NORTHWEST ANTELOPE VALLEY CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Open Acreage, Big Sky.
NORTHWEST ANTELOPE VALLEY HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Northwest Antelope Valley, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ranch-style homes on open acreage. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution.
Out here the building starts with the land itself.
There is no sewer, so Los Angeles County Public Health must review your septic system before a building permit is issued, and you need a proven water source, whether a water company, a well or a shared well. We settle both first.
Fire flow and driveway access, Joshua tree and Significant Ecological Area review, and rural density limits in the Antelope Valley Area Plan all stack on top. Sequencing them early keeps surprises off your budget.
Our role is to guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive.
Whether it is a custom home on acreage, an ADU or guest house, or a pool and outdoor living space near Antelope Buttes, 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 Northwest Palmdale, Northeast Antelope Valley, Palmdale and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY NORTHWEST ANTELOPE 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 Northwest Antelope Valley
Septic, water and fire-flow approvals set the pace here, alongside plan check at LA County Public Works. Routine permits typically take 3–6 months; projects needing Regional Planning clearances, such as Joshua tree or Significant Ecological Area review, run 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home typically takes 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is front-loaded feasibility, so agency reviews run in parallel rather than one after another.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect remote-site work — well or water, septic, power and long access — as much as the house itself. 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, septic and soils studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Permits run through Los Angeles County Public Works Building and Safety from the Lancaster office, with County Planning zoning review. Public Health reviews septic, and the Antelope Valley Area Plan sets rural density. Joshua tree and Significant Ecological Area rules can affect grading and driveways, and fire flow must be verified. We start with feasibility so design decisions are made with these constraints known.
Where We Build in Northwest Antelope Valley
Antelope Acres, Fairmont, Neenach, across flat high-desert acreage within sight of Antelope Buttes and Little Buttes. Antelope Acres is mostly equestrian acreage with a small rural community nearby, while Fairmont and Neenach sit farther out along the Highway 138 corridor, so utilities, water and access differ from parcel to parcel. 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 Northwest Antelope Valley
Who issues permits here?
Los Angeles County Public Works, Building and Safety Division, through its Antelope Valley office in Lancaster, with County Planning zoning review. Because there is no sewer, the Department of Public Health must approve your septic plan check before a building permit is issued.
How long to build on vacant land?
Routine permitting typically takes 3–6 months, or 6–12 months when Regional Planning clearances apply. Construction then runs 10–16 months. Well, septic and fire-flow approvals set the pace, so we run feasibility first and file reviews in parallel.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Well or water, septic, power extension and long access push costs toward the upper end. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins. See our custom home cost guide for more.
Can I remove a Joshua tree?
Usually not without approval. Impacts to Joshua trees inside the Joshua Tree Woodlands Significant Ecological Area need a Conditional Use Permit unless exempt, and a California Department of Fish and Wildlife Incidental Take Permit applies to western Joshua trees. We screen for both during feasibility.
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 Northwest Antelope Valley homeowners:
- Remodel, Rebuild, or Add an ADU in Los Angeles?
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Custom Home Build Timeline Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Northwest Palmdale · Northeast Antelope Valley · Palmdale · Littlerock · Quartz Hill · Leona Valley
Region: All Antelope Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build