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Build backyard homes with the premier ADU Contractor in Burbank.
Burbank's entertainment industry workforce and large single-family lots create ideal conditions for ADU investment. We design, permit, and build ADUs throughout Burbank.
About Our Team
Expert ADU Contractor in Burbank
If you want to build an accessory dwelling unit, hiring a licensed ADU contractor in Burbank ensures your project complies with local building guidelines from day one. Burbank sits at the center of the entertainment industry's production corridor, home to Warner Bros., Disney, Nickelodeon, and a cluster of post-production studios. That concentration of steady, well-paid employment creates consistent housing demand, making Burbank a reliable rental market.
Many Burbank homes feature generous lot sizes, abundant detached garages, and flatter residential streets that leave plenty of yard space for additions. Working with a dedicated Adu builder in Burbank helps you convert an old garage into a modern studio. Our crew self-performs the core trades and coordinates the entire Adu contraction in Burbank, ensuring a high-quality build that passes all municipal inspections.
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What We Do
ADU Services from a Los Angeles Design-Build Team
From feasibility through final inspection, one ADU builder handles your full scope so timelines and costs stay clear.
Plan your project with dedicated ADU builders Los Angeles homeowners trust for faster approvals, buildability, and rental value.
ADU Plans & Design
Our team acts as the expert ADU contractor Los Angeles cities work with daily, handling all submissions and correction responses.
ADU Permits & Approvals
Build ADU space with one accountable team managing construction quality, schedule, and trade coordination from start to final inspection.
Detached ADU Construction
Your Dedicated ADU Contractor in Burbank
We are not a generalist builder that occasionally takes on backyard units. As a dedicated ADU contractor in Burbank, our crews construct secondary units full-time. This focus guarantees consistent craftsmanship, predictable timelines, and a single point of contact from first concept to final inspection.
- Dedicated project manager assigned at contract signing
- Weekly written progress updates throughout the build
- Self-performed core trades, with no hand-offs to unknown crews
- All work inspected by the city at every required phase
- Certificate of occupancy obtained before project closeout
- 1-year workmanship warranty on all completed construction
Build Process
Our Process as Your ADU Contractor in Burbank
From site prep to the final details, we manage every stage of your detached ADU construction under a single contract.
Site Prep
We grade the site, dig utility trenches, run primary sewer and electrical lines, and pour the concrete foundation.
Framing & Envelope
We frame the walls and roof structure, install energy-efficient windows, and apply weatherproofing and roofing.
Rough-Ins
Our in-house trades install plumbing lines, electrical wiring, and the high-efficiency HVAC system.
Finishes
We insulate, install drywall, paint, fit cabinetry, lay flooring, mount fixtures, and complete the final municipal inspection.
ADU Permitting in Burbank
What Burbank homeowners need to know before starting an ADU project.
City of Burbank Building Division
Garage Conversions
Fire Zone Overlay Areas
Permit Timeline
ADUs Starting From $150,000
Burbank ADU pricing is competitive with the broader LA market. Garage conversions represent the most accessible entry point for most homeowners. All-inclusive pricing covers design, engineering, permitting fees, and full construction.
- Design, architecture and engineering included
- Permitting and city approval management included
- Full construction and site work included
- Final inspection and certificate of occupancy included
* All-inclusive pricing. Final cost depends on scope and site conditions.
ADU Styles & Models Built in Burbank
Explore our most requested detached and conversion floor plans, engineered for California Title 24 compliance and maximum rental yield.
Modern Detached Studio ADU
High-efficiency detached studio with full kitchen, walk-in shower, and private patio access, optimized for Burbank lots.
One-Bedroom Backyard Suite
Spacious one-bedroom with separate living room, in-unit laundry, and private exterior entrance tailored for Burbank.
Two-Bedroom Family ADU
Dual-suite architectural ADU ideal for multigenerational families or premium long-term rental income in Burbank.
Get a Free Estimate for Your Burbank Property
We will assess your property, review your Burbank zoning, and provide a detailed cost and timeline estimate, at no charge, with no obligation.
- Burbank-specific feasibility review for your lot
- Realistic all-inclusive cost range for your ADU type
- Timeline from design through certificate of occupancy
- Response within 1 business day
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Common Questions
ADU Questions for Burbank Homeowners
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ADU Expertise You Can Count On
We have built ADUs across Burbank and the surrounding area, navigating local zoning, permit processes, and site conditions that generalist contractors do not know.
Burbank-Specific ADU Services
Detailed local guides covering permits, pricing, and timelines specific to Burbank.
Custom ADU Design for Burbank Properties
Custom ADU design for Burbank properties. In-house architecture team - floor plans, 3D renderings, and Burbank permit-ready drawings. Free consultation.
Garage Conversion in Burbank
Licensed garage conversion contractor in Burbank. Convert your garage into a permitted ADU near Warner Bros, Disney, and NBC Universal. Design, permits, and construction from $85,000. Free assessment.
ADU Projects in Burbank
Real completed projects from our team in Burbank, see the challenge, solution, and results.
Santa Monica Garage Conversion ADU
A 2-car detached garage transformed into a coastal-style one-bedroom ADU. It was permitted through Santa Monica's Coastal Zone process and is earning $3,200/month in rental income.
Pasadena Detached Backyard ADU
A new 650 sq ft Craftsman-influenced ADU built in the rear yard of a 1921 bungalow in Pasadena's Bungalow Heaven historic neighborhood. Designed, permitted, and built in under 11 months.
Culver City 2-Bed Detached ADU
A two-story 750 sq ft two-bedroom ADU built in a compact Culver City rear yard, preserving outdoor space for the main house while maximizing rental income in one of LA's strongest ADU markets.
Planning an ADU in Burbank?
Design your ADU in our interactive configurator, choose type, size, style, and finishes. Get a matching floor plan and budget estimate before you talk to anyone.
Build Your ADU in Burbank
Join over 200 Los Angeles homeowners who have added rental income and lasting property value with an ADU from ADU Build LA. Your free estimate is the first step.
Learn about our process as a full-service ADU design-build company serving all of Los Angeles County.