Updated: Dec 19, 2025
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Address
314 E Broadway, Glendale, CA, 91205
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Simonian, Ara Construction
Based in Glendale, California, Ara Simonian has nearly four decades of experience in construction and remodeling throughout the greater Los Angeles area. Serving residential clients in Glendale and neighboring communities, Simonian specializes in home improvement projects ranging from single-family remodels to structural renovations. The business has developed expertise in managing a variety of permit-driven projects, which may include interior updates, additions, and repairs tailored to the needs of local homeowners. Drawing on long-term industry experience, Simonian is familiar with local building codes and construction practices in the region. The company is recognized for handling all phases of residential construction, working directly with clients to ensure projects meet practical and regulatory requirements. With 38 years in operation, Ara Simonian’s business reflects an in-depth knowledge of the construction landscape in southern California.
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Phone Number: (818) 543-1825
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Address: 314 E Broadway, Glendale, CA 91205
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Simonian, Ara Glendale
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Simonian, Ara has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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33 projects
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2025 |
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20 projects
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2024 |
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16 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Simonian, Ara has worked on at least
69.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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21 projects
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Home Additions |
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14 projects
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New Constructions |
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8 projects
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Multi-room remodels |
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3 projects
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Kitchen remodels |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Simonian, Ara mostly works on
home addition
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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16 projects
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< $5k |
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10 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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10 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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8 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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14 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $25,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Convert portion of existing single family dwelling and attached three car garage into accessory dwelling unit per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(a) and convert portion of the existing covered entry into storage - per engineer
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
25014-20000-00264
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
(n) 23'-11 x 48'-5 irregular addition to existing 1-story single family dwelling. and major interior/exterior remodel. nfpa 13-d fire sprinklers required thru-out
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
25014-20000-00573
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to capture address and legal change due to approval of tract map vtt-74288-sl. this is lot 1 of 5. apn 5422-018-039 adu 19016-10000-37557 main 18010-10000-00759 original permit address: 2257 duane st proposed new address: 2251 heron ln and 2251 1/2 heron ln
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
19016-10003-37557
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: soft-story seismic retrofit per labc chapter 93: verification of proposed work done under adu conversion permit 25016-20000-06708 using wood shear wall if it meets the minimum requirement of soft story ordinance per labc chapter 93
Valuation:
$501
Permit #:
25016-10000-16545
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Apartment
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan: convert (e) detached garage with 17'3 x 17'11 irreg.shaped addition to new accessory dwelling unit per lamc 12.22 a.33(c) and (d). per engineer design
Valuation:
$59,691
Permit #:
24014-20000-05646
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Void
Valuation:
$125,000
Permit #:
24010-20000-01669
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New 51 x 28'8 two story mixed use 1st floor bakery and bakery store and 2nd floor single family dwelling nfpa-13 fire sprinklers required throughout all work per engineering - see comments
Valuation:
$280,000
Permit #:
23010-20000-04192
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Commercial
Building Type:
N/A
**plan check only** * supplemental to 23016-10000-00036 for reduction is scope of work. revisions include: interior renovation of 2nd floor of 724 sf single family dwelling 2nd floor existing window replacement 1st floor garage opening lateral upgrade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
23016-10001-00036
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Attn: marcela franquez supplemental permit to capture address and legal change due to approval of tract map vtt-74288-sl. this is lot 5 of 5. apn 5422-018-043 adu 19016-10000-37565 main 18010-10000-00763 original permit address: 2253 duane st proposed new address: 2259 heron ln and 2259 1/2 heron ln
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
19016-10003-37565
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Attn: marcela franquez supplemental permit to capture address and legal change due to approval of tract map vtt-74288-sl. this is lot 4 of 5. apn 5422-018-042 adu 19016-10000-37566 main 18010-10000-00762 original permit address: 2253 1/2 duane st proposed new address: 2257 heron ln and 2257 1/2 heron ln
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
19016-10003-37566
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental permit to capture address and legal change due to approval of tract map vtt-74288-sl. this is lot 3 of 5. apn 5422-018-041 adu 19016-10000-37568 main 18010-10000-00761 original permit address: 2255 duane st proposed new address: 2255 heron ln and 2255 1/2 heron ln
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
19016-10003-37568
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Attn: marcela franquez supplemental permit to capture address and legal change due to approval of tract map vtt-74288-sl. this is lot 2 of 5. apn 5422-018-040 adu 19016-10000-37569 main 18010-10000-00760 original permit address: 2255 1/2 duane st and 2255 3/4 duane proposed new address: 2253 heron ln and 2253 1/2 heron ln
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
19016-10003-37569
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Addition (n) 2-story accessory dwelling unit (32'-5 x 28'-0 2nd floor & 7'-4"x14'-5 1st flr) & (n) one-car garage (9'-10 x 18') & irregular shape patio (14'-3"x12') and 6'-10 1/2 x 21'-3 to addition a new storage and closet to (e) single family dwelling and attach (e) det. garage to (e) single family dwelling
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
19014-20000-05619
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan addition to (e) single family dwelling. addition includes new master bedroom bathroom and hallway. addition of a 270 sf attached permeable wood deck single family dwelling. no parking required for single family dwelling per ab2097
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
23014-10000-02181
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
2 story addition and alteration to an (e) single family dwelling w/attached garage (grading & retaining wall permits to be under seperate application/submittal)
Valuation:
$210,000
Permit #:
21014-10000-06268
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental 21014-10000-01035 to reflect site conditions: 1. foundation of addition raised 6 (see a-5 a-6 s2) 2. (e) flat roof change to (n) gable roof at addition area (see a-4 a-5) 3. (n) drainage channel in front and sides of addition area (see a-1)
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
21014-10001-01035
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Eplan (n) retaining wall adjacent to (e) driveway and (n) carport. total lenth: 18 ft. max height: 7.06 ft
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
24020-10000-01036
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New detached all-electric accessory dwelling unit with attached entry porch
Valuation:
$105,000
Permit #:
24010-20000-04685
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New accessory dwelling unit (512 sq ft) per gcs 65852.2(e)(1)(b) and lamc 12.22 a.33(c) (d) and (g) with attached garage; equipped with nfpa 13-d fire sprinklers throughout
Valuation:
$140,000
Permit #:
20010-20000-03308
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Supplemental ref to pcis # 20014-30000-04033 to revise the design from addition to new single family dwelling with attached garage
Valuation:
$234,883
Permit #:
20014-30001-04033
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
1 or 2 family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | CAC37208 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
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BuildZoom Score
432
Permits
- Building permit records show that Simonian, Ara has worked on 432 permitted projects.