Service Area · Los Angeles County, CA
Contractor in Pasadena.
Pasadena is historic-preservation territory. Many of our projects here involve Landmark District review, CHRD approvals, and the care required to renovate a 1910 Craftsman without ruining what makes it one.
About RAA in Pasadena
Local knowledge, built into every project.
Pasadena has the densest concentration of architecturally significant housing in the LA region - Greene & Greene bungalows in Bungalow Heaven, Craftsman and Spanish Revival through Madison Heights, historic Landmark Districts throughout. Work there is not the same as work in a 1970s Valley tract home.
We handle Pasadena Landmark District review, CHRD (Certificate of Appropriateness), structural reinforcement on old foundations, and the specific sensitivities of restoring original trim, windows, and finishes. We also do full modern additions invisible from the street.
Our Pasadena project list has included full historic renovations, kitchen remodels that respected original cabinetry profiles, primary bath additions hidden behind the original roofline, and detached ADUs on Craftsman lots.
What We Build in Pasadena
Every service, one team.
Every RAA service is available to Pasadena homeowners. One contract, one project manager, fixed-price proposals, and a one-year workmanship warranty on every job.
Kitchen Remodeling
The heart of the home, reimagined.
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Bathroom Remodeling
Everyday rituals, elevated.
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Garage Conversions & ADUs
More space, more value.
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Roofing & Waterproofing
Protection you can forget about.
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Decks, Patios & Outdoor Living
Bring the indoors out.
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Windows & Doors
Light, air, and efficiency.
Learn morePlanning a project in Pasadena?
Free on-site consultation. Fixed-price proposals usually in 72 hours.
Pasadena FAQ
Common questions from Pasadena homeowners.
- Do you handle Pasadena Landmark District projects?
- Yes. We've completed multiple projects requiring Certificate of Appropriateness review through Pasadena's Design and Historic Preservation Section, including Bungalow Heaven and Madison Heights.
- Can you restore original Craftsman details?
- Yes - millwork, Douglas fir flooring, leaded glass, and period plaster are all in scope. We work with restoration specialists when needed.
- Who pulls Pasadena permits?
- We do. Permits go through the City of Pasadena (separate from LA City). We handle plan check, Historic Preservation review where required, and inspections.
- Can you do an ADU on a Pasadena historic lot?
- Often yes. Pasadena allows ADUs on most lots, but historic lots may have placement restrictions. We scope this early before you invest in design.
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Ready to start your project?
Free on-site consultation. Honest timelines. Fixed-price proposals. Most estimates returned within 72 hours.