ADU Feasibility / Structural Engineer Recommendations in Los Angeles, CA

[John Trefry]

Hi forum,

We are working on our 2nd SFR and planning to build a detached ADU and attached JADU. We are circling a number of properties and want to find the right partner before we close.

We have a bit of a unique situation and would love input from the BP community.

My wife is an architect (formerly at Gensler) and is providing all of the design and elevations + floor plans.

We are researching feasibility consultants and structural engineers in the LA area who specialize in ADUs and would love any vetted recommendations. We've done a deep dive on the design/build firms in the area and feel that they are charging a premium for what they provide.

We're looking for vendors who are collaborative especially since we will be providing the plans.

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated!

[Dan H.]

JADUs typically decrease the value of the property due to the OO requirement and subtracting footage from the primary structure.

ADUs often add less value than the hands off cost of adding an ADU. Your case is not hands off seeing your wife is doing the designs and plans. Be sure you understand the value that will be added by the ADU, especially as it relates to the cost to add the ADU.

Good luck