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Get your free estimateADU Company in Burbank, CA
Burbank homeowners call us most often about turning a detached garage or underused side yard into a livable ADU (accessory dwelling unit, a second small home on the same lot), and the job here has its own rhythm. The city’s flat, grid-like lots in the Chandler Bike Path-adjacent neighborhoods and the Magnolia Park district make detached builds straightforward, but Burbank’s strict hillside and airport overlay rules push a lot of projects toward garage conversions and junior ADUs, which can often skip the variance hearing and the months that adds. If you’re weighing an ADU, a garage conversion, or a home addition in Burbank, call (669) 266-4319 and we’ll walk you through what your specific lot can support.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s housing stock is mostly 1940s and 1950s single-story ranches and bungalows, many with detached garages on alleys. That alley-loaded layout is a quiet advantage: a garage conversion can get its own entrance and parking off the alley, so you’re not tearing up the front yard or adding a curb cut. The tradeoff is that homes of this era often have unpermitted electrical panels, single-layer framing, or slab foundations that settled unevenly, which has to be addressed before an ADU or addition goes vertical.
Climate shapes design choices here too. Burbank’s hot, dry summers call for passive cooling strategies like cross-ventilation, shaded glazing, and heat-resistant siding, while the mild winters mean you don’t have to overbuild for cold. Occasional Santa Ana winds are the other local variable: hillside ADUs in Burbank should use wind-rated roofing and ember-resistant vents. These aren’t add-ons we upsell; they’re the difference between a unit that lasts and one that fights the weather every year. Lodgewick’s crew lead, Russ Delmar, reviews these site-level conditions on every Burbank estimate before we put a number in writing.
Our Main Burbank Services
Most Burbank homeowners come to us with one of three goals: add square footage to the existing house, convert a detached garage into rentable or family space, or build a standalone ADU from the ground up. Each has its own Burbank page with pricing and details.
Home Addition Contractor in Burbank
A home addition in Burbank usually means extending a ranch home sideways into the side yard or adding a second story over the existing footprint. On the flat lots north of Olive Avenue, side-yard additions go smoothly; in the hillside districts, foundation and setback reviews are the first thing we check. Burbank’s planning department is clear about setbacks, and an addition that ignores them becomes an expensive correction later. See typical scope and pricing on the Home Addition Contractor in Burbank page.
Garage Conversion Contractor in Burbank
Garage conversions are the most common Burbank project we quote, and the alley-loaded lots are the reason: the garage already has its own access, which means a separate entrance for the ADU without a new driveway cut. Most Burbank garages from the 1940s and 1950s need new footings, insulation, and electrical service, so the cost depends on how much of the original structure can be kept. Get line-item pricing on the Garage Conversion Contractor in Burbank page.
ADU Builders in Burbank
A detached ADU in Burbank works best on the flat, rectangular lots south of the hillside zones, where a prefab unit from a manufacturer like Abodu or Plant Prefab can be placed with minimal site work. That said, the airport overlay and hillside rules mean some lots are better suited to a junior ADU attached to the main house. We match the right build type to your lot and budget, then put the price in writing. Full details on the ADU Builders in Burbank 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 Burbank
We work hands-on with ADU systems and materials from our brands including Abodu, Plant Prefab, Tuff Shed, and James Hardie. The right match depends on your lot, setbacks, and timeline, and we’ll recommend the option that fits Burbank’s climate and permit path rather than the one with the biggest margin.
Pricing for ADU Company in Burbank, CA
| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Garage conversion (full, to ADU standard) | $90,000 – $150,000 |
| Garage conversion (basic living space) | $60,000 – $95,000 |
| Detached ADU (prefab, 400 – 600 sq ft) | $160,000 – $240,000 |
| Detached ADU (site-built, 400 – 600 sq ft) | $200,000 – $300,000 |
| Junior ADU / attached ADU | $80,000 – $140,000 |
| Home addition (single room, 200 – 300 sq ft) | $70,000 – $120,000 |
| Home addition (primary suite, 400 – 500 sq ft) | $130,000 – $200,000 |
| Second-story addition (600 – 800 sq ft) | $190,000 – $320,000 |
| Foundation / retrofit work (on older Burbank homes) | $8,000 – $30,000 |
| Electrical panel upgrade (common before ADUs) | $3,500 – $6,500 |
What pushes prices up in Burbank is usually the 1940s – 1950s infrastructure: older slabs, outdated panels, and foundation work are common line items here. Every Lodgewick estimate is a written, line-item price before work starts, so you’ll see those items broken out rather than surprised by them later.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We quote and build across Burbank, from the flat lots of Magnolia Park up through the hillside districts. Response time for an estimate is usually within a few business days across the area.
- Magnolia Park
- Chandler Bike Path-adjacent neighborhoods
- Rancho Adjacent
- Burbank Hillside
- Media District
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
Most of our Burbank work stays in Burbank proper, but we also take on projects in nearby communities for homeowners who want the same written-price approach. Those pages cover Los Gatos, CA, San Jose, CA, Santa Clara, CA, and Milpitas, CA.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank 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 Burbank
Most Burbank homeowners get an estimate visit within three to five business days of calling. The site walk takes about an hour, and we send a written, line-item price afterward. Call (669) 266-4319 to get on the schedule.
Not always. Detached ADUs on flat, standard lots within Burbank’s allowable zones often proceed without a variance, while hillside and airport overlay zones may trigger one. We check your parcel before quoting so you know which path applies rather than discovering it mid-project.
Yes. We coordinate with the City of Burbank’s planning and building departments as part of every project, and permits are pulled in the homeowner’s name with our support. A permit-ready plan set is included in the written price.
If you’re ready for a real number on an ADU, garage conversion, or home addition in Burbank, call (669) 266-4319 and ask for a free estimate. We’ll put the price in writing before any work starts.
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 Burbank Customers Say
"Converted our garage into a rental studio. The crew was respectful of the neighbors and kept the site clean. It's bringing in rent now and paid for itself faster than I expected."
- Grace Yoon"Built a backyard unit for my mother in law. They handled the permits, gave me a real timeline, and stuck to it within a few days. The written price is what we paid, which anyone who's done construction knows is rare."
- Dennis Fairchild"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
