BRADBURY CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Foothill Estates Behind Gates.
BRADBURY HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Bradbury, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and fire-hardened foothill estates on multi-acre lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so every decision is made with the full picture in view.
Building in Bradbury isn't simple.
Every home in Bradbury sits in Fire Zone Four, a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone enforced through the City of Bradbury and LA County Fire, and new state maps are pending council adoption. Hardening is our base specification — ignition-resistant walls, multi-pane glazing, ember-resistant vents — not an add-on.
Hillside standards set deep setbacks and tight grading limits, Architectural Design Review and HOA pre-review come before plan check, and most lots rely on septic rather than sewer. Sequencing decides whether the schedule holds.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive — from the first walk of your land through closeout.
Expect custom estates on cleared pads, guest houses for multi-generational living and ranch estate remodels near the Deodar Lane Gates, and 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 Charter Oak, Baldwin Park, Citrus and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BRADBURY 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 Bradbury
Pace in Bradbury is set by sequential review before plan check begins: HOA pre-review inside the gates, Architectural Design Review, a possible Planning Commission hearing, then LA County Fire and the City Engineer. Permitting through the City of Bradbury takes 3–6 months for routine work and 6–12 months when a hillside modification or enhanced ADU needs a public hearing. A custom home then takes 10–18 months to build. The lever that protects the schedule is a complete feasibility package — slope analysis and fire-zone specification — so plans are not sent back.
What It Costs
Fire Zone Four envelope requirements, hillside grading, septic systems, tree-preservation conditions and gate-controlled logistics on multi-acre parcels put Bradbury above flat San Gabriel Valley cities, and Long Canyon's five-acre hillside parcels sit highest. Custom homes typically run $600–$950+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $400–$700+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $275,000–$550,000+; pools $150,000–$400,000+. Soft costs — design, geotechnical and slope studies, drainage plans, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
Plans go through the City of Bradbury Planning and Building counters at Bradbury City Hall, beginning with Architectural Design Review, then hillside development standards, LA County Fire and the City Engineer. Inside the gates, the HOA reviews plans first, and enhanced ADUs go to a public hearing. Fire Zone Four construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. We sequence all of this from feasibility so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Bradbury
Royal Oaks, Woodlyn Lane, Bradbury Oaks Estates, Long Canyon, Palm Hill Lane, across foothill terrain at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Long Canyon means five-acre hillside parcels behind a guard gate, with HOA pre-review and deep setbacks, while ungated Royal Oaks has sub-acre lots and base-zone setbacks but is still Fire Zone Four. 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 Bradbury
Is design review required first?
Yes, in most cases. Most construction must pass the Planning Department's Architectural Design Review before plans go to plan check, and a Planning-stamped set must accompany the building application. Inside Bradbury Estates the HOA also reviews plans before city submission. We map that chain during feasibility.
How long does permitting take?
Routine plan check through the City of Bradbury takes 3–6 months; complex projects take 6–12 months. A hillside setback modification adds a Planning Commission hearing, since Chapter 9.97 requires findings. A complete feasibility package prevents resubmittals. See our custom home build timeline guide for every phase.
Cost to build a home in Bradbury?
Custom homes typically run $600–$950+ per sq ft. Fire Zone Four hardening, hillside grading, septic systems and tree-preservation plans push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, geotechnical studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
What does Fire Zone Four require?
The whole city is Fire Zone Four, so new homes, additions and ADUs need ignition-resistant exterior walls, multi-pane glazing, ember-resistant vents and no wood shakes or shingles. New State Fire Marshal maps await City Council adoption and may add clearance requirements. We specify to that standard from day one.
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 Bradbury homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Multi-Generational Home Solutions Los Angeles
- Designing Your Custom Home in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Charter Oak · Baldwin Park · Citrus · Azusa · Covina · Avocado Heights
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build