ADUs
A detached unit in the backyard with its own kitchen, bath and entry. Families use them for parents, grown kids, renters or a home office.
ADUs and custom homes
ADUs, additions and custom homes built to Title 24
We build backyard ADUs, garage conversions, room additions and new custom homes across Los Angeles. California's Title 24 energy code is one of the strictest in the country, and we build to it from the first drawing.
What we build
New space, from one room to a whole house
Each of these is a permitted job with drawings, plan check and inspections. We build all four for Los Angeles homeowners.
Garage conversions
The garage becomes a bedroom, an office or a full ADU. We insulate it, add windows and bring the wiring and plumbing up to code.
Room additions
A bigger kitchen, a primary suite or a second story, tied into the structure, roof and systems you already have.
Custom homes
New houses built from the architect's plans, from the foundation to the final inspection. We plan the roof and the panel for solar from the start.
Title 24
California's energy code, built in from day one
Title 24 is one of the strictest energy codes in the country. It sets the insulation, windows, heating and cooling, water heating and lighting for new homes and additions, and since 2020 most new California homes must include solar.
- InsulationAttic, wall and floor insulation to the levels the code sets for your climate zone.
- Windows and doorsDual-pane, low-E glass that meets the code's limits on heat gain and loss.
- Heating and coolingEquipment sized from a load calculation. Ducted systems get sealed and tested.
- Water heatingHigh-efficiency water heating, often a heat pump water heater.
- LightingLED lighting throughout, with vacancy sensors where the code calls for them.
- SolarSince 2020 most new California homes must include solar. We plan the roof and the panel for it.
Energy calculations go in with the permit drawings, and the inspectors check the work against them.
How it works
From drawings to final inspection
A new home or ADU involves more people than a remodel: an architect, often an interior designer, plan check and a string of inspections. One office keeps it moving and keeps you posted.
Site visit
We look at the lot, the setbacks, the access and where power, water and sewer come in. That tells you what can be built before anything gets drawn.
Drawings
Your architect draws the plans and your designer picks the finishes. We work with both and price the job from their drawings.
Plan check and permits
The city or county reviews the drawings, the structural engineering and the Title 24 energy report. We stay on it until the permit is issued.
Build and inspect
Foundation, framing, rough plumbing and electrical, insulation, drywall. An inspector signs off each stage before the next one covers it.
Final sign-off
After the final inspection the city or county signs off the permit, and we walk the finished space with you.
Our work
Finished work from our portfolio
Custom homes and remodels around Los Angeles. Every photo here is a finished Woodmaster job.
Custom homes, additions and remodels from 30+ years of building.
See all projectsWhat clients say about working with us
Quoted as they wrote them.
The interpretation and completion of the architectural plan requires genuine ability, concentration and organization of every important element which they delivered perfectly. They did a great job closely examining the details, and finished the work few weeks ahead of schedule.
We converted our garage into a bedroom, and their team worked with us to have high-quality work done at a competitive price. Hanan regularly checked in on the job, and Alik was great on the communication front from the office.
Free estimate
Start with a site visit
Call, send a WhatsApp message or email us about the lot and what you want to build. Someone from our Woodland Hills office will set up a visit.