Burbank is one of the best home remodeling markets in the San Fernando Valley — a city with strong neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a housing stock that is prime for renovation. The classic Burbank post-war home — built between 1940 and 1965 on 50×120 foot lots — has great bones but often needs a full kitchen overhaul, bathroom update, or addition to maximize its potential. APLA Construction (CA Lic #1136359) handles all phases of home remodeling in Burbank — from single-room remodels to whole-home renovations and ADU additions.
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Burbank’s post-war homes are characterized by compartmentalized floor plans — separate kitchen, dining room, and living room. The most-requested project in 2026 is removing the wall between the kitchen and dining or living space to create an open-plan layout. This requires structural assessment, possible beam installation, electrical rerouting, and a new kitchen design that works with the open plan. APLA handles every step under one contract.
Burbank is an ideal ADU market — strong rental demand from entertainment and media industry workers, proximity to studios, and a city permitting process that has become more efficient in recent years. Most Burbank lots have a detached garage that can be converted to a studio or one-bedroom ADU for $80,000–$135,000. See our ADU Contractor Burbank guide.
Many original Burbank homes have small bedrooms (the primary is often 12×14 feet) without a dedicated primary bathroom. Adding a primary suite — a bedroom expansion with a new en-suite bath — is one of the highest-ROI additions in Burbank’s market. Cost: $130,000–$230,000 depending on size and finishes.
Burbank uses its own Building and Safety Division — not LADBS. All structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work requires permits from the City of Burbank. APLA is well-versed in Burbank’s permit process, submission requirements, and inspection workflow. We manage permits for every remodeling project we build in Burbank.
A kitchen remodel ranges from $36,000 to $175,000 depending on scope. A primary bath renovation runs $60,000–$160,000. A room addition costs $85,000–$230,000. A whole-home renovation of a 1,200–1,800 sq ft Burbank home runs $230,000–$420,000 at mid-range finishes.
Any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work requires permits from the City of Burbank’s Building and Safety Division. APLA handles all permit submissions, plan checks, and inspections for Burbank remodeling projects. We have a thorough understanding of Burbank’s specific requirements.
Yes. APLA Construction handles kitchen remodels, bathroom renovations, room additions, ADU construction, and whole-home renovation throughout Burbank. We are based in the San Fernando Valley and work in Burbank regularly. Call (818) 818-4419 for a free in-home estimate.
Kitchen remodel: 9–17 weeks. Primary bath renovation: 10–16 weeks. Room addition: 6–10 months (permit + construction). ADU garage conversion: 9–14 months. Whole-home renovation: 6–12 months. Burbank’s permit process for typical remodeling projects runs 4–8 weeks.
Call: (818) 818-4419
Email: info@aplaconstruction.com
CA General Contractor License #1136359
Serving Burbank, Glendale, Studio City, Toluca Lake, North Hollywood, and the entire San Fernando Valley. See our full Home Remodeling Los Angeles guide.