HANSEN DAM CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Streets, Foothill Edges.
HANSEN DAM HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Hansen Dam, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ADUs and garage conversions for family lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so you always know where your project stands.
Here, the parcel decides the rules.
Homes around Hansen Dam range from flat tract lots to foothill and horsekeeping parcels, so the fire-zone and zoning check comes first. LADBS, with City Planning zoning review, handles permits, and parts of Lake View Terrace and Pacoima sit in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. We settle that before you spend on design.
LADBS plan-check backlogs, new 2026 state ADU rules and horsekeeping zoning on the Lake View Terrace side stack on top. Sequencing matters: a complete, code-current submittal avoids correction loops.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and you deal with one accountable team.
Near Hansen Dam Park and Orcas Park, we build ADUs and garage conversions, full remodels and additions, and outdoor living. We bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the San Fernando 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 Balboa, Granada Hills, Lake View Terrace and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY HANSEN DAM 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 Hansen Dam
LADBS plan check sets the pace around Hansen Dam, with City Planning zoning review alongside it. Routine permits take 2–6 months; hillside grading, Planning clearances or haul-route approval push that to 6–12 months. A custom home then takes 10–16 months to build. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete, code-current submittal, which is why we run feasibility on zoning, fire zone and slope first.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect modest older homes, Los Angeles labor, state energy requirements and any slope, soils or fire-hardening scope. Custom homes typically run $500–$850+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $350–$650+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $250,000–$500,000+; pools $120,000–$340,000+. Soft costs — design, geotechnical and survey studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
LADBS issues permits, with City Planning reviewing zoning. A code-compliant ADU is approved ministerially, with no Planning hearing, and 2026 state rules add a firm completeness-check deadline. Parts of Lake View Terrace and Pacoima sit in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, where fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. Lake View Terrace parcels may also carry horsekeeping zoning. We check zoning first and sequence each review from feasibility.
Where We Build in Hansen Dam
Lake View Terrace, Pacoima, Shadow Hills, across flat tract streets and foothill edges around the dam. Flat tract lots in Hansen Hills move through routine plan check, while foothill and horsekeeping parcels in Lake View Terrace Village can bring slope, fire-zone and zoning 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 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 Hansen Dam
Do I need a permit for an ADU?
Yes. ADUs and garage conversions need a LADBS permit. A code-compliant ADU is approved ministerially under LAMC 12.22 A.33, with no City Planning hearing, and under the 2026 rules a missed completeness-check deadline starts the 60-day review clock. See our ADU construction timeline guide for the phases.
How long does LADBS take?
Routine permits take 2–6 months. Hillside grading, Planning clearances or haul-route approval can stretch that to 6–12 months. Incomplete plans are the leading cause of delay, so we submit complete, code-current sets and send weekly updates on plan-check status. Construction then runs 10–16 months for a custom home.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$850+ per sq ft. Slope, soils, fire-hardening scope and older-home conditions push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, studies, permits — are additional. We set clear allowances so scope and cost are agreed up front. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Is my lot in a fire zone?
Possibly. Parts of Lake View Terrace and Pacoima sit in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, so each parcel needs its own check, and LAMC requires 200 ft of brush clearance there. Some parcels near the dam are hillside, which may trigger hillside review. We run that feasibility review 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 Hansen Dam homeowners:
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Remodel, Rebuild, or Add an ADU in Los Angeles?
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Lake Balboa · Granada Hills · Lake View Terrace · Encino · Mission Hills · Chatsworth
Region: All San Fernando Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build