AVOCADO HEIGHTS CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Land, Equestrian Roots.
AVOCADO HEIGHTS HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Avocado Heights, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and second stories and additions on deep, flat ranch lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so a family property gets built the way you intend.
Building in Avocado Heights rewards planning.
Los Angeles County Public Works handles plan check, and the Avocado Heights Community Standards District and Equestrian District set the rules for additions, ADUs and barns. Stable setbacks and animal limits decide where space can go, and we check them against your lot before design begins.
Stable setbacks, two-agency County review through Regional Planning and then Public Works, and ADU rules that keep changing all stack up, so we plan the sequence before any drawing is final.
We guide the process so you always know where the permit stands, and every decision feels informed, not reactive.
From second-story and full-home remodels to detached ADUs, garage conversions and outdoor living near Avocado Heights Park and San Angelo Park, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the San Gabriel Valley 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 Azusa, Arcadia, Baldwin Park and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AVOCADO HEIGHTS PROCESS
PLAN
First a Strategic Visioning Session: A conversation about your goals, budget and timeline, and a frank read on what your Malibu 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 Avocado Heights
County plan check and Regional Planning sign-off set the pace in Avocado Heights, and the permit authority is Los Angeles County Public Works. Routine projects take 3–6 months to permit. Projects needing extra Regional Planning clearances, such as ADUs and work on horse lots, run 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home takes 10–16 months. The lever that most protects your schedule is a complete submittal after upfront feasibility.
What It Costs
Costs here sit where they do because of large lots, aging ranch homes and site work around barns and setbacks. Deep half-acre-plus parcels also mean longer utility runs and more grading and drainage. 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, survey and site studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Los Angeles County Public Works handles plan check. The Avocado Heights Community Standards District shapes new homes and street-visible changes, and the Equestrian District sets animal limits and stable setbacks that affect additions and ADUs on horse lots. ADUs go through Regional Planning site review first. We also field-verify existing barns and add-ons before design. We sequence all of it from feasibility, so decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Avocado Heights
We build in Bassett, Whittier Woods, Five Points, Trailside and Lomitas, on flat, deep lots. Trailside's horse-property cul-de-sacs sit inside the Equestrian District, where stable setbacks shape every addition, while the Workman Mill Road corridor is where the County targets added housing types, so plans there meet a different review. 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 that aligns naturally with Malibu's coastal and fire-resilience standards.
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 Avocado Heights
Who issues permits here?
Los Angeles County Public Works, Building and Safety Division, through the La Puente District Office, issues building permits, with Department of Regional Planning zoning review. ADUs go through Regional Planning site plan review on EPIC-LA first, then Public Works plan check. We sequence both from the start.
How long does a County permit take?
Routine projects typically take 3–6 months for plan check and Regional Planning clearances. Projects with more complex clearances, such as ADUs or additions on horse lots, run 6–12 months. A complete submittal after feasibility is the biggest protection for your schedule, and we send weekly updates on where the permit stands.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Large lots, work around barns and setbacks, and finish level push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, site studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Where can I add a room or ADU?
On horse lots, stables and corrals may not sit within 35 feet of a habitable structure, and the Equestrian District allows 2 animals on 10,000 sq ft plus 1 per additional 5,000 sq ft. Ordinance 2025-0029 caps ADUs at 1,200 sq ft. Our ADU guide explains what a property supports.
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 Avocado Heights homeowners:
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Azusa · Arcadia · Baldwin Park · Alhambra · Bradbury · Whittier
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build