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Get your free estimateADU Company in Midway City, CA
Lodgewick ADU Orange County builds accessory dwelling units, garage conversions, and home additions in Midway City, where most lots measure 5,000 to 6,000 square feet and many homes date to the 1950s. What makes work here different is the combination of aging ranch-style construction, small rear yards, and Orange County’s push to permit two-story ADUs up to 1,200 square feet. That means the most common Midway City ADU conversations involve working around an old detached garage, replacing original galvanized plumbing, and making sure an older foundation can handle a second story. Call (350) 203-6060 for a free written estimate.
Why Midway City Homes Are Different
Most Midway City homes are 1950s and 1960s ranch houses with wood framing and stucco exteriors. The lots are compact, which means a rear-yard ADU often has to fit into a space originally built for a car that would struggle to fit in a modern garage bay. Second-story additions are common here precisely because there is nowhere to build outward. We also see a lot of original galvanized plumbing in Midway City, and the local hard water has not been kind to it over the decades. Any ADU that adds a bathroom or kitchenette usually means running new supply lines back to the main, not tying into what is already there.
The climate is mild and coastal, so heating and cooling loads stay modest, but the marine layer brings enough morning moisture that ventilation has to be planned properly in any conversion. And because Midway City is unincorporated Orange County rather than an incorporated city, the permitting path runs through the county rather than a city building department. That affects timelines and sometimes the specific setback or height rules that apply to a given lot. It is one more reason to get a written scope before any demo starts.
Our Main Midway City Services
Most Midway City homeowners contact us about one of three things: adding square footage to the main house, converting a garage that no longer fits a modern car, or building a standalone ADU in the rear yard. Each service has its own Midway City page with the pricing and details specific to that job type.
Home Addition Contractor in Midway City
On small Midway City lots, a home addition usually means building up rather than out. A second-story addition over a 1950s ranch has to account for the existing foundation and framing, and in this part of Orange County that often means adding shear wall and hold-down hardware to satisfy current seismic requirements. We handle the structural work, the new roofline, and the interior finish as one fixed-price project. Russ Delmar walks the site, writes the scope, and puts the number in writing before anything gets torn open. See the full detail on our Home Addition Contractor in Midway City page.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Midway City
Midway City garages from the 1950s were built for smaller cars, and many now sit unused or as storage. Converting one into a junior ADU, or JADU, often makes more sense than a full rear-yard build because the foundation and walls are already there. The two things we check first are the slab thickness and the condition of the original stucco, since both determine how much of the existing structure can stay. We also address moisture and ventilation early, given the coastal air. Pricing and timeline specifics are on our Garage Conversion Contractor in Midway City page.
ADU Builders in Midway City
A detached ADU in Midway City usually replaces an old garage at the back of the lot or takes over unused rear-yard space. County zoning here allows two-story units up to 1,200 square feet, which opens up floor plans that are not realistic on a Westminster lot with a different setback picture. We look at the existing gas and electrical services first, because a new kitchen and laundry in the ADU often means a panel and meter question, not just new wiring inside the unit. The build process, brand options, and current Midway City pricing are laid out on our ADU Builders in Midway City page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Midway City
We work with established prefab and panelized ADU manufacturers including Dvele, Mighty Buildings, and Boxabl, plus James Hardie siding and trim. Each brand suits a different lot condition: Mighty Buildings panels work well on tight Midway City rear yards with limited crane access, and Plant Prefab makes sense when a homeowner wants a higher-performance envelope. See the full lineup on our our brands page.
Pricing for ADU Company in Midway City, CA
| Service | Typical range in Midway City |
|---|---|
| Detached ADU (400 – 600 sq ft, site-built) | $180,000 – $275,000 |
| Detached ADU (600 – 800 sq ft, site-built) | $240,000 – $340,000 |
| Detached ADU (800 – 1,200 sq ft, two-story) | $330,000 – $475,000 |
| Garage conversion to JADU (existing slab) | $110,000 – $185,000 |
| Garage teardown + new detached ADU | $210,000 – $310,000 |
| Prefab ADU (Dvele or Boxabl, 400 – 800 sq ft) | $175,000 – $320,000 |
| Second-story addition (400 – 600 sq ft) | $220,000 – $330,000 |
| Bathroom-only addition | $55,000 – $90,000 |
| Bedroom-only addition | $70,000 – $110,000 |
| Combined bed-and-bath addition | $110,000 – $175,000 |
Prices in Midway City move most on two things: whether the existing 1950s garage slab can be reused, and what condition the main panel and gas service are in once we open the wall. Older panels often need a service upgrade before an ADU can pass inspection, and that work gets quoted as part of the fixed price, not as a surprise change order. Every Lodgewick estimate is a written, line-item number before work starts, under The Kingswell Guarantee.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Midway City
We work across Midway City’s residential pockets, most of which sit west of Beach Boulevard and south of Hazard Avenue in the unincorporated county area. Streets here are a mix of 1950s ranchers on rectangular lots and a few newer infill homes. Response time for an on-site estimate anywhere in Midway City is usually within one to two business days.
- The area around Bolsa Avenue and Bushard Street
- Neighborhoods off Hazard Avenue west of Beach Boulevard
- Streets surrounding Midway City Park
- The residential blocks near McFadden Avenue and Newland Street
- The unincorporated pockets bordering Westminster
Service Area – Cities Near Midway City
Besides Midway City, our crews cover most of central and coastal Orange County, including Costa Mesa, CA, Anaheim, CA, Santa Ana, CA, and Tustin, CA. If you are just outside Midway City and wondering whether we can get to your lot, call (350) 203-6060 and we will tell you straight.
Serving Midway City, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Midway City area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in Midway City
Yes. Midway City is unincorporated Orange County, so building permits go through the county rather than a city hall. Every Lodgewick project includes permit drawings, submittal, and inspection coordination as part of the written price. We do not start work until the permit is issued.
The marine layer brings daily morning moisture, especially from spring through early fall. Any ADU or conversion needs a proper vapor barrier, continuous ventilation, and flashing details that keep that damp air out of wall cavities. We spec these details up front, and they are part of the fixed quote. Call (350) 203-6060 for a free estimate.
A typical garage conversion runs four to six months from permit submittal to final inspection. A detached two-story ADU is usually seven to eleven months, depending on county plan-check turnaround and utility work. We give you a written schedule with the estimate, and the crew shows up in the window given. Call (350) 203-6060 to get a real timeline for your lot.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Midway City Customers Say
"Added a suite for my dad. They walked us through every cost before a hammer swung and stuck to it. The written price is what we paid, no change orders."
- Ingrid Salazar"Added a bedroom and bath for our growing family. Honest from day one about what was possible and what it would cost. Showed up when they said and the work has held up great."
- Troy Benavidez"Solid build on a home addition. The permit stage dragged, which held things up a few weeks. They were upfront it was out of their hands and the construction itself moved fast and clean."
- Douglas Fenwick
