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Remodeling Company in Burbank, CA
Home remodeling in Burbank runs into constraints that don’t exist in neighboring cities. The flight paths from Hollywood Burbank Airport trigger FAA Part 77 airspace restrictions that cap building heights across wide areas, and the city’s 1940s – 1960s housing stock, concentrated in Magnolia Park and the Rancho neighborhood, sits on original slab or raised-wood foundations that often lack modern seismic anchoring. We’re Elmstead Remodeling, a Cedarwell company, and we coordinate dispatch and scheduling from our Los Angeles office while crews work Burbank jobs locally. Call (949) 850-9896 to schedule your free estimate.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s inland San Fernando Valley location pushes summer temperatures past 105°F, sometimes hitting 110°F, which compresses productive outdoor hours and forces strict OSHA heat-illness prevention plans into every schedule and bid. Santa Ana wind events in fall and winter trigger fire-watch shutdowns and elevate caution around open-flame work and debris management on active sites.
The residential core is packed with post-war bungalows and California ranch homes built before modern seismic codes. These houses drive steady demand for soft-story retrofits, foundation bolting, and cripple-wall bracing. The density of this aging stock also fuels a heavy ADU construction pipeline as homeowners add units under California’s relaxed accessory dwelling unit laws. Any new structure near Hollywood Way or Empire Avenue in the airport’s Runway Protection Zones requires an FAA 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction filing before Burbank will finalize permits, a step that routinely adds weeks and catches out-of-area contractors off guard.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Burbank Services
Most Burbank homeowners who call us start with one of these three projects.
General Contractor in Burbank
General contracting in Burbank means navigating FAA height clearances, seismic retrofit requirements on 1950s foundations, and heat-illness compliance during valley summer builds. We pull permits, coordinate inspections, and manage subs who understand the local conditions, from the airport-adjacent parcels near Hollywood Way to the hillside lots above Glenoaks Boulevard. Our crews arrive with shoe covers and drop cloths, and we give you a written price before any work starts. General Contractor in Burbank
Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank
Burbank’s older homes often have bathrooms with original cast-iron drains, ungrounded outlets, and no exhaust ventilation, all of which must be brought to current code during a remodel. We work with Kohler, Moen, and Grohe fixtures, install Schluter waterproofing systems, and schedule noisy demolition around family hours. Every bathroom project carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank
Kitchen Remodeling in Burbank
Kitchens in Burbank’s 1940s – 1960s homes typically need electrical panel upgrades to handle modern appliance loads and often require reconfiguration of tight galley layouts. We source KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria and Silestone countertops, and we protect floors with drop cloths throughout the job. The written price covers everything before demolition begins. Kitchen Remodeling in Burbank
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.
Home Remodeling in Burbank
Home remodeling in Burbank means working within hard height limits imposed by FAA Part 77 airspace, reinforcing foundations that predate modern seismic codes, and scheduling around valley heat that regularly exceeds 105°F. We handle whole-house renovations, room additions within permitted heights, and ADU conversions for homeowners adding rental units to their lots. Home Remodeling through Elmstead Remodeling includes the Cedarwell Care Promise on every project: shoe covers and drop cloths inside, quiet tools during family rest hours where possible, pet-safe product choices where available, and a photo of the clean-up before the crew leaves.
Whole House Remodel
Signs you need it
Your home still has original knob-and-tube wiring, a single bathroom for three or more bedrooms, or a floor plan that doesn’t flow for how your family actually lives.
What it costs in Burbank
A whole house remodel in Burbank typically runs $45,000 – $130,000 for additions and major structural work, with kitchen renovations at $14,000 – $45,000 and bathroom renovations at $9,000 – $28,000 as component parts.
How we do it
We start with structural assessment and FAA height verification if the project adds volume, then sequence electrical, plumbing, and HVAC upgrades before finish work, with dust containment and daily clean-up throughout.
Home Renovation
Signs you need it
Your rooms feel dated but the layout works, with worn surfaces, failing fixtures, or energy inefficiency that doesn’t require moving walls.
What it costs in Burbank
Home renovation costs in Burbank range from $9,000 – $20,000 for a small kitchen refresh up to $14,000 – $45,000 for a full kitchen remodel, with bathroom renovations at $9,000 – $28,000.
How we do it
We replace cabinets, countertops, flooring, and fixtures while preserving the existing footprint, using KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinets and Cambria or Silestone surfaces with manufacturer warranties you can verify.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Burbank
| Item | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
Do I need FAA clearance for a home addition in Burbank?
Any new structure or addition within Hollywood Burbank Airport’s Runway Protection Zones or transitional surface areas requires an FAA 7460-1 filing before the city will issue permits. We verify this in our initial site assessment and build the timeline accordingly. Call (949) 850-9896 for a free estimate.
Will the price change once work starts on my Burbank remodel?
No. We give you a written price before any work starts, every time, on every project. If we encounter hidden conditions like unpermitted prior work or deteriorated framing, we document the issue and get your written approval before any additional work proceeds. Call (949) 850-9896 to schedule your free estimate.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We install and service products from KraftMaid, Wellborn, Cambria, Silestone, Kohler, Moen, Grohe, Schluter, James Hardie, and GAF, with access to specialty lines like Dvele for prefabricated components and Abodu for ADU modules. Parts ship to our Los Angeles-area warehouse with typical turnaround of 3 – 5 business days for standard items. See our brands for full specifications.
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| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
Prices in Burbank push toward the higher end when projects require FAA 7460-1 filings, seismic retrofit coordination, or heat-illness compliance measures that add labor hours. Our written price covers all of this before work begins, so you’re never left guessing.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We work across Burbank’s residential neighborhoods, from the airport-adjacent flats to the hillside streets above Glenoaks. Most Burbank projects start within two weeks of estimate approval, with scheduling coordinated from our Los Angeles office.
- Magnolia Park
- The Rancho
- Burbank Hills
- Media District (residential pockets)
- Chandler Park area
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
Our crews work throughout the San Fernando Valley and adjacent communities. Homeowners in Glendale, CA call us for hillside foundation work and seismic retrofits on similar vintage housing stock. We handle whole-home renovations in North Hollywood, CA and kitchen and bath projects in Studio City, CA. For homeowners in the foothill communities, we also serve La Canada Flintridge, CA with projects that match their specific terrain and foundation conditions.
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 Remodeling Company in Burbank
We answer calls with a live person 24/7, and we typically schedule Burbank estimates within 3 – 5 business days. Project start dates depend on permit timelines, especially if FAA 7460-1 clearance is required for additions near the airport.
We prepare the full documentation package, including plans, material specifications, and contractor insurance certificates, and we submit directly to your HOA board or management company. We don’t start work until both HOA and city approvals are in hand.
We pull all required city permits, including building, electrical, and plumbing, and we coordinate inspections through Burbank’s Community Development Department. For projects near Hollywood Burbank Airport, we also manage the FAA 7460-1 filing as part of our standard pre-construction process.
Call (949) 850-9896 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll give you a written price before any work starts, and every project is covered by our 365-Day Done Right Promise.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction 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
"Kitchen remodel. With two kids at home I was dreading the dust, but they walled off the space in plastic and cleaned every single day. Respectful, calm crew. The kitchen is stunning."
- Beverly Austin"Main bath gut and redo. They protected the carpet the whole way down the hall and vacuumed daily. Quiet during naps when they could be. Lovely finish."
- Franklin Mbeki"They opened up our kitchen and controlled the dust better than I thought possible. Floors protected, a photo of the cleaned space each day. Gentle on the house and on budget."
- Yasmin Croft
