Garage Construction · Pasadena
Garage Construction in Pasadena, CA
New detached and attached garages for Pasadena homes, including garage and ADU combinations, designed to match Craftsman and revival houses and fit around trees and long driveways.
- Licensed California general contractor
- Permits with the City of Pasadena
- Written, line-item estimates
- Design, engineering & construction
Pasadena, CA
Garage Construction for Pasadena Homeowners
Garage construction in Pasadena usually means replacing an old detached garage at the back of a long, narrow lot or fitting a new one onto a hillside parcel. As a licensed California general contractor, we take these projects, and garage and ADU combinations, from design through permits and construction on a single contract.
A new garage is a visible part of the property, so we design it with the same care as the house it serves and plan it together with any future ADU.
Local Knowledge
New Garages on Pasadena Lots
In Bungalow Heaven, Madison Heights and other older neighborhoods, the typical arrangement is a narrow driveway along one side of the house leading to a detached garage in the rear corner of the lot. A replacement garage usually stays in that position, and its design can echo the house with a similar roof pitch, siding and trim. On designated properties, a new garage visible from the street may be reviewed for compatibility.
Trees shape many of these projects. A protected oak near the back of the lot can dictate the garage's footprint and foundation, so we have root zones mapped before design and use foundation approaches that limit damage where construction must come close.
On hillside lots in Linda Vista, San Rafael Heights and the foothills, a garage may need to sit at street level with retaining walls and drainage, and fire hazard zones bring ignition-resistant construction requirements for roofing, siding, vents and eaves.
What's Included
Work Covered in a Pasadena Garage Build
- Layout of driveway, turning space and setbacks around the trees on your lot
- Careful demolition of the old garage, with root protection where trees are close
- An engineered slab or footing system suited to the soil and nearby roots
- Garage designs matched to the home's roof pitch, siding and trim
- Garage and ADU combinations coordinated with state and city ADU standards
- Dedicated EV charging and workshop circuits, coordinated with Pasadena Water and Power
- Wood framing, roofing, trim and a garage door styled to suit the house, through final inspection
For the full scope, process and options, see our main garage construction page, or browse everything we build on our Pasadena service area page.
Planning Considerations
Before You Build a Pasadena Garage
Garage plus ADU
Replacing an old garage is a natural moment to add an ADU beside or above it. The ADU portion follows state ADU law and the city's standards, including height limits that depend on transit proximity, while the garage follows standard zoning. Designing them as one building keeps the roof, foundation and utilities coherent and lets the ADU complement the main house.
Working with long driveways
Narrow driveways limit the equipment that can reach the back of a Pasadena lot, which affects demolition, concrete placement and material deliveries. We plan staging and sequencing around those limits, protect the driveway and neighboring property, and keep trees along the path safe throughout construction. Smaller equipment and hand work can add time, and we reflect that honestly in the schedule and price.
Why Choose Us
Why Pasadena 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 Pasadena homeowner to do exactly that before signing with anyone, including us.
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.
Care for Your Street and Your Neighbors
Large projects happen next door to people who live there. We plan staging, dumpster placement, deliveries and working hours around Pasadena rules, keep the site secured at the end of each day, and give you notice before loud or disruptive phases such as demolition, concrete pours or crane lifts, so you can give your neighbors a heads-up too.
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FAQ
Garage Construction in Pasadena: Common Questions
What does the city review before I can build a garage in Pasadena?
A building permit is required, and the city's zoning review checks setbacks and placement before it is issued. Designated properties may need design or historic review, hillside lots may fall under the overlay, and work near protected trees may need approval. Our team assembles the drawings and arborist information and carries the application through.
Can I build an ADU above my new garage?
Possibly. An ADU above a garage must meet state and city ADU height limits, which depend on whether the unit is attached or detached and on how close the lot is to major transit. We review your lot to see whether a garage with an ADU above or beside it is feasible before starting design.
Will a protected tree stop my garage project?
Not necessarily. We map the tree's root zone with an arborist and design the garage's footprint and foundation to avoid or minimize impacts. Where construction must come close, techniques such as bridging footings can help. Early planning is usually far less costly than seeking approval to remove a protected tree.
Start Your Project
Planning a New Garage in Pasadena?
Tell us about your property and goals. We will walk the site, flag anything the City of Pasadena will care about, and give you a written, line-item estimate.
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