How much does an LA driveway cost?

Broom $10–$14/sqft; stamped $18–$28/sqft. Tear-out adds $4–$6/sqft.

Will concrete crack in LA?

Yes — we cut control joints at 8–12 ft to direct cracks.

How big can my detached ADU be in the Valley?

State law guarantees up to 1,200 sqft on a single-family lot, regardless of local FAR limits. Most Valley lots can fit a 1,000–1,200 sqft 2BR detached unit.

Do I need a Mulholland Specific Plan review?

Only if your parcel is inside the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan boundary — primarily the south-facing ridgeline of Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Tarzana. We check the parcel on the first walk.

San Fernando Valley Concrete & Flatwork.

Flatwork concrete across LA — driveways, patios, walks, ADU slabs. Subgrade compaction, vapor barrier, #4 rebar grid, 3,000 psi mix.

The Valley is the most predictable corner of LA city for an ADU permit. Standard R1 lots, flat topography, and LADBS's online portal mean state ADU law applies cleanly with no neighbor notice and no discretionary review. The two variables are the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan (south-side hillside parcels) and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

San Fernando Valley cost band — 2026

$10 – $30 / sqft for flatwork

Broom finish bottom; stamped + colored top.

San Fernando Valley permit clock

6–10 weeks ministerial

1 week for 600 sqft patio.

Scope — start to keys.

Layout + form
Subgrade + base
Rebar + vapor barrier
Pour + finish
Joints + cure

What changes about the permit here.

Ministerial review under LAMC §12.22-A,33 — no public hearing.
Detached rear-yard ADUs fit standard 50×150 lots without variances.
VHFHSZ parcels require Chapter 7A ignition-resistant exterior assemblies.
Mulholland Specific Plan parcels need a separate Director's Determination before LADBS.

What moves the San Fernando Valley number.

Most predictable cost in our service area — flat lots, easy crane / concrete access.
Chapter 7A fire-rated assemblies add $18–35k in materials on VHFHSZ parcels.
Mulholland Specific Plan parcels add design + filing fees, not construction cost.
LADWP service drop runs $4–12k depending on existing main panel.

In short.

How much does an LA driveway cost?: Broom $10–$14/sqft; stamped $18–$28/sqft. Tear-out adds $4–$6/sqft.
Will concrete crack in LA?: Yes — we cut control joints at 8–12 ft to direct cracks.
How big can my detached ADU be in the Valley?: State law guarantees up to 1,200 sqft on a single-family lot, regardless of local FAR limits. Most Valley lots can fit a 1,000–1,200 sqft 2BR detached unit.
Do I need a Mulholland Specific Plan review?: Only if your parcel is inside the Mulholland Scenic Parkway Specific Plan boundary — primarily the south-facing ridgeline of Sherman Oaks, Encino, and Tarzana. We check the parcel on the first walk.

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