COMPTON CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Family Streets, Deep Roots.
COMPTON HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Compton, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and additions for mid-century family homes. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution that respects how your family lives and the neighborhood you know.
Building in Compton rewards planning.
In Compton, new homes, additions and larger ADUs start with Planning review before Building and Safety plan check, and every applicant needs a city business license. Under the city's 2025 contractor-disclosure rules, each permit application must list its contractors and subcontractors. We pull every permit under our own license.
Add 1950s systems that need upgrading, ADU size limits and rental covenants, and agricultural zoning on Richland Farms. Sequencing matters: the right order keeps schedule and budget steady, from the blocks near Kelly Park to those near Sibrie Park.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive — starting with a founder on your first call.
Most Compton projects are full-home remodels and additions, ADUs and garage conversions, and kitchens and baths. From Compton Station to the blocks of Richland Farms, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across Southeast LA 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 Cudahy, Cerritos, Downey and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY COMPTON 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 Compton
In Compton, Planning review and permit steps set the pace. Routine permits through the City of Compton take 3–6 months; complex projects, such as new homes or larger additions where design review applies, take 6–12 months. Custom home construction runs 10–16 months. Starting feasibility and drawings early is the lever that protects your schedule. We handle the business license and submittals so nothing waits on paperwork.
What It Costs
Costs here sit where they do because mid-century homes often need electrical and plumbing upgrades, and home values have climbed by about a third over the past several years. 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, surveys, structural and energy calculations, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
The City of Compton sends new homes, additions and larger ADUs to Planning first, then to Building and Safety. Applicants need a current city business license, and permits lapse if work does not start or stalls. ADUs carry a recorded rental covenant and a size cap on new detached units. We sequence all of this from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Compton
Richland Farms, Leland, Sunny Cove, College Square — flat, established single-family streets. Richland Farms has half-acre-plus agricultural lots where barns and horse keeping shape the plan, while Sunny Cove and College Square are typically smaller-lot older housing where systems upgrades and additions lead. 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 Compton
Do I need Planning approval first?
Yes, for new homes, additions and ADUs over 800 sq ft, you start with Planning on the city portal, then move to Building and Safety plan check. Applicants also need a current City of Compton business license, and payments are made in person. We handle each step and sequence them from feasibility.
How long does permit review take?
Routine permits through the City of Compton take 3–6 months, and complex projects 6–12 months. Plan check and design review add time where they apply. Permits lapse if work does not start within 365 days or stalls for 180, so we line up trades first. See our custom home build timeline for every phase.
Cost to build a home in Compton?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Older systems, deep lots with barns, and finish level push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
What can I build in Richland Farms?
Richland Farms is agriculturally zoned, with half-acre-plus lots for horse keeping, barns and custom homes. A draft zoning update proposes a 10,000 sq ft minimum lot for the horse-keeping zone and livestock limits by parcel area, so we confirm the adopted code during feasibility. We design to lot-coverage and setback rules and keep the ranch character.
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 Compton 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: Cudahy · Cerritos · Downey · Bellflower · East Compton · Bell Gardens
Region: All Southeast LA communities we serve · Everywhere we build