RANCHO PALOS VERDES CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Roofline Meets Horizon.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Rancho Palos Verdes, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and second-story additions on view lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so nothing reaches a public hearing half-prepared.
Building in Rancho Palos Verdes isn't simple.
Anything above the city's by-right height limit needs a Height Variation Permit from the City of Rancho Palos Verdes Planning Division, with view-impairment findings and neighbor notice. Planning entitlements come first; Building & Safety will not issue until they are settled. We lead early neighbor conversations so objections surface before the submittal.
Neighborhood Compatibility review measures new homes and second stories against the closest neighbors. Landslide-area geology, the permanent Portuguese Bend construction ban and Coastal Permits seaward of Palos Verdes Drive West and South stack on top. Sequencing is what keeps design from restarting.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, with one point of contact and weekly updates from permit through closeout.
From second-story additions on single-level ranches to kitchen and bath renovations and detached or garage-conversion ADUs near Eastview Park and Point Vicente, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the South Bay 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 Redondo Beach, Playa del Rey, Rolling Hills and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY RANCHO PALOS VERDES 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 Palos Verdes
Discretionary planning review sets the pace in Rancho Palos Verdes, not construction. Compatibility and Height Variation reviews run through the City of Rancho Palos Verdes before Building & Safety will look at your plans. Routine permitting takes 6–12 months; complex projects take 12–36 months when a Coastal Development Permit or a Coastal Commission appeal is involved. Construction of a custom home then takes 10–18 months. The lever that protects the schedule is a complete, pre-reviewed package that avoids a second hearing.
What It Costs
Costs sit high because hillside geotechnical work, grading, retaining walls and view-driven massing add engineering and design iterations before a shovel moves. Custom homes typically run $650–$1,000+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $450–$750+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $300,000–$600,000+; pools $150,000–$400,000+. Soft costs — design, geotechnical and geology studies, compatibility analysis, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
Permits come through the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, with Planning entitlements first. Height Variation, Neighborhood Compatibility, the landslide-area ordinance and the Coastal Permit define most projects here — each a known, sequenced step we map before design starts. Portuguese Bend owners may only repair within the existing footprint. Fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades, whatever the 2025 remap says. We sequence all of this from feasibility so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Rancho Palos Verdes
Miraleste, Portuguese Bend, Mira Catalina, Silver Spur, Island View, Ladera Linda, Berry Hill, Alta Vista, across a coastal hillside that wraps around Point Vicente Lighthouse. Miraleste's larger east-side lots call for grading and geology review, while Silver Spur's flatter mid-century pads suit interior remodels and ADUs on simpler paths. 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 Palos Verdes
Do I need a Height Variation?
Yes, if the addition or new structure rises above the 16-foot by-right height. The permit requires view-impairment findings and neighbor notice under RPVMC 17.02.040, and heights are capped at 26 feet without a Variance. Neighbors can comment and appeal, so we lead early consultation. Our guide to second stories versus additions shows what a lot supports.
How long does city review take?
Plan on 6–12 months for routine permitting and 12–36 months for complex sites, such as coastal lots needing a Coastal Development Permit. Planning entitlements come first; Building & Safety plan check follows. We cannot promise hearing outcomes, but a complete Compatibility and Height Variation package avoids a second hearing, the biggest schedule risk.
Cost to build a custom home?
Custom homes typically run $650–$1,000+ per sq ft. Hillside geotechnical work, grading, retaining walls and view-driven massing push projects toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, geology, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Is my lot in the landslide area?
It matters most if your lot is on the south side. Since September 2025, new construction and additions are prohibited in the Portuguese Bend landslide complex; owners may only replace, restore or repair within the existing footprint. We pull the city's landslide maps and commission geology first, and tell you plainly where your lot stands.
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 Palos Verdes homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Redondo Beach · Playa del Rey · Rolling Hills · Palos Verdes Estates · Rolling Hills Estates · Manhattan Beach
Region: All South Bay communities we serve · Everywhere we build