Woodland Hills is one of the largest residential communities in the San Fernando Valley, stretching from the Ventura Freeway north to the Santa Monica Mountains. With large lots, a significant stock of homes built from the 1960s through 1990s, and a robust owner population that invests in renovation and property improvement, Woodland Hills is one of the most active construction markets in the Valley. APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) serves Woodland Hills homeowners and property owners with ADU construction, home remodeling, additions, and new construction.
Woodland Hills is an exceptional ADU market. The area’s lot sizes are larger than most Valley communities — many properties have 8,000–15,000+ sq ft lots — making detached ADU construction practical and cost-effective. Rental demand is strong given Woodland Hills’ location near Calabasas, Warner Center’s employment corridor, and access to the 101 Freeway. A one-bedroom ADU in Woodland Hills rents for $1,800–$2,600/month.
Woodland Hills falls under the City of Los Angeles jurisdiction (LADBS) with the state-mandated 60-day ADU permit processing. APLA has managed ADU projects on Mulholland Drive, Hatteras Street, and throughout Woodland Hills’ residential grid. See our complete ADU cost guide for Los Angeles.
The streets above Mulholland Drive and throughout the hillside areas of Woodland Hills require special consideration for construction projects. LADBS requires geotechnical reports for many hillside locations, grading permits, and retaining wall engineering. Fire safety requirements — defensible space, fire-resistant materials, and vegetation clearance — also apply to many hillside properties in this area. APLA coordinates all hillside-specific requirements for Woodland Hills construction projects.
The dominant housing type in flat Woodland Hills — split-level and ranch homes from the 1965–1990 era — is ideally positioned for renovation. These homes benefit from floor plan modernization (opening up kitchen to living room), bathroom upgrades, primary suite additions, and ADU conversions. APLA manages complete remodeling projects in Woodland Hills under one contract. See our 2026 LA remodel cost guide.
A garage conversion ADU in Woodland Hills costs $78,000–$135,000. A detached new-construction ADU on a Woodland Hills lot runs $140,000–$270,000. Woodland Hills falls under LADBS jurisdiction with efficient ADU permitting. ADU rental income of $1,800–$2,600/month offers strong ROI. Larger lots in Woodland Hills also support larger ADUs (up to 1,200 sq ft), which rent for $2,400–$3,200/month.
Properties in Woodland Hills’ hillside areas (above Mulholland Drive and in the Santa Monica Mountains foothills) typically require a geotechnical report before LADBS issues permits for new construction, additions, or ADUs. Flat-area properties generally do not. APLA evaluates the geotechnical requirements for your specific property address during the initial project assessment.
Yes. APLA Construction serves Woodland Hills for ADU construction, home remodeling, room additions, and new construction. We are Valley-based and have worked throughout Woodland Hills. Call (818) 818-4419 for a free on-site estimate.
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