
Redondo Beach is ideal for backyard ADUs, garage conversions, and two-story ADUs due to wide lots, alley access, and strong rental demand. Many homes in North and South Redondo qualify for detached ADUs, even on smaller lots. We confirm setbacks, parking rules, height limits, and property eligibility during your free ADU property review.
North Redondo
South Redondo
Golden Hills
El Nido
Villas North

Convert your detached or attached garage into a legal living space, with plumbing, insulation, and full interior finishing.

Ideal for income rental, family housing, or guest homes. Built in backyards of single-family and multi-family homes.

Add a livable second floor over an existing garage or over a single-story structure where zoning allows, to create a second story ADU.

An addition that is physically attached to your existing home, often sharing one wall. Great for adding extra bedrooms, rental space, or multi-generational living areas while keeping a connected floor plan.

A standalone ADU built on its own foundation with two full levels of living space. Ideal when you want to keep more open space in your yard.

We manage architectural plans, engineering, Title 24, construction reports, permit submission, and corrections with the city or county.

Redondo Beach Permits & Zoning
In most parts of Redondo Beach, homeowners can build detached ADUs, attached ADUs, or convert an existing garage. Two-story ADUs are popular in North Redondo and Golden Hills due to smaller lot sizes. We evaluate your lot layout, zoning, setbacks, and parking access to confirm what is possible on your property.

Site evaluation & zoning review

Architectural & structural plans

Engineering & Title 24 energy

Permit processing with LA County

Construction scheduling

City inspections
What type of ADU can be built on your land
Whether your garage can be converted
Estimated construction cost and timeline
Yes. Most ADUs in Redondo Beach can be legally rented as long-term rentals (30+ days). ADUs are popular for income generation, family housing, or multigenerational living.
In many parts of Redondo Beach, no extra parking is required, especially if your property is within ½ mile of transit, or if you are converting an existing garage.
Yes. Two-story ADUs are common, especially in North Redondo, Golden Hills, and smaller lots where using vertical space is better than losing backyard space.
Yes. Redondo Beach requires architectural drawings, structural engineering, Title 24 compliance, grading plans if needed, and full permit review. We handle all these steps for you.
California law requires cities to review ADU plans in 60 days, but real approval time in Redondo Beach is usually between 8–14 weeks depending on comments or corrections.
We handle everything - including architectural plans, structural engineering, Title 24 compliance, interior layout, permit submittals, city corrections, and full construction. You won’t need to hire separate designers or engineers.
This page is for homeowners in Redondo Beach, CA. Our main ADU office is located in Hawthorne, and we serve all
of Los Angeles County.
Direct ADU is a Los Angeles County-based design-build firm specializing in ADUs, garage conversions, and complete ADU construction. From planning and permitting to full turnkey construction, we deliver functional and beautiful living spaces for homeowners throughout Hawthorne, Inglewood, West LA, Torrance, and surrounding areas
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