Los Angeles County / Burbank, CA
Home Builder & General Contractor in Burbank
KR Building & Remodeling Inc. is a licensed general contractor that builds new homes, additions, remodels, and ADUs in Burbank. Burbank is its own city, so KR permits projects through the City of Burbank Building and Safety Division.
- Permits through
- City of Burbank Community Development Department, Building and Safety Division
- Contractor
- CSLB #1127167, Sherman Oaks
Burbank is its own city with its own building department, so the process is not the same as it is a few minutes away in Studio City. Much of the housing stock dates from the 1920s through the 1950s: Spanish-style and traditional bungalows in Magnolia Park, ranch homes in northwest Burbank, and larger lots in the Rancho near Griffith Park. Many of those houses are small by current standards, which is why most of the calls we get here are about adding on, rebuilding, or adding a second unit.
Bungalows, ranch homes, and the Rancho
In Magnolia Park and the neighborhoods around downtown, lots are moderate and garages often sit at the rear. Owners usually either expand the house with a home addition at the back or, when a two-bedroom bungalow no longer fits the family, replace it with a new home built to current code. A detached ADU or a garage conversion is the lighter option on the same lot and often goes in alongside the main work. In the Rancho Equestrian District, lots are deeper and some zoning allows horse keeping, which affects where structures can go on the property. On the hillside streets above Sunset Canyon, fire zone and slope rules apply.
Working with the City of Burbank
Burbank reviews plans through its Community Development Department. New construction and additions go through zoning and building plan check, and the city also has its own ADU standards layered on state law, including design and objective standards. KR prepares drawings to those standards and manages corrections and inspections. For owners of older homes, we often pair the work with kitchen remodeling or an electrical service upgrade in the main house.
Building or remodeling in Burbank?
Or call (603) 264-9370
Services in Burbank
What we build in Burbank
- A-101New Home Construction in Burbank
- A-102Home Additions in Burbank
- A-103ADU Construction in Burbank
- B-104Garage Conversions in Burbank
- B-102Kitchen Remodeling in Burbank
- B-106Exterior Renovations in Burbank
- B-101Whole-Home Remodeling in Burbank
- B-103Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank
- B-105Interior Renovations in Burbank
FAQ
Burbank project FAQ
Can I build a new house in Burbank?
Yes. New single-family construction is reviewed and inspected by the City of Burbank, not LADBS, and zoning sets the height, setbacks, and lot coverage for your district. Hillside and fire zone properties carry added requirements for access and materials. KR confirms what your lot allows before design begins.
Is my older Burbank home a good candidate for an addition?
Many are, but homes from the 1920s to 1950s often need foundation, electrical, or framing upgrades when you add on. KR inspects the existing structure and includes those items in the scope so there are fewer surprises once walls open up.
Can I build an ADU in Burbank?
Yes. Burbank allows ADUs and junior ADUs on single-family and multifamily lots in line with California law, with its own local standards for design and placement. KR checks your lot's zoning and setbacks and prepares plans to Burbank's requirements.
Does Burbank use LADBS for permits?
No. Burbank is a separate city with its own Building and Safety Division, so LADBS rules and the LA Standard Plan Program do not apply. Plans are reviewed and inspected by the City of Burbank.
Can I build an ADU in the Burbank Rancho?
Many Rancho lots are large enough for an ADU, but zoning for horse-keeping properties can affect where a new structure can go. KR reviews the specific zoning and any animal-keeping setbacks on your parcel before design.
Next Step / Site Visit
Start your Burbank project.
Share a few details about your property and project. We will follow up to talk through feasibility, scope, and next steps, and schedule a site visit for a written estimate.