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ADU Builders in Manhattan Beach, CA

26 builders · ranked by Google rating and review volume · 17 CSLB license verified

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Located in Los Angeles County, Manhattan Beach had a 2020 Census population of about 35,506. We found 26 ADU builders and contractors that show up for Manhattan Beach homeowners on Google Maps, 9 of them based in the city itself. Their average Google rating is 4.9 stars. 4 market themselves specifically as ADU builders. 17 have a matched, active CSLB license shown with a verified badge. The top-rated by our review-weighted score are Home Remodeling Builders, SHINE INVEST and Nuvision Design & Build.

Los Angeles leads California in ADU permits. Common projects here include garage conversions on older lots, detached backyard units on deep lots, and hillside sites where access and grading drive the cost.

#1

Home Remodeling Builders

5.0 (85 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1131012

1500 Rosecrans Ave #500, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Based in Manhattan Beach
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#2

SHINE INVEST

5.0 (62 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1079290

1230 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Based in Manhattan Beach
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#3

Nuvision Design & Build

5.0 (34 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1082036

1732 Aviation Blvd #560, Redondo Beach, CA 90278

Serves Manhattan Beach · based in Redondo Beach
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#6

Aza Construction

5.0 (17 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1091323

4304 W 149th St, Lawndale, CA 90260

Serves Manhattan Beach · based in Lawndale
Remodels & additionsHome builderGeneral contractor
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#16

KD Construction

4.7 (12 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #851439

3943 Manhattan Beach Blvd, Lawndale, CA 90260

Serves Manhattan Beach · based in Lawndale
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#21

Lux Builders

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #864453

1140 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266

Based in Manhattan Beach
General contractor
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#23

MaxxADU

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)

Service-area business · Lawndale

Serves Manhattan Beach · based in Lawndale
ADU specialist
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#26

RL Design and Build Inc

No rating yet (0 Google reviews)
✔ CSLB License Verified #1136486

Service-area business · Lawndale

Serves Manhattan Beach · based in Lawndale
Design-buildGeneral contractor
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Permits and pre-approved plans in Manhattan Beach

ADU permits in Manhattan Beach go through the city's building or planning department. Under AB 1332, every California city and county had to set up a pre-approved ADU plan program by January 1, 2025, so ask Manhattan Beach whether it has approved plans you can use. See our pre-approved plans guide and California ADU law summary.

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Manhattan Beach ADU FAQ

How many ADU builders serve Manhattan Beach?

Our directory lists 26 ADU builders and contractors that appear for Manhattan Beach on Google Maps, including companies based in nearby Los Angeles County communities.

Do I need a permit to build an ADU in Manhattan Beach?

Yes. ADUs need a building permit from the City of Manhattan Beach, which must approve or deny a complete application within 60 days under state law. Many cities also offer pre-approved plans that speed up review.

How much does an ADU cost in Manhattan Beach?

Most Southern California detached ADUs land around $350 to $550 per square foot all-in, garage conversions around $200 to $350, and JADUs around $50,000 to $150,000. Use our ADU cost estimator and get three itemized bids.

How are Manhattan Beach ADU builders ranked here?

By Google rating weighted by the number of reviews, so a 4.9 with 200 reviews ranks above a 5.0 with 3. Featured placements are clearly labeled and don't affect the organic ranking.

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