU is complete. We can offer it because years of Los Angeles ADU projects have taught us exactly how long each Signature Home takes to build.

What's covered. The guarantee covers delays within our control after permit approval. The clock can extend for things outside our control: client-requested changes, utility company connection delays, city inspection delays, severe weather, force majeure, or unpaid milestone invoices. Permit timelines are city-controlled and tracked separately. Full terms in every contract.

Signature Home vs. Custom ADU

Half the time. Half the risk.

We offer both: a Signature Home for buyers who want the architect-designed, fixed-price, permit-ready path, and a Custom Design-Build program for buyers with a truly bespoke vision. Here is the honest comparison.

Signature Home

  • Starting at $219,000. Fixed price in writing.
  • 6–9 months start to finish. Construction guaranteed.
  • Pre-designed and permit-ready.
  • Finish selections from our à la carte configurator.
  • Architect-designed and permit-ready from nearly a decade of LA ADU experience.
  • Delay penalty paid at your HELOC rate.

Custom ADU

  • Typically 20–30% more than a comparable Signature Home.
  • 11–16 months start to finish.
  • 2–3 months of bespoke design and construction drawings.
  • 3–4 months of plan check and permit back-and-forth.
  • 6–9 months of construction.
  • Change orders are the industry default.

If you need true customization — an unusual lot, a non-standard footprint, a one-of-a-kind architectural statement — our Custom Design-Build program is built for it. For everyone else, a Signature Home delivers an architect-designed ADU in half the time, without the design-phase surprises custom projects are famous for.

Pricing questions

The fine print, in plain English.

Is the fixed price really fixed?
Yes. The only things that change the price are changes you ask for — finish upgrades beyond the standard package, floor plan modifications that convert the project to a custom build, or scope you add mid-project. Across 126 Los Angeles ADU projects, the price on our proposal has been the price the homeowner pays at completion.
How does the delay penalty actually work?
Your contract locks in a construction schedule for your Signature Home — 4, 5, or 6 months depending on the size of the home. If we go past that date, we begin paying you a daily penalty equal to the prorated daily interest on the full contract price, at your HELOC rate. The penalty accrues every day until we hand you the keys and is paid as a credit at closeout, not invoiced separately.
What can extend the schedule and pause the guarantee?
The guarantee covers delays within our control. Things outside our control extend the schedule: changes you ask for after the floor plan is locked, utility company connection delays, city inspection delays, severe weather, force majeure, and unpaid milestone invoices. We track and document each one in writing so the contract clock is always transparent — no surprises at closeout.
What about the permit timeline?
Permit approval through your city's building department typically takes 6 to 8 weeks on a Signature Home, because our drawings are pre-engineered and we have run them through the permit process across 126 Los Angeles ADU projects. Permit time is not part of the construction guarantee — the city controls that clock — but we process the permit on your behalf and stay on it until it is approved.
What financing do you accept?
Most clients finance their ADU with a home equity line of credit (HELOC) or a cash-out refinance. We also accept construction loans, private lending, and cash. Payments follow a progress draw schedule tied to construction milestones — you only pay for work that has been completed and inspected.
Do you require a down payment?
A design and permit deposit is due at contract signing to cover architectural drawings, engineering, and permit processing through your city's building department. Construction draws begin after permit approval and mobilization, on a standard progress draw schedule. Full terms are spelled out before you sign anything.
Can I see the contract before I commit?
Yes. We send every prospective client our standard Signature Home contract — including the fixed-price terms and the construction guarantee language — during the consultation phase, before any money changes hands. No surprises.
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