Professional General Contractor in Tarzana
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Tarzana, taking ADUs, additions and major remodels from design and permits through construction under one contract, backed by more than 20 years of work in the Valley. Serving Tarzana and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Building And Remodeling In Tarzana
Tarzana takes its name from the ranch that Edgar Rice Burroughs, the author of Tarzan, bought here in 1919. Today it is a mix of mid-century homes on the flats and larger houses on the hillside streets south of Ventura Boulevard.
Common Tarzana Projects
The projects we are asked about most often here are about space, light and flow:
- Rear-yard ADUs and garage conversions
- Second-story and primary suite additions
- Open-plan kitchen and family-room remodels
- Whole-home renovations of mid-century houses
- Outdoor living and exterior refreshes
Hillside Considerations
South of Ventura Boulevard, sloped lots bring grading, retaining, drainage and access into the design, and some streets fall within designated fire hazard areas with their own material requirements.
Planned Before Pricing
We look at access, staging and structure during discovery, so the proposal reflects the real site rather than an optimistic guess.
Views Worth Designing Around
Where the slope gives you a view, window placement and room layout are planned to make the most of it.
Our Services In Tarzana
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 Tarzana Projects
Tarzana is part of the City of Los Angeles, so plans go to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety for plan check and inspections.
The Permit Route
We prepare the drawings, structural calculations and energy packet, submit them, answer corrections and schedule every inspection.
- Zoning and setback review
- Structural plan check
- Title 24 energy compliance
- Hillside rules where the lot is sloped
- Milestone inspections during construction
ADUs In Tarzana
State ADU law sets the baseline for accessory units across California, and the city applies its own standards on top. As your general contractor in Tarzana we check setbacks, utilities and access on your specific lot before design begins.
How A Project Runs In Tarzana
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 Tarzana
Completed work in the nearby Valley communities of Northridge, Canoga Park and West Hills.
Why Homeowners In Tarzana Choose Us
What you get with H&A My Design as your general contractor in Tarzana.
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 just along the Valley from Tarzana.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Tarzana And Nearby Neighbourhoods
As a general contractor in Tarzana we work across the whole community, from the flats near Reseda Boulevard to the hillside streets toward Mulholland Drive.
Around Tarzana
Neighbouring communities with similar housing include:
- Encino to the east
- Woodland Hills to the west
- Reseda to the north
- The hillside neighbourhoods south of Ventura Boulevard
- Topanga State Park beyond the ridge
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Encino, Woodland Hills, Reseda and across the San Fernando Valley. See every area on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Tarzana
Most Tarzana projects start with one of two questions: how do we get more space, and how do we get more light into a house built for a different era?
More Space
On flat lots, a rear-yard ADU or a single-storey addition is usually the most economical way to add square footage. On sloped lots, building up or into the hillside needs engineering from the start, and the cost difference is significant.
More Light
Removing a bearing wall, enlarging windows or opening to the garden with sliding doors often changes a mid-century house more than an addition would. Our open-concept remodeling page explains how we approach it.
Honest Budgets
You receive a written scope and a real number after the discovery visit, with every allowance stated clearly.
Start Your Tarzana 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 Tarzana, stage by stage.
General Contractor In Tarzana: Common Questions
Do you take on hillside projects in Tarzana?
Yes. Sloped lots need grading, retaining, drainage and access planned properly, and some fall within fire hazard areas. We resolve all of that in engineering before construction begins.
Who handles permits for Tarzana homes?
Tarzana is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits come from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We prepare and submit the plans and handle plan-check corrections.
Can I build an ADU in Tarzana?
Many lots can take a detached ADU or a garage conversion. We check lot size, setbacks and utilities during discovery so you know what is realistic before design begins.
How long will my 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.
What does a general contractor in Tarzana actually manage?
As your general contractor in Tarzana we manage design, engineering, permits, scheduling, every trade and each inspection, so you have one point of contact from start to finish.
Is a second story or an ADU better for my Tarzana home?
It depends on the lot and how you want to live. A second story keeps the garden but means structural work to the existing house; an ADU adds separate space without touching the main structure. We compare both after the discovery visit so you can decide with real numbers.
Can you work on older mid-century houses in Tarzana?
Yes. Mid-century homes often need electrical, plumbing and insulation upgrades as part of a remodel, and we plan those alongside the design so they are done while the walls are open.
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.
MORE VALUE.
Design, permits, showroom selections, and master construction—managed by one accountable team.