LA HABRA HEIGHTS CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Acre Hillsides, Quiet Ridgelines.
LA HABRA HEIGHTS HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving La Habra Heights, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and hillside acre-lot estates. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so a long-held property gets built with full control.
Building in La Habra Heights isn't simple.
The building process starts in Planning. The City of La Habra Heights requires Planning Division approval before Building & Safety accepts a permit, and ministerial limits on height and footprint decide whether a project is signed off by the Director or goes to the Planning Commission.
Every parcel sits in the Very High Fire Hazard zone with fuel modification requirements, most homes rely on septic, and county grading rules limit slopes and retaining walls. Sequencing these early keeps redesigns off your schedule.
We guide the process so decisions feel informed, not reactive, from the first feasibility review through closeout.
From Hacienda Park to the ridgelines near Puente Hills Preserve, we handle ranch remodels, hillside new builds, detached ADUs and fire-hardening upgrades, and 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 Puente, Irwindale, Mayflower Village and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LA HABRA HEIGHTS 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 La Habra Heights
Pace here is set by whether your design stays within ministerial standards, which the Planning Director signs off, or needs a Standards Modification hearing. At the City of La Habra Heights, routine permitting runs 3–6 months; projects that need a modification or design review run 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home takes 10–18 months. The lever that protects your schedule is locking height, footprint and ridgeline siting at feasibility.
What It Costs
Costs sit high because nearly every lot is sloped, on septic, in a fire zone and subject to county grading rules, so site engineering and fire-rated assemblies carry a larger share of the budget than in flat suburbs. Custom homes typically run $600–$950+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $400–$700+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $275,000–$550,000+; pools $150,000–$400,000+. Soft costs — design, geotechnical, septic evaluation, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
The City of La Habra Heights Planning Division approves first; Building & Safety accepts a permit only after. Ministerial limits on height and footprint, Standards Modifications beyond them, county-based grading and retaining wall rules, and fuel modification zones define most projects. Fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. Compliant projects are reviewed administratively without a hearing. We sequence these from feasibility so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in La Habra Heights
Avocado Crest, West Road, and the hillside roads and ridgelines across the Puente Hills. Avocado Crest means ridgeline siting, steep slopes and frequent Standards Modifications, while the estate lots around Hacienda Golf Club are more established, gentler and lean toward remodels over new builds. 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 La Habra Heights
Who approves my addition?
Planning Division approval comes before Building & Safety accepts a permit. Under Chapters 7.18 and 7.19, projects within a 16 ft height and a 1,500 sq ft primary footprint are reviewed ministerially by the Director. Anything beyond needs a Standards Modification, decided by the Director or the Planning Commission.
How long does permitting take?
Routine permitting runs 3–6 months. A project that needs a Standards Modification or design review runs 6–12 months, since it adds a hearing and neighbor findings on views and privacy. Locking height, footprint and ridgeline siting at feasibility is the best way to stay in the shorter range, as our custom home build timeline guide explains.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $600–$950+ per sq ft. Steep slopes, septic systems, geotechnical needs, grading and retaining walls push toward the upper end. Soft costs are additional. We separate site costs from the house so nothing surprises you after plans are drawn. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Fire zone rules for my remodel?
Every parcel is designated Very High Fire Hazard, so exterior scopes follow Chapter 7A standards — Class A roof, ember-resistant vents, tempered glazing, non-combustible decking — plus fuel modification and the city planting guidelines. We document each mitigation so you can submit it to your insurer, though we cannot promise any insurance outcome.
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 La Habra Heights homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
Nearby areas we serve: La Puente · Irwindale · Mayflower Village · Hacienda Heights · Monrovia · Glendora
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build