Four ways to get more from your property
Remodeling projects tend to fall into four families. Which one fits depends on what is wrong with the house today and what your lot allows.
Interior remodels
Kitchens, bathrooms and whole-house layout changes. Best when the footprint is fine but the floor plan, finishes or systems are not.
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New bedrooms, family rooms, primary suites and second stories. Best when you need more square footage.
Learn moreGarage conversions
Turn an existing garage into living space or an ADU. Often the fastest way to add habitable area.
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A separate dwelling on your lot for family, rental income or flexibility.
Learn moreStart with the problem, not the product
Homeowners often start by asking for a kitchen or a bathroom, when the real problem is flow, storage or sunlight. A short conversation about how you use the home can change the scope. Sometimes that means a smaller project than you expected; sometimes it means a better one.
Coordinated, not piecemeal
A remodel touches structure, plumbing, electrical, drywall, finishes and often painting. Hiring each separately means you are the project manager. Our approach keeps those scopes inside one plan, one schedule and one point of accountability, with design and engineering available when the project needs them.
- Layout and design before demolition
- Selective demolition and structural work
- Electrical, plumbing and roofing scopes coordinated with the framing
- Drywall, interior and exterior painting, finish carpentry and cabinetry
- Permit support and inspection scheduling
What affects your remodel plan
- The age and condition of your home: older homes can hide wiring, plumbing and framing issues behind walls.
- Zoning and setbacks: your lot determines how much you can add and where.
- Structure: removing or opening walls may involve beams and engineering.
- Budget priorities: we help you decide what to do now and what can wait.
- Living through construction: some projects are manageable while you stay, others are not.
Remodeling in our service area
Housing stock across Burbank, Glendale, North Hollywood, Van Nuys, Pasadena, San Marino and Altadena runs from 1920s bungalows to mid-century ranch homes to large period-revival houses. Each brings different opportunities and constraints, from historic review in some Pasadena neighborhoods to hillside rules in the foothills. See our service area pages for local detail.