Trusted General Contractor in the San Fernando Valley
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in the San Fernando Valley, headquartered in Canoga Park, with completed ADUs, remodels and a full-house renovation across the Valley and more than 20 years of design-build experience. Serving the Valley and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Building Across The Valley
The Valley is one region with many kinds of house: post-war ranch homes on the flats, mid-century Eichlers in the north, hillside houses along the Santa Monica Mountains and newer infill everywhere in between.
What We Build Most
Across the Valley, the most common projects are about adding space and modernising older houses:
- Detached ADUs and garage conversions
- Second-story and primary suite additions
- Kitchen, bathroom and open-plan remodels
- Whole-home renovations
- Structural work and wall removal
Flats, Foothills And Hillsides
Where your house sits changes the project. Flat lots are the simplest to build on; foothill and hillside lots add grading, retaining, drainage and, in places, fire-zone requirements.
The Valley Heat
Summers are hotter here than on the coast, so insulation, shading and glazing deserve real attention in design.
Older Systems
Many Valley homes still have original panels and plumbing, which are best upgraded while walls are open.
Our Services In The San Fernando Valley
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 Across The San Fernando Valley
Most of the Valley is part of the City of Los Angeles and is permitted through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. A few communities are separate cities with their own building departments, including Burbank, San Fernando, Calabasas and Hidden Hills, and part of Glendale.
Knowing Which Office Reviews Your Plans
Addresses near city lines are checked during discovery, so the plans are prepared for the right jurisdiction from the start. Unincorporated pockets are permitted by Los Angeles County Building and Safety.
- City of Los Angeles neighbourhoods: LADBS
- Separate cities such as Burbank and Calabasas: the city itself
- Unincorporated areas: Los Angeles County
- Hillside lots: additional size and grading rules
ADUs Across The Valley
State ADU law sets the baseline everywhere, and each city applies its own standards on top. As a general contractor in the San Fernando Valley we confirm the rules for your specific address before design begins.
How A Project Runs In The San Fernando Valley
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.
Our Projects In The San Fernando Valley
Completed ADUs, remodels and a full-house renovation across Valley neighbourhoods.
Why Homeowners In The San Fernando Valley Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in the San Fernando Valley.
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.
Valley-based
Our showroom and headquarters are in Canoga Park, in the west Valley.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Valley Communities We Serve
As a general contractor in the San Fernando Valley we work in neighbourhoods across the whole region, from the west Valley to Burbank.
West And Central Valley
Our dedicated pages cover Canoga Park, Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Reseda and Sherman Oaks. We also work in:
- West Hills
- Winnetka
- Chatsworth
- Northridge
- Van Nuys and Lake Balboa
North And East Valley
We cover Granada Hills and Burbank, plus communities such as Porter Ranch, North Hollywood, Studio City and Valley Village. Every area is on our service areas page.
Planning A Valley Project
Valley projects share a few recurring questions, and answering them early saves time and money later.
Space Versus Budget
On flat lots, a rear-yard ADU or a single-storey addition is usually the most economical way to add square footage. Going up or building on a slope costs more because of structure and engineering. We compare the options on your lot with real numbers.
Timing And Selections
Permit review is usually the longest wait. Choosing finishes at our Canoga Park showroom while the plans are in review keeps construction from stalling later.
Phasing Larger Projects
If the full wish list is beyond one budget, we phase it so structure and systems come first and finishes follow.
Start Your Valley 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 the San Fernando Valley.
General Contractor In The San Fernando Valley: Common Questions
Which building department handles my Valley address?
Most Valley neighbourhoods are in the City of Los Angeles and are permitted by LADBS. Burbank, San Fernando, Calabasas, Hidden Hills and part of Glendale are separate cities, and unincorporated pockets go to Los Angeles County. We confirm this at discovery.
Can I build an ADU in the Valley?
Many Valley lots can take a detached ADU or a garage conversion, particularly on the flats. We check lot size, setbacks and utilities during discovery before any design begins.
Do you build on hillside lots?
Yes. Hillside lots need grading, retaining, drainage and access designed properly, and some fall within fire hazard areas. We resolve those in engineering before construction.
How long does a project take?
Permit review typically takes around six to fourteen weeks. Garage-conversion ADUs typically take three to five months to build, and detached ADUs or major additions five to eight months.
Why hire a general contractor in the San Fernando Valley that is based here?
A general contractor in the San Fernando Valley with its showroom in Canoga Park can schedule site visits, selections and inspections around your week, and keeps design and construction under one contract.
How do you deal with the Valley heat in new additions?
We plan orientation, shading, insulation and glazing during design. Title 24 sets the minimum, and good design makes rooms comfortable in the hottest months.
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.
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Design, permits, showroom selections, and master construction—managed by one accountable team.