Service area · Burlingame, CA
Burlingame Remodels That Respect the Neighborhood.
Burlingame’s tree-lined streets and early 20th-century homes in neighborhoods like Easton Addition and Burlingame Park deserve careful work. True Builders designs, permits and builds remodels, additions and ADUs that fit in. Licensed (CSLB #1110631) and insured.
Local Knowledge, Local Results
Why Burlingame HomeownersChoose True Builders.
Burlingame takes neighborhood character seriously. New houses and most second-story additions go through design review before a building permit, where massing, materials and privacy are evaluated, and protected trees limit where you can expand. We prepare designs that anticipate those questions, which helps avoid costly redesign cycles. Many Burlingame homes are also older, so we plan foundation, electrical and plumbing upgrades from the start.
Every project includes a fixed construction price and one project manager.
Recent Work
Projects Like Yours.
Burlingame Permits & Rules
What to Know Before You Build in Burlingame.
We handle every permit. Here's the short version of what Burlingame typically requires for common projects:
- Design review — Required for new homes and most second-story additions; plans are evaluated for massing, style and compatibility with the neighborhood.
- Protected trees — Burlingame protects large trees; removal requires a permit and construction must protect root zones.
- ADUs — Approved ministerially under California ADU law, including garage conversions without replacement parking.
- Older homes — Remodels often uncover outdated wiring, plumbing and foundations, which must meet current code where work occurs.
- Remodels — Building, plumbing and electrical permits are required when layouts or systems change.
SERVICES IN BURLINGAME
Everything Your Burlingame Home Needs.
From ADUs and garage conversions to kitchens, bathrooms and additions, one licensed team handles design, permits and construction for Burlingame homeowners.
ADU Builder
Detached, attached and garage ADUs for rental income or extended family.
Garage Conversion
Turn an existing garage into a legal ADU, in-law suite or home office.
Junior ADU (JADU)
Add a private suite of up to 500 sq ft inside the home you already own.
Kitchen Remodeling
From quick refreshes to fully custom estate kitchens.
Bathroom Remodeling
Walk-in showers, primary suites and accessible bathrooms.
Room Additions
Bedrooms, primary suites and guest houses that match your home.
Full Home Remodeling
Whole-house renovations planned from 4–5 months to 12+ months.
Permits & Design-Build
One team for design, city approvals and construction.
Typical Burlingame Project Timelines
- Detached ADU: typically finished in 6–9 months
- Room addition: 3–4 months of construction for one room, 4–6 months for a primary suite
- Whole-home remodel: 4–5 months for select spaces up to 8–12+ months for a full redesign
Every project gets a fixed construction price after a free site visit.
How a Burlingame Project Works
- Free consultation & site visitWe review your goals, your lot and Burlingame zoning rules before anything is designed.
- Design & fixed pricePlans, engineering and a clear, fixed construction price before work begins.
- PermitsWe submit to the City of Burlingame and handle every plan-check comment for you.
- Build & final inspectionOne project manager from the first day on site through final sign-off.
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BURLINGAME FAQS
Local Questions, Answered.
Most second-story additions and new homes do. Single-story additions and interior remodels often don't. We confirm your path early and design to the city's guidelines.
It varies with the project and any revisions requested, but plan for several months before building permits. Designing to the guidelines from the start helps keep it moving.
Scope is the biggest factor. A same-layout refresh, a signature remodel with semi-custom cabinetry and layout changes, and an estate-level custom kitchen are very different projects. Moving plumbing, gas lines or walls, cabinetry and countertop selections, appliances and city permit fees also play a role. We give you a fixed price after a free site visit.
We work across Burlingame, including Easton Addition, Burlingame Park, Lyon Hoag, Ray Park and Mills Estate.
Plans and permits typically take 8–14 weeks, and construction of a detached ADU usually takes 16–22 weeks once permits are issued, so most detached ADUs are finished in about 6–9 months. Garage conversions and JADUs are usually faster.
Construction for a single-room addition typically takes 3–4 months, and a primary suite addition 4–6 months, plus time up front for design, engineering and permits.
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Your Project Goals.
Planning a project in Burlingame? Tell us about your property and choose your project type. We’ll review your ideas and follow up within one business day to schedule a free consultation.
