RANCHO DOMINGUEZ CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Lots, Clear Paperwork.
RANCHO DOMINGUEZ HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Rancho Dominguez, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ADUs and remodels on flat, established South Bay lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so every decision is made with the numbers in front of you.
In Rancho Dominguez, start with the permit.
Site-built lots go through Los Angeles County. Regional Planning checks zoning first, then Public Works Building and Safety does plan check and issues the permit. Manufactured homes in a park need a state permit from HCD plus park approval instead. We sort out which applies to you before anything is drawn.
ADU size limits and setbacks, small older lots and leased land all shape what fits. The County's two-step review rewards a complete, coordinated submission, so sequencing protects your schedule.
We guide the process so your decisions feel informed, not reactive, and you deal with one point of contact throughout.
From ADUs and garage conversions to kitchen and bath remodels and manufactured-home porches, decks and carports, near Dominguez Rancho Adobe and Del Amo, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the Harbor region 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 San Pedro, Long Beach, Signal Hill and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY RANCHO DOMINGUEZ 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 Rancho Dominguez
Pace here is set by County plan check through LA County Public Works, once Regional Planning has cleared zoning. Expect 3–6 months for routine permits and 6–12 months when added Regional Planning clearances apply. For manufactured homes in a park, state HCD and park approval set the pace instead. A custom home then takes 10–16 months to build. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete, coordinated submission, which we prepare so zoning and building review move together.
What It Costs
Modest home values and leased-land parks mean owners weigh every dollar against what the home is worth, so we budget line by line. 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, site and zoning studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Site-built lots begin with County Regional Planning site plan review, then Public Works Building and Safety plan check and permit. Zoning is checked first. ADU standards, updated by the County in 2024, set what a detached unit can be. Work on a manufactured home inside a park needs a state HCD Permit to Construct plus park approval — not a county building permit. We sequence all of this from feasibility, so you know the right agency before design begins.
Where We Build in Rancho Dominguez
Dominguez Hills Estates, Rancho Pacifica, and the flat lots and hillside ground around Del Amo and Dominguez Rancho Adobe. Dominguez Hills Estates is a leased-land park of manufactured homes under state HCD rules, while site-built lots in East or West Rancho Dominguez follow County permits, so the agency, the approvals and the scope all differ. 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 Rancho Dominguez
Permit: County or state HCD?
It depends on the home. Site-built houses and ADUs are permitted by LA County: Regional Planning reviews zoning, then Public Works Building and Safety issues the permit. Manufactured homes inside an HCD park need a state Permit to Construct, form HCD MP 50, plus park approval. We confirm the right agency during feasibility.
How long does an ADU take?
Permitting runs 3–6 months for routine files and 6–12 months when added clearances apply, covering Regional Planning zoning review and Building and Safety plan check. We prepare both submissions together and send weekly updates. For phase-by-phase detail, see our ADU construction timeline guide.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft in Rancho Dominguez. Site conditions, finish level and engineering push toward the upper end. Soft costs such as design, studies and permits are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins, so you can weigh it against your home's value.
Do I need park approval to build?
Often yes. Under the Mobilehome Residency Law, park residents may need management approval before improving a space, and the park must approve a plot plan. Porches, awnings and accessory structures also need a state HCD Permit to Construct. We handle both submissions in the right order.
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 Rancho Dominguez homeowners:
- ADU Cost Los Angeles
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: San Pedro · Long Beach · Signal Hill · Lakewood · West Carson · Hawaiian Gardens
Region: All Harbor communities we serve · Everywhere we build