LAWNDALE CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Small Lots, Smart Plans.
LAWNDALE HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Lawndale, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and second-story additions on compact urban lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution so you stay in control of scope and cost.
Building in Lawndale rewards planning.
Plans for significant remodels, additions and new homes must be approved by both Planning and Building and Safety at the City of Lawndale before permits issue. Second stories also have to meet the city's front setback and step-back rules, so we check whether the lot can hold the addition first.
Detached ADUs add their own limits on height and building separation, and plan check lists clearances that must be obtained before permits are pulled. Sequencing submittals in parallel keeps the start date from slipping.
From the blocks around Jane Addams Park to those near William Green Park, we guide the process so your decisions feel informed, not reactive.
For second-story additions and full remodels, ADUs and garage conversions, or kitchens and baths in 1950s and 1960s homes, 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 Lennox, Inglewood, Lomita and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LAWNDALE 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 Lawndale
Pace in Lawndale is set by the City of Lawndale plan check, where Planning and Building and Safety both review your plans. Routine permits take 3–6 months; larger projects, or those needing design review, take 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule most is a complete, code-matched submittal the first time, with clearances gathered in parallel.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect 1950s and 1960s homes needing updated systems on small lots, where every added square foot is tightly constrained. 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, survey and soils studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
The City of Lawndale reviews significant remodels, additions and new homes through both Planning and Building and Safety, and plan check is a separate step. Second stories must step back from the first-story front wall under the city's residential standards, and a large addition triggers paving and driveway upgrades. ADUs are approved ministerially under city code. We handle the submittals and sequence these reviews from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Lawndale
We build in Monaco, Prairie Avenue and Condon Avenue, across flat, dense urban-infill lots where mid-century homes sit close together. Prairie Avenue is a major north-south corridor, while Condon Avenue is a residential street area, so access and neighboring context differ from one site to the next. 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 Lawndale
Do I need Planning and Building?
Yes, for significant remodels, additions, new construction, demolition and patio or pergola work. Plans must be approved by both Planning and Building and Safety before permits issue, and plan check is a separate step with its own fee of 85% of the building permit fee. We coordinate both submittals for you.
How long does plan check take?
Routine permits in Lawndale take 3–6 months; complex projects take 6–12 months. Delays usually come from incomplete plans or clearances listed after plan check, so we prepare code-matched submittals and gather clearances in parallel. Design review adds time where it applies.
Cost to build a home in Lawndale?
Custom homes typically run $500–$850+ per sq ft. Costs reach the upper end with complex second stories, full system updates in older homes and tight lot constraints. Soft costs — design, permits, plan check — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Can I build an ADU in Lawndale?
Usually yes. ADUs are approved ministerially under LMC 17.48.056; a detached ADU is limited to 16 ft in height with 4 ft side and rear setbacks, and JADUs are capped at 500 sq ft with owner occupancy. ADU rules are being updated, so we confirm the current text with the city at kickoff. See what your property supports.
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 Lawndale homeowners:
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Lennox · Inglewood · Lomita · Hermosa Beach · Manhattan Beach · Hawthorne
Region: All South Bay communities we serve · Everywhere we build