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General contractor in Pasadena, CA
Pasadena is next door to our San Marino office, and we have been remodeling bathrooms in its older homes for years. Building in Pasadena often means a historic district, a hillside overlay or a protected tree, and each one adds a step before the building permit.
Our work in Pasadena.
Building in Pasadena: what to know.
Permits are online
New construction, ADUs, additions and tenant improvements are all submitted through the city's Citizen Self-Service permit portal, and the Permit Center is at 175 N. Garfield Avenue.
Source: cityofpasadena.netStandard ADU plans changed this year
Pasadena's original standard ADU plans expired at the end of 2025. A free 374 square foot studio plan now works on most single-family lots citywide, while the larger plans are limited to homes red-tagged in the Eaton fire. None can be modified, and none are for hillside lots.
Source: cityofpasadena.netHistoric districts come first
In a landmark district such as Bungalow Heaven, Historic Highlands or Washington Square, exterior work visible from the street, new construction and demolition all need a Certificate of Appropriateness before a building permit is issued.
Source: cityofpasadena.netNative trees need a permit
In single-family zones, native trees over 8 inches across, including oaks, sycamores, California walnut and bay, cannot be removed from the front, side or rear yard setbacks without a permit.
Source: cityofpasadena.netChecked October 2026. Rules and fees change, so we confirm the current requirements with Pasadena Planning & Community Development at the start of every job.
What we build in Pasadena.
Residential Construction
Ground-up homes and whole-property builds.
ADUs & Additions
Add living space, rental income, or a home for family.
Commercial Construction
Tenant improvements and high-end renovations.
Kitchen Remodeling
The heart of the house, rebuilt around how you live.
Bathroom Remodeling
Spa tubs, walk-in showers, custom finishes.
Complete Remodels
Full-house updates and phased renovations.