ADUs & Additions in Burbank
Detached ADUs, garage conversions and additions, from plans to move-in.
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.
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 and Burbank Municipal Code. 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.
The Rancho equestrian district has horse-keeping standards that affect setbacks and yard layout
Mostly flat lots keep grading simple and schedules predictable
Older Magnolia Park homes often need panel upgrades before pool equipment is added
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 propertyThe Process
How We Work in Burbank
Feasibility
We check lot size, setbacks, utilities and access to confirm what your property will actually support.
Design & 3D
Layout, elevations and finishes, modeled in 3D so you approve the unit before submittal.
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.
Foundation & Framing
Site prep, foundation, framing and dry-in by our own crews.
Systems & Finishes
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, then kitchen, bath and interior finishes.
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.
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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 guideADU 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 guideGarage 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 guideADU 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 guidePlanning an ADU in Burbank?
Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day.
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