DESERT VIEW HIGHLANDS CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Lots, Room To Grow.
DESERT VIEW HIGHLANDS HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Desert View Highlands, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ranch-house additions on flat family lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution that keeps decisions in your hands.
Building in Desert View Highlands rewards planning.
Because you are in unincorporated Los Angeles County, not the City of Palmdale, LA County Public Works issues your building permit through EPIC-LA, after Regional Planning clears zoning first. That two-step review applies to additions, new homes and ADUs, and a clear filing path takes the mystery out of it.
R-1 single-family zoning sets setbacks, height and parking, ADUs follow the 2025 county ordinance, and some parcels may need fire-zone fuel modification. Checking each early lets us sequence drawings so nothing is refiled.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and your budget stays tied to your home's value.
Most work here is garage conversions and ADUs, ranch-house additions and full remodels, and outdoor living. For each, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the Antelope 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 Lake Los Angeles, Acton, Lancaster and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY DESERT VIEW HIGHLANDS 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 Desert View Highlands
County review, not construction, sets the pace in Desert View Highlands. LA County Public Works plan check and Regional Planning clearances typically take 3–6 months for routine work and 6–12 months when outside-agency approvals or fire-zone requirements come into play. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is completing feasibility and drawings before filing, so your first submittal is the one that moves forward.
What It Costs
Modest 1950s ranches on large flat lots, like those along Desert View Drive, keep budgets value-conscious, so additions and ADUs often pay off more than full rebuilds. 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, site studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
LA County Public Works issues your permit through EPIC-LA, with Regional Planning zoning review first. Your lot is zoned R-1 Single-Family, which sets setbacks, height and parking. ADUs get a Regional Planning site plan review, then Public Works plan check. If your parcel sits in a fire hazard zone, a fuel modification plan applies to new homes and larger remodels. We check all of this from feasibility, then file in one coordinated plan.
Where We Build in Desert View Highlands
We build along Desert View Drive, Juniper Tree Road, Yucca Tree Street and Sage Tree Street, Foxholm Drive, the Elizabeth Lake Road corridor, and the Willowvale Road and Dianron area, all on flat desert ground. Desert View Drive offers 1950s ranches on larger lots with room to add, while Willowvale and Dianron have 1990s homes on lots of about 7,000 sq ft where space is tighter. 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 Desert View Highlands
Palmdale or LA County permit?
LA County. Desert View Highlands is unincorporated, so LA County Public Works issues building permits through EPIC-LA, after Regional Planning reviews zoning under Title 22. The City of Palmdale does not approve your plans, even though your mailing address says West Palmdale. We confirm the path at feasibility.
How long does county review take?
Routine permits typically take 3–6 months, and complex projects 6–12 months, across Regional Planning clearances and Public Works plan check. The County publishes no fixed turnaround, so we do not promise one. Complete drawings before filing are what keep that range from stretching.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft, with the upper end driven by finishes, site work and scope. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins. See our custom home cost guide for the factors behind a budget.
Is my parcel in a fire zone?
It depends on the parcel, and CAL FIRE updated its local maps in 2025, so we check yours before design. Where a Fire Hazard Severity Zone applies, LA County Fire requires an approved Fuel Modification Plan for new construction, remodels of 50% or more, and accessory structures over 120 sq ft.
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 Desert View Highlands homeowners:
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Lake Los Angeles · Acton · Lancaster · Sun Village · Leona Valley · Southeast Antelope Valley
Region: All Antelope Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build