Expert General Contractor in Burbank
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Burbank, taking ADUs, additions and remodels from design and permits through construction under one contract, with more than 20 years of design-build work across the Valley. Serving Burbank and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Homes And Projects In Burbank
Burbank is its own city at the eastern end of the Valley, known for its studios and for streets of well-kept bungalows and ranch homes, with hillside neighbourhoods rising into the Verdugo Mountains.
Character Worth Keeping
Neighbourhoods such as Magnolia Park are full of older bungalows and ranch homes whose character is worth keeping, so additions and remodels are designed to match.
- Detached ADUs and garage conversions
- Rear and second-story additions
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Whole-home renovations
- Exterior refreshes that respect the original style
The Rancho And The Hills
The Rancho equestrian district and the hillside streets toward the Verdugos each bring their own considerations, from zoning to grading and fire safety.
Hillside Lots
Sloped lots need retaining, drainage and access planned in engineering before construction starts.
Flat Lots
On the flats, ADUs and single-storey additions are usually the simplest projects to permit and build.
Our Services In Burbank
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 Burbank Projects
Burbank is a separate city with its own building and safety division, so plans are reviewed by the City of Burbank rather than by Los Angeles. The process is similar, but the forms, fees and review times are the city’s own.
Working With The City
We prepare the plans, calculations and energy packet for Burbank’s review, answer corrections and schedule inspections at each milestone.
- Zoning and setbacks
- Structural plan check
- Title 24 energy compliance
- Hillside considerations where they apply
- Milestone inspections on site
ADUs In Burbank
State ADU law sets the baseline, and Burbank applies its own standards on top. As your general contractor in Burbank we confirm what your lot allows during discovery.
How A Project Runs In Burbank
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 Burbank
Completed work in neighbouring North Hollywood, the Hollywood Hills, Sherman Oaks and Pasadena.
Why Homeowners In Burbank Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Burbank.
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.
Across the Valley
Completed projects in North Hollywood, Sherman Oaks and the Hollywood Hills nearby.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Burbank And Nearby Neighbourhoods
As a general contractor in Burbank we work across the city and in the neighbourhoods around it.
Around Burbank
Neighbouring communities where we also work:
- North Hollywood and Toluca Lake to the west
- Sun Valley to the north
- Glendale to the east
- Griffith Park and Los Feliz to the south
- The Verdugo foothills
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Glendale, Pasadena, Sherman Oaks and across the San Fernando Valley. Every area is on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Burbank
Burbank homeowners often want more space without losing the character that drew them to the house in the first place.
Adding Space Sensitively
A rear addition or a detached ADU usually changes the street view least. A second story changes it most, so rooflines, window proportions and materials are designed to sit with the original house and its neighbours.
Honest Budgets
You receive a written scope with allowances stated clearly after the discovery visit, and anything found behind walls is photographed and priced before work continues.
Selections In Person
Finishes are chosen at our showroom while the plans are in review, so construction starts with every decision made.
Start Your Burbank Project
Book a site visit and we will walk your property, check what the lot allows and explain how we would work as your general contractor in Burbank.
General Contractor In Burbank: Common Questions
Who issues building permits in Burbank?
Burbank is a separate city, so permits are issued by the City of Burbank’s building division rather than by Los Angeles. We prepare and submit the plans and handle corrections and inspections.
Can I build an ADU in Burbank?
Many Burbank lots can take a detached ADU or garage conversion. We check lot size, setbacks and utilities during discovery before design begins.
Will a second story change the look of my street?
It can, which is why rooflines, window proportions and materials are designed to fit the original house and its neighbours. A rear addition or ADU is often the lower-impact option.
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 choose a design-build general contractor in Burbank?
A design-build general contractor in Burbank handles design, permits and construction under one contract, so the people pricing the project are the same people who drew it.
Do you work on hillside homes near the Verdugos?
Yes. Hillside projects need grading, retaining, drainage and access designed properly, and some areas carry fire-safety requirements. We resolve those in engineering first.
Can you match the style of my older Burbank bungalow?
Yes. Additions and remodels are designed around the existing roof pitch, window proportions, siding or stucco texture and trim details, so new work looks as though it belongs to the original house.
Is Burbank permitting different from Los Angeles?
The steps are similar, but Burbank has its own forms, fees, review times and inspectors. We prepare the submission to the city’s requirements and manage it through to final inspection.
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.