Quick answer: APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) is a licensed general contractor serving Burbank — renovation and ADU construction for Southern California’s entertainment capital, where a large professional renter base drives strong ADU rental demand.
Burbank is the entertainment capital of Southern California — home to Disney, Warner Bros., NBC, and numerous production companies. This media industry concentration creates a large professional renter base and strong ADU demand from homeowners looking to generate supplemental income. Burbank’s stable residential character, excellent schools, and tight housing inventory also drive consistent investment in home renovation and additions. APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) is a licensed general contractor serving Burbank homeowners and small businesses with full-scope construction services.
Burbank is one of the strongest ADU rental markets in the greater San Fernando Valley area. Proximity to major studios and media companies means a constant supply of production workers, writers, actors, and industry professionals looking for quality rentals. A one-bedroom ADU in Burbank rents for $1,900–$2,800/month — among the highest in the Valley. Burbank has its own building department with an ADU-friendly permitting approach, typically processing ADU permits in 5–9 weeks.
Burbank’s residential neighborhoods — Magnolia Park, Rancho, and the flats near Burbank Avenue — have many detached garages that convert efficiently to ADUs. APLA manages Burbank ADU projects from design through Certificate of Occupancy. See our 2026 ADU cost guide.
Burbank’s housing stock includes a significant number of California Craftsman and Spanish bungalows from the 1920s–1940s alongside 1950s–1970s ranch homes. The older housing creates demand for kitchen and bathroom modernization, electrical panel upgrades, and whole-home renovation. Burbank homeowners are also increasingly investing in second story additions to maximize value on tight lots where side yard ADUs have limited space. See our second story addition guide for Los Angeles.
Burbank’s commercial sector — anchored by media and entertainment — has growing demand for production office build-outs, post-production facility improvements, and creative office tenant improvements. APLA handles small commercial TI projects in Burbank’s commercial and mixed-use zones. See our commercial TI guide.
A garage conversion ADU in Burbank costs $80,000–$138,000. A detached new-construction ADU runs $140,000–$270,000. Burbank’s own permit fees are moderate and its ADU processing is efficient. ADU rental income of $1,900–$2,800/month delivers payback in 5–7 years on a garage conversion. Strong studio proximity rental demand makes Burbank one of the best ADU ROI markets in the Valley.
Yes. The City of Burbank has its own Building and Safety Division completely separate from LADBS. All construction permits for Burbank properties — ADU, remodel, addition, or new construction — are submitted to the City of Burbank. APLA handles all permit submissions for Burbank projects.
Yes. APLA Construction serves Burbank for ADU construction, home remodeling, room additions, and commercial TI. Call (818) 818-4419 for a free on-site estimate.
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Burbank’s stable, established residential stock — much of it built before central air was standard — means a large share of HVAC work here is retrofit installation into homes that never had it, rather than straightforward system replacement. We size systems for Burbank’s Valley-adjacent heat and confirm existing electrical service can support a new compressor before quoting.