ADU Construction and Building Services in Long Beach
CCS Inc. provides ADU construction, remodeling, and building compliance services to homeowners in Long Beach and the broader Los Angeles County area, including the South Bay and Gateway regions (zip codes 90801–90815).
Long Beach is one of LA County's more ADU-active cities, with its own streamlined permitting process and dedicated ADU support staff within the city's building department. The city also offers pre-approved ADU plans, which can help speed up the approval process. CCS Inc. works within this framework to take homeowners from initial design through to final inspection.
An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit built on an existing residential property. Homeowners pursue ADUs for a range of reasons — generating rental income, accommodating family members, or increasing property value. CCS Inc. handles the full process, including design, permitting, construction, and final inspection.
Services Offered by CCS Inc. in Long Beach
CCS Inc. offers a range of construction and compliance services across Long Beach's neighborhoods, including Belmont Shore, Naples, Bixby Knolls, Signal Hill, Downtown, and Wrigley.
- ADU Construction: Detached ADUs, attached ADUs, garage conversions, and Junior ADUs (JADUs). CCS Inc. operates as a full-service accessory dwelling unit builder, managing the project from concept to move-in ready.
- Garage Conversions: As a garage conversion contractor, CCS Inc. transforms existing garages into legal, permitted living spaces. This is generally considered one of the more cost-effective ways to add an ADU to a property.
- Home Remodeling: Kitchen and bathroom remodels, room additions, and whole-home renovations carried out by licensed contractors.
- Building Compliance: Code violation resolution, legalization of unpermitted work, and permit expediting services.
- Permit Assistance: CCS Inc. manages the entire permitting process, including plan check submissions, corrections, inspections, and obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy.
- Construction Consulting: Guidance on feasibility, budgeting, timelines, and navigating local building department requirements.
ADU Costs and Timelines in Long Beach
ADU construction costs in Long Beach generally range from $150,000 to $400,000+, depending on size, type, and finish level. Garage conversions tend to start around $100,000–$180,000, while new detached ADU builds typically range from $200,000–$400,000.
In terms of timeline, most ADU projects in Long Beach take between 8 and 14 months from design to move-in. This includes roughly 2–4 months for design and permitting, followed by 4–8 months of construction. Garage conversions are generally faster, with a total timeline of around 4–8 months.
Under California law, detached ADUs can be up to 1,200 sq ft regardless of lot size. Attached ADUs are limited to 1,000 sq ft or 50% of the existing home's floor area, whichever is less. Junior ADUs (JADUs) are capped at 500 sq ft and must be located within the existing structure.
Most residential properties in Long Beach are eligible for at least one ADU under California state law. CCS Inc. can assess a specific property's eligibility and provide a detailed estimate as part of an initial consultation.
All ADUs in Long Beach require building permits. CCS Inc. manages this process on behalf of the homeowner, covering plan preparation, submission to the building department, plan check corrections, inspection scheduling, and final Certificate of Occupancy.
