Trusted General Contractor in Sherman Oaks
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Sherman Oaks, designing, permitting and building ADUs, additions and major remodels under one contract for more than 20 years — including a completed detached ADU right here in Sherman Oaks. Serving Sherman Oaks and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Building And Remodeling In Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks is really two neighbourhoods in one. North of Ventura Boulevard the streets run on a flat grid of mid-century houses; south of it the lots climb into the Santa Monica Mountains, and the rules, the engineering and the costs change with the slope.
The Flats North Of Ventura
Much of the housing here is single-storey post-war stock on regular lots, which makes it some of the most practical ground in the Valley for adding space without losing the garden.
- Detached ADUs in rear yards
- Garage conversions
- Second-story additions
- Kitchen and open-plan remodels
- Whole-home renovations of dated interiors
The Hillside South Of Ventura
Hillside lots bring grading, retaining walls, drainage and materials access into the budget, and some streets fall within designated fire hazard areas. They also bring views worth designing around.
Access And Staging
Narrow, winding streets affect how materials arrive and where crews park, so staging is planned before the price is final rather than improvised on day one.
Structure First
Foundations, drainage and retaining are resolved in engineering instead of being discovered during excavation.
Our Services In Sherman Oaks
Every service below is designed, permitted and built by the same licensed team.
ADUs
Detached units, attached builds and garage conversions, designed around what your lot allows.
Home Additions
Room, second-story and master suite additions that sit naturally with the existing house.
Major Remodeling
Kitchens, bathrooms and whole-home renovations, with structure and systems handled properly.
New Construction
Ground-up custom homes, from the first lot survey to final sign-off.
Structural Remodeling
Bearing walls, beams and ceiling raises, engineered and permitted.
Permits For Sherman Oaks Projects
Sherman Oaks is part of the City of Los Angeles, so plans are reviewed by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety rather than a separate city hall. That brings one consistent process, and a busy one.
What Plan Check Looks At
Most projects move through plan check for zoning, structure and energy before a permit is issued, then through staged inspections on site.
- Zoning, setbacks and height
- Structural calculations
- Title 24 energy compliance
- Hillside rules on sloped lots
- Inspections at each construction milestone
ADUs In Sherman Oaks
California’s ADU law sets the baseline for what can be built, and the city applies its own standards on top. The state’s ADU guidance from HCD is a useful starting point. As a general contractor in Sherman Oaks we confirm the details for your specific lot during the discovery stage, before any design time is spent.
How A Project Runs In Sherman Oaks
The same six stages on every job, adjusted to the local permit route.
Discovery
Site visit, lot survey, zoning and setback check.
Architecture
3D design, floor plans and finish direction.
Engineering
Structural drawings and Title 24 energy packet.
Selections
Permit expediting while you choose finishes.
Construction
In-house crews, inspected at every milestone.
Completion
Final sign-off, punch list and key handover.
Projects In And Near Sherman Oaks
A completed detached ADU in Sherman Oaks and recent work across the neighbouring Valley and hills.
Why Homeowners In Sherman Oaks Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Sherman Oaks.
One contract, one team
Design, engineering, permits and construction handled together, with one point of contact.
Licensed and bonded
California general contractor, CSLB #999603, fully bonded and insured.
In-house trades
Framing, MEP trades and custom carpentry by our own crews, inspected at every milestone.
Local work you can see
A completed detached ADU in Sherman Oaks and projects across the surrounding Valley.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Sherman Oaks Neighbourhoods And Nearby Areas
As a general contractor in Sherman Oaks we work on both sides of Ventura Boulevard and in the communities around it, from the Valley floor to the ridgeline.
Around Sherman Oaks
Projects here often sit close to neighbouring communities with similar housing and the same permit route:
- Studio City to the east
- Van Nuys to the north
- Encino to the west
- Valley Village to the north-east
- The canyon neighbourhoods toward Mulholland Drive
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Encino, Tarzana, Burbank and across the San Fernando Valley. Every area we cover is listed on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Sherman Oaks
Two things decide most Sherman Oaks budgets before a single wall is drawn: which side of Ventura Boulevard the house sits on, and how much of the existing structure is being kept.
What Drives Cost Here
On the flats, the biggest variables are the size of the addition or ADU and the finishes you choose. On the hillside, foundations, retaining walls, drainage and access can easily outweigh the finishes. We price both honestly after the discovery visit, not from a square-foot rule of thumb.
Timing Your Project
Permit review is usually the longest wait, so design and engineering start as early as possible. Choosing finishes while the plans are in plan check keeps construction from pausing later, and our Canoga Park showroom is a short drive along the Valley.
Living At Home During Work
ADUs, garage conversions and most additions let you stay in the house. Whole-home renovations usually do not, and we plan the schedule around that.
Start Your Sherman Oaks Project
Book a site visit and we will walk your property, check what the lot allows and explain how we would work as your general contractor in Sherman Oaks, from the first drawing to the final inspection.
General Contractor In Sherman Oaks: Common Questions
Do you work on hillside lots in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. Hillside projects south of Ventura Boulevard need extra attention to grading, retaining, drainage and access, and in places fire-zone requirements. We resolve those in engineering before construction starts.
Who issues building permits in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits are issued by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We prepare the plans, submit them and answer plan-check corrections for you.
Can I build an ADU on my Sherman Oaks lot?
Many lots can, particularly flat lots north of Ventura Boulevard. What fits depends on lot size, setbacks and utilities, which we check during the discovery stage. We have already completed a detached ADU in Sherman Oaks.
How long does a typical project take?
It depends on scope. Permit review typically takes around six to fourteen weeks. Garage-conversion ADUs typically take three to five months to build, and detached ADUs or major additions five to eight months.
Why hire one general contractor in Sherman Oaks instead of separate trades?
A single licensed general contractor in Sherman Oaks coordinates design, permits and every trade under one contract, so there is one point of accountability when questions come up on site.
Where is your showroom?
Our showroom and headquarters are at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303. Visits are by appointment, so call 800-285-3002 before you come.
Which other areas do you cover?
We work throughout Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Culver City, the South Bay, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County, Thousand Oaks, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley, Burbank, Granada Hills, Canoga Park, Reseda and the surrounding areas.
Nearby Service Areas
Homeowner Experiences
Hear directly from Southern California clients who trusted H&A My Design with their custom homes, ADUs, and additions.
Walk the finished home — navy kitchen with brass fittings, an open living space and a new double-vanity bathroom.
“We’re extremely happy with the results. Without a shadow of doubt, we’ve already recommended them to other neighbors.”
“Everybody was phenomenal to work with, a pleasure to have. Totally fair and wonderful company and great family.”
“H&A made the entire process transparent. Having one GC manage blueprints, city permits, and the build was night and day.”
“Their Canoga Park showroom made selecting our cabinets, quartz, and fixtures so easy. Finished right on schedule.”
“Converted our garage into a 2-bedroom rental. Flawless craftsmanship and leased immediately after final inspection.”
See the full before and after — the original kitchen, the opened-up living space and the finished bathrooms.
“From 3D plans to final city sign-off, H&A handled everything. No surprise change orders, no stress.”
“Built a modern ADU for my parents. The accessibility and aesthetic details exceeded all our expectations.”
Serving Southern California
Licensed throughout Los Angeles & Ventura Counties. HQ Showroom at 6723 Variel Ave, Canoga Park, CA.
MORE SPACE.
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Design, permits, showroom selections, and master construction—managed by one accountable team.