Trusted General Contractor in Santa Clarita
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Santa Clarita, with two completed ADUs just over the pass in Granada Hills and more than 20 years of design-build work, handling design, permits and construction under one contract. Serving the Santa Clarita Valley and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Homes And Projects In The Santa Clarita Valley
The City of Santa Clarita became a city in 1987 and brings together Valencia, Saugus, Newhall and Canyon Country. Around it, unincorporated communities such as Stevenson Ranch, Castaic and Agua Dulce complete the valley. Much of the housing is newer master-planned development, often with associations.
Common Santa Clarita Projects
Newer homes on regular lots make these the most common requests:
- Detached ADUs and garage conversions
- Second-story and rear additions
- Kitchen and open-plan remodels
- Outdoor living and covered patios
- Exterior refreshes within HOA guidelines
Heat, Hills And Fire Zones
Summers are hot here, many neighbourhoods have associations, and homes near the hills and canyons can fall within designated fire hazard areas.
Designing For The Heat
Orientation, shading, insulation and glazing get real attention, not just the Title 24 minimum.
Fire-Safe Design
Ignition-resistant materials and ember-resistant vents are designed in from the start in fire hazard areas.
Our Services In Santa Clarita
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 Santa Clarita Projects
Inside the city limits, plans are reviewed by the City of Santa Clarita. Unincorporated communities such as Stevenson Ranch, Castaic and Agua Dulce are permitted by Los Angeles County Building and Safety instead.
City Or County
Community names and city limits do not always match here, so we confirm the jurisdiction at discovery and prepare the plans for the right office.
- City of Santa Clarita or Los Angeles County
- HOA architectural review
- Fire hazard area requirements
- Structural and Title 24 plan check
- Milestone inspections
ADUs In Santa Clarita
State ADU law sets the baseline and limits outright HOA bans, though associations can apply reasonable design standards. As your general contractor in Santa Clarita we check the city or county rules and your HOA guidelines during discovery.
How A Project Runs In Santa Clarita
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 Santa Clarita
Our nearest completed work, just over the pass: two ADUs and a kitchen in Granada Hills, and a renovation in Northridge.
Why Homeowners In Santa Clarita Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Santa Clarita.
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.
Just over the pass
Completed ADUs and remodels in Granada Hills and Northridge, a short drive south.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Santa Clarita Valley Communities
As a general contractor in Santa Clarita we work in the city and the unincorporated communities around it.
Across The Valley
Santa Clarita Valley communities we serve include:
- Valencia and Saugus
- Newhall and Canyon Country
- Stevenson Ranch
- Castaic and Val Verde
- Agua Dulce
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Granada Hills, across the San Fernando Valley and in Simi Valley. Every area is on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Santa Clarita
Most Santa Clarita homes are newer, so projects are usually about adding space and tailoring a builder-grade house to the family living in it.
Adding Space
A detached ADU, a rear addition or a second story each suit different lots and budgets. We compare them on your lot with real numbers, and check HOA rules before design.
Upgrading Builder-Grade Finishes
Kitchens, bathrooms and flooring in newer tract homes are often the first things owners want to change. Planning them together avoids redoing the same rooms twice.
Selections Early
Finishes are chosen at our showroom while approvals are in progress, so construction starts with every decision made.
Start Your Santa Clarita Project
Book a site visit and we will walk your property, confirm the jurisdiction and HOA rules and explain how we would work as your general contractor in Santa Clarita.
General Contractor In Santa Clarita: Common Questions
Who issues building permits in the Santa Clarita Valley?
Inside the city limits, the City of Santa Clarita. Unincorporated communities such as Stevenson Ranch, Castaic and Agua Dulce are permitted by Los Angeles County. We confirm which applies at discovery.
Can my HOA stop me building an ADU?
State law limits outright HOA bans on ADUs, though associations can apply reasonable design standards. We check your HOA guidelines during discovery.
Can you add a second story to my tract home?
Often, subject to an engineer’s review of the existing structure and any HOA rules. It keeps the garden and adds significant space.
How do you handle the summer heat?
We plan orientation, shading, insulation and glazing during design, and size heating and cooling for the new space rather than just meeting the minimum.
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 design-build general contractor in Santa Clarita?
A design-build general contractor in Santa Clarita handles design, city or county permits, HOA review and construction under one contract, with one point of contact.
Do fire hazard rules apply to my home?
They can for homes near hills and canyons. We check the designation for your address and design to it from the start.
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.