EAST COMPTON CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Lots, Growing Families.
EAST COMPTON HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving East Compton, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and garage conversions and ADUs for compact family lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution that keeps you in control.
In East Compton, the County decides.
Despite the Compton mailing address, LA County Public Works issues your building permit, and LA County Regional Planning reviews zoning and site plans. Compton city hall does not permit here. Filing with the wrong office can cost months, so we confirm jurisdiction first.
ADU rules are still changing in 2026, older 1940s homes may hide unpermitted work, and tight lots limit staging. Auditing existing conditions and sequencing submittals up front keeps surprises off your schedule.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and you always know which office has your file.
From garage conversions and backyard ADUs to additions, full remodels, kitchens and bathrooms near East Rancho Dominguez County Park, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the 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 Huntington Park, Downey, La Mirada and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY EAST 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 East Compton
County review sets the pace in East Compton, and ADU rules are still moving. LA County Public Works handles plan check, with Regional Planning clearances behind it. Routine permits take 3–6 months; projects needing extra zoning or ADU review take 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is a feasibility check up front, so submittals go in complete the first time.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect old systems in 1940s homes, panel and wiring upgrades, and tight lots rather than hillside or design-review conditions. 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 survey, electrical assessment, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
LA County Public Works issues your permit through its online portal, and Regional Planning checks zoning before you apply. The County ADU ordinance governs ADUs and garage conversions, and it is still being amended. Parts of the community also sit in the East Rancho Dominguez Community Standards District, so we check your parcel before design. We handle the filing and sequence these reviews from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in East Compton
Compton, Lynwood, Paramount, and the flat, closely packed family lots around East Rancho Dominguez County Park and along the Compton Boulevard corridor. The Atlantic Avenue corridor has commercial frontage, while the R-1 blocks behind it are residential lots where zoning rules and equipment staging differ. 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 East Compton
Who permits work in East Compton?
LA County Public Works, not Compton city hall. East Compton is unincorporated, so despite the Compton mailing address, the County issues the building permit online, and Regional Planning checks zoning and site plans. We confirm jurisdiction on a feasibility check and file with the right office from day one.
How long does plan check take?
Routine County plan check runs 3–6 months. Projects needing extra Regional Planning clearances or ADU review run 6–12 months. ADU rules are still moving in 2026, so we prepare complete submittals and sequence them carefully, which is the best protection for your schedule.
Cost to build a custom home?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Old electrical and plumbing, panel upgrades and tight lot access push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, surveys, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Can I legalize a garage unit?
Often yes. Under state law AB 2533, unpermitted ADUs and JADUs built before January 1, 2020 in unincorporated LA County can enter the permit system through a County administrative process. We audit the panel, wiring and prior work first, then fold legalization into one permit scope. See what your property supports for ADU basics.
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 East Compton homeowners:
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Huntington Park · Downey · La Mirada · Cudahy · Lynwood · Compton
Region: All Southeast LA communities we serve · Everywhere we build