Any advice on starting a garage conversion?

I’ve been sitting on the idea of turning my detached garage into a small studio for my parents. The main thing stopping me is the California building code and all the paperwork. Has anyone here actually survived this process without losing their mind? Who did you hire to keep things on track?

I went through this exact headache last year! My best advice is to hire a full-service team rather than separate guys. I personally worked with Aduscale, and they were fantastic. They handled the entire adu construction process, including all those annoying city permits. You can check them out at https://www.aduscale.com/adu-construction-in-los-angeles. It’s worth it to have a clear timeline and reliable crews!