I’ve been trying to find a solid contractor for my ADU project in Los Angeles, but it’s been harder than I expected. One company ghosted me after the first quote, and another tried to upsell everything. I just want someone reliable who actually knows ADU codes here. Has anyone worked with a contractor they really trust? I’d love to hear who you used and how the whole process went.

I totally get that — finding a trustworthy contractor for an LA, Los Angeles, California prefab adu took me months. I went through three different bids before landing on a small local team that specialized in ADUs. What helped was checking their past projects and asking for references from homeowners nearby. Communication turned out to be the biggest factor; my contractor kept me updated every step of the way, especially with city permits. They even handled design tweaks when my backyard slope caused issues. My advice: look for builders who’ve done ADUs recently and actually post photos of completed ones. That’s how I avoided the flaky ones and found someone who cared about the details.