“We finally redid the kitchen after years of just working around it. The old cabinets were particle board and starting to fall apart, so we switched to solid plywood boxes with soft close hardware. They paired that with quartz countertops…”
Kitchen Remodeling in Burbank, CA
Kitchen Remodeling in Burbank, CA from American Reliable Construction & Remodeling, a licensed general contractor (CSLB #1155602) headquartered on Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks. We design, permit and build the project, with permits handled and one coordinator on site. For a free in-home estimate and a written, itemized quote, call (877) 702-6180.
CSLB #1155602 · Licensed, bonded & insured · BBB Accredited · A- Rating · 5.0 on Google (26 reviews)

Burbank’s post-war ranch homes offer a useful starting point for kitchen remodeling: a largely single-story plan, defined cooking and dining areas, and an opportunity to improve the connection to the rest of the house. The existing room may be a galley or an L-shaped layout, but we do not assume every ranch has the same structure or utilities. Measurements, appliance needs and the household’s daily route through the room establish the design brief.
For some homes, the right scope is new cabinetry, improved preparation space and better lighting within the existing footprint. For others, widening the connection to a dining or family room involves bearing walls, engineered support and rerouted services. We compare those approaches before pricing finishes. A cabinet plan that works on paper still needs to account for doorways, refrigerator clearance, ventilation and where the existing floor will meet the new work.
American Reliable Construction & Remodeling coordinates Burbank kitchen design, required city permits and construction under CSLB #1155602. Our office is at 15260 Ventura Blvd #1200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. One project coordinator connects selections, ordering, trades and inspection stages. Existing photographs illustrate company work without inventing a Burbank project history. Warranty available. Call for details.
Typical investment for a Los Angeles kitchen remodel
- $25,000–$45,000 budget refresh
- $45,000–$90,000 mid-range remodel
- $90,000–$200,000+ high-end remodel
Cabinetry, appliances, layout changes, structural work, plumbing and electrical move the price.
Every home is different — your written estimate is itemized after a free in-home visit.
Read the cost guide- What should a ranch kitchen open onto?
- The kitchen can connect more closely to dining or family space without losing all definition. We review bearing conditions, furniture positions and the path to the backyard before proposing a full opening. A peninsula may provide a useful edge and storage where a freestanding island would crowd the circulation route.
- Does the floor transition need a larger repair scope?
- Removing cabinets or a wall can expose areas where old flooring never continued. A patch may be workable, but matching material and thickness needs assessment. We identify the intended repair boundary so the estimate does not imply that one new kitchen floor will automatically blend into every adjoining room.
- How should storage reflect daily cooking?
- Drawers near preparation space, accessible pantry storage and useful countertop runs can be more valuable than simply increasing the cabinet count. We discuss cookware, small appliances and seating needs at the layout stage. The finished cabinet schedule should show widths, door movement and appliance clearances rather than leave those details to installation.
- Which system upgrades are actually needed?
- A post-war home may have utilities that need changes, but age alone is not a diagnosis. We assess panel capacity, the selected cooking equipment, supply and drain routes, and a compliant ventilation path. Known upgrades are priced; concealed conditions are documented and handled through written changes if they are discovered during the agreed demolition.
- Burbank is an independent city. Kitchen permitting runs through City of Burbank Community Development, Building & Safety Division, not LADBS. We confirm current requirements and local amendments for the proposed scope before the review sequence is set.
- Structural changes, plumbing, electrical circuits and mechanical work can require permits and inspections. Cosmetic cabinetry work is not the same scope as relocating a sink or installing equipment that changes utility requirements. The city determines the approvals for the actual work.
- Opening a ranch kitchen to an adjoining room can require structural drawings even though no floor area is added. A proposed beam needs a support and connection plan, and utility routes must be coordinated around it. Those items belong in the estimate before wall removal starts.
- Approved plans, cabinet elevations and appliance specifications should describe the same kitchen. We coordinate plan-check corrections, rough inspections and applicable final inspections. Any scope change that affects approved work is documented and reviewed rather than hidden behind a new cabinet or backsplash.
Timeline
Measuring, layout decisions, product selection and any engineering precede Burbank plan check where required. Cabinet and appliance availability inform the construction start. The site then progresses through protection, demolition, structural and trade work, inspections, cabinetry, counters and finishes. You receive a written sequence for the period without a working kitchen. City comments, supplier lead times and concealed repairs are discussed as schedule dependencies rather than omitted from a fixed promise.
What homeowners say
“We recently completed a room addition along with a full roof customization, and the results are amazing. The team was professional, organized, and easy to communicate with throughout the entire project. The new room looks like it has always been part of the house, and the new roof was installed perfectly. Highly recommend their services!”
“I didn't think a bathroom could make that much of a difference until this one was finished. We kept the design pretty timeless with a walk in shower, porcelain tile, and a wood vanity, and it completely changed the feel of the space. It feels cleaner, more open, and just a lot more enjoyable to use every day.”
Planning kitchen remodeling in Burbank?
We'll visit the property, answer the permit and layout questions, and put a written, itemized estimate in your hands — free, no obligation.
Kitchen Remodeling across Burbank
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- Burbank Hillside
- Downtown Burbank
City of Burbank Community Development, Building & Safety Division handles building permits and inspections. Burbank has its own local requirements and does not use LADBS for properties inside city jurisdiction. We confirm the approvals needed for your structural and trade scope.
Request Your Free Burbank Estimate
Tell us about your kitchen remodeling project in Burbank. We'll schedule an in-home visit and put a detailed written estimate in your hands — no obligation.
- Call toll-free(877) 702-6180
- Emailinfo@americanreliablela.com
- Office15260 Ventura Blvd #1200, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
- CredentialsCSLB #1155602 · Licensed, bonded & insured · BBB Accredited · A- Rating5.0 on Google · 26 reviews
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