NORTH HILLS CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Lots, Room To Grow.
NORTH HILLS HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving North Hills, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and garage-to-ADU conversions on flat valley lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so every phase is planned before it starts.
Building in North Hills rewards planning.
Every project starts at LADBS plan check, processed at the Van Nuys Development Services Center. Delays usually come from incomplete submittals, so we file one complete, coordinated plan set and run utility and engineering clearances in parallel, keeping you in control of the schedule.
Zoning adds layers: many parcels are RA-1 rather than standard R1, with larger setbacks, the 1999 Community Plan still governs, and older garages may carry unpermitted conversions. Checking these before design avoids surprises and keeps the sequence clean.
We guide the process so decisions feel informed, not reactive, from the first feasibility review to closeout.
Around Nordhoff Recreation Center and Plummer House, homeowners ask for garage-to-ADU conversions, full ranch remodels, rear additions and outdoor living, and we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the San Fernando 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.]()
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![Pacific Palisades modern custom home with smooth stucco façade, black-framed windows, vertical wood garage door, and drought-tolerant landscaping.]()
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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 North Hollywood, Mission Hills, Northridge and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NORTH HILLS 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 North Hills
Pace here is set by the LADBS plan check queue at the Van Nuys Development Services Center. Routine permits take 2–6 months; projects needing Planning clearances run 6–12 months. A custom home then takes 10–16 months to build. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete, coordinated submittal, with clearances pursued in parallel rather than one after another. Incomplete packages cause the correction cycles that stall projects.
What It Costs
Costs here sit where they do because 1950s–60s homes need panel, plumbing and window work behind the finishes, while a mid-market resale ceiling keeps scope disciplined. 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, surveys, energy calculations, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
LADBS permits all private construction here, and the Mission Hills – Panorama City – North Hills Community Plan still governs zoning. Many parcels are RA-1, which sets larger setbacks than R1 and shapes what an addition or ADU can cover. The February 2025 housing ordinances largely skip single-family lots, and SB 9 has no final local code yet. We verify zoning and permit history before anyone draws a line, sequencing these from feasibility.
Where We Build in North Hills
Oak Pointe, Burnet Estates, Woodley Place, Nordhoff Park, all on the flat valley floor between the Sepulveda and Roscoe corridors. Oak Pointe's gated 2017 two-story homes need finish-level work and HOA coordination, while Nordhoff Park's original postwar ranches need structure and systems. 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 North Hills
Can I convert my garage to an ADU?
Yes. Garage conversions need a full LADBS building permit with plans, plan check and inspections. Pre-2020 unpermitted conversions can be legalized under AB 2533 with proof of build date. We check permit history before design and build the legalization path into the same permit package.
How long is plan check at Van Nuys?
Routine permits take 2–6 months; projects needing Planning clearances take 6–12 months. Delays usually trace to incomplete submittals. We file one coordinated plan set and pursue Bureau of Engineering and utility clearances in parallel, so corrections are answered on the first resubmittal.
Cost to build in North Hills?
Custom homes typically run $500–$850+ per sq ft. Older-home systems work, engineering and finish level push toward the upper end. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins. For the wider picture, see our Los Angeles custom home cost guide.
Can I split my lot under SB 9?
SB 9 two-unit developments and urban lot splits are state-law ministerial here, but the City has no adopted local ordinance yet; Missing Middle LA is writing one. RA-1 and R1 setbacks still apply. We pull zoning first and tell you plainly what pencils.
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 North Hills homeowners:
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
Nearby areas we serve: North Hollywood · Mission Hills · Northridge · Lake View Terrace · Pacoima · Lake Balboa
Region: All San Fernando Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build