CITRUS CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Grown In Place.
CITRUS HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Citrus, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ADUs and remodels for flat, family-sized suburban lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so you always know what comes next and what it costs.
Citrus isn't Azusa or Covina.
Citrus is unincorporated, so no city hall decides your project. Los Angeles County Regional Planning clears zoning and setbacks, then LA County Public Works handles plan check and permits through the EPIC-LA portal, whatever your mailing address says.
The County's 2025 ADU rules, setback and fence limits, and online submittals stack on top of that. Doing them in the right order, zoning first, keeps a family budget from absorbing avoidable delays.
We guide the process so decisions feel informed, not reactive, and you never coordinate between two County agencies yourself.
From ADUs and garage conversions to full-home remodels and family kitchens and baths near Dalton 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 Covina, Charter Oak, Diamond Bar and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CITRUS 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 Citrus
Two County agencies set the pace in Citrus — Regional Planning clears zoning first, then LA County Public Works runs plan check. Routine permits take 3–6 months; complex projects with several Regional Planning clearances run 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home takes 10–16 months. Finishing the Regional Planning clearance before drawings are submitted is the one lever that most protects your schedule.
What It Costs
Costs in Citrus reflect a family-sized, owner-occupied market with a $632,000 median home value, where owners tend to renovate in place rather than move. 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, ADU feasibility, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Because Citrus is unincorporated, LA County Public Works issues your building permit through EPIC-LA, after the Department of Regional Planning clears zoning and setbacks. The County's 2025 ADU ordinance allows a JADU, an attached ADU and a detached ADU on a single-family lot, and Regional Planning may still regulate fence and wall locations. We sequence these from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known and you never juggle two agencies.
Where We Build in Citrus
Azusa, Covina, Glendora, and the flat suburban streets of Citrus they surround. Frontages along Citrus Avenue, the main north-south corridor, and Arrow Highway, the east-west road along the southern area, tend to be busier and more street-visible, so access, staging and neighbor impact need more planning than interior streets near Dalton Park, where lots are quieter and deliveries are simpler. 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 Citrus
Who issues permits in Citrus?
LA County, not Azusa or Covina. Citrus is unincorporated, so the Department of Regional Planning clears zoning and setbacks, then LA County Public Works issues the building permit through EPIC-LA. We start with a feasibility review that confirms jurisdiction and sequences both submissions, so you never coordinate between agencies.
How long does County review take?
Routine permits take 3–6 months. Complex projects with several Regional Planning clearances run 6–12 months. Completing the zoning clearance first protects your schedule, and weekly updates once construction starts keep you informed. Construction itself takes 10–16 months for a custom home.
Cost to build a home in Citrus?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Finish level, lot access and added units push a project toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, survey, permits — are additional, and County fees adjust annually. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Can I add an ADU in Citrus?
Often, yes. The County ADU amendment effective August 28, 2025 allows one JADU, one attached ADU and one detached ADU on a single-family lot, caps attached ADUs at 1,200 sq ft, and lets an ADU of 800 sq ft or less encroach into the front setback when it cannot fit elsewhere. Start with what your property actually 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 Citrus homeowners:
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Covina · Charter Oak · Diamond Bar · Bradbury · Duarte · Baldwin Park
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build