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Remodeling Company in Pasadena, CA
Bradford Remodeling is a full-service remodeling company in Pasadena, CA, handling general contracting, kitchen remodeling, and whole-home work for homeowners who want a written price before any tool comes out of the truck. Pasadena’s mix of 1920s bungalows, mid-century ranches, and larger hillside properties means almost no two jobs look the same at the rough-in stage. Call (903) 568-7222 for a free estimate on any Pasadena project.
Why Pasadena Homes Are Different
Pasadena housing stock runs from Craftsman homes in Bungalow Heaven to Spanish Colonial and Mediterranean builds in the San Rafael Hills and along Arroyo Boulevard. Many of those pre-1940 houses still carry original framing, knob-and-tube wiring remnants, and lath-and-plaster walls that behave nothing like modern drywall. When we open a wall in a 1927 bungalow off Orange Grove, we plan for the substrate to be uneven and for stud spacing that does not match today’s 16-inch layout. That changes how we price and how we schedule, because surprises inside old walls are predictable if you have done enough of them.
Climate matters here too. Summer heat in Pasadena regularly pushes past 95 degrees, which puts real stress on exterior materials, caulk lines, and anything facing full western sun. We specify paints, sealants, and flashing for that exposure rather than whatever is cheapest at the supply house. On hillside lots in the Linda Vista and Annandale areas, foundation access and drainage are part of the conversation before we ever talk cabinet colors. A kitchen remodel on a sloped lot often means the subfloor needs correction before flooring goes down, and that is exactly the kind of thing we put in the written scope so it does not become a surprise invoice later.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Pasadena Services
Most Pasadena homeowners come to us for one of three things: a general contractor to run a multi-trade job, a kitchen remodel, or a larger home remodel that touches multiple rooms at once. Each has its own page with local pricing and scope details.
General Contractor in Pasadena
As a General Contractor in Pasadena, we run the whole job: permits, trade coordination, inspections, and the daily schedule. Pasadena’s permit review process is stricter than many neighboring cities, especially on older homes or any exterior change visible from the street, so we handle that paperwork as part of the written scope. Homeowners who have been stuck between a plumber, an electrician, and a cabinet installer telling conflicting stories usually end up here because one contractor with one written price beats three phone numbers and no accountability.
Kitchen Remodeling in Pasadena
Kitchen Remodeling in Pasadena means working with real room dimensions, not showroom brochures. Pasadena kitchens in older Craftsman homes are often galley-style and narrow, with load-bearing walls where you would like an island. We plan around those structural realities and give you a line-item price that reflects the actual framing, plumbing rough-in, and electrical work, not a generic per-square-foot guess. KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria countertops, and Kohler fixtures are standard options we can spec by model number.
Home Remodeling in Pasadena
Home Remodeling in Pasadena covers the larger jobs: additions, ADUs, garage conversions, and multi-room renovations. Many Pasadena homeowners choose to remodel rather than move because they like their neighborhood and their lot, and an addition on an existing foundation is often more realistic than finding a comparable house. We build the full scope, pull permits, and hand you a signed 365-Day Done Right Promise when the job closes.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service in Pasadena
We install and stand behind documented, name-brand materials including KraftMaid, Wellborn, Cambria, Caesarstone, Kohler, Moen, GAF, James Hardie, and Therma-Tru. Parts and replacements for these lines are stocked through our supply channels, not special-ordered one-off. See our brands for the full list and what each carries from the manufacturer.
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AfterPricing for Remodeling Company in Pasadena, CA
Every number below is a working range for Pasadena, based on the housing stock and conditions we see in this market. Your written quote will be exact, line by line, before any work starts.
| Service | Typical range in Pasadena |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
What pushes a Pasadena job toward the top of these ranges is usually the house itself: older framing, hillside access, or the need to bring electrical and plumbing up to current code while walls are open. Whatever the number, you get it in writing before we start, and the price does not move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Pasadena
Crews work across the full Pasadena service area, from flatland neighborhoods to hillside streets. The neighborhoods below are where we are on-site most weeks. Response time for estimates in Pasadena is typically within one to two business days.
- Bungalow Heaven
- Madison Heights
- Linda Vista
- San Rafael Hills
- Annandale
Service Area – Cities Near Pasadena
Bradford Remodeling books projects throughout the San Gabriel Valley and the communities bordering Pasadena. We regularly serve San Marino, CA, South Pasadena, CA, Altadena, CA, and San Gabriel, CA. Scheduling is coordinated from the brand’s Los Angeles office, with crews dispatched locally in Pasadena.
Serving Pasadena, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pasadena area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Pasadena
After you approve a written estimate, scheduling typically begins within two to four weeks, depending on permit review times with the city of Pasadena. Older homes and any project requiring plan check can add time before the first day on-site. Call (903) 568-7222 to get a timeline for your specific scope.
Yes. We pull city permits as part of the written scope and coordinate inspections. If your Pasadena neighborhood has an HOA with its own architectural review, we prepare the documentation they require and adjust the schedule to match their review calendar. Call (903) 568-7222 if you are unsure what your project triggers.
Every completed project carries a full-year written guarantee. If any work we performed fails within 365 days of completion, we return and correct it at no charge. It is not a verbal promise; it is a signed document you receive at closeout, along with a clean site and a documented scope. Call (903) 568-7222 for a free estimate and a written price before any work starts.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Pasadena Customers Say
"Home remodel with a new floor plan. Handled structural work and permits without drama."
- Gus R."Primary bath redo. Tile is straight, shower pan was flood tested, and the vanity fits perfectly."
- Tricia S."Fixed price, written scope, and no surprise charges."
- Wes D.
