VERMONT-SLAUSON CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Every Bungalow Lot Works.
VERMONT-SLAUSON HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Vermont-Slauson, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and bungalow updates on compact flatland lots near Mount Carmel Recreation Center. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers alike, through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution you can follow week to week.
Most homes here predate 1940.
Every project starts at LADBS plan check, and the South LA Community Plan Implementation Overlay adds standards for additions and new homes. Near Slauson Avenue, the Slauson corridor plan applies too. We check each parcel first, so you have a clear path, not a surprise.
Small lots and the Baseline Mansionization Ordinance limit size, while pre-1940 wiring, plumbing and foundations can hide surprises. Older unpermitted conversions add another layer, so sequencing matters before a single wall opens.
We guide the process so every decision feels informed, not reactive, and every dollar has a place in the plan.
On blocks near Hoover-Gage Park, from garage conversion ADUs to full bungalow remodels and kitchen and bath updates, we bring the same structure and discipline we apply across South LA 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 View Park-Windsor Hills, Vermont Vista, Watts and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VERMONT-SLAUSON 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 Vermont-Slauson
Plan check and overlay review set the pace here, so a feasibility review comes first. Routine permits through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety take 2–6 months; projects that need Planning clearances take 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule most is checking your parcel's overlay and ADU eligibility before design begins, so nothing is submitted twice.
What It Costs
Costs sit where they do because of old, small houses with hidden conditions and compact lots that limit how and where work can happen. 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, surveys and existing-condition studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
Every project goes through LADBS plan check. The South LA Community Plan Implementation Overlay sets standards for additions and new homes. The Slauson corridor plan extends those standards to parcels along Slauson, Vermont and Figueroa. ADU permits follow a ministerial path. The Baseline Mansionization Ordinance limits house size on single-family lots. We check each parcel before design, so decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Vermont-Slauson
Wildasin, across flat urban infill blocks of small bungalow lots. The Wildasin Tract near Normandie mixes older homes with commercial edges, while the blocks around Hoover-Gage Park are quieter residential streets, so access, neighbors and overlay exposure differ from one project to the next. 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 Vermont-Slauson
Do I need a permit for an ADU?
Yes. Garage conversions and ADUs need LADBS building permits, though Los Angeles ADU permits are ministerial and the city must approve or deny within 60 days. Garage conversions need no replacement parking. We confirm your parcel's zoning and overlay in ZIMAS before design so the submittal goes in once.
How long does a remodel take?
Routine LADBS permits take 2–6 months; those needing Planning clearances take 6–12 months. Construction for a custom home runs 10–16 months. Overlay review and hidden conditions in pre-1940 walls are what slow projects. For garage and ADU schedules, see our ADU construction timeline guide.
Cost to build a home here?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Small old lots, hidden conditions and overlay requirements push costs toward the upper end. Garage conversions run $120,000–$250,000+. Soft costs are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Is my lot in a CPIO subarea?
Possibly. The South LA Community Plan uses a Community Plan Implementation Overlay with a Legacy Single-Family subarea, and the Slauson corridor plan added subareas along Slauson, Vermont and Figueroa. Each parcel differs, so we check ZIMAS first. Baseline Mansionization still applies on R1 lots.
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 Vermont-Slauson homeowners:
- ADU Los Angeles: Is It Right for Your Property?
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
Nearby areas we serve: View Park-Windsor Hills · Vermont Vista · Watts · Vermont Square · West Adams · Vermont Knolls
Region: All South LA communities we serve · Everywhere we build