PICO RIVERA CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Room To Grow.
PICO RIVERA HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Pico Rivera, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ADUs for flat, established family lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution.
In Pico Rivera, the question is usually how to fit more on your lot.
Additions and ADUs go through two steps at the City of Pico Rivera: Planning zoning-consistency review of your site plan first, then Building plan check. We map that sequence in plain terms before you spend on design.
Older 1950s systems tend to surprise people once walls open, ADU height and setback limits shape the footprint, and the zoning code was recently rewritten. Sequencing early keeps those from becoming costly detours.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive.
From ADUs and garage conversions to bedroom and bathroom additions, kitchens and whole-house remodels near Pico Park and Smith Park, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across Southeast LA 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 Santa Fe Springs, Paramount, South Gate and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY PICO RIVERA 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 Pico Rivera
Pace in Pico Rivera is set by Planning approval, then plan check with the City of Pico Rivera. Routine permits take 3–6 months; more complex projects take 6–12 months, since design review adds time where it applies. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete, correct submittal, which avoids resubmittal rounds.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect 1950s homes that often need electrical, plumbing and structural updates once opened up, as seen on the tract lots along Mines Avenue. 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, soils reports, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Additions need Planning zoning-consistency approval before Building plan check. Detached ADUs face city limits on height, story count, setbacks and separation from the house. Permits expire if work stalls, and the zoning code was recently rewritten with renamed zones and design standards. We manage that sequence from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Pico Rivera
We build in McCampbell, Washington, Rivera and Mines Avenue, across flat residential streets near Pico Park, Rivera Park and Rio Hondo Park. McCampbell mixes 1940s–60s homes near apartments, while Mines Avenue offers uniform 1960s tract lots with more room for a rear ADU, so setbacks and access differ from one street to the next. 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 Pico Rivera
Do I need Planning approval?
Yes, for most additions. Pico Rivera requires Planning Division zoning-consistency approval of a site plan before building plan check, plus a city building permit. Even covered patios and some sheds are included. We handle both steps in order so nothing is submitted out of sequence.
How long does an ADU take?
Plan on 3–6 months for a routine permit, longer if design review applies, then 10–16 months of construction for a custom home. ADUs generally build faster. Complete plan sets and an early electrical service request are what keep the schedule from stalling.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Older systems that need electrical, plumbing or structural updates, plus your finish level, push a project toward the upper end. Soft costs such as design, soils work and permits are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Use the pre-approved ADU plan?
Possibly. The city offers a free pre-approved ADU plan with planning review quoted at 2–5 business days. A custom design fits better when your lot, setbacks or family needs differ. Our ADU guide explains the tradeoffs.
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 Pico Rivera homeowners:
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Santa Fe Springs · Paramount · South Gate · Norwalk · South Whittier · Montebello
Region: All Southeast LA communities we serve · Everywhere we build