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AfterConstruction Services in Burbank, CA
Construction in Burbank, CA follows a rhythm all its own. The housing stock here dates mostly from the late 1940s through the early 1960s, which means we spend a lot of time reworking ranch-style layouts, replacing galvanized plumbing, and upgrading 100-amp electrical panels that have been pushing their limits since the Eisenhower administration. The heat in this part of the San Fernando Valley is no joke either, so roof and insulation choices carry real weight. When you need a contractor who knows Burbank’s building department, its plan-check quirks, and its neighborhoods block by block, call Barrett & Sons at (877) 610-1318. A live person answers, day or night.
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.
Why Burbank Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and he still runs it with his sons on-site most days. That matters in Burbank, where homeowners in Magnolia Park and the Rancho Equestrian District tend to ask the same question before signing anything: will the person quoting the job be the person standing in my kitchen when work starts? With Barrett & Sons, the answer is yes. We’re not a national outfit with a rotating cast of project managers. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number, and he invites every Burbank homeowner to look all of it up before signing. Our crews have worked throughout 91505, 91506, and 91507 for years, and the strongest local reviews come from areas like Chandler Park and Toluca Woods, where homeowners appreciate that every scope change arrives as a written change order before work begins.
Construction Services We Offer in Burbank
Kitchen Remodeling in Burbank
Kitchens in Burbank’s mid-century homes are usually small, dark, and built around a load-bearing wall that wasn’t going anywhere in 1955, which is why Kitchen Remodeling - Burbank requires careful planning. We open them up thoughtfully, pull permits on every structural change, and install brands like KraftMaid and Cambria that Burbank homeowners can actually research before committing.
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Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank
Older Burbank bathrooms often hide cast-iron drain lines and original tile set in mud beds that have cracked with every minor seismic shift, so Bathroom Remodeling - Burbank needs experienced hands. We handle the demo, the waterproofing (frequently with Schluter systems), and the finish work, including Sterling and Grohe fixtures when you want named brands you can verify.
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Roofing in Burbank
Burbank’s summer heat doesn’t just make you uncomfortable, it shortens the life of a standard asphalt roof faster than coastal homeowners would believe. We install GAF systems with the cool-roof ratings that Burbank’s Title 24 requirements expect, and we don’t skip the underlayment details that matter when Santa Ana winds kick up - that’s our Roofing in Burbank standard.
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Windows & Doors
Original single-pane windows in Burbank’s bungalows leak conditioned air all summer and rattle through every airplane departure. We replace them with Andersen and Marvin lines that block both the heat and the noise, and we pull permits whenever Windows & Doors in Burbank work requires it.
Fence Installation
Burbank lots are tight, and neighbors are close. We set property lines correctly, handle the city’s fence-height requirements, and build with materials that hold up to triple-digit summers without warping.
Driveway & Pavers
From cracked concrete driveways in the 91505 corridor to paver patios that turn a small Burbank backyard into usable space, we handle grading, drainage, and pavers like Belgard and Techo-Bloc that stand up to the Valley sun.
Home Additions & ADU
This is where Burbank gets complicated, and why you want a contractor who knows local plan check. The FAA’s Part 77 airspace rules from Hollywood Burbank Airport impose height limits that surprise homeowners and out-of-area builders alike. We pull height-impact studies before design gets finalized, not after the city flags the plans.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
Our crews are in Burbank most weeks, and we cover the whole city from the 91505 corridor near the airport north to the Verdugo foothills in 91507. Typical response time for an estimate visit anywhere in Burbank is one to two business days.
- Magnolia Park
- Rancho Equestrian District
- Chandler Park
- Toluca Woods
- The Verdugo foothills above Glenoaks
Why Burbank’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Burbank sits in a heat-trapping pocket of the eastern San Fernando Valley where summer temperatures routinely hit 105°F and up. On a re-roof, that means cool-roof compliance isn’t a checkbox, it’s the difference between an attic that stays at 120°F and one that bakes at 150°F. The housing here is mostly post-WWII: ranch-style and California bungalow stock with original 100-amp panels, galvanized supply lines, and foundations that pre-date modern seismic code. We’ve pulled more than a few original cast-iron stacks out of Burbank bathrooms. And the Verdugo Mountains to the north put parts of the city in State Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones, so some remodels require fire-resistant exterior materials and ember-resistant venting that homeowners in West LA never have to think about. These aren’t optional upgrades in Burbank. They’re code.
Pricing for Construction in Burbank
Here are honest ranges for common Burbank projects, based on what we’ve bid and built in this city over recent years.
- Kitchen remodel: $45,000 to $145,000
- Bathroom remodel: $22,000 to $55,000
- Full re-roof on a standard ranch: $12,000 to $28,000
- Window replacement, full house: $15,000 to $40,000
- Fence installation, 50 linear feet: $3,000 to $7,500
- Driveway replacement with pavers: $12,000 to $35,000
- ADU or addition (per square foot, design-build): $350 to $550
Every bid is a written line-item estimate. Allowances are in writing. Change orders are in writing. No surprise invoices at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate.
Service Area - Cities Near Burbank
Beyond Burbank, our crews handle full construction and remodeling work in Universal City, North Hollywood, Glendale, and Studio City. If you’re just across the line in one of those communities, the same written-change-order policy and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply.
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 Construction in Burbank
A kitchen remodel in Burbank typically falls between $45,000 and $145,000, with the spread driven by cabinet grade, structural changes, and whether the home’s original 100-amp electrical panel needs an upgrade before new appliances go in. A mid-range remodel in a Magnolia Park ranch usually lands closer to $65,000 to $85,000. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
A standard asphalt shingle re-roof on a typical Burbank single-story home runs $12,000 to $28,000, depending on whether it’s a simple tear-off or a full redeck with Title 24 cool-roof-rated materials. Homes in the Verdugo foothills within a fire hazard zone may need Class A fire-rated assemblies that push toward the upper end. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, we pull permits on every eligible job in Burbank. Tom Barrett says it plainly: the permit inspector works for you, not for us, and that’s why the building permit process in Burbank is worth the time. A contractor who tells you permits are optional in Burbank is giving you advice that will come back when you try to sell the house. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your project requires.
Only if the scope changes, and even then, never without a written change order signed by you first. We live by a simple rule at Barrett & Sons: an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. In Burbank, where many homes hide surprises behind original plaster walls, that paper trail matters. Call (877) 610-1318 to see how we price a job before you commit.
A Burbank remodel timeline depends on permit review speed at the city’s building department, which tends to be more deliberate than surrounding cities because of the FAA height checks and seismic retrofit considerations. Kitchens generally run 8 to 12 weeks, bathrooms 4 to 6 weeks, and full additions can take 5 to 8 months including plan check. We’ll give you a written schedule before work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 to get started.
Contact Barrett & Sons Construction
If you’re planning a project in Burbank, let’s talk before you commit to anything. Tom and his sons will come out, walk the property, and put a written estimate in your hands. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, or ask about our No Trip Charge inside the County. And if you have an estimate from another contractor, bring it in: we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Burbank and surrounding communities since 1998.
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
"He pulled every permit and had every inspection signed off. The last contractor we used told us permits were optional and I have been paying for that ever since."
- Redmond Cavanaugh"Genuinely good builders and I would use them again. Site tidiness slipped a bit in the middle stretch and I had to mention it, after which it was spotless every evening."
- Marcus Threadgill"Every change to the price came as a written change order before the work happened, not as a surprise on the final bill. I did not know contractors still did that."
- Xiomara Benavides