LEONA VALLEY CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Open Foothill Land.
LEONA VALLEY HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Leona Valley, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and fire-hardened ranch properties on acreage. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers from the first site walk to closeout through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution.
Building here begins with the land.
Out by Heritage Park, there is no sewer, so Los Angeles County Public Health must approve your septic system before a building permit is issued. Water and legal street access need confirming too, then the Leona Valley Community Standards District and wildfire exposure shape what you can build.
Hillside and ridgeline limits, fire-hardening requirements, and the distance to the Palmdale permit counter stack on top. Sequencing septic, access and design in the right order keeps those pieces from colliding.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and you always know what comes next.
From custom homes on acreage to full ranch-home remodels and detached guest houses, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the Antelope 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 Littlerock, Lancaster, Northeast Antelope Valley and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LEONA VALLEY 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 Leona Valley
Septic and access approvals set the pace in Leona Valley, and LA County Public Works handles plan check. Routine permits take 3–6 months; hillside, fire-zone or septic review pushes that to 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. Every parcel is different, so we scope yours first. The lever that protects your schedule most is early feasibility work on septic and access, before design fees are spent.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect remote acreage, site work for septic, water and grading, and fire-hardened materials, even on the farmland around the Leona Valley AVA. 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, geotechnical, septic, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
Permits come through LA County Public Works Building and Safety, with Regional Planning handling zoning. The Leona Valley Community Standards District, Public Health septic plan check and county hillside rules define most projects here. Fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. We sequence all of this from feasibility, handling submittals and the Palmdale counter for you, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Leona Valley
Lincoln Crest, across rural foothill acreage in the Sierra Pelona. Higher, more remote sites like Lincoln Crest tend to mean steeper ground and more fire-hardening than agricultural parcels near the valley floor around the Leona Valley AVA, where septic and water are usually the larger questions. 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 Leona Valley
Who issues building permits here?
LA County Public Works, Building and Safety, through the Antelope Valley office in Palmdale, with Regional Planning handling zoning. Before a building permit, the county Department of Public Health must approve your septic system plan check, and Community Standards District questions go to the Antelope Valley One-Stop Center. We confirm legal access first.
How long does a build take here?
Permits typically take 3–6 months, or 6–12 months with hillside, fire-zone or septic review. Construction of a custom home then runs 10–16 months. Septic and access approvals set the pace, so we run feasibility on both first. Our custom home timeline guide shows each phase.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Remote acreage, septic and water site work, grading and fire-hardened materials push a project toward the upper end. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Do fire and CSD rules limit me?
Yes, both shape design. The Leona Valley Community Standards District (Title 22, Ch. 22.330) protects ridgelines, Hillside Management Areas and Significant Ecological Areas, and keeps fencing open. Hillside Management Areas start at a natural slope of 25 percent or more. We build to a Chapter 7A-based fire-hardened specification and check your parcel 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 Leona Valley homeowners:
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- 10 Critical Questions to Ask Before Hiring a General Contractor in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Littlerock · Lancaster · Northeast Antelope Valley · Lake Los Angeles · Northwest Antelope Valley · Desert View Highlands
Region: All Antelope Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build