MARINA DEL REY CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Harbor Edge, Coastal Rules.
MARINA DEL REY HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Marina del Rey, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and salt-air-ready coastal living. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers from the Oxford Triangle to Mariners Village, through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution on every project.
Here, who owns the ground comes first.
The County issues a Coastal Development Permit under its certified Local Coastal Program, and any exterior change that alters appearance goes before the Design Control Board first. Los Angeles County Public Works handles building plan check. Waterside work stays with the Coastal Commission.
Parcels on leased County land also need Beaches and Harbors sign-off as landowner, and condo towers add HOA review. The Oxford Triangle runs a separate track through LADBS and Venice Coastal Zone planning clearance, so sequencing decides your schedule.
We guide that sequence from the first call, so every decision feels informed, not reactive.
Expect condo kitchen and bath remodels, down-to-the-studs Oxford Triangle renovations and custom rebuilds, and rooftop decks with outdoor living. Near Admiralty Park or Fisherman's Village, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the Westside 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 Pacific Palisades, Mar Vista, Palms and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY MARINA DEL REY 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 Marina del Rey
Pace here is set by the approvals stack, not by construction. Los Angeles County Public Works plan check runs 6–12 months for routine work; 12–36 months when a Coastal Development Permit, with possible Coastal Commission appeal on some sites, is involved. Building a custom home then takes 10–18 months. The lever that protects your schedule: lock scope as interior or like-for-like at feasibility, or front-load Design Control Board conceptual review when exterior change is unavoidable.
What It Costs
Salt-air material specs, condo logistics such as elevators, HOA hours and staging, and layered County-plus-Coastal review set the floor here, not lot size. Custom homes typically run $650–$1,000+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $450–$750+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $300,000–$600,000+; pools $150,000–$400,000+. Soft costs — design, coastal and Design Control Board submittals, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Los Angeles County Public Works handles building plans, while the County issues the Coastal Development Permit under the certified Local Coastal Program. Exterior changes that alter appearance need Design Control Board review, and Beaches and Harbors signs as landowner and co-applicant. Staging on County property needs a Right of Entry permit. Oxford Triangle parcels go to LADBS after City Planning clears them under the Venice Coastal Zone plan. We sequence these from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Marina del Rey
Oxford Triangle, Marina City Club, Mariners Village, all within sight of the harbor and Burton Chace Park. Marina City Club is a leasehold condo tower where HOA, County and Beaches and Harbors approvals stack, while the Oxford Triangle is fee-simple R1 house territory in the City of Los Angeles, where LADBS and the Venice Coastal Zone plan apply. 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 Marina del Rey
LADBS or County for my permit?
Marina del Rey is unincorporated, so building plans go to Los Angeles County Public Works, with a Coastal Development Permit from County Regional Planning for exterior work. Oxford Triangle parcels are City of Los Angeles and go to LADBS after City Planning clearance. Interior-only condo remodels usually avoid the coastal permit. We confirm jurisdiction from the parcel record on the first call.
Time added by coastal review?
The approvals stack sets your pace: routine permits run 6–12 months, and projects needing a Coastal Development Permit run 12–36 months. Changing a balcony, window or deck brings Design Control Board review first, while like-for-like replacement is exempt. See our custom home build timeline for each phase.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $650–$1,000+ per sq ft. Salt-air specifications, condo logistics and layered County and Coastal review push projects toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, coastal submittals, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Who signs off on leased land?
On leased County land, Beaches and Harbors signs as landowner and co-applicant on every Regional Planning application, and it cannot be filed before Design Control Board scheduling. Condo projects add HOA review, and staging on County property needs a Right of Entry permit. We list every approver in writing before design starts, with weekly updates.
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 Marina del Rey homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
Nearby areas we serve: Pacific Palisades · Mar Vista · Palms · Ladera Heights · Pico-Robertson · Del Rey
Region: All Westside communities we serve · Everywhere we build