Add Space · Orange County
Can you add space to your Orange County home?
Whether it's an ADU, garage conversion, or addition, the first question is always the same: what does your property actually allow? Our free Permit Requirement Report reviews your lot and your city's rules so you know your options before spending on plans.
What your free Permit Requirement Report tells you
- Every way you may be able to add space: ADU, JADU, garage conversion, or addition
- How much square footage your lot may support
- Which Orange County city or county reviews your permit and their rules
- Past permits and any documents you'll need
- Which engineering reports your project requires
- The fastest, lowest-cost path to an approved permit
Permits start with drawings. This report shows what is possible first, so you don't pay for plans that can't get approved. Like what you see? Our engineers and designers handle your drawings and manage the permit for you.
We know your city
35 years working with Orange County cities means we know their rules and how to get approved.
Faster approvals
Knowing what each city requires up front means fewer revisions and a faster permit.
Lower cost
We design it, engineer it, and pull the permit in-house, so you avoid surprise fees and delays.
Common questions
What's the best way to add space to my home?
It depends on your goals and your lot. ADUs add the most independent space and rental potential; garage conversions are usually fastest and cheapest; additions expand your existing home. Your free report compares the options for your address.
Why start with a Permit Requirement Report?
Because permits start with drawings, and drawings cost money. This report tells you what's possible first, so you never pay for plans that can't be approved.
Which Orange County cities do you work in?
We serve cities throughout Orange County, with deep focus on South County including Mission Viejo. With 35 years here, we know how local cities work and how to get projects approved.
Find out what you can build — for free.
Enter your address and get your Permit Requirement Report before you spend a dollar on plans.