Great to see the process of this conversion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Nice video!!! I am glad to hear this unit is doing well. I also like the world map above the table. It ties in really well.
@@JosephPeretz ya the tenants really appreciate having a washer and dryer in the unit. It attracts a better quality tenant. No one wants to take laundry offsite.
Was it expensive to do the footings? I think it’s great. Only change I would do is get actually range Steve since I like cooking in my oven. But it’s a great place for professional looking for a clean well furnished studio.
Everything seems to be expensive these days. I am putting air fryers in the units now (the ones that fold up after they cool). They work great as a small oven!
Who draws up the plans that you talk about? What did you pay for the plans? When you want to renovate a house or building, who do you contact to do the work? Is there some work you do yourself? What do you do? Do you pay the workers to buy the materials needed for the job? Who picks out the material you need for the construction?
Hi, that’s a lot of detailed questions, I’ll answer a bit here but feel free to call me directly if you are trying to figure things out for a specific project you have and need some guidance. I have worked with this particular GC for many years doing other projects so we kinda have a team of guys we use for these. Generally I pick out the materials. Mostly they are included in the cost of the job so the GC will pay for them. I project manage. I know what I need and when I need it to keep the job moving along and make sure I have the materials there on time. In the beginning I hire a designer to make the plans for the unit but basically I know the layout I want so I tell them the rough outline of it and they put it together so I can take it to the city in the format they want it. The cost varies depending on the project and size of the unit and how fast I want it. You could estimate something like $5000-8000 for these garages which includes the design, structural, Title 24, city plan check fees and permits. I’ve paid $18,000-22,000 for one bedroom detached ADU’s. So just depends. Hope some of that helps!
@@kristicirtwill No project at this time, but what you gave me is a good start to research more about a project managers responsibilities! It m7st be very difficult for a GC to select material for a job, when there are so many places that sell the same material! I worked for the Plant manager calling all over the country for machine parts! That's a job unto itself! Then you have to be the interior designer. Maintain costs and record it, make sure costs stay within budget! That job is no joke! I applaud you for taking on such a difficult responsibility!
Looks great. Who wouldn’t want to live there. Do you usually install dishwashers in your ADU’s or do you find that people really don’t need or want them? How many square feet is the ADU here? Out of your 135,000 how much disappeared before construction even started? Thanks, kevin
Hi Kevin, great questions. Sometimes I put dishwashers in the one bedrooms. Always in the 2 bedrooms. But usually never in the studio sized ones. There's just not enough space for them. The studio sized ADU's are usually the garage conversions and they work out to be around 360sqft. Plans/permits vary for each project, it's usually $7-10K or so for the garage conversions (that includes architect/structural/Title24/plan check/permits). The 135K is just for the construction. Maybe I could get it cheaper but I've worked with my guys forever and they get it done with no issues.
There is nothing that sticks out on the other side (on the bathroom wall). The condenser is on the outside of the house (if you're looking at the ADU from the street, on the right side). Thanks!
No prob. I ordered from Bredabed. Make sure you add on the part where they set it up for you. I had my own guys set up the first one I ordered and it's a bit complicated. The company installers are much better.
I will get photos for next time. The condenser outside is pretty compact (not like the big ones that you would have for a house), and the water tank is just a tankless one that is attached to the outside of the house.
@@kristicirtwill im in Lakewood as well and plan to start my ADU first of the year, please share your experiance dealing with City of Lakewood planning and city inspectors ?
In your experience what’s the drop off in rental price for the main house after you add the ADU with the house tenant not having a garage anymore? For example, with the main house and garage price was 3000 a month and then after losing the garage the price went down to…??? 2500 or what? Thanks, kevin
Another good question. For me, the price hasn't dropped. Usually if I can I try to do these garage conversions without having a tenant in the main house (just easier with the construction mess, having to turn off utilities occasionally etc). But still, there have been a few I did where the main house tenant was already in place. In that case, I gave a few incentives during the construction period. I also always bought and installed a large shed for the backyard so they could still have storage. Ultimately, you have a duplex at the end of the day, so yes in theory there may be a small adjustment for that. But housing is still in short supply in LA/OC and when you have a nice product like I do (remodeled/well maintained main house and new ADU) it is not hard to get market rent.
I like the colour combo. This ADU turned out beautiful!
Great ADU project!
Great to see the process of this conversion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Nice video!!! I am glad to hear this unit is doing well. I also like the world map above the table. It ties in really well.
Looks fantastic thank you for the very simple and concise video.
Well done Kristi.
Great transformation!
Congratulations… Great job.
Fascinating !!! 🇨🇦
Great Cabinets! and Oversize Washer Dryer!
@@JosephPeretz ya the tenants really appreciate having a washer and dryer in the unit. It attracts a better quality tenant. No one wants to take laundry offsite.
@@kristicirtwill agreed. I like to put mine in the closet or bathroom. But I love how the kitchen came out great colors.
@@JosephPeretz thanks! Maple cabinets and a variation of Calacatta Quartz countertops and matching or similar backsplash ✅
Very nice. I'm looking to convert my garage as well to a ADU. What's the square footage of this one?
360sqft
wow, looks great and someone will enjoy living there.
Was it expensive to do the footings?
I think it’s great. Only change I would do is get actually range Steve since I like cooking in my oven. But it’s a great place for professional looking for a clean well furnished studio.
Everything seems to be expensive these days. I am putting air fryers in the units now (the ones that fold up after they cool). They work great as a small oven!
Who draws up the plans that you talk about? What did you pay for the plans? When you want to renovate a house or building, who do you contact to do the work? Is there some work you do yourself? What do you do? Do you pay the workers to buy the materials needed for the job? Who picks out the material you need for the construction?
Hi, that’s a lot of detailed questions, I’ll answer a bit here but feel free to call me directly if you are trying to figure things out for a specific project you have and need some guidance. I have worked with this particular GC for many years doing other projects so we kinda have a team of guys we use for these. Generally I pick out the materials. Mostly they are included in the cost of the job so the GC will pay for them. I project manage. I know what I need and when I need it to keep the job moving along and make sure I have the materials there on time. In the beginning I hire a designer to make the plans for the unit but basically I know the layout I want so I tell them the rough outline of it and they put it together so I can take it to the city in the format they want it. The cost varies depending on the project and size of the unit and how fast I want it. You could estimate something like $5000-8000 for these garages which includes the design, structural, Title 24, city plan check fees and permits. I’ve paid $18,000-22,000 for one bedroom detached ADU’s. So just depends. Hope some of that helps!
@@kristicirtwill No project at this time, but what you gave me is a good start to research more about a project managers responsibilities! It m7st be very difficult for a GC to select material for a job, when there are so many places that sell the same material! I worked for the Plant manager calling all over the country for machine parts! That's a job unto itself! Then you have to be the interior designer. Maintain costs and record it, make sure costs stay within budget! That job is no joke! I applaud you for taking on such a difficult responsibility!
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Looks great. Who wouldn’t want to live there. Do you usually install dishwashers in your ADU’s or do you find that people really don’t need or want them?
How many square feet is the ADU here?
Out of your 135,000 how much disappeared before construction even started?
Thanks, kevin
Hi Kevin, great questions. Sometimes I put dishwashers in the one bedrooms. Always in the 2 bedrooms. But usually never in the studio sized ones. There's just not enough space for them. The studio sized ADU's are usually the garage conversions and they work out to be around 360sqft. Plans/permits vary for each project, it's usually $7-10K or so for the garage conversions (that includes architect/structural/Title24/plan check/permits). The 135K is just for the construction. Maybe I could get it cheaper but I've worked with my guys forever and they get it done with no issues.
Can you send the link to the Murphy bed couch you got that had the shelves attached? The one from this video and the other of you have it please!
bredabeds.com/
Oh very nice , i would have like to see back side of wall where air conditioner was put. Does it stick out other side? Yes video was great.
There is nothing that sticks out on the other side (on the bathroom wall). The condenser is on the outside of the house (if you're looking at the ADU from the street, on the right side). Thanks!
@@kristicirtwill ok i get it now, thank you. Those Murphy beds are awesome
is the Bed a murphy bed that converts to a sofa? where did you get it from? if you don't mind
No prob. I ordered from Bredabed. Make sure you add on the part where they set it up for you. I had my own guys set up the first one I ordered and it's a bit complicated. The company installers are much better.
looks great!! Would you mind sharing the info for the contractors? I am trying to build an ADU in Downey. I’m weeks away from plans being approved
Also, I’m trying to do my first owner build ADU. Would you be able to connect over coffee to go over any tips and answer a couple questions? Thanks!!
@@duranrick1 call me anytime during the weekday 562-400-2953
Beautifully done, I noitced on your ADU you don’t show the ac unit and water tank
I will get photos for next time. The condenser outside is pretty compact (not like the big ones that you would have for a house), and the water tank is just a tankless one that is attached to the outside of the house.
Thank you !
What is the size of the ADU (sq ft)? Nice reno!
These garages are around 18’ x 20’. So about 355-360sqft
Great job Kristi! what city are you located in California?
I build these all over Los Angeles and Orange Counties. This one is in Lakewood.
@@kristicirtwill thank you
@@kristicirtwill im in Lakewood as well and plan to start my ADU first of the year, please share your experiance dealing with City of Lakewood planning and city inspectors ?
@@ceh64 pretty much same as anywhere in SoCal. Just get a good contractor and they’ll get the inspections done and passed. Good luck!
In your experience what’s the drop off in rental price for the main house after you add the ADU with the house tenant not having a garage anymore? For example, with the main house and garage price was 3000 a month and then after losing the garage the price went down to…??? 2500 or what?
Thanks, kevin
Another good question. For me, the price hasn't dropped. Usually if I can I try to do these garage conversions without having a tenant in the main house (just easier with the construction mess, having to turn off utilities occasionally etc). But still, there have been a few I did where the main house tenant was already in place. In that case, I gave a few incentives during the construction period. I also always bought and installed a large shed for the backyard so they could still have storage. Ultimately, you have a duplex at the end of the day, so yes in theory there may be a small adjustment for that. But housing is still in short supply in LA/OC and when you have a nice product like I do (remodeled/well maintained main house and new ADU) it is not hard to get market rent.
Great work, can you give us the overall cost for this ADU project?
They're running about $130,000 for everything
hi, where did you purchase the two burner stove ?
Amazon
Nice how much is it to convert a garage to an adu approximately? How can we get a loan to make one?
Bank on around $350/sqft. Email me and I'll forward a couple lenders that might be able to help. Professionalhomehelp@gmail.com
Where are the murphy beds from?
Bredabeds.com
did she mention the square ft ?
It is about 360sqft
I like the colour combo. This ADU turned out beautiful!