General Contractor in Pasadena, CA
Licensed general contractor, CSLB #1110475 (B and C-10). Free on-site consultation and a written scope before you commit.
Building and remodeling in Pasadena
Pasadena has some of the most distinctive older housing in Southern California, from craftsman bungalows in areas such as Bungalow Heaven to Spanish revival and mid-century homes in Madison Heights and Linda Vista.
Work on these homes is usually a matter of preserving what is worth keeping while bringing the systems up to date. Properties in historic districts can require design review before exterior changes.
The foothills in the northwest and the Arroyo Seco add a second kind of project: sloped lots, drainage and retaining work. We separate the two early, because the process for a hillside lot differs from a flat bungalow lot.
What shapes projects in Pasadena
Historic character
We match trim, windows and details so a remodel does not erase what makes the house special.
Design review
Landmark and historic district properties can require review, and ADUs there can face limits on how visible they are from the street. We account for it in the schedule.
Hillside overlay areas
Parts of Pasadena fall in hillside overlay districts with their own size and height limits for new units. We confirm the district before design.
Hidden conditions
Older homes often hide knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing and aging foundations. We inspect before we price.
Services in Pasadena
- Kitchen Remodeling – Kitchens in craftsman, Spanish revival and mid-century homes, with details matched to the house.
- Bathroom Remodeling – Bathrooms in older homes, including plumbing and wiring updates behind the walls.
- ADU Construction – ADUs on Pasadena lots, planned around historic and hillside overlay rules.
- Foundation Repair – Foundation and raised-floor work for older Pasadena houses.
Permits
Permits are issued by the City of Pasadena. ADU applications are reviewed by the Planning department along with building, fire and utilities. We prepare and manage the submittal and track the review.
CSLB license #1110475, Skill See Services Inc. Verify it on the CSLB website.
Questions about building in Pasadena
Do you work on historic Pasadena homes?
Yes. We plan around design review and match existing details.
Will my kitchen remodel need a permit?
Work involving structure, plumbing, electrical or gas generally does.
Can I build an ADU if my home is in a historic district?
Often yes, but the rules can limit how visible the unit is from the street and how tall it is where it can be seen. We check the district rules before design so the plan does not need to be redrawn.
Do hillside areas have different ADU rules?
They can. Hillside overlay districts have their own size and height limits. Confirm the controlling rule for your parcel with the city; we do this as the first step.
How do you deal with knob-and-tube wiring in older Pasadena houses?
We locate it during the inspection, explain the rewiring scope in writing and price it before work begins. Our license includes the C-10 electrical classification.
