AVALON CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Island Hills, Harbor Views.
AVALON HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Avalon, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and island remodels on small, view-oriented lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so a project across the water stays under your control.
Building in Avalon isn't simple.
Fresh water allocation is the main limit on new construction in Avalon, and it can place projects on a waitlist. The whole city also sits in the coastal zone, so most new homes and additions need a Coastal Development Permit, a public hearing and Planning Commission approval.
Planning Commission review, neighborhood character and view protections, and island logistics stack on top. Materials and crews cross the water, so sequencing permits, water status and deliveries early matters more than speed.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, starting with feasibility before design money is spent.
Projects here are full remodels, ADU or JADU conversions and the rare new custom home, often within sight of Hamilton Beach and the Catalina Casino, and we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the Harbor region and every project in Los Angeles.
RECENT PROJECTS
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![Malibu Pier home interior featuring a warm modern living space with built-in seating, layered textures, custom wood furniture, and an open layout flowing into a minimalist kitchen, showcasing Heart Construction’s intentional coastal design.]()
MALIBU PIER
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![Pacific Palisades ocean-view backyard with custom pool, palm trees, lounge seating, and manicured lawn overlooking the Pacific coastline.]()
MALIBU
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![Marina del Rey home interior with warm modern design featuring a natural wood dining table, sculptural pendant lighting, plaster walls, and an open kitchen with custom cabinetry, showcasing Heart Construction’s intentional coastal craftsmanship.]()
MARINA DEL REY
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![Open-concept living room in a Hollywood Hills home remodel with folding glass walls, custom built-ins, soft neutral furnishings, and seamless indoor-outdoor flow overlooking canyon views, showcasing Heart Construction’s warm modern design.]()
HOLLYWOOD HILLS
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![Pacific Palisades luxury bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, marble walk-in shower, herringbone tile walls, and sculptural glass chandelier framed by natural light and greenery views.]()
BRENTWOOD
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![Pacific Palisades modern custom home with smooth stucco façade, black-framed windows, vertical wood garage door, and drought-tolerant landscaping.]()
MAR VISTA
OUR REMODELING SERVICES
At Heart Construction, we specialize in creating thoughtfully designed homes that reflect the way you live. From custom ground-up builds to full-scale renovations and refined living spaces, we guide every project with craftsmanship, clarity and care for homeowners in Carson, Wilmington, Harbor City and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AVALON PROCESS
PLAN
First a Strategic Visioning Session: A conversation about your goals, budget and timeline, and a frank read on what your site will allow. Complimentary.
TEAM
Second we assemble the architect, structural and geotechnical engineers, civil engineer, biologist and designers your project needs — matched to your style and site's constraints.
CALL
Third a Professional Services Agreement and a small retainer begin feasibility, permitting strategy, design coordination and line-by-line budgeting.
PERMITS
We assemble and file the complete CDP and building-permit package, coordinate Fire and Environmental Health reviews, and lock scope, finishes and schedule before groundbreaking.
CONSTRUCTION
Milestone-based build. Change orders are priced and approved in writing before work begins. You get a weekly update every week — progress, decisions needed, what's next.
CLOSEOUT
Finally Walkthrough with Final inspections, punch list, documentation and warranty handover. Payments are tied to completed milestones, never arbitrary percentages.
After you contact us, Within one business day, Asaf will call to understand your property and goals. If it's a fit, we schedule a site visit. There's no obligation and no pressure — just a clear picture of what's possible.
What to Know Before
You Build in Avalon
The Planning Commission calendar and water allocation set the pace in Avalon, because an application is not calendared until City of Avalon staff deems it complete. Routine permits take 3–6 months; complex projects take 6–12 months, particularly when a Coastal Development Permit hearing or design review applies. A custom home takes 10–16 months to build. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete application, with feasibility finished before you submit.
What It Costs
Costs here sit higher because of island logistics, with materials and crews brought across the water, and small, constrained sites. Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $325–$600+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $250,000–$450,000+; pools $120,000–$300,000+. Soft costs — design, geotechnical review, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Avalon has its own certified Local Coastal Program, so development in the coastal zone needs a Coastal Development Permit, a public hearing and Planning Commission approval unless it is exempt, as some interior remodels are. Fresh water allocation can waitlist new units and pools. General Plan policies also ask new work to fit neighborhood character and limit view obstruction. We prepare a complete application up front and sequence these from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Avalon
Avalon Canyon, Hamilton Cove, Canyon Terrace, and the coastal hillsides around the harbor. Avalon Canyon follows the canyon road corridor near City Hall, while Hamilton Cove is its own separate sub-area, so access, site conditions and review needs can differ and we confirm each parcel before pricing. Not sure which rules apply to your parcel? A feasibility review answers that in two to four weeks.
Meet the Builders Behind Your Project
Asaf Bar-Hen — Co-Founder & Developer Asaf leads design and development from concept to completion. His background spans 15 years in hospitality design, seven years in renewable energy and energy-efficient building, and real-estate work across the U.S., Asia and Central America. He leads every first call and brings a sustainability lens to each project, from energy-efficient design to fire-resilient construction.
Jason Aizenberg — Co-Founder Jason runs the operational side of every project — permits, design meetings, scheduling, subcontractor coordination and site logistics. Clients describe him as the person who "managed everything so we could focus on our family.”
California Contractors State License Board #1146456 — Class B General Building Contractor. Verify on CSLB ↗
25+ years of combined experience across high-end residential construction in Los Angeles
Frequently Asked Questions
About Renovation in Avalon
Do I need a coastal permit?
Most likely. Avalon sits in the coastal zone under the city's certified Local Coastal Program, so new homes, additions and street-visible changes need a Coastal Development Permit, a public hearing and Planning Commission approval. Some interior remodels are excluded or exempt. We confirm your parcel's status during feasibility, before design begins.
How long do approvals take?
Routine permits run 3–6 months and complex ones 6–12 months, especially with a coastal hearing or design review. Applications are not scheduled for Planning Commission until staff deems them complete, and water allocation can add a waitlist. Read our custom home build timeline for the full sequence.
Cost to build a home in Avalon?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Island logistics, small constrained sites and finish level push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, geotechnical review, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins, with island logistics shown as its own line.
Can I add an ADU or JADU?
Often, yes. Avalon's ADU rules are in Municipal Code Chapter 9, Article 6, and the permit application needs a projected annual rent estimate. Amendments were introduced in 2026, and the moratorium on new short-term rental licenses was extended, so we test your unit against both before you commit.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Heart Construction holds California Contractors State License Board license #1146456 and is bonded and insured for large-scale residential construction, major remodels and structural work. You can verify the license on the CSLB website.
Guides for Avalon homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Carson · Wilmington · Harbor City · West Carson · Harbor Gateway · Signal Hill
Region: All Harbor communities we serve · Everywhere we build