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ADU builder
in Reseda,
CA.

Reseda's lots are flatter and more modest than Northridge, on a lower entry price. That changes the ADU math: less land cost up front, solid rents, faster payback. Nexor handles design, permits, and construction under one fixed-price contract. No handoffs, no surprises.

Est. 2008
Founded
Fixed-price
Contract model
$255
Build cost per sq ft under 600
10 yr
Structural warranty
Reseda at a glance

Why ADU demand
is strong here.

The value play in the Valley. Lower home prices plus steady rental demand from workforce tenants and CSUN-area students make Reseda one of the better ADU paybacks around. This is where building purely as an investment pencils out fastest.

$745,000
Median home value
$1,900 to $2,900/mo
ADU rent range
Strong
ADU demand
Median home value: Zillow Home Value Index, 2026
Rent range: Market estimate
Figures are market references, not a quote or appraisal, and vary by property.
Nexor pricing

What will it
cost to build?

Select a type and size. We show our actual per-sq-ft rate from completed projects. Garage conversions are priced after a site visit because structural condition varies too much to quote blindly.

Under 600 sq ft: $235-$250/sq ft
600 sq ft and above: $222/sq ft

ADU type
Size
~$133k

Estimated build cost for a 600 sq ft detached ADU. Design and permit fees are quoted separately.

Get a fixed-price quote

Based on Nexor completed projects through 2025. Site conditions, custom finishes, and program scope adjust the final figure. Your feasibility memo will include a fixed-price range specific to your parcel.

California state law

What the rules
actually say.

State law has made ADUs significantly easier to permit since 2020. Here is what applies to most Reseda parcels today.

AB 68 + AB 881
Approvals are ministerial. If your project meets objective standards, the city must issue the permit. No discretionary hearings, no neighbor sign-off.
SB 13
Impact fees are waived on ADUs under 750 sq ft, saving you $10,000 to $40,000 compared to a standard new-construction permit on the same lot.
AB 976
Owner-occupancy is not required. Build, rent, and never live on the property.
SB 897
Attached ADUs may reach 25 feet in height, which allows a second-story addition on many existing single-family homes.
AB 1332
Cities must maintain a library of pre-approved ADU plans. We use pre-approved sets when they compress your permit timeline.
AB 68
Junior ADUs up to 500 sq ft are allowed inside the existing home or an attached garage on any residential-zoned parcel statewide.
Permitting in Reseda

We handle
the whole process.

Reseda is in the City of Los Angeles, permitted by LADBS. State law requires LADBS to approve or deny a complete application within 60 days. We file, respond to corrections, and track status so you never have to chase the building department.

01

Feasibility

Site visit, parcel map review, and a fixed-fee feasibility memo. You know setbacks, max footprint, and a rough cost range in two weeks.

02

Design

Schematic plans tailored to your lot, or a pre-approved Nexor plan set if you want to move fast. Four-week design block.

03

Permit

We file with LADBS and respond to every correction. Under state law, LADBS must approve or deny a complete application within 60 days. Pre-approved LA Standard Plans can clear in 21 to 30 days.

04

Build

Foundation to final inspection in 14 to 18 weeks. Weekly site reports. We hand you keys and a closing binder.

ADU types we build in Reseda

From detached ground-up units to garage conversions. Every type designed, permitted, and built by our in-house team.

Detached
Attached
Conversion
Two Story
Where we work

Reseda
neighborhoods
we serve.

We build across Reseda and the surrounding Valley.

West Reseda
Reseda Boulevard corridor
Lake Balboa edge
Why it matters

One contract.
One crew.
No handoffs.

Most ADU projects stall at the seam between a designer and a contractor. We do both. The team that draws your plans is the same team that pulls your permits and builds the unit.

Drawings match the build

When design and construction share the same team, field changes do not require going back to a separate architect and waiting weeks for a revision.

Fixed price, not an allowance game

What you sign is what you pay, unless you change the program. No allowance line items that blow up at selection time.

Weekly written reports

Your project manager sends a written update every Friday. You always know where the schedule stands.

Recent work

Reseda 3-unit project: full renovation, ADU, and JADU

20258 months
Main house: fully renovated
JADU: 390 sq ft studio, converted from part of the main house
ADU: 840 sq ft, two-story, 2 bed / 1.5 bath detached guest house, legally permitted

A full three-unit transformation on a single Reseda lot. We completely renovated the main house and converted part of it into a 390 sq ft studio JADU. In the back, we built a two-story, 840 sq ft, two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bath guest house, legally permitted as an ADU. The backyards were separated so each unit has its own private outdoor space. Designed, permitted, and built by Nexor in 8 months.

$295,000 total project cost (full main-house renovation, JADU conversion, and detached ADU, plans included). This is the all-in project total, not an ADU build-cost rate.
Main House
Reseda main house exterior after renovation
Reseda main house renovation, completed
Reseda main house renovated kitchen
Reseda main house living area
Reseda main house renovation interior
Reseda main house renovated bathroom
Reseda main house renovation, completed interior
Reseda main house renovation by Nexor Builders
ADU
Reseda detached ADU exterior
Reseda ADU two-story guest house
Reseda ADU exterior, rear view
Reseda ADU kitchen
Reseda ADU bedroom
Reseda ADU bathroom
Reseda ADU interior renovation
Reseda ADU renovation, completed
Reseda ADU renovation by Nexor Builders
JADU
Reseda JADU studio interior
Reseda 390 sq ft JADU
Reseda JADU kitchenette
Reseda JADU studio renovation
Reseda JADU interior detail
Reseda JADU renovation, completed
Reseda JADU by Nexor Builders
Floor Plan
Reseda 3-unit project floor plan, main house, ADU, and JADU
Service area

We also build
in nearby cities.

Nexor serves the San Fernando Valley. If you are just outside Reseda, we are likely already working near you.

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FAQ

Questions about
ADUs in Reseda.

Reseda· ADU feasibility

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