Whole home remodels, gut renovations, and full property refreshes designed and built end to end.
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A whole home remodel in Burbank often takes a pre 1940 cottage and rebuilds it from the systems out. Knob and tube wiring, original copper pipe near end of life, and redwood subfloors that have aged through decades of Southern California weather all need to come into the present before any visible finish carries lasting quality. Paradigm Builders, CSLB 1100775, runs Burbank whole home remodels through the City of Burbank Community Development Department at 150 N Third Street with Plan Check at 818 238 5220. The architectural styles across the city, including Spanish Colonial Revival, Tudor, Storybook, Craftsman, California Bungalow, and Mid Century Ranch, each carry an interior and exterior vocabulary that a whole home remodel can either honor or pivot away from. Magnolia Park concentrates 1920s to 1940s Spanish Colonial Revival and Tudor cottages, and a full remodel of one of those homes typically retains and restores the original character while modernizing every system underneath. Hollywood Burbank Airport flight path proximity influences window selection and sound insulation when envelope work goes deep. From 1800 Century Park East Suite 600 in Los Angeles our team coordinates the design, permit, and field work in one process. Call 310 596 5000 to begin a Burbank whole home consult. We will walk through scope, system condition, and a phasing plan that protects the occupied side of the project where possible.
Home Remodeling Scope in Burbank
- Full gut and reframe (down to studs)
- Partial gut with select wall removals
- Cosmetic and surface refresh (paint, floors, fixtures, cabinets)
- Mechanical system overhaul (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
- Roof, exterior, and envelope work
- Window and door package replacement
- Foundation retrofit and seismic strengthening (when scope requires)
- Kitchen, bath, primary suite, and laundry remodels rolled into one engagement
Our Home Remodeling Process
Every Burbank whole home remodel runs through the same end to end process. Design, permits, and construction under one roof.
We walk the Burbank home to assess existing conditions across every system. Foundation, framing, roof, plumbing, electrical, HVAC. We surface any code legacy items (knob and tube wiring, galvanized supply, asbestos) that will affect scope and budget.
Floor plan, elevations, 3D renderings of every changed room, exterior renderings, finish schedules. The full picture before any demolition starts.
Multi week selection cycle. Cabinets, counters, tile, flooring, paint, lighting, plumbing fixtures, appliance package, doors, hardware. Locked before construction so the schedule does not slip on lead times.
Line by line proposal across all trades. No master allowance pools. Each room has its own budget line.
Whole home permit submittal to City of Burbank Community Development Dept. Burbank Municipal Code Title 10 governs zoning, including the Single Family Residential development standards.
Selective or full gut. Structural changes. New mechanical rough. Window and door replacement. Pre drywall inspection.
Drywall, tile, cabinetry, counters, flooring, paint, doors, hardware. Punch list runs in parallel.
Every room walked. Every appliance tested. Every fixture verified. Final inspection and homeowner sign off.
What a Home Remodel Project Looks Like in Burbank
A Burbank whole home remodel is shaped by housing stock age, neighborhood character expectations, and airport proximity in ways that few other Southern California cities replicate. Pre 1940 cottages frequently need full electrical replacement to remove knob and tube, full copper pipe re pipe, and partial subfloor replacement before any finish work begins. The Burbank Heritage Commission tracks landmarked property impacts, and Magnolia Park identity expectations influence even non landmarked work in that pocket. Hollywood Burbank Airport flight path proximity adds sound insulation considerations for major envelope work, which influences window assembly and exterior wall detailing. The Hillside Development Permit process applies in designated hillside areas with view protection and tree planting rules. Burbank Municipal Code Title 10 zoning rules govern setbacks, height, and lot coverage on any addition that becomes part of the whole home project.
Home Remodeling Permits in Burbank
A whole home remodel in Burbank touches every code chapter. Building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, energy, and structural reviews all run in parallel.
Where the permits go. Whole home plan checks in Burbank go to City of Burbank Community Development Dept, 150 N Third St. All trades are reviewed together when scope crosses thresholds.
Code specifics. Burbank Municipal Code Title 10 governs zoning, including the Single Family Residential development standards.
Historic and design review. Burbank does not have HPOZs in the LA City sense, but has Historic Property landmark designations and the Burbank Heritage Commission. Magnolia Park has a strong neighborhood identity but is not a designated district.
Home Remodeling Cost in Burbank
Whole home remodel pricing in Burbank typically depends on the depth of system replacement, including knob and tube, copper pipe, and subfloor work, plus the scope of finish work across kitchens, baths, and living areas. Costs also depend on whether the project includes envelope upgrades for sound insulation due to airport proximity and whether any addition triggers hillside or setback review. City of Burbank plan check timelines and any Heritage Commission interaction add to overall duration. Paradigm Builders builds phased budgets after a site walk so owners see how each phase contributes to the total.
Common Questions: Home Remodeling in Burbank
How long does a whole home remodel take in Burbank?
Typical Burbank whole home remodels run 8 to 14 months of construction plus 3 to 6 months of design and permits. Full gut down to studs jobs run longer. Cosmetic refresh projects can come in shorter.
Do I have to move out during a whole home remodel?
For most full gut projects yes. The home is uninhabitable through demolition, mechanical rough, and most of the finish trades. For partial scopes (single floor or wing) we can sometimes phase to keep you in place. We confirm at the feasibility walk.
Can I keep my original kitchen cabinets or fixtures?
Yes. We work with selective preservation projects all the time. Salvaged tile, vintage fixtures, original cabinetry refinished and rehung. Tell us what stays at the first walk.
Do you handle structural retrofit?
Yes. Soft story, foundation underpinning, shear wall additions, brace wall corrections. Common scope on Burbank homes built before 1980. We coordinate the structural engineer and inspection package.
Will my homeowners insurance cover any of this?
Insurance covers loss not improvement. If your project is triggered by a covered loss (fire, water damage, earthquake) the loss restoration portion may be covered while the upgrade portion is owner pay. We coordinate with insurance adjusters when relevant.
Can you do the whole job in phases?
Yes for some homes. Wing by wing or floor by floor phasing is possible if the home has separable mechanical systems. Full gut projects are usually faster and cheaper run end to end than phased over multiple years.
Nearby Cities We Serve
Paradigm Builders works throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Home Remodeling pages for nearby cities:
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Paradigm Builders
1800 Century Park East Suite 600
Los Angeles, CA 90067
Phone: 310-596-5000
Email: info@paradigmbuilders.com
California Contractors State License Board: License 1100775
Serving Burbank and the greater Los Angeles metro area.
