Garage Construction · Burbank
Garage Construction in Burbank, CA
New detached and attached garages for Burbank homes, including garage and ADU combinations, workshops and garages on horsekeeping lots, built to current structural, energy and fire code.
- Licensed California general contractor
- Permits with the City of Burbank
- Written, line-item estimates
- Design, engineering & construction
Burbank, CA
Garage Construction for Burbank Homeowners
Garage construction in Burbank often starts with an old detached garage that is too small for today's cars or too worn to save. Simply Construction builds new detached and attached garages, replaces existing ones, and designs garage and ADU combinations where the lot allows, with permits, engineering and construction under one contract.
A garage looks simple, but its placement affects setbacks, driveway access, parking compliance and how much space remains for an ADU or a usable yard. We plan it as part of the whole property rather than as a box at the end of the driveway.
Local Knowledge
Building a New Garage in Burbank
Burbank's parking standards protect the garage parking a house already has, so replacing a garage is also a chance to bring its interior dimensions up to current requirements. A properly sized garage helps later, too, because future additions won't run into parking problems during review.
In the Rancho Equestrian District, R-1-H lots carry horsekeeping standards covering setbacks, screening and corrals, and the Rancho Master Plan regulates height, setbacks, landscaping and design. A garage there has to share the lot with stables and trailer access, so we lay out the whole site before choosing a footprint. The city is also preparing the Burbank Rancho Neighborhood Specific Plan, which we track for changes that could affect new structures.
On hillside lots, grading a new building pad or expanding an existing one triggers the Hillside Development Permit, and the city's hillside standards call for exterior siding that extends to within six inches of grade in non-reflective materials resembling wood, stucco or masonry. Garages in the Mountain Fire Zone are built to ignition-resistant construction requirements.
What's Included
What Our Burbank Garage Builds Include
- Site layout for setbacks, driveway access, parking dimensions and the yard left for other uses
- Demolition of an existing garage, followed by a new engineered slab and foundation
- Detached, attached or garage and ADU combination designs coordinated with the city's ADU ordinance
- Hillside grading, retaining walls and drainage where the lot needs them
- Electrical service for EV charging, lighting and workshop circuits
- Framing, roofing, exterior finishes matched to the house, the garage door and final inspection
For the full scope, process and options, see our main garage construction page, or browse everything we build on our Burbank service area page.
Planning Considerations
What to Decide Before Building a Burbank Garage
Garage alone or garage with an ADU
Pairing a new garage with an ADU, either beside it or above it, can make the most of a Burbank lot, but height limits and ADU standards decide what is possible. An ADU above a garage has to be checked against the ADU ordinance and state height rules before design goes far. We model both layouts so you can compare cost, space and the approval path side by side.
Planning for EV charging and storage
A new garage is the easiest time to run a dedicated circuit for EV charging and add a subpanel for tools or a workshop. It also affects whether your main electrical service needs an upgrade. We size the service for what you plan to add over the next several years, not only for the day the garage is finished.
Why Choose Us
Why Burbank Homeowners Choose Simply Construction
Licensed, Bonded and Easy to Verify
Simply Construction inc. is a licensed California general contractor, CSLB [CSLB LICENSE # PLACEHOLDER]. State law requires a license for any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials, and anyone can check a contractor's license, bond and workers' compensation status on the CSLB website in about a minute. We encourage every Burbank homeowner to do exactly that before signing with anyone, including us.
One Team From Plans to Final Inspection
Design, engineering, permitting and construction sit under one contract and one project lead, so nobody points fingers between the designer, the engineer and the builder when a detail changes. You get one schedule, one point of contact and regular progress updates from the first site visit through the final inspection and sign-off on your Burbank project.
Built to Current California Energy Code
New homes and ADUs in California are built to the Title 24 energy code, which has required solar PV on most new single-family homes since 2020, and permit applications filed on or after January 1, 2026 fall under the 2025 Energy Code. We plan insulation, windows, mechanical systems and solar into the design from the start instead of treating compliance as a late fix.
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FAQ
Garage Construction in Burbank: Common Questions
Do I need a permit to build a garage in Burbank?
Yes. A new garage needs a building permit from Burbank's Building and Safety Division, with zoning review for setbacks and placement. Hillside lots add the Hillside Development Permit when grading or a new structure is involved, and fire zone lots add ignition-resistant construction. We prepare and submit the complete package.
Can I build a garage with an apartment above it?
It may be possible, depending on your lot. An apartment over a garage is an ADU, so it has to meet the city's ADU ordinance and state height limits along with the garage's own requirements. We check height, setbacks and access for your property before recommending a garage and ADU design.
Can I rebuild my detached garage in the same spot?
Often, but the new structure has to meet current setbacks, structural and energy codes, and parking dimensions. An older garage built close to a property line may not be rebuildable in the same footprint. We review your survey and the zoning standards before demolition, so you know exactly what you will end up with.
Start Your Project
Planning a New Garage in Burbank?
Tell us about your property and goals. We will walk the site, flag anything the City of Burbank will care about, and give you a written, line-item estimate.
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