SAN PASQUAL CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Older Streets, Careful Additions.
SAN PASQUAL HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving San Pasqual, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and additions and ADUs for older infill lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution. Our founders stay close to every decision.
Building in San Pasqual rewards planning.
San Pasqual is unincorporated, so the rules are the County's, not a city's. Regional Planning reviews zoning first, then Public Works Building and Safety does plan check. Pasadena's building department does not issue these permits, and neither does LADBS. We handle that sequence for you.
Area-wide standards protect neighbors' light, air and privacy on small, close-set lots. County ADU rules change in 2026, and pre-war houses hide conditions. Sequencing feasibility first keeps surprises out of the budget.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, from the first feasibility review to closeout.
Typical projects here include full-home remodels and additions, detached ADUs and garage conversions, and teardown-and-rebuild custom homes. On every one, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the San Gabriel 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 Sierra Madre, San Marino, South Diamond Bar and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SAN PASQUAL 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 San Pasqual
Sequential County review sets the pace in San Pasqual: Regional Planning clears zoning first, then LA County Public Works runs plan check. Routine permits take 3–6 months; projects needing more Regional Planning clearances take 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that most protects your schedule is finishing feasibility and filing complete submittals up front, so nothing returns for corrections.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect older homes with hidden conditions and high home values on small, tight lots, where every overrun carries more weight. 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, structural and site studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Regional Planning reviews zoning first, then LA County Public Works handles plan check. New homes, additions and second stories also answer to the West San Gabriel Valley standards, which protect neighbors' light, air and privacy and keep new buildings compatible in scale. ADUs and garage conversions follow the County ADU rules, and Fire Department requirements are part of plan check. We sequence all of it from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in San Pasqual
Sierra Madre Boulevard, set within flat, well-established urban infill. Along the boulevard you find a mix of multifamily buildings and older single-family homes, where access and neighbor proximity shape the work; on the quieter residential streets, early-1900s houses on small lots call for careful massing and measured additions. 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 San Pasqual
Who issues permits here?
LA County does, not the City of Pasadena or LADBS. San Pasqual is unincorporated, so Regional Planning reviews zoning first, then Public Works Building and Safety does plan check. ADUs and garage conversions add Fire Department review. We sequence each submittal for you, so you deal with one point of contact.
How long is County plan check?
Routine projects typically take 3–6 months through LA County Public Works plan check and Regional Planning clearances. Projects needing more clearances run 6–12 months. County staffing has been stretched since the Eaton Fire, so complete submittals and early feasibility matter most. Construction of a custom home then runs 10–16 months.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Older lots with hidden conditions, tight access and a high finish level push toward the upper end. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins. See our custom home cost guide for the wider Los Angeles picture.
What size can an ADU be?
Under the 2026 County rules, a local ADU can reach 1,200 sq ft with 4-ft side and rear setbacks and a 25-ft height cap. State-exempt units include a 500 sq ft JADU and an 800 sq ft detached ADU. No parking is required outside very high fire hazard severity zones. We confirm current rules at the start.
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 San Pasqual homeowners:
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
Nearby areas we serve: Sierra Madre · San Marino · South Diamond Bar · San Gabriel · South El Monte · San Dimas
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build