ROLLING HILLS CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. White Ranches, Open Ridgelines.
ROLLING HILLS HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Rolling Hills, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ground-up ranch rebuilds on acre-plus hillside estates. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution that respects the quiet character of every lot.
Building in Rolling Hills isn't simple.
Every exterior project starts with the Rolling Hills Community Association Architectural Committee, which requires a single-story, low-profile, white ranch design before any City or County permit. The City's Site Plan Review and County plan check follow, with a neighbor field trip for larger additions, pools and grading.
Add a very high fire hazard zone with fire-retardant roofing, private septic on every lot and geotechnical review after the recent land movement, and sequencing becomes the difference between a calm project and a stalled one.
Our role is to guide the process from the first walk of your lot, so every decision feels informed, not reactive.
From down-to-the-studs ranch rebuilds to large additions with basements and pool or outdoor living packages, 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 Rolling Hills Estates, Redondo Beach, Torrance and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ROLLING HILLS 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 Rolling Hills
Pace here is set by the RHCA Architectural Committee's meeting calendar and the Planning Commission's monthly cycle, then by plan check through LA County Public Works. Routine permits take 3–6 months; projects with hillside, fire-zone or septic review run 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home takes 10–18 months. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete, pre-vetted RHCA package with a staked silhouette, submitted before the first hearing.
What It Costs
Costs sit high because every project carries geotechnical work, septic, fire-rated materials, estate-scale finishes and gated-site logistics on top of three layers of approval. 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, soils and geology reports, septic evaluation, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits, Rules & Fire Codes
Approval runs on three tracks: the RHCA Architectural Committee, City zone clearance or Site Plan Review, then plan check through LA County Public Works or Willdan Engineering. Larger additions, grading, bigger pools and taller walls trigger Site Plan Review. Geotechnical review comes before permit application. Fire-zone construction standards and residential sprinklers are our base specification, not upgrades. We run all three tracks on one calendar from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Rolling Hills
Crest Road and Portuguese Bend Road, across the hillside estate parcels behind the Rolling Hills Main Gate. Crest Road's ridge-top two-acre estates bring grading and view scrutiny, while Portuguese Bend Road lots near Rolling Hills City Hall are one-acre, more straightforward sites with a first sewer segment planned. 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 Rolling Hills
Do I need RHCA approval first?
Yes. All exterior construction needs RHCA Architectural Committee approval and an RHCA building permit before any City or County permit. The City then handles zone clearance or Site Plan Review, and LA County Public Works Building & Safety or Willdan Engineering performs plan check and permitting. We sequence all three together.
How long does plan review take?
Routine projects take 3–6 months for permits; those with hillside, fire-zone or septic review take 6–12 months. Site Plan Review adds a Planning Commission hearing with a morning field trip on your lot, and neighbors are invited. County plan check can run in parallel with the City track, so we prepare both packages together.
Cost to build in Rolling Hills?
Custom homes typically run $650–$1,000+ per sq ft. Geotechnical work, septic, fire-rated materials, estate finishes and gate logistics push toward the upper end, and our guide to what drives LA custom home budgets explains why. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Do I need a geology report?
Often, yes. Most lots here need soils and geology sign-off, and County geotechnical report review is a separate step before building permit application. We commission the report up front, then design foundations and drainage to it, so the findings shape the plans rather than interrupt construction.
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 Rolling Hills homeowners:
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Custom Home Build Timeline Los Angeles
- Designing Your Custom Home in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: Rolling Hills Estates · Redondo Beach · Torrance · Rancho Palos Verdes · Westchester · Playa del Rey
Region: All South Bay communities we serve · Everywhere we build