COVINA CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Ranch Lots, Hillside Edges.
COVINA HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Covina, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and additions for postwar ranch lots and hillside parcels. We work alongside homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady, well-documented execution from first call to closeout on every site.
No two Covina lots permit the same thing.
For ADUs, the City of Covina Planning Division must verify approval before Building Plan Check begins, and every ADU carries a covenant agreement. On sloped or fire-zone lots, LA County Fire review is added. We lay that sequence out first, so nothing arrives as a surprise.
Add 1950s houses that need panel and rewiring work, Town Center and historic-core review near Old Town, and a zoning code and ADU ordinance both being updated. Sequencing matters, so we settle the order of decisions before drawings are final.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, with one written schedule and weekly updates.
Most Covina projects are additions and full remodels, ADUs and garage conversions, and kitchens with outdoor living. Near Edna Park or Kelby 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 Diamond Bar, Citrus, Duarte and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY COVINA 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 Covina
In Covina, the City of Covina plan check sets the pace, and Planning review adds time where it applies. Routine permits take 3–6 months; complex projects — ADUs, sloped or fire-zone lots, Town Center sites — take 6–12 months. A custom home then takes 10–16 months to build. The lever that protects your schedule is a feasibility review and a complete submittal the first time.
What It Costs
Older 1950s homes often need electrical and systems upgrades, and some lots need slope or fire-zone work, which adds cost beyond cosmetic remodeling. 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, geotechnical and survey studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
The City of Covina Building & Safety Division issues permits, with Planning approving ADUs first. Every ADU carries a covenant agreement. Detached ADUs on steep slopes or in fire hazard zones add LA County Fire review and a defensible zone. Fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. Street-visible changes near the Citrus Avenue core face Town Center review. We sequence all of this from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Covina
Old Town Covina, Citrus Avenue, Covina Pines, Citrus Village, Vintage Walk, Covina Hills, from flat postwar lots to the northern slopes. Old Town and Citrus Avenue sit under the historic Town Center overlay, where street-facing changes get closer review, while Covina Hills brings slopes, fire-zone checks and County Fire review. 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 Covina
ADU needs Planning approval first?
Yes. Under the city's ADU process, Planning Division approval is verified before Building Plan Check, and every ADU needs a covenant agreement under Ordinance 22-06. Sanitation district clearance may also apply. We sequence these steps in a feasibility review; see what your property actually supports before you design.
How long does plan check take?
Routine permits through the City of Covina plan check take 3–6 months; complex projects, including ADUs and sloped or fire-zone lots, take 6–12 months. Permits expire if work does not start within 180 days of issuance, so we time submittals to the construction schedule. Construction then runs 10–16 months for a custom home.
Cost to build a home in Covina?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Hillside engineering, fire-zone hardening and electrical upgrades on older houses push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, studies and permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Is my lot in a fire hazard zone?
Not every lot is. Detached ADUs on 4:1 or steeper slopes, or in High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, need Planning and LA County Fire review, a 10-foot defensible zone and wildland-urban-interface construction. This matters most in Covina Hills. We confirm your parcel's slope and zone before design.
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 Covina homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- Remodel, Rebuild, or Add an ADU in Los Angeles?
Nearby areas we serve: Diamond Bar · Citrus · Duarte · Charter Oak · East Pasadena · Bradbury
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build