Bathroom Remodeling in Burlingame, CA
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Bathrooms in Burlingame's Older Homes
Older homes: Burlingame’s homes were built lot by lot from the 1890s to the 1960s, in brown shingle, Craftsman, Prairie, Tudor and Mediterranean styles, then ranch houses and Eichlers. The City created a local historic register in 2020, and buildings over 50 years old may be evaluated before major changes.
Interior bathroom remodels skip design review and go straight to plan check.
Bathroom Projects
Permits
Building plan check takes about 15 business days for a first review and 10 for a resubmittal, and at least 20 for new homes. The contractor and the designer both need a Burlingame business license. Before issuance, the City asks for a recycling plan, stormwater permit, encroachment permit and special inspection forms. Construction hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays, with no work on Sundays or holidays without written approval.
501 Primrose Road, 2nd floor, Burlingame, CA 94010 · City (650) 558-7200
Planning (650) 558-7250, pl**********@********me.org · Building (650) 558-7260, bu*************@********me.org
Counters Monday to Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed noon to 1); Fridays by appointment. A new City Hall is under construction, so call ahead before visiting. All permits run through eTRAKiT; inspections are requested at (650) 558-7260 or bu*****************@********me.org.
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Burlingame Bathroom Remodeling FAQ
Does a bathroom remodel need design review in Burlingame?
No. Interior work goes straight to building plan check.
How long is plan check?
About 15 business days for a first review.
Does my contractor need a Burlingame license?
Yes, a City business license as well as a state license.
How long does a bathroom remodel take?
A few weeks of construction after materials arrive.