Need reliable pricing on ADU Granny In Law Unit garage conversion

[Federico Morales]

Hello guys,

I am in search of a Contractor who can provide reasonable and reliable pricing on a project like this. 

My folks have converted a garage to a second unit and I am looking to make sure it is up to code. Potentially, we may need to tear the whole thing down and start over. In which case, I would need to get bids on total tear down plus stick build, utility hookup, etc. Of course, I don't want to move forward with the project until I know roughly what the cost is going to be (within 10 or 20% or so). 

Has anyone here done a similar build out? (completely new or garage conversion?) Can you recommend a builder or give some idea of the costs involved?

Also, City of San Jose wants covered parking, but do you think they will be OK with a carport? it would be a killer to add a full two car attached garage. 

Thanks a million!

Federico