Trusted General Contractor in Woodland Hills
H&A My Design is a licensed, family-owned general contractor in Woodland Hills, with our showroom just to the north in Canoga Park and more than 20 years of design-build work across the West Valley. Serving Woodland Hills and the surrounding areas.
Licensed & bonded California general contractor — CSLB #999603. Showroom at 6723 Variel Avenue, Canoga Park.
Homes And Projects In Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills sits at the western edge of the Valley, with Warner Center on one side and the Santa Monica Mountains on the other. Summers run hot here, and that shapes everything from window choices to how people use their yards.
What Homeowners Ask For
The requests we hear most often in Woodland Hills:
- Detached ADUs and garage conversions
- Indoor-outdoor living with large sliding doors
- Kitchen and open-plan remodels
- Primary suite and second-story additions
- Window, insulation and shading upgrades
Designing For The Heat
Orientation, shading, insulation and glazing matter more here than almost anywhere else we work. California’s Title 24 energy standards set the minimum; good design goes further and makes rooms comfortable in August.
Hillside Lots
South of Ventura Boulevard, sloped lots add grading, retaining and access to the plan, and some fall within designated fire hazard areas.
Outdoor Living
Covered patios and shaded outdoor rooms are often worth as much to daily life here as another bedroom.
Our Services In Woodland Hills
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 Woodland Hills Projects
Woodland Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits and inspections go through the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.
How Plan Check Works
Plans are reviewed for zoning, structure and energy before a permit is issued; construction is then inspected at each milestone before the next stage starts.
- Zoning, setbacks and height
- Structural calculations and foundation design
- Title 24 energy packet
- Hillside rules on sloped lots
- Milestone inspections on site
ADUs In Woodland Hills
Many flat lots north of Ventura Boulevard have room for an ADU. The state’s ADU guidance sets the baseline, and as your general contractor in Woodland Hills we confirm what fits your lot during discovery, before design begins.
How A Project Runs In Woodland Hills
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 Woodland Hills
Completed work in neighbouring West Hills and Canoga Park, including a full-house renovation and addition.
Why Homeowners In Woodland Hills Choose Us
What you get when H&A My Design is your general contractor in Woodland Hills.
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.
Minutes from our showroom
Our Canoga Park showroom sits just north of Woodland Hills, so selections and site visits are easy to schedule.
A showroom to decide in
Cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures chosen in person at our Canoga Park showroom.
Woodland Hills And Nearby Neighbourhoods
As a general contractor in Woodland Hills we work across the community, from the Warner Center area to the canyon streets south of Ventura Boulevard.
Around Woodland Hills
Neighbouring communities where we also work regularly:
- West Hills to the north-west
- Canoga Park to the north
- Tarzana to the east
- Calabasas to the west
- Topanga beyond the mountains to the south
Nearby Service Areas
We also build in Canoga Park, Tarzana, Calabasas and across the San Fernando Valley. Every area is on our service areas page.
Planning A Project In Woodland Hills
Heat, hillsides and the size of the lot shape most decisions in Woodland Hills before design even starts.
Build For The Climate
West-facing glass, dark roofing and poorly insulated additions are the usual culprits when a room is unbearable in summer. We look at orientation and shading first, then choose windows, insulation and HVAC sized for the space rather than just the minimum the code allows.
Close To The Showroom
Because our Canoga Park showroom is right next door, Woodland Hills clients can see cabinetry, stone, tile and fixtures in person during the selections stage without losing half a day to traffic.
Phasing Work
If the full wish list is beyond one budget, we can phase it so structural and weather-related work comes first and finishes follow.
Start Your Woodland Hills 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 Woodland Hills. Our showroom is just up the road.
General Contractor In Woodland Hills: Common Questions
How do you design for the Woodland Hills heat?
We look at orientation, shading, insulation and glazing during design. Title 24 sets the minimum energy standard, and well-placed windows, overhangs and good insulation make the real difference to comfort.
Who issues permits in Woodland Hills?
Woodland Hills is part of the City of Los Angeles, so permits are issued by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety. We handle the submission, corrections and inspections.
Can I add an ADU in Woodland Hills?
Many lots, particularly on the flats north of Ventura Boulevard, can take a detached ADU or garage conversion. We confirm lot size, setbacks and utilities during discovery.
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 choose a local general contractor in Woodland Hills?
A general contractor in Woodland Hills with a showroom close by makes site visits, selections and inspections easier to schedule, and keeps design and construction under one contract.
Can you add a covered patio or outdoor room in Woodland Hills?
Yes. Covered patios and shaded outdoor rooms are some of the most useful additions in the West Valley heat. They are designed, engineered and permitted like any structure, and tied into the house so they look as if they were always there.
Will new windows make my Woodland Hills home cooler?
Usually, especially on west- and south-facing walls. Glazing, shading and insulation work together, so we look at all three rather than replacing windows on their own.
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.