INGLEWOOD CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Streets, Built To Stay.
INGLEWOOD HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Inglewood, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and garage conversions and backyard ADUs on flat residential lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution.
In Inglewood, the hard part is permitting.
The City of Inglewood Development Services Department requires a Planning project number before Building Safety will accept any submittal. New homes and additions may also need Precise Plan of Design approval first, and the first plan check can run up to 100 days — or 30 days with expedited review.
R-1 lot-area and coverage limits, percentage-based yard setbacks, and the ADU covenant barring short-term rental all shape what fits, so sequencing the paperwork before design matters.
We guide you through that order so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and every resubmittal is ours to own.
From garage conversions and detached ADUs to full remodels of pre-1960 bungalows, room additions and outdoor living, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the South Bay 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 Lawndale, Hermosa Beach, Lennox and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INGLEWOOD 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 Inglewood
Plan check sets the pace in Inglewood, not construction. The City of Inglewood Development Services Department typically takes 3–6 months for routine permits, and 6–12 months where a Precise Plan of Design or design review applies. Construction of a custom home then runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete first submittal, plus a priced decision on expedited review made before you file.
What It Costs
Costs here sit where they do because 1920s and 1950s houses need sewer, panel and framing work beneath the finishes, and acoustic window and door assemblies cost more under the LAX flight path. 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, surveys, engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
The City of Inglewood requires a Planning project number before Building Safety accepts anything through its online portal. New homes and additions may need Precise Plan of Design approval first, and the first plan check can run up to 100 days unless expedited. ADUs need a recorded covenant barring separate sale and short-term rental. We file in that order and own every resubmittal, sequencing these rules from feasibility so design starts with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Inglewood
Renaissance, Lockhaven, La Tijera Village, Morningside Park, Fairview Heights, Crenshaw Imperial and the flat residential blocks around Darby Park and Centinela Adobe. Morningside Park's wide Spanish-stucco lots differ from Crenshaw Imperial's tighter south-side tracts — different yard math under the same coverage limits, and a different addition strategy for each. 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 Inglewood
Do I need Planning approval?
Yes. Planning must issue a project number before Building Safety accepts any submittal through its online portal, and new homes and additions may also need Precise Plan of Design approval before a building permit application is filed. We sequence both counters for you and file in the right order.
How long does plan check take?
First plan check can run up to 100 days, or up to 30 days under expedited review at 1.5 times the permit fee. Overall, routine permits take 3–6 months and complex ones 6–12 months. We price expedited review against the standard queue during feasibility so you decide with real numbers.
Cost to build a home in Inglewood?
Custom homes typically run $500–$850+ per sq ft, with the upper end driven by sewer, panel and framing work in older houses and acoustic assemblies under the flight path. Soft costs are additional. See our custom home cost guide. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Can I rent my ADU short-term?
No. The city requires a recorded covenant barring both separate sale and short-term rental before an ADU permit is finalized, so we model your ADU as a long-term rental only. Site Plan Review fees also apply when the ADU value exceeds $20,000, and we schedule the covenant as a permit milestone.
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 Inglewood homeowners:
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Lawndale · Hermosa Beach · Lennox · Hawthorne · Lomita · Gardena
Region: All South Bay communities we serve · Everywhere we build