Expert General Contractor in Encino
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Encino, handling design, permits and construction for ADUs, guest houses, additions and whole-home remodels under one contract, with more than 20 years of work across the Valley. Serving Encino and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Homes And Projects In Encino
Encino runs from the Sepulveda Basin in the north to the ridgeline of the Santa Monica Mountains in the south, and the housing changes with it: mid-century homes on the flats and large custom houses on the hillside streets above Ventura Boulevard.
Larger Homes, Larger Scopes
Encino homes are often big enough that a remodel touches several rooms at once. That is exactly where a single design-build contract earns its keep, because the kitchen, the structure and the systems are planned together.
- Whole-home renovations
- Primary suite additions
- Kitchen and family-room remodels
- Outdoor living around the pool
- Detached ADUs and guest houses
The Flats And The Hills
Lots north of Ventura Boulevard are generally flat and straightforward to build on. South of it, sloped lots bring their own engineering and their own rules.
On The Flats
Rear-yard ADUs, additions and single-storey expansions are usually the simplest projects to permit and build.
On The Hillside
Retaining walls, drainage and access are designed in engineering, and fire-zone requirements are checked lot by lot.
Our Services In Encino
Every service below is designed, permitted and built by the same licensed team.
ADUs
Detached units, attached builds and garage conversions, designed around what your lot allows.
Home Additions
Room, second-story and master suite additions that sit naturally with the existing house.
Major Remodeling
Kitchens, bathrooms and whole-home renovations, with structure and systems handled properly.
New Construction
Ground-up custom homes, from the first lot survey to final sign-off.
Structural Remodeling
Bearing walls, beams and ceiling raises, engineered and permitted.
Permits For Encino Projects
Encino is a neighbourhood of the City of Los Angeles, so building permits come from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, not a separate city government.
What To Expect
Plan check reviews structure, energy and zoning before a permit is issued. On sloped lots, the city’s hillside rules can limit how large a house or addition may be, which is worth knowing before design starts.
- Zoning and setback review
- Hillside size limits on sloped lots
- Structural and energy plan check
- Staged inspections on site
Guest Houses And ADUs
Many Encino lots have room for an ADU or guest house. California’s ADU rules set the baseline across the state. As your general contractor in Encino we confirm what your particular lot allows before any design fees are spent.
How A Project Runs In Encino
The same six stages on every job, adjusted to the local permit route.
Discovery
Site visit, lot survey, zoning and setback check.
Architecture
3D design, floor plans and finish direction.
Engineering
Structural drawings and Title 24 energy packet.
Selections
Permit expediting while you choose finishes.
Construction
In-house crews, inspected at every milestone.
Completion
Final sign-off, punch list and key handover.
Recent Projects Near Encino
Completed work in neighbouring Valley communities, from Sherman Oaks to West Hills.
Why Homeowners In Encino Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Encino.
One contract, one team
Design, engineering, permits and construction handled together, with one point of contact.
Licensed and bonded
California general contractor, CSLB #999603, fully bonded and insured.
In-house trades
Framing, MEP trades and custom carpentry by our own crews, inspected at every milestone.
Close to home
Our Canoga Park showroom is a short drive west along the Valley.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Encino And The Surrounding Neighbourhoods
As a general contractor in Encino we work across the whole community and in the neighbourhoods on either side of it.
Around Encino
Nearby communities with similar housing and the same permit route include:
- Sherman Oaks to the east
- Tarzana to the west
- Lake Balboa and Van Nuys to the north
- The Sepulveda Basin area
- The hillside streets up toward Mulholland Drive
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Woodland Hills and throughout the San Fernando Valley. Every area is listed on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Encino
Encino projects tend to be larger than average, which makes early planning worth more here than almost anywhere else in the Valley.
Scope Before Style
When a remodel touches the kitchen, the family room and the primary suite at once, the order of work and the structure matter more than any single finish. We map the whole scope first, then price it in phases if that suits your budget better.
Estate Lots And Guest Houses
Larger lots often have room for a guest house, a pool-side outdoor room or an addition, and sometimes all three over time. Planning them together avoids digging up the same utility runs twice.
Staying Put Or Moving Out
Detached work lets you stay at home; a whole-home renovation usually does not. We build the schedule around whichever applies to you.
Start Your Encino Project
Book a site visit and we will walk your property, check what the lot allows and explain how we would work as your general contractor in Encino from design to key handover.
General Contractor In Encino: Common Questions
Do you build on hillside lots in Encino?
Yes. Sloped lots south of Ventura Boulevard need grading, retaining and drainage designed properly, and hillside size limits can apply. We resolve those in engineering before construction starts.
Who issues permits in Encino?
Encino is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits are issued by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We prepare and submit the plans and answer plan-check corrections.
Can I add a guest house or ADU in Encino?
Many Encino lots can take one. Size and placement depend on your lot, setbacks and utilities, which we check during the discovery stage before anything is designed.
How long do projects take?
Permit review typically takes around six to fourteen weeks. Garage-conversion ADUs typically take three to five months to build; detached ADUs and major additions typically take five to eight months.
Why use one general contractor in Encino for design and construction?
A single general contractor in Encino keeps design, engineering, permits and every trade under one contract, so costs are tested while the drawings are developed rather than after the permit is issued.
Do you handle pool-side outdoor living projects in Encino?
Yes. Covered patios, outdoor kitchens and shaded seating areas are designed and permitted like any other structure, and we coordinate them with the house so rooflines, materials and drainage work together rather than looking like an afterthought.
Where is your showroom?
Our showroom and headquarters are at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303. Visits are by appointment, so call 800-285-3002 before you come.
Which other areas do you cover?
We work throughout Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Sherman Oaks, Encino, Tarzana, Woodland Hills, Calabasas, Westlake Village, Pasadena, Glendale, Culver City, the South Bay, Santa Clarita Valley, Ventura County, Thousand Oaks, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, Malibu, Agoura Hills, Simi Valley, Burbank, Granada Hills, Canoga Park, Reseda and the surrounding areas.
Nearby Service Areas
Homeowner Experiences
Hear directly from Southern California clients who trusted H&A My Design with their custom homes, ADUs, and additions.
Walk the finished home — navy kitchen with brass fittings, an open living space and a new double-vanity bathroom.
“We’re extremely happy with the results. Without a shadow of doubt, we’ve already recommended them to other neighbors.”
“Everybody was phenomenal to work with, a pleasure to have. Totally fair and wonderful company and great family.”
“H&A made the entire process transparent. Having one GC manage blueprints, city permits, and the build was night and day.”
“Their Canoga Park showroom made selecting our cabinets, quartz, and fixtures so easy. Finished right on schedule.”
“Converted our garage into a 2-bedroom rental. Flawless craftsmanship and leased immediately after final inspection.”
See the full before and after — the original kitchen, the opened-up living space and the finished bathrooms.
“From 3D plans to final city sign-off, H&A handled everything. No surprise change orders, no stress.”
“Built a modern ADU for my parents. The accessibility and aesthetic details exceeded all our expectations.”
Serving Southern California
Licensed throughout Los Angeles & Ventura Counties. HQ Showroom at 6723 Variel Ave, Canoga Park, CA.
MORE SPACE.
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Design, permits, showroom selections, and master construction—managed by one accountable team.