Garage Construction · Glendale
Garage Construction in Glendale, CA
New garages for Glendale homes, from detached garages on flat lots to street-level hillside garages with retaining walls, plus garage and ADU combinations planned from the start.
- Licensed California general contractor
- Permits with the City of Glendale
- Written, line-item estimates
- Design, engineering & construction
Glendale, CA
Garage Construction for Glendale Homeowners
Garage construction in Glendale ranges from replacing a tired detached garage behind a 1920s house to building a new street-level garage into a canyon slope. Simply Construction designs, permits and builds both, along with garage and ADU combinations, under one contract as a licensed California general contractor.
The right garage fits the lot, the architecture and the way you use your cars, tools and storage. We plan it with the whole property in view, including space you may want for an ADU or yard later.
Local Knowledge
New Garages on Glendale's Flat and Hillside Lots
On the flatter blocks of Kenneth Village, Sparr Heights and the older neighborhoods north of downtown, a new garage usually replaces an original detached one at the back of the lot. The design questions are setbacks, driveway width and whether to combine the garage with an ADU. Matching the roof pitch and finishes of the house keeps the new structure consistent, which matters in design review and in historic districts.
On hillside lots in Chevy Chase Canyon, Glenoaks Canyon or Whiting Woods, the garage often sits at street level with the house stepping up or down behind it. That means retaining walls, drainage, waterproofing and a structural design that may support a deck or living space above. Soils and geology reports guide the foundation.
Much of Glendale's hill country lies in very high fire hazard severity zones, where garages follow wildland-urban interface construction standards for roofing, siding, vents and eaves. In Riverside Rancho, garages share lots with horsekeeping uses, which affects layout and access.
What's Included
Scope of a Glendale Garage Build
- Site planning for setbacks, driveway grade, access and turning space
- Removal of the old garage and a new foundation engineered for the site's soil
- Retaining walls, drainage and waterproofing for hillside garages
- Combined garage and ADU layouts that satisfy both zoning and ADU standards
- EV charger circuits and lighting, with any service upgrade coordinated through Glendale Water & Power
- Framing, roofing, siding or plaster, garage door installation and final inspection
For the full scope, process and options, see our main garage construction page, or browse everything we build on our Glendale service area page.
Planning Considerations
Planning a Garage in Glendale
Hillside garages are structures, not sheds
A garage built into a slope works as a retaining structure, holding back soil on one or more sides. That requires engineered walls, waterproofing, drainage behind the walls and often a heavier foundation. If the roof will serve as a deck or support living space, the design grows again. We scope those elements carefully so the estimate reflects the real structure.
Adding an ADU with the garage
Building a garage with an ADU beside or above it can make efficient use of a Glendale lot. The ADU portion follows the city's ADU ordinance and state rules on height and setbacks, while the garage follows standard zoning. We design both together so the structure works as a whole and the approvals line up.
Why Choose Us
Why Glendale Homeowners Choose Simply Construction
Contracts Written the Way California Law Requires
California caps a home improvement down payment at $1,000 or 10 percent of the contract price, whichever is less, and after that a contractor may only bill for work completed or materials delivered. Our contracts follow that structure: a line-item scope, a payment schedule tied to finished milestones, and written change orders before any extra work begins. You always know what you are paying for and why.
Straight Answers on Feasibility
Some lots cannot fit the project an owner has in mind. We check zoning, setbacks, height limits, easements, slope and utility capacity early, and we tell you plainly what is achievable before you spend money on full drawings. When state law opens a path that the local code seems to block, as ADU and SB 9 rules often do, we explain how it applies to your property.
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 Glendale: Common Questions
What approvals does a new garage need in Glendale?
At minimum, a building permit with zoning review of setbacks and placement. Projects in historic districts or on hillside lots may need additional review, and fire zone lots follow ignition-resistant construction standards. We assemble the drawings, engineering and forms, submit them to the City of Glendale, and respond to comments until the permit is issued.
Can a new garage include a deck on top?
Often, particularly on hillside lots where the garage roof sits near the level of the yard or house. The structure has to be engineered for the deck load, waterproofed properly and, in fire zones, built with compliant decking. We design the garage and deck together so both perform well over time.
Should I rebuild my garage or convert it?
If the existing garage is structurally sound and well placed, conversion to an ADU may be the better value. If it is undersized, deteriorated or poorly located, a new garage, or a new garage with an ADU, is usually the better long-term choice. We assess the structure and your goals before recommending either path.
Start Your Project
Planning a New Garage in Glendale?
Tell us about your property and goals. We will walk the site, flag anything the City of Glendale will care about, and give you a written, line-item estimate.
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