A design-build firm for LA homeowners who want their ADU done right. We handle everything — from first sketch to final inspection — with high-end materials and craftsmanship most builders can't match.
Most ADU builders are either prefab assemblers or chaotic custom shops. Kavo is neither. We're a small, deliberate design-build practice — same team, same standards, every project.
We source from the same suppliers used by custom luxury builders — hardware, tile, fixtures, doors, windows — and pass the relationships, and the savings, to you. What other builders treat as upgrades, we treat as standard.
Design, permits, structural engineering, construction, finishes, warranty — all handled by Kavo, including in-house architect and engineer. No coordinating multiple firms yourself. One contract. One number to call.
Permanent foundations. Real framing. Real California craftsmen. Inspected like a primary residence. Every Kavo is built to outlast — and to be valued like — the main house on the lot.
We've navigated setbacks, height limits, fire zones, and HPOZ overlays across LA County. We know what permits in 60 days vs. what stalls projects for a year. You won't learn this the hard way with us.
One-year warranty covering structure, systems, and finishes — transferable to the next owner. Built into every contract, not an upsell. Plain language. A real number to call.
A clear five-step process. We tell you what's happening, when it's happening, and what's next — at every stage.
We walk your lot, listen to your vision, and confirm what's possible under LA County code. Free, no pressure.
Week 1Our in-house architect and engineer draft your ADU. We iterate together until the plan fits your lot, your needs, and your budget.
Weeks 2–6We submit, follow up, and clear plan check with LA County. You don't talk to the city — we do.
Months 2–4Foundation, framing, systems, finishes. Weekly progress updates. One project lead from start to finish.
Months 4–9Final inspection. Your punch list, completed. Warranty paperwork in hand. Move-in ready.
Month 10California has some of the most homeowner-friendly ADU laws in the country. Permits clear in 60 days. No owner-occupancy required. Setbacks reduced to four feet. We put together a clear guide so you know what's possible before you call.
Detached, attached, garage conversion, and JADU — what each one is, and when each one fits.
60-day permit approval, no parking near transit, no impact fees under 750 sf, and other rules in your favor.
HELOC, cash-out refinance, ADU construction loans, and the CalHFA grant up to $40K — explained.
A look at recent and in-progress projects across Los Angeles. Each designed around the client, the lot, and the way they want to live.
Investment varies by site and scope. Schedule a visit and we'll give you a transparent, written quote tailored to your project — typically within seven days.
Schedule your site visit →Kavo was founded on a frustration with the LA ADU market. Prefab boxes that looked cheap and aged poorly on one side. Custom builders running 50% over budget and a year behind schedule on the other. Neither served the homeowner.
So we built a third option. A small, deliberate design-build practice that handles every step — from site visit to final inspection — with an in-house architect and engineer. We source high-end materials through direct supplier relationships. We build on real foundations with real California craftsmen. We price every project fairly, in writing, before we start. And we stand behind every build with a real warranty.
That's Kavo. Custom design. Premium build. No surprises.
A free site visit. An honest feasibility review. A real conversation about what's possible — no pressure, no fine print, no automated follow-ups.
A real human from Kavo will be in touch within one business day to schedule your site visit.