BURBANK CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flats Below, Hillsides Above.
BURBANK HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Burbank, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and second-story additions on flat lots and hillside builds in the Verdugos. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution. A founder-led team stays involved from the first call to closeout.
In Burbank, the block is watching.
The City of Burbank's single-family objective standards govern new homes and second stories — floor-area limits, upper-story size limits and daylight-plane stepbacks. Meet them and the project avoids a discretionary hearing. Compatibility is the price of a hearing-free permit.
Hillside lots add a Hillside Development Permit with neighbor notice, Burbank Fire Department clearance in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, and ADU height rules that count tall attics as a second story. Sequencing keeps them from surprising you.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, from the first zoning check to final inspection.
Most of our Burbank work is second-story additions, garage-conversion and detached ADUs, and teardown-rebuilds in Magnolia Park and beyond. We bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the San Fernando 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 Canoga Park, Arleta, Chatsworth and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY BURBANK 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 Burbank
Pace in Burbank is set by plan-check correction rounds with the City of Burbank and, on hillsides, the Hillside Development Permit notice and appeal window. Routine permitting runs 3–6 months; complex projects, such as hillside work or those needing design review, run 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home typically takes 10–16 months. The lever that protects the schedule is a complete, zoning-cleared electronic submittal, so we aim to keep corrections to one or two rounds.
What It Costs
Small flat lots push growth vertical, which means structural and foundation work, while hillside jobs in places like Starlight Hills add topographic surveys, permit processing and fire hardening. Custom homes typically run $550–$900+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $375–$650+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $275,000–$500,000+; pools $120,000–$340,000+. Soft costs — design, topographic survey, structural engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
The City of Burbank issues the permit, and Planning screens every submittal for zoning first. Flats projects that meet the objective standards on floor area and upper-story size are ministerial — no design board. Hillside projects above set height or size triggers need a Hillside Development Permit, with neighbor notice. Fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. We sequence these from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Burbank
We build in Burbank North Estates, Chandler Park, Burbank Hills, Hillside District, Starlight Hills, Magnolia Park, Media District, Rancho District, Airport District — the city around Valley Park and the Howard History Museum, from the flats to the Verdugo slopes. Magnolia Park's flat lots take objective-standard second stories, while the Hillside District adds neighbor notice, fire-zone clearance and view protection. 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 Burbank
Does a second story need review?
Usually not. Second stories that meet Burbank's R-1 objective standards — a 0.40 floor-area ratio, upper-story area capped at 85 percent of the first story, and a 60-degree daylight plane for front setbacks of 35 feet or less — skip a discretionary hearing. See our second story versus addition guide. Hillside lots may need a Hillside Development Permit.
How many plan-check rounds?
Plan check in Burbank can run several correction rounds. An additional fee applies after the third review, and an application expires after 180 days. Routine permits take 3–6 months. We run zoning pre-clearance first and submit complete electronic sets with stamped structural, aiming to clear in one or two rounds.
Cost to build a home in Burbank?
Custom homes in Burbank typically run $550–$900+ per sq ft. Hillside access, topographic surveys, structural work for second stories and fire hardening push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
What do hillside lots require?
Hillside lots need a Hillside Development Permit when a structure rises more than 16 feet above natural grade or exceeds 3,000 square feet gross. Neighbors within 300 feet are notified and can appeal within 15 days. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone parcels also need 200 feet of clearance, and we build to fire-hardened specifications 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 Burbank homeowners:
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Canoga Park · Arleta · Chatsworth · Woodland Hills · Encino · Winnetka
Region: All San Fernando Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build