IRWINDALE CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Lots, Room To Grow.
IRWINDALE HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Irwindale, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and family-sized additions on flat single-family lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution. One accountable team carries it from first sketch to final inspection.
Building in Irwindale rewards planning.
Every new home, addition and remodel goes through plan check with the City of Irwindale Building & Safety Division, while the Planning Division reviews zoning separately. The city's ADU ordinance is dated, so state ADU law effectively leads. We confirm which approvals apply before you spend on design.
Planning also reviews walls and fences, and R-1 zoning allows one home per lot. Owners here often have long tenure and growing households, so sequencing the scope matters more than speed.
Our role is to guide the process, from the first feasibility review to closeout, so your decisions feel informed, not reactive.
Typical projects here are full-home remodels, ADUs and garage conversions, and kitchen and bath updates. Near Irwindale Park or El Nido 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 La Habra Heights, Hacienda Heights, La Puente and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IRWINDALE 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 Irwindale
Plan check and Planning review set the pace in Irwindale, so complete plans submitted early through the city's online portal matter most. Routine permitting with the City of Irwindale runs 3–6 months, and 6–12 months when design review or added Planning approvals apply. Construction of a custom home takes 10–16 months. The lever that best protects your schedule is simple: settle the design before submittal.
What It Costs
Costs here track a mid-priced market, older single-story homes and the scope of structural and systems updates needed to fit a growing household. 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, surveys and structural engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
The City of Irwindale Building & Safety Division handles plan check for new homes, additions and remodels. Planning reviews zoning, including every wall and fence, and most lots are zoned for one single-family home. ADUs follow state law, since the city's own ordinance is dated. We confirm each of these from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Irwindale
Kincaid, along with the flat single-family streets near Irwindale Park and El Nido Park. The main residential pocket sits in the southeast near Arrow Highway and Irwindale Avenue, while the Kincaid edge borders Azusa and Baldwin Park, so checks can differ by city. 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 Irwindale
Do I need a permit in Irwindale?
Yes. New construction, additions, remodels and demolitions all need plan check and a permit through Building & Safety. Fences and brick walls under 6 ft need no building permit, but Planning must still approve them, and retaining walls over 4 ft need a permit. We confirm each approval first.
How long does permitting take?
Routine plan check runs 3–6 months, and 6–12 months when design review or added Planning approvals apply. We submit through the city's online portal, and submissions made outside Monday–Thursday business hours are reviewed the next business day. Complete plans submitted early protect your schedule.
Cost to build a home in Irwindale?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Structural scope, systems updates and finish level push a project toward the upper end. Soft costs such as design, engineering and permits are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Can I build an ADU in Irwindale?
Generally yes. The city's ADU ordinance dates from 2018, and HCD flagged it as outdated in October 2025, so newer state ADU law takes the lead. We check current standards with Planning before design. See ADU costs in Los Angeles for budget ranges.
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 Irwindale homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Whole Home Remodel vs Remodeling in Phases in Los Angeles
- 10 Critical Questions to Ask Before Hiring a General Contractor in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: La Habra Heights · Hacienda Heights · La Puente · Glendora · Mayflower Village · El Monte
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build