Trusted General Contractor in Glendale
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Glendale, designing, permitting and building ADUs, additions and major remodels under one contract, with more than 20 years of design-build work across Los Angeles County. Serving Glendale and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Homes And Projects In Glendale
Glendale stretches from the flats near its downtown up through the Verdugo Mountains to the foothill neighbourhoods toward La Crescenta. Its housing ranges from 1920s Spanish and Tudor revival homes to mid-century hillside houses and newer infill.
Period Homes
Older Glendale houses reward remodels that respect their proportions and details rather than stripping them out.
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels that keep period character
- Rear additions and detached ADUs
- Whole-home renovations
- Structural upgrades during remodels
- Exterior restoration and repair
Hillside Glendale
Canyon and foothill streets bring grading, retaining, drainage and access into the design, and some areas carry fire-safety requirements for materials and vents.
Access And Staging
Narrow hillside streets affect deliveries and parking, so staging is planned before the price is final.
Views And Light
Where the slope gives you a view, windows and layout are planned to make the most of it.
Our Services In Glendale
Every service below is designed, permitted and built by the same licensed team.
ADUs
Detached units, attached builds and garage conversions, designed around what your lot allows.
Home Additions
Room, second-story and master suite additions that sit naturally with the existing house.
Major Remodeling
Kitchens, bathrooms and whole-home renovations, with structure and systems handled properly.
New Construction
Ground-up custom homes, from the first lot survey to final sign-off.
Structural Remodeling
Bearing walls, beams and ceiling raises, engineered and permitted.
Permits For Glendale Projects
Glendale is a separate city with its own building and safety division, so plans are reviewed by the City of Glendale rather than by Los Angeles. Glendale also has designated historic districts, where exterior changes need design review.
What Review Covers
We prepare the drawings, calculations and energy packet to the city’s requirements, answer corrections and schedule inspections.
- Zoning and setbacks
- Structural plan check
- Title 24 energy compliance
- Historic district review where it applies
- Hillside considerations on sloped lots
ADUs In Glendale
State ADU law sets the baseline, and Glendale applies its own standards on top. As your general contractor in Glendale we confirm what your lot allows, including any historic or hillside limits, during discovery.
How A Project Runs In Glendale
The same six stages on every job, adjusted to the local permit route.
Discovery
Site visit, lot survey, zoning and setback check.
Architecture
3D design, floor plans and finish direction.
Engineering
Structural drawings and Title 24 energy packet.
Selections
Permit expediting while you choose finishes.
Construction
In-house crews, inspected at every milestone.
Completion
Final sign-off, punch list and key handover.
Recent Projects Near Glendale
Completed work in nearby Pasadena, North Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills and Monterey Park.
Why Homeowners In Glendale Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Glendale.
One contract, one team
Design, engineering, permits and construction handled together, with one point of contact.
Licensed and bonded
California general contractor, CSLB #999603, fully bonded and insured.
In-house trades
Framing, MEP trades and custom carpentry by our own crews, inspected at every milestone.
Respect for older homes
Remodels and additions designed around the proportions and details of period houses.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Glendale Neighbourhoods And Nearby Areas
As a general contractor in Glendale we work from the flats to the foothills and in the communities that border the city.
Around Glendale
Glendale neighbourhoods and nearby communities include:
- Rossmoyne and Verdugo Woodlands
- Chevy Chase Canyon and Adams Hill
- Montrose and Sparr Heights
- La Crescenta and La Cañada Flintridge nearby
- Burbank to the west
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Burbank, Pasadena and across Los Angeles. Every area is on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Glendale
In Glendale the two early questions are usually whether the house is in a historic district and whether the lot is on a slope. Both change the schedule and the budget.
Historic Or Not
Inside a historic district, exterior changes go through design review, which adds time and shapes material choices. Outside one, you have more freedom. We check the status of your address before any design work starts.
Older Structures
Period homes often need electrical, plumbing and sometimes structural upgrades alongside the visible work. We price those up front, so the budget does not grow once walls are opened.
Choosing Finishes
Selections are made at our showroom while the plans are in review, so construction starts with every decision made.
Start Your Glendale Project
Book a site visit and we will walk your property, check which rules apply and explain how we would work as your general contractor in Glendale.
General Contractor In Glendale: Common Questions
Who issues building permits in Glendale?
Glendale is a separate city, so permits come from the City of Glendale’s building and safety division rather than Los Angeles. We prepare and submit the plans and handle corrections and inspections.
My house is in a historic district. Can I still remodel?
Yes. Interior work is usually straightforward. Exterior changes need design review, so we design to the district guidelines and allow time for review in the schedule.
Can I build an ADU in Glendale?
Many lots can take a detached ADU or garage conversion. We check lot size, setbacks, utilities and any historic or hillside limits during discovery.
How long does a project take?
Permit review typically takes around six to fourteen weeks. Garage-conversion ADUs typically take three to five months to build, and detached ADUs or major additions five to eight months.
Why hire a design-build general contractor in Glendale?
A design-build general contractor in Glendale designs, permits and builds under one contract, so costs are checked while the drawings develop and there is one point of accountability.
Do you work on hillside homes in Glendale?
Yes. Hillside projects need grading, retaining, drainage and access designed properly, and some areas carry fire-safety requirements. We resolve those in engineering before construction.
Can you add a second story to a Spanish revival home?
Often, yes, but it needs care. Roof form, wall thickness and window proportions are designed so the addition reads as part of the original house, and the existing structure is checked by an engineer before we commit to the approach.
Do you handle seismic upgrades during a remodel?
When the engineer calls for it, yes. Older homes sometimes need foundation bolting or new shear walls, and the cheapest time to add them is while walls and floors are already open.
Where is your showroom?
Our showroom and headquarters are at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303. Visits are by appointment, so call 800-285-3002 before you come.
Which other areas do you cover?
We work throughout Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Culver City, the South Bay, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County, Thousand Oaks, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley, Burbank, Granada Hills, Canoga Park, Reseda and the surrounding areas.
Nearby Service Areas
Homeowner Experiences
Hear directly from Southern California clients who trusted H&A My Design with their custom homes, ADUs, and additions.
Walk the finished home — navy kitchen with brass fittings, an open living space and a new double-vanity bathroom.
“We’re extremely happy with the results. Without a shadow of doubt, we’ve already recommended them to other neighbors.”
“Everybody was phenomenal to work with, a pleasure to have. Totally fair and wonderful company and great family.”
“H&A made the entire process transparent. Having one GC manage blueprints, city permits, and the build was night and day.”
“Their Canoga Park showroom made selecting our cabinets, quartz, and fixtures so easy. Finished right on schedule.”
“Converted our garage into a 2-bedroom rental. Flawless craftsmanship and leased immediately after final inspection.”
See the full before and after — the original kitchen, the opened-up living space and the finished bathrooms.
“From 3D plans to final city sign-off, H&A handled everything. No surprise change orders, no stress.”
“Built a modern ADU for my parents. The accessibility and aesthetic details exceeded all our expectations.”
Serving Southern California
Licensed throughout Los Angeles & Ventura Counties. HQ Showroom at 6723 Variel Ave, Canoga Park, CA.
MORE SPACE.
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Design, permits, showroom selections, and master construction—managed by one accountable team.