Hiring the right general contractor is the single biggest decision in any Altadena remodel or build. The contractor sets the schedule, manages the trades, runs the permits, and is on the hook for quality. This guide covers what to verify before you sign and what to expect during the build. Verify the license California requires […]
Adding square footage to a Altadena home is a structural project with full design, engineering, plan check, and inspection cycles. This guide covers what to expect from feasibility through final inspection. Feasibility comes first Before any design work, a feasibility walk tells you what is buildable. Setbacks, lot coverage, height limits, hillside ordinance applicability, and […]
California state law has opened the door for most Altadena homeowners to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their lot. This guide covers the rules, the design choices, and the build process. State law vs local rules California Government Code 65852.2 (the state ADU law) sets a floor: every single family lot can have […]
A bathroom remodel in Altadena is part design, part trade work. The right ideas are the ones that work for your room dimensions, your plumbing layout, and your home’s architectural character. Here is what is working in 2026. Curbless walk in showers The curbless walk in shower is the dominant primary bath layout in 2026. […]
Kitchen remodel cost in Altadena ranges widely. The drivers are layout changes, cabinet construction, counter material, appliance package, and finish level. This guide breaks down where the budget actually goes in 2026. Cabinets are the biggest line item Cabinets typically run 25 to 40 percent of a Altadena kitchen remodel budget. Stock cabinets (off the […]
Hiring the right general contractor is the single biggest decision in any South Pasadena remodel or build. The contractor sets the schedule, manages the trades, runs the permits, and is on the hook for quality. This guide covers what to verify before you sign and what to expect during the build. Verify the license California […]
Adding square footage to a South Pasadena home is a structural project with full design, engineering, plan check, and inspection cycles. This guide covers what to expect from feasibility through final inspection. Feasibility comes first Before any design work, a feasibility walk tells you what is buildable. Setbacks, lot coverage, height limits, hillside ordinance applicability, […]
California state law has opened the door for most South Pasadena homeowners to add an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on their lot. This guide covers the rules, the design choices, and the build process. State law vs local rules California Government Code 65852.2 (the state ADU law) sets a floor: every single family lot can […]
A bathroom remodel in South Pasadena is part design, part trade work. The right ideas are the ones that work for your room dimensions, your plumbing layout, and your home’s architectural character. Here is what is working in 2026. Curbless walk in showers The curbless walk in shower is the dominant primary bath layout in […]
Kitchen remodel cost in South Pasadena ranges widely. The drivers are layout changes, cabinet construction, counter material, appliance package, and finish level. This guide breaks down where the budget actually goes in 2026. Cabinets are the biggest line item Cabinets typically run 25 to 40 percent of a South Pasadena kitchen remodel budget. Stock cabinets […]
