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Remodeling Company in Burbank, CA
We’re Sawyer Remodeling, and we handle the kinds of jobs Burbank homes actually need: bathrooms that have outlived their 1960s plumbing, kitchens that don’t fit how families cook now, and whole-house renovations on properties that deserve a second act. Most construction work in Burbank, CA is a mix of older ranch homes in Magnolia Park and hillside builds in the Verdugo foothills, and each one brings different structural realities. The price should never be a mystery, so call (254) 272-5876 and we’ll put one in writing before any work begins.
Why Burbank Homes Are Different
Burbank’s housing stock is older than most people expect. A large share of homes between Victory Boulevard and the 134 Freeway were built between the 1940s and 1970s, which means two things on nearly every job: galvanized supply lines that have corroded from the inside, and framing that predates current shear-wall requirements. Hillside lots along Sunset Canyon Drive and in the Bel Aire neighborhood add slope restrictions, retaining-wall setbacks, and sunken foundation inspections that flat-lot remodels in Rancho never trigger.
Burbank also has its own permitting rhythm. The city’s Building & Safety Division enforces local amendments to California codes, including stricter hillside grading reviews and some of the more thorough Title 24 energy compliance checks in the region. Homeowners in HOA-governed pockets, particularly above Kenneth Road, often need architectural-committee sign-off before a fence or exterior change even reaches the city. We handle that paperwork as part of the job, but it’s one reason a Burbank remodel timeline runs differently than a Studio City one.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Burbank Services
Most Burbank homeowners call us for one of three things: a bathroom that needs to come down to the studs, a larger renovation that touches multiple rooms, or a general contractor to quarterback a project that involves several trades. Each has its own page with local pricing and timelines.
General Contractor in Burbank
On a Burbank hillside lot, a general contractor is the difference between a permit that clears first review and one that bounces back for six weeks. We sequence the work around the city’s inspection schedule, coordinate the structural engineer when retaining or foundation work appears, and keep the written scope locked so the invoice matches the number you approved. No finding out the hard way that a sub didn’t pull his own permit. General Contractor in Burbank
Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank
Burbank’s older bathrooms hide surprises: floor joists notched for 1960s-era cast-iron drain lines, walls that were never properly waterproofed behind original tile. We open the space, map the actual plumbing path, and rebuild the room with modern waterproofing like Schluter membrane before a single tile goes up. The result is a shower you can use the day we finish and not think about again for twenty years. Bathroom Remodeling in Burbank
Home Renovation in Burbank
A whole-home renovation in Burbank often means taking a 1940s ranch and bringing its electrical panel, insulation, and layout into a house that works for a family in 2026 rather than a household in 1955. We stage the job so you can usually stay in the home through most phases, and the written schedule gets updated with photo proof as each trade finishes. Home Renovation in Burbank
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Burbank
We install and service materials from Sakrete, Abodu, and Dvele on Burbank jobs, and we keep common components sourced locally so lead times stay short. See the full lineup on our brands page.
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| Service | Typical range in Burbank |
|---|---|
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash Installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
Two things push Burbank prices higher than the county average: hillside engineering and permit review cycles that add carrying costs on larger jobs. What doesn’t change is the written figure you approve before we start. That number is the number on the invoice, no change orders mid-project unless you ask for more work.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Burbank
We work throughout Burbank, from Magnolia Park bungalows up through the hillside streets. Our crews are in Burbank every week, so a standard service visit can usually be scheduled within a few business days, not weeks.
- Magnolia Park
- Rancho Adjacent
- Bel Aire
- Sunset Canyon
- Kenneth Village
Service Area – Cities Near Burbank
We serve Burbank and the surrounding communities where our crews are already working on a regular schedule: Glendale, CA, North Hollywood, CA, Studio City, CA, and La Canada Flintridge, CA. If you’re just over the line, call and we’ll confirm coverage.
Serving Burbank, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Burbank area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Burbank
Most Burbank projects can start within two to four weeks once the permit is submitted. Permit review times vary by scope: smaller bathroom remodels clear faster, hillside additions take longer. Call (254) 272-5876 for a realistic start date on your project.
Yes, we pull the permits and manage the city’s inspection schedule as part of the job. For HOA-governed homes, we prepare the submittal package the committee needs, though the HOA’s review timeline is outside our control. The written quote includes permit fees.
For most bathroom and kitchen remodels, yes. We seal off work areas with containment barriers and keep dust migration to a minimum. For full home renovations that touch load-bearing walls or main plumbing runs, we’ll tell you honestly whether staying is realistic and which phases will be loudest.
Ready to get a real number? Call Sawyer Remodeling at (254) 272-5876 for a free, written estimate. No phone tag, no mystery pricing, just a quote you can hold us to.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Burbank Customers Say
"Straight talk and simple communication. Every question got an answer by text within the hour."
- Cherie A."Bathroom remodel. Tile and shower niche are flawless. Updates by text kept me in the loop."
- Hugh P."Good renovation. The countertop slipped a week, but I got a text and a new date right away."
- Dina M.
