Remodels, garage and basement conversions
Full interior remodels and conversions of garages and basements into permitted, habitable space.
How it compares to the other two.
New constructionGround-up on your lotOpen
AdditionsMore space out, or up a storeyOpen
You’re hereRemodels & conversionsRework the space you haveYour plans start with your lot.
Every residential project is designed to your lot — bring us yours. What a remodel or conversion can become depends on the space you already have, so we start by looking at it.
Fortune Design & Permits projects across San Diego County.
Rules that apply.
Limits vary by jurisdiction. These are the levers that decide what fits on your lot — we confirm every one of them against your city before design starts.
- Ceiling heightMinimum applies to habitable space
- Egress & lightRequired for habitable rooms
All the rules that apply, with citations
- Parking replacementNever required if the conversion is an ADU (§66314); a local rule may apply otherwiseGov. Code §66314
These are the reviews and limits that typically govern this work. Most are set by your jurisdiction and by the building, fire and accessibility codes — they are requirements, not starting points. We confirm exactly which ones apply to your address and scope before design starts. See regulations by city. Statutes reviewed 4 August 2026.
Is this you? When this is the right call
Feasibility → design → permit → build — the same four steps as every project we run. See how the process works.
Start with a free consultation.
Under an hour, no pressure — we talk through what your lot allows and give you a ballpark for your property. No charge, and no obligation to go further.