Santa Monica ADU Design, Permits and Construction

Builder working on wood framing during ADU construction in Los Angeles

local adu planning

Building ADU spaces with purpose, quality, and long-term value

Done ADU works with homeowners throughout Santa Monica to plan accessory dwelling units around coastal lots, compact parcels, and neighborhoods near the ocean. Homeowners in Santa Monica often have valuable square footage hidden in a garage, side yard, or underused portion of the lot. Our process considers circulation, privacy, utilities, and permitting before the build is set in motion.

Done ADU develops detached units, attached additions, and garage conversions that complement Spanish-style homes, cottages, and modern infill properties. Each project is organized around a flexible home close to work, family, and the coast, with layouts and finishes selected for comfort, durability, and a natural relationship to the existing home.

design direction

Building practical ADU spaces through design, permits, and quality construction.

project perspective

project perspective for smarter, more valuable Los Angeles properties

Done ADU sees each Santa Monica property as a separate design problem, with its own access, setbacks, privacy needs, and opportunities.

Done ADU aims to represent ADU spaces that improve everyday living, support multigenerational needs, add flexibility, and increase long-term property value. project perspective is centered on practical solutions, attractive design, and construction quality that fits the way Los Angeles homeowners live today.

Contractor drilling wood framing during ADU construction in Los Angeles

city adu questions

Questions About Our Company and Process

Done ADU provides coordinated ADU planning and construction for Santa Monica properties, with attention to design, permits, site conditions, and the intended use of the finished unit.

Done ADU studies the lot, existing home, access route, privacy conditions, and utility strategy before shaping the floor plan. That approach helps the new unit fit the property instead of feeling added as an afterthought.

Yes. Done ADU can guide the project from early feasibility and drawings through permit coordination and the construction phase, giving Santa Monica homeowners one organized path from concept to completion.

Done ADU evaluates residential sites that may support detached ADUs, attached units, junior ADUs, or garage conversions. Suitability depends on the parcel, existing improvements, access, and the goals for the new living space.

Done ADU compares the condition and location of the garage with available yard space, desired privacy, budget, and long-term use. The better choice is the one that creates the strongest layout while working realistically with the Santa Monica property.