MAYFLOWER VILLAGE CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Streets, Steady Growth.
MAYFLOWER VILLAGE HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Mayflower Village, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and additions for flat, mid-century family lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so the county process never feels like guesswork.
Building in Mayflower Village rewards planning.
Mayflower Village is unincorporated, so Los Angeles County, not Arcadia or Monrovia, writes your permit. Regional Planning reviews the site plan first, then Public Works Building and Safety does plan check, both filed online. Near Longden Avenue Park it feels like any city street, but the rules are the county's.
Zoning varies parcel to parcel, the homes are mostly small 1940s–50s single-story houses, and ADU and SB 9 options add choices. Confirming the zone first keeps design, budget and sequence in order.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and a founder is on your first call.
Most work here is additions and full remodels, ADUs and garage conversions, and kitchen and bath updates, 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 Monrovia, La Puente, Monterey Park and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY MAYFLOWER VILLAGE 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 Mayflower Village
The county's two-step review sets the pace here: Regional Planning clears the site plan, then LA County Public Works plan check begins. Routine permits take 3–6 months; projects needing extra Regional Planning clearances take 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is submitting a complete package the first time, with zoning confirmed before design begins.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect older homes with hidden conditions, county plan check, valuation-based fees and a median home value near $889k. 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, survey, structural engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Unincorporated parcels go through two county departments: Regional Planning reviews zoning first, then Public Works Building and Safety does plan check, with filing and inspections handled on the county's EPIC-LA portal. County limits on ADU size and setbacks apply, and SB 9 can allow a duplex or lot split on eligible lots. Zoning here varies parcel to parcel. We sequence all of this from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Mayflower Village
We build on Live Oak Avenue, Mayflower Avenue, and the flat residential grid around Longden Avenue Park and Pamela Park. Live Oak Avenue is a busier corridor where access planning and neighbor communication matter most, while the quieter residential streets of Mayflower Avenue suit additions, kitchens and ADUs. 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 Mayflower Village
County or city permit here?
County. Mayflower Village is unincorporated, so Arcadia and Monrovia do not issue your permit. Regional Planning reviews the site plan first, then Public Works Building and Safety does plan check, both filed on EPIC-LA. We confirm jurisdiction and zoning in a feasibility review before any design work begins.
How long does county approval take?
Routine plan check runs 3–6 months. Projects needing additional Regional Planning clearances run 6–12 months. Fee changes or a portal outage can shift timing, so we file and track everything on EPIC-LA and submit complete packages. Permits also expire if work does not start within 12 months or lapses beyond 180 days.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Older-lot conditions, structural needs and finish level push toward the upper end, and county fees are valuation-based. Soft costs — design, engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Can I add an ADU or use SB 9?
Usually, on single-family lots. County ADUs are capped at 1,200 sq ft, detached ones need 4-ft side and rear setbacks, and state law guarantees at least 800 sq ft. SB 9 may allow a duplex or lot split. Start with what your property supports, and ask about free county pre-approved plans.
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 Mayflower Village homeowners:
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
Nearby areas we serve: Monrovia · La Puente · Monterey Park · La Habra Heights · North El Monte · Irwindale
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build