VINCENT CUSTOM HOME BUILDER & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Built With Intention. Flat Valley Lots, County Rules.
VINCENT HOMES ARE BUILT DIFFERENTLY
Heart Construction is a general contractor serving Vincent, specializing in custom homes, full renovations, and ADUs for flat family lots. We work with homeowners, architects, engineers and designers through organized pre-construction, transparent budgeting and steady execution. Your first call is with a founder, and the same team stays with the project through closeout.
Building in Vincent rewards planning.
Despite a Covina or Azusa mailing address, Vincent is unincorporated, so LA County Public Works issues your building permit and Regional Planning reviews zoning and setbacks. The two steps run in order, and we confirm jurisdiction from your parcel number before design begins.
Modest lot sizes, tight setbacks, the East San Gabriel Valley Area Plan zoning that took effect in 2024 and evolving County ADU rules all compete for the same yard, so sequencing matters.
We guide the process so decisions feel informed, not reactive, and a feasibility study shows what fits your lot first.
Near Valleydale Park, we build ADUs and garage conversions, full remodels and additions, and kitchens and baths. For every Vincent project, 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 Walnut, Valinda, West Covina and beyond.
OUR CONSTRUCTION COMPANY VINCENT 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 Vincent
The County's two-step review sets the pace in Vincent: Regional Planning clears zoning and setbacks, then LA County Public Works runs plan check. Routine projects take 3–6 months to permit; more complex ones, such as those needing extra Regional Planning clearances, take 6–12 months. Construction of a custom home runs 10–16 months. The lever that protects your schedule is a complete submittal the first time.
What It Costs
Costs here reflect modest lots, family-sized scopes, and County permit fees that adjust annually, so the plan matters as much as the finishes. 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 engineering, site surveys, soils studies, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
Permits & Local Rules
LA County Public Works issues your building permit, and Regional Planning reviews zoning, setbacks and wall heights. The East San Gabriel Valley Area Plan, which took effect in June 2024, updated zoning maps and standards for new homes, additions and ADUs. The County's ADU rules are being amended, so we check the current version before design. We handle every submittal, and we sequence these reviews from feasibility so design decisions are made with the constraints known.
Where We Build in Vincent
We build in Azusa, Covina, Irwindale and West Covina, across the flat, curvilinear streets of the central San Gabriel Valley near Valleydale Park. Parcels south of Arrow Highway carry Covina addresses and those to the north carry Azusa addresses, but in Vincent both follow County rules rather than city rules. 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 Vincent
Is my permit from the County?
Yes. Vincent is unincorporated, so Los Angeles County Public Works issues residential building permits and Regional Planning reviews zoning and setbacks, not Azusa or Covina, despite your mailing address. Permits and inspections run through the EPIC-LA portal, and we confirm jurisdiction from your parcel number before design.
How long is County plan check?
Routine projects typically take 3–6 months to permit; more complex ones take 6–12 months. Regional Planning approval comes first, then Public Works plan check, and extra fees can apply to reviews after the second plan check. A complete submittal the first time is the best way to avoid correction cycles.
Cost to build a home in Vincent?
Custom homes typically run $500–$750+ per sq ft. Costs move toward the upper end with larger footprints, structural complexity and finish level. Soft costs — design, engineering, permits — are additional. You receive a line-by-line budget before construction begins.
How many ADUs can I build?
It depends on your lot, so we check setbacks, lot coverage and yard layout first. County rules require no owner occupancy and no parking outside Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, and the County offers three free standard plans. See our ADU cost guide for budgets.
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 Vincent homeowners:
- Cost to Build a Custom Home in Los Angeles (2026)
- Custom Home vs Remodel vs Rebuild in Los Angeles
- Second Story vs Home Addition in Los Angeles: What Actually Works
Nearby areas we serve: Walnut · Valinda · West Covina · Temple City · West Puente Valley · South San Jose Hills
Region: All San Gabriel Valley communities we serve · Everywhere we build