# ADU Builder & Home Additions in Burbank, CA [Browser-friendly HTML version](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/website-guide/pages/services/adus-additions/burbank/index) Source: https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/burbank Last modified: 2026-09-24T00:00:00.000Z Text part: 1 of 1 [Full website text index](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/llms-full.txt) | [Services by city](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/llms/services-by-city-005.txt) | [Previous page](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/llms/pages/services/adus-additions/hollywood-hills/index.txt) | [Next page](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/llms/pages/services/adus-additions/glendale/index.txt) --- Image: Open-plan living room and kitchen with polished concrete floors 1. [Home](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/) 1. [Services](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services) 1. [ADUs & Additions](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions) 1. Burbank Design · Permit · Build ### ADUs & Additions in Burbank Detached ADUs, garage conversions and additions, from plans to move-in. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [Call 818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) #### Built for Burbank Homes Burbank is refreshingly straightforward to build in. The lots are mostly flat, the streets have real access, and the city runs its own permitting rather than routing through LADBS. The one thing worth flagging early is the Rancho equestrian district, where horse-keeping standards genuinely affect setbacks and how the yard can be laid out. Flat, walkable neighborhoods with practical family-sized yards, plus the distinctive Rancho equestrian pocket. We are a design-build team, which means the people who draw your project are the people who build it. Design, engineering, permits and construction run through one project manager and our own crews, so nothing gets lost in a handoff between a salesperson and a subcontractor. We are licensed, bonded and insured, [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) . Permits in Burbank: Burbank is its own jurisdiction, so pool, ADU and hardscape permits go through the City of Burbank Building Division rather than LADBS. Plan check and inspection scheduling run on the city's own calendar. Permit details checked September 2026 against [City of Burbank](https://www.burbankca.gov/web/community-development/building-permits) and [Burbank Municipal Code](https://www.codepublishing.com/CA/Burbank/html/Burbank10/Burbank100124.html) . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel. What We Build - Equestrian-district-aware layouts - Electrical panel upgrades on older homes - Detached ADUs, ground-up - Garage conversions to living space - Junior ADUs within the main house - Room additions and bump-outs - Second-story additions - Full kitchens and bathrooms in the ADU - Separate utility metering where required - Private entries, patios and landscaping - Plans, engineering and city submittals - Title 24 energy compliance Local Conditions #### What to Know in Burbank These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget. 01 The Rancho equestrian district has horse-keeping standards that affect setbacks and yard layout 02 Mostly flat lots keep grading simple and schedules predictable 03 Older Magnolia Park homes often need panel upgrades before pool equipment is added Areas we serve in Burbank:Magnolia ParkRancho Equestrian DistrictBurbank HillsChandler ParkMedia District Investment #### What It Costs in Burbank Real Southern California price ranges, not teaser numbers. ##### Detached ADU $150,000 to $400,000+ What moves it: square footage, finish level, utility runs, and site access; garage conversions typically run well below a ground-up detached build ##### Garage conversion ADU $80,000 to $180,000 What moves it: whether the existing slab and framing meet current code, how far utilities have to run, and the finish level of the kitchen and bathroom ##### Plans, drawings and permit management $4,500 to $25,000+ What moves it: project type and size, whether structural engineering, Title 24 or a soils report is required, and how many jurisdictions or review bodies are involved Your lot, access and finishes set the price. We walk the site, then show you where every dollar goes. [Get a line-item price for your Burbank property](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) The Process #### How We Work in Burbank 01 ##### Feasibility We check lot size, setbacks, utilities and access to confirm what your property will actually support. 02 ##### Design & 3D Layout, elevations and finishes, modeled in 3D so you approve the unit before submittal. 03 ##### Plans & Permits We prepare the full drawing set, handle engineering and Title 24, and manage the city submittal and corrections. In Burbank that submittal goes to City of Burbank Community Development Department, Building Division. 04 ##### Foundation & Framing Site prep, foundation, framing and dry-in by our own crews. 05 ##### Systems & Finishes Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, then kitchen, bath and interior finishes. 06 ##### Final Inspection We pass final inspection, walk the unit with you and hand over the keys. Questions #### What Burbank Homeowners Ask Who issues the permits for this work in Burbank? City of Burbank Community Development Department, Building Division. Burbank is its own jurisdiction, so pool, ADU and hardscape permits go through the City of Burbank Building Division rather than LADBS. Plan check and inspection scheduling run on the city's own calendar. We prepare the drawings, make the submittal and handle plan-check corrections ourselves, so you are not the one chasing plan check. What makes building in Burbank different? Flat, walkable neighborhoods with practical family-sized yards, plus the distinctive Rancho equestrian pocket. One local condition that shapes the work: The Rancho equestrian district has horse-keeping standards that affect setbacks and yard layout. Which parts of Burbank do you work in? All of it, including Magnolia Park, Rancho Equestrian District, Burbank Hills and Chandler Park. Our crews run every job out of our Cahuenga Pass base in Los Angeles, with our own people on site. What does an ADU or addition cost in Burbank? Detached ADU: generally $150,000 to $400,000+ across Southern California. What moves it is square footage, finish level, utility runs, and site access; garage conversions typically run well below a ground-up detached build. We give line-item pricing after seeing the site rather than quoting a number over the phone. How long does an ADU take start to finish? Plan a realistic year. Design and engineering typically take one to three months, city plan check and corrections add several more, and construction usually runs four to eight months depending on size and site access. Is a garage conversion cheaper than a detached ADU? Usually yes, and often substantially, because the foundation, walls and roof already exist. The trade-offs are that you lose the garage, and older slabs and framing sometimes need upgrading to meet current code. Can I rent the ADU out? California ADU law is designed to allow long-term rental, and an ADU is one of the few ways to add rentable square footage to a single-family lot. Short-term rental rules vary by city, so confirm your local ordinance before counting on that income. Do you handle the permits? Yes. Plans, engineering, Title 24 and the city submittal are all handled in-house, including responding to plan-check corrections. That is a service we sell on its own, so it is not something we hand off. #### More Services in Burbank [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Burbank](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/burbank) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Burbank](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/burbank) [Kitchen, Bath & Interior Remodeling in Burbank](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/interior-remodeling/burbank) [Plans, Permits & Design in Burbank](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/plans-permits/burbank) [Everything we build in Burbank](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/service-areas/burbank) #### ADUs & Additions Nearby [ADUs & Additions in Toluca Lake](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/toluca-lake) [ADUs & Additions in Glendale](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/glendale) [ADUs & Additions in North Hollywood](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/north-hollywood) [ADUs & Additions in Studio City](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/studio-city) Planning Guides #### Before You Build in Burbank Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects. [ADU Cost in Burbank: Detached vs Garage Conversion Detached ADUs in Burbank run $150,000 to $400,000, garage conversions $80,000 to $180,000. Here is the cost by construction phase, plus what older Burbank homes add in electrical and sewer work. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/adu-cost-burbank) [ADU Cost Breakdown by Size in Los Angeles A detached ADU in Los Angeles runs $150,000 to $400,000-plus. Here is the real cost broken down by unit size, with the soft costs, utility work and finish decisions that move the number. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/adu-cost-breakdown-by-size-los-angeles) [Garage Conversion to ADU: The Step-by-Step Build A garage conversion runs $80,000 to $180,000 in Southern California. Here is the real sequence, from slab testing and plan check to the raised floor, the mini-split and final sign-off. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/garage-conversion-adu-step-by-step) [ADU Rental Income Math in the San Fernando Valley A one-bedroom ADU in the San Fernando Valley rents for roughly $2,100 to $2,900 a month. Here is the honest arithmetic on payback, carrying costs and what the unit adds to the property. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/adu-rental-income-san-fernando-valley) #### Planning an ADU in Burbank? Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) Licensed, bonded & insured · [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) --- End of text part 1 of 1. This page is complete.