PALMDALE CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. High Desert, Room To Grow.
PALMDALE HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Palmdale, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ADUs and outdoor living on generous high-desert lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so you stay in control of scope, schedule and cost.
In Palmdale, the lot is generous.
The updated fire hazard map comes first. CAL FIRE's 2025 maps show Moderate, High and Very High zones, and mapped zones bring stricter construction standards. Protected Western Joshua trees come second, and the City of Palmdale requires a desert native plant specialist for any relocation.
ADUs need a Planning zoning clearance before a building permit, HOA review can add weeks to pool and exterior work, and desert wind and heat shape every spec. Sequencing these early keeps one approval from stalling the next.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and you always know what comes next.
We build ADUs and garage conversions, full remodels, pools and outdoor living for families from Tejon Park to McAdam Park neighborhoods. Wherever the lot sits, 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 Quartz Hill, Northwest Palmdale, Southeast Antelope Valley and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PALMDALE 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 Palmdale
City review sets the pace in Palmdale: Planning clearance first, then Building and Safety plan check through the City of Palmdale, with any HOA approval running alongside. Routine permits take 3–6 months; complex projects, such as those where design review applies, take 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. Submitting complete plans the first time is the lever that most protects your schedule.
What It Costs
Mid-priced homes here lead owners to scale scope to the home's value, and desert and fire specs add line items. 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, tree survey, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
Palmdale permits run through the City of Palmdale Building and Safety Division, with a Planning zoning clearance first for ADUs and an Accela account for every submittal. Western Joshua trees are protected, and relocation requires a desert native plant specialist. We check each parcel against the current CAL FIRE map; fire-zone construction standards are our base specification, not upgrades. We sequence all of this from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Palmdale
Four Points, Pearland, Rancho Vista, The Vineyards, Joshua Hills, Barrel Springs, Harold, Lincoln, across flat tract streets and hillside and edge-of-desert lots. Pearland's roughly 7,000 sq ft tract lots call for careful planning of a detached ADU or pool, while some Rancho Vista view lots approach half an acre and give more room to place them. 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 Palmdale
Do I need a permit for an ADU?
Yes. In Palmdale an ADU needs a Planning zoning clearance first, then a building permit, both through the city's Accela portal. The city's handout cites about 30 days for zoning clearance and 45 days for the building permit when submittals are complete. Garage conversions also need a building permit. We confirm the city's current practice on ADU limits during feasibility, before you pay for design.
How long does a remodel take?
Permits take 3–6 months routinely and 6–12 months for complex projects, with construction of a custom home running 10–16 months. For smaller builds, see our ADU construction timeline guide for each phase. Complete first-time submittals and parallel HOA packages protect the schedule.
Cost to build a home in Palmdale?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Fire-zone specs, desert wind and heat details, Joshua tree work and hillside or edge-of-town lots push toward the upper end. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Is my home in a fire hazard zone?
Possibly. CAL FIRE's March 2025 maps show Moderate, High and Very High zones in Palmdale, so check each parcel. Mapped zones trigger stricter construction and vegetation standards, including ignition-resistant materials, vents and defensible space under Chapter 7A. We check your parcel first and specify to those standards from day one.
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 Palmdale homeowners:
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Quartz Hill · Northwest Palmdale · Southeast Antelope Valley · Northwest Antelope Valley · Sun Village · Northeast Antelope Valley
Region: All Antelope Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build