Experienced General Contractor in Reseda
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Reseda, with a completed ADU in neighbouring Winnetka and more than 20 years of design-build work across the central and west Valley. Serving Reseda and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Homes And Projects In Reseda
Reseda sits in the middle of the Valley, between Tarzana, Winnetka, Northridge and Lake Balboa. Much of its housing is post-war single-family homes on flat lots, exactly the kind of property where ADUs and additions make the most sense.
The Right Lots For ADUs
Flat rear yards and detached garages make Reseda a practical place to add a second unit, whether for family, rental income or a home office.
- Detached ADUs
- Garage conversions
- Attached ADUs
- Single-storey rear additions
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Updating Post-War Houses
Many homes here still have their original layouts, electrical panels and plumbing. A remodel is the right moment to modernise all three at once.
Open Up The Plan
Removing a wall between kitchen and living room is often the single biggest improvement in a post-war house, and it has to be engineered properly.
Systems While Walls Are Open
Panels, wiring and plumbing are far cheaper to replace during a remodel than afterwards.
Our Services In Reseda
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 Reseda Projects
Reseda is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits and inspections are handled by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.
The Permit Route
We prepare the plans, structural calculations and energy packet, submit them, answer plan-check corrections and schedule every inspection.
- Zoning and setbacks
- Structural plan check
- Title 24 energy compliance
- Utility capacity for new units
- Milestone inspections on site
ADUs In Reseda
California’s ADU rules set the baseline for accessory units, and the city applies its own standards on top. As your general contractor in Reseda we confirm what your lot allows during the discovery stage.
How A Project Runs In Reseda
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.
Recent Projects Near Reseda
Completed work in Winnetka, Northridge and Canoga Park, all a few minutes from Reseda.
Why Homeowners In Reseda Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Reseda.
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.
Close to our showroom
Our Canoga Park showroom is just a few minutes west of Reseda.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Reseda And Nearby Neighbourhoods
As a general contractor in Reseda we work throughout the community and in the Valley neighbourhoods around it.
Around Reseda
Neighbouring communities with similar housing include:
- Winnetka to the west
- Northridge to the north
- Lake Balboa to the east
- Tarzana to the south
- Encino to the south-east
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Canoga Park, Tarzana, Encino and across the San Fernando Valley. Every area is on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Reseda
For most Reseda homeowners the first decision is simple to state and harder to answer: build a separate unit, or make the main house bigger?
ADU Or Addition
An ADU adds independent living space without touching the existing structure, and it can earn rental income. An addition enlarges the house you live in. We compare both on your lot, with real numbers, after the discovery visit.
Keeping The Budget Honest
You receive a written scope with allowances stated clearly, and anything found once walls are opened is photographed and priced before work continues.
Choosing Finishes Early
Selections are made at our nearby showroom while the permit is in review, so construction does not stall waiting for decisions.
Start Your Reseda 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 Reseda.
General Contractor In Reseda: Common Questions
Can an ADU in Reseda be rented out?
ADUs are commonly built as long-term rentals, and state law supports that. Rules on short-term rentals are set locally, so confirm your intended use before design and we will plan around it.
Who issues permits in Reseda?
Reseda is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We prepare the plans and handle corrections and inspections.
Can you open up the kitchen in my post-war house?
Usually. If the wall is load-bearing it is replaced with an engineered beam and posts, permitted and inspected. Our structural and open-concept pages explain how that works.
How long does a project take?
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 choose a design-build general contractor in Reseda?
A design-build general contractor in Reseda handles design, permits and construction under one contract, so the budget is checked as the drawings develop rather than after the permit is issued.
Do you upgrade electrical panels as part of a project?
When the existing panel cannot support the new work, yes. ADUs, new kitchens and central air often need a service upgrade, and we include it in the permitted plans.
Can I convert my detached garage in Reseda into an ADU?
Often, yes. Garage conversions reuse an existing structure, which usually makes them one of the quicker ADU types to build. The slab, framing and utilities are assessed during discovery to see what can be kept and what needs upgrading.
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.