Burlingame ADU Developer — Garage, Home, and Backyard Conversions.
About SYMBiHOM in Burlingame
Burlingame homeowners are positioned in one of San Mateo County's most desirable zip codes — strong rental demand, high property values, and a transit-connected location that makes ADU income reliable year-round. Whether you're converting a garage, repurposing interior home space, or adding a backyard unit, a fully permitted ADU in Burlingame is a permanently titled, appreciating asset. SYMBiHOM is a CA HCD approved ADU Design-Build Developer serving Burlingame homeowners.
Our Credentials in Burlingame
SYMBiHOM holds CA HCD approval and is actively pursuing pre-approved vendor status with the City of Burlingame. San Mateo County's GLADUR program through HEART of San Mateo County provides free pre-reviewed ADU plan resources available to Burlingame homeowners. We are also the only pre-approved garage conversion builder on the City of San José's official vendor list.
Permitting in Burlingame
Burlingame homeowners have access to San Mateo County's GLADUR program, which offers free downloadable ADU plans pre-reviewed for streamlined permitting. We identify the fastest and lowest-cost permitting path for your specific property and manage the full process on your behalf.
Animation of Symbihom’s Garage Conversion
What We Build
• Attached or detached garage conversion — studio, 1BR, or 2BR, 300–850 sq. ft.
• Junior ADU (JADU) — attached garage, up to 500 sq. ft.
• Home conversion — convert underutilized interior space into a fully permitted ADU
• Backyard ADU — new detached unit on your existing lot
• State-approved factory-built panel system
• Fully customizable finishes — cabinetry, flooring, fixtures
• ADA-accessible design available
• Sub-metered electricity and water available
Timeline:
Typical build: 4–6 weeks after permits are issued. Designs are customizable across garage conversions, home conversions, and backyard ADUs.
Is Your Property Eligible?
The lot must be zoned residential with an existing single-family home or duplex, and must not be located in a geohazard, landslide, flood zone, or Wildland-Urban Interface area. The property must not have an open Code Enforcement violation.
Not sure if your property qualifies? Fill out the form below. We check zoning and flag any issues before you spend anything.