What we build in Sherman Oaks
We take on the full range of residential work.
- Kitchen and primary bath remodels
- Whole-home renovations, interior and exterior
- Room additions and second-story additions
- Outdoor living: kitchens, patios, and yards
- New custom homes on teardown lots
Hillside lots and the valley floor
Sherman Oaks is really two places to build. The hills south of Ventura Boulevard bring slopes, narrow streets, and tighter rules. The flatter streets to the north are simpler to build on but have their own zoning limits.
Many hillside lots in the City of Los Angeles fall under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance, which generally limits floor area and grading more tightly than flat lots. Some hillside areas are also in fire hazard zones. We check what applies to your address before design starts, so the plans fit what the city will approve.
Adding space to a valley home
Many Sherman Oaks homes were built decades ago and are smaller than today’s families need. A ground-floor addition or a second story can add a primary suite, a family room, or a larger kitchen without leaving the neighborhood.
A permitted addition in Greater Los Angeles commonly runs $500 to $850 per square foot, and a single-room addition usually takes 4 to 7 months to build once permits are issued. These are planning ranges, not quotes.
Permits in Sherman Oaks
Sherman Oaks is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits go through the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Plan check typically takes 3 to 9 months, and longer for hillside projects.
How we work
We walk the site, write down what is in the job, and give you drawings, a schedule, and a clear price before anyone starts. During construction you get one crew, weekly updates and photos, and a written yes before any change. At the end there is a walkthrough and a punch list, and we stand behind the work.
Frequently asked questions
Do you work in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. SAS Builds takes on remodels, additions, and custom homes in Sherman Oaks and across the San Fernando Valley. We are a licensed California general contractor (License #1073990) and have built in Greater Los Angeles since 2004.
Who issues building permits in Sherman Oaks?
Sherman Oaks is part of the City of Los Angeles, so building permits come from the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Hillside lots may face additional limits under the Baseline Hillside Ordinance.
How much does a home addition cost in Sherman Oaks?
A permitted addition in Greater Los Angeles commonly costs $500 to $850 per square foot of new space. Hillside sites and structural upgrades to the existing house push toward the higher end. Design, engineering, and permit fees are separate.
How long does a kitchen remodel take?
A permitted kitchen remodel usually takes 8 to 14 weeks of construction, plus design and permitting beforehand. Moving plumbing or gas, or removing a bearing wall, extends the timeline.
