AZUSA CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Foothill Homes, Ready To Grow.
AZUSA HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Azusa, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and foothill-ready additions and ADUs. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so you stay in control of scope and cost at every step.
Building in Azusa isn't simple.
The north side sits against the San Gabriel Mountains, where foothill and canyon-edge parcels fall in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone served by LA County Fire. The City of Azusa Building Division reviews that work, and fire-hardened construction is the starting point, not an upgrade.
Add the city's ADU ordinance and, in Rosedale, a specific plan and special tax, and the order of decisions matters. We confirm each one during feasibility so nothing surfaces after approval.
Our role is to guide the process from the first call so every decision feels informed, not reactive.
From ADUs and garage conversions to full remodels, additions and fire-hardened upgrades, 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 Baldwin Park, Avocado Heights, Bradbury and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY AZUSA 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 Azusa
Plan check by the City of Azusa Building Division sets the pace here, and utility sign-off on ADUs can add time. Routine permits take 3–6 months; projects with design review or on foothill fire-zone parcels run 6–12 months. A custom home then takes 10–16 months to build. The lever that protects your schedule most is a complete submittal, built from a feasibility review that confirms fire-zone status first.
What It Costs
Older one-story homes and foothill fire requirements drive scope here, and tight household budgets make clarity essential from the very first conversation. 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, site and fire-zone studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
The City of Azusa Building Division handles plan check electronically, with the Planning Division reviewing zoning and design. ADUs follow the city's ADU ordinance, which allows one ADU plus one JADU on a single-family lot. Foothill parcels fall in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone served by LA County Fire; fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. We sequence all of this from feasibility, so design happens with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Azusa
Mountain Cove, Diamond Head, Rancho Vasquez, Rosedale, Azusa Greens, Heritage Park, Citrus and Palm, in neighborhoods around Azusa Downtown and Memorial Park. Mountain Cove, a newer canyon-mouth subdivision, is fire-adjacent and reviewed with that in mind, while Citrus and Palm and the older core are flat and near the Gold Line. 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 Azusa
Do I need a permit for an ADU?
Yes. Compliant ADUs and JADUs under Azusa Ordinance 2024-08 need a building permit only, issued by the City of Azusa Building Division, with utility sign-off handled separately. One ADU plus one JADU is allowed on a single-family lot. See whether an ADU is right for your property before you design.
How long does a permit take?
Routine plan check with the City of Azusa takes 3–6 months; projects with design review or on fire-zone foothill parcels take 6–12 months. A custom home then takes 10–16 months to build. Complete submittals and early utility coordination protect your schedule, and weekly updates show where the permit stands.
Cost to build a home in Azusa?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Foothill fire requirements, older-home conditions and finish level push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, permits, fees — are additional, and we list city, school and utility fees early so nothing appears after approval. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Is my home in a fire hazard zone?
The northern foothills and the San Gabriel Mountains edge are mapped Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, with fire protection from LA County Fire. If your parcel is there, expect fire-hardened construction and vegetation compliance. We confirm your status first, then price a compliant base specification with the budget itemized up front.
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 Azusa homeowners:
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Baldwin Park · Avocado Heights · Bradbury · Arcadia · Charter Oak · Alhambra
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build