CHARTER OAK CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Lots, Room To Grow.
CHARTER OAK HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Charter Oak, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ADUs and additions for flat, family-sized lots. We work alongside homeowners, architects, engineers and designers, bringing organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution to every project near Charter Oak Park.
Here, the first question is jurisdiction.
Most parcels are permitted by LA County Public Works after zoning review by Regional Planning, but some Charter Oak addresses sit inside Covina or Glendora city limits. Covina mailing addresses blur the line, so we confirm the agency by parcel before any drawings are paid for.
Then come the two-step County review, ADU rules that keep changing, and budgets that must respect the value of the home. Sequencing the submittals correctly protects both your schedule and your spend.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, with a founder on your first call.
From ADUs and garage conversions to room additions, full remodels and patio living, 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 Citrus, Bradbury, Covina and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CHARTER OAK 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 Charter Oak
Two agencies set the pace in Charter Oak: Regional Planning reviews zoning, then LA County Public Works plan check follows. Routine permits take 3–6 months. Complex projects, such as ADUs or lot splits needing Regional Planning clearances, take 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule most is early feasibility and a complete EPIC-LA submittal the first time.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect flat-lot construction on older homes, where hidden slab, wiring and structural conditions drive scope, and modest neighborhood values make matching scope to the home important. 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, soil and survey studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
LA County Public Works issues permits after Regional Planning zoning review, and some parcels near the Covina and Glendora borders belong to those cities instead. County ADU rules, SB 9 lot-split steps, separate permits for pools and accessory buildings, and Oak Tree Permits for work affecting oak trees all shape projects here. We map the path first, from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Charter Oak
Rancho San Jose, East Charter Oak, Cypress Badillo, across flat suburban lots. In East Charter Oak and near the Covina border by Cypress Badillo, jurisdiction can differ from one parcel to the next, so we confirm whether each parcel is County or city before any design work begins. 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 Charter Oak
County or Covina permit?
Most Charter Oak parcels are permitted by LA County Public Works after Regional Planning zoning review. Some addresses sit inside Covina or Glendora city limits and follow those cities instead. We confirm the agency by parcel during feasibility, before any drawings are paid for.
How long is County plan check?
Routine permits take 3–6 months. Complex projects needing Regional Planning clearances take 6–12 months, and a custom home then builds in 10–16 months. A complete EPIC-LA submittal and early feasibility are the biggest levers on your schedule. We send weekly updates once work begins.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft, and older-home conditions or a higher finish level push toward the upper end. Soft costs are additional, and we size scope to your home's value. See our Los Angeles cost guide. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Can I build an ADU or split a lot?
The County's amended ADU ordinance allows one JADU, one attached ADU up to 1,200 sq ft and one detached ADU on a single-family lot. SB 9 adds up to two units or a lot split, with the final map recorded before construction. More changes are in draft, so we design to current rules.
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 Charter Oak homeowners:
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
Nearby areas we serve: Citrus · Bradbury · Covina · Baldwin Park · Diamond Bar · Azusa
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build