
the most trusted general contractor in South Pasadena
South Pasadena has some of the most architecturally significant residential housing in all of Los Angeles County. Craftsman bungalows, Colonial Revivals, early Spanish homes, many of them still largely intact. The people who own them know what they have, and they’re careful about who they let do work on them.
That care is something we share. We don’t approach a 1915 Craftsman the way we’d approach new construction. We look at what the original builder did, what materials were used, what the proportions are, and we build additions and renovations that are consistent with all of that. It takes more thought but the result is a home that’s been improved without being compromised.
The clients in South Pasadena are knowledgeable about their homes and they ask good questions. We appreciate that. It keeps the work honest and produces better outcomes for everyone.
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Our Full Range of Home Improvement Services:

Kitchen Remodeling
Transform your kitchen space with our experts.

Bathroom Remodeling
Beautiful Bathrooms are only a call away!

ADU Construction & Remodeling
Looking for a new storage or living space? We can get it done.

Room Additions
Let’s add more living space to your home!

Whole House Remodeling
Complete A-Z transformation of your home!

Tailored Custom Carpentry Solutions
Custom furniture, cabinets, installations, we got it!

Fire Rebuilds
Let’s get your property looking like it used to – or even better!

Patio Remodeling
Let’s breathe new life into your home’s exterior!
Comprehensive Home Improvement Solutions
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We are the home Renovation specialists in South Pasadena
Working in South Pasadena comes with a real responsibility to the architectural character of the homes here. A lot of them are genuinely significant. They have original details, historic materials, and a quality that reflects the era they were built in. Coming in and doing a renovation that ignores all of that would be a shame and we wouldn’t do it. We work carefully with older homes. We know how to update kitchens and bathrooms in ways that bring modern function without destroying what made the home worth owning in the first place.
We also do room additions, ADU construction, and structural work, all with the sensitivity that South Pasadena’s housing stock deserves. We love working here. These homes reward care and we’re genuinely happy to give it.
Our History
The Bartona Family has been offering home improvement services in Los Angeles county for over 5 generations (120+ years). Our current generation expert craftsman, Matt Bartona, has had over:


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Our Process
Our Simple 3 Step home refurbishing Process:
We believe in keeping things simple, transparent & easy for you.
We have condensed our entire process into 3 simple steps:
Initial Call, Meeting & Consultation
We meet, understand your unique requirements, and plan your remodel.
Contract Signing & Design
Here, we finalize & sign the required documents, and work on the specific details of the plan.
Implementating The Plan & Satisfaction
Finally, our expert remodeling team gets to work, and we deliver your dream home remodel — completely stress free!
Our South Pasadena Service Area:
Neighbourhoods:
- Arroyo Seco Area
- Marengo
- Mission District
- Altos de la Palma
- Fair Oaks
- Monterey HillsÂ
Zip Codes:
- 91030
renovate Your Home with Bartona Builders Today
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