VALLEY VILLAGE CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Ranch Lots, Room To Grow.
VALLEY VILLAGE HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Valley Village, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and second-story additions for flat-lot ranch homes. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers alike, through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution, so every decision is made with the facts in hand.
Valley Village homes grow within limits.
The defining limits are height and floor area. The Valley Village Specific Plan caps the height of one-family buildings, and the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance limits floor area as a ratio of lot size. Both apply to new homes and additions, and we test them against your lot before drawings begin.
Then come LADBS plan check, older single-story framing that may not carry a second story, and shifting ADU rules. Sequencing matters — feasibility first, complete plan sets second, so schedule risk shows up early.
We guide the process, from the first lot check to closeout, so your decisions feel informed, not reactive.
From second-story and primary-suite additions to ADUs, garage conversions and kitchen-led full remodels near Valley Village Park and the Chandler Bikeway, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across the San Fernando 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 Van Nuys, Valley Glen, West Hills and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VALLEY VILLAGE 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 Valley Village
LADBS plan check sets the pace in Valley Village, and a complete plan set is what protects the schedule. Routine permits take 2–6 months; projects needing Planning clearances run 6–12 months. A custom home then takes 10–16 months to build. The one lever that matters most is finishing feasibility and full drawings before you submit, so corrections stay few and your weekly updates show real progress.
What It Costs
Older framing, high land values and city-run plan check drive costs here, not hillside or site conditions. Custom homes typically run $550–$900+ per sq ft; whole-home renovations $375–$650+ per sq ft; detached ADUs $275,000–$500,000+; pools $120,000–$340,000+. Soft costs — design, structural engineering, zoning review, permits — are additional. Expect extra structural work if an older single-story frame has to carry a second story. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Permits run through LADBS, with the Van Nuys Development Services Center serving the Valley. The Specific Plan's height cap and the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance's floor-area limits shape new homes and second stories, and floor-area adjustments are not available. Specific Plan compliance review mainly targets multi-family and commercial work, not single-family remodels. ADU rules are also in flux. We sequence all of this from feasibility, so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Valley Village
Magnolia Woods, Garnsey, Hermitage Avenue, Laurelgrove Avenue — all flat single-family ground near Valley Village Park and the Chandler Bikeway. Magnolia Woods tract lots and Hermitage Avenue's interior-street lots can differ in lot depth, age of framing and room for an addition, so we check each parcel rather than assume. 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 Valley Village
Is Specific Plan review required?
For most single-family remodels and additions, no. The Valley Village Specific Plan's Project Permit Compliance review is aimed at multi-family and commercial work, and the City has found it does not regulate single-family development apart from the height limit. You still need an LADBS permit, and we confirm any lot overlay in ZIMAS before design.
How long is LADBS plan check?
Routine permits typically take 2–6 months, and projects needing Planning clearances run 6–12 months. Construction for a custom home takes 10–16 months, as laid out in our custom home build timeline. We submit complete plan sets and send weekly status updates, so schedule risk is visible early.
Cost to build a custom home here?
Custom homes typically run $550–$900+ per sq ft. Older homes needing new structural framing, full demolition or custom finishes push toward the upper end. Soft costs — design, engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
How tall and large can I build?
Under the Valley Village Specific Plan, one-family buildings are capped at 30 feet. The Baseline Mansionization Ordinance separately limits Residential Floor Area as a ratio of lot size on flat R1, RS, RE and RA lots, with no floor-area adjustments. We test both against your lot before drawings, designing to keep the yard.
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 Valley Village homeowners:
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
Nearby areas we serve: Van Nuys · Valley Glen · West Hills · Toluca Lake · Winnetka · Tarzana
Region: All San Fernando Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build