New Construction in Woodland Hills, CA
Looking for a new construction contractor in Woodland Hills? HomeSense Construction & Remodeling builds custom homes, knockdown-and-rebuilds, and ground-up residences across Woodland Hills and the West San Fernando Valley. We are a licensed general contractor (CA Lic #1125001) based right next door in West Hills, and we have been building and remodeling homes across Los Angeles County since 2011. From your first lot walk to the day you get the keys, one accountable team handles design, engineering, permits, and construction.
Call (818) 300-3422 for a free consultation, or request an estimate online. Because we are headquartered in West Hills, minutes from Warner Center, our crews and project managers are on your Woodland Hills site fast and often.
Why Build New in Woodland Hills
Woodland Hills is one of the West Valley’s most desirable places to own a home — large lots, mature tree-lined streets, top schools, and easy access to Warner Center, the 101, and the Santa Monica Mountains. Many of its homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s on generous parcels, which makes Woodland Hills a prime market for building new. Instead of paying to remodel around dated framing, low ceilings, and undersized systems, many owners find that a ground-up new build or a knockdown-and-rebuild delivers exactly the floor plan, ceiling heights, and energy performance they want — often on land that is already appreciating.
Building new also lets long-time owners stay in the neighborhood they love and keep their Proposition 13 tax basis on the land while creating a modern, right-sized home for the next 30 years. If a full teardown isn’t the goal, we also handle whole-home remodels and second-story home additions in Woodland Hills.
Woodland Hills Neighborhoods We Build In
We build throughout Woodland Hills, including Walnut Acres, Vista de Oro, Carlton Terrace, Valley Circle Estates, the Woodland Hills Country Club area, Westhills, and the hillside streets south of Ventura Boulevard. We also serve neighboring communities including Tarzana, Canoga Park, West Hills, Winnetka, Reseda, Encino, and Calabasas. Working block by block across the West Valley means we know local lot conditions, LADBS plan-check expectations, and how to design a home that fits the street.
New Construction Projects We Handle
- Custom homes from the ground up — designed around how your family actually lives, on your lot.
- Knockdown-and-rebuild (scrape & build) — remove an aging home and replace it with a modern, efficient residence in the same location.
- Hillside custom homes — foundations, grading, and retaining engineered for the slopes south of the Boulevard.
- SB 9 lot splits & two-unit builds — add a second home or split an eligible Woodland Hills lot under California’s 2026 rules.
- Home + ADU combinations — build a main house and a detached accessory dwelling in one coordinated project.
- Spec and investment homes — new construction built to sell, on schedule and on budget.
Building on Hillside & Fire-Zone Lots
Many of Woodland Hills’ most sought-after lots sit on the hillsides south of Ventura Boulevard, in the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains. These parcels reward careful engineering: soils reports, grading permits, caisson or stepped foundations, and retaining walls sized for the slope. Much of this area also falls inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which triggers California’s Chapter 7A wildfire-hardened construction standards — ignition-resistant exterior materials, ember-resistant vents, a Class A fire-rated roof, and enclosed eaves. We design and build to these requirements from day one so your new home passes inspection and protects your family for decades.
2026 Costs & Timeline
Every project is priced from your plans, but these 2026 San Fernando Valley ranges help you plan. Standard new construction runs roughly $300–$450 per square foot; high-end finishes and hillside sites can reach $800–$1,500+ per square foot. A 2,500-square-foot custom home typically lands around $875K–$1.75M in construction cost, plus roughly $50K–$150K in city permits, plan check, and impact fees. Hillside lots carry a premium for grading and foundation work. Most Woodland Hills new builds take 12–20 months from permit to move-in, depending on size, site, and design complexity. We build every home to the 2026 Title 24 energy code, including cool-roof and high-performance insulation requirements that keep West Valley homes comfortable through 100-degree-plus summers. For more figures, see our remodeling cost guides.
2026 California Building Laws
Recent state law makes building in Woodland Hills more flexible than ever. SB 9 allows ministerial lot splits and two-unit builds on many single-family lots, so an oversized parcel may support two homes. ADU rules let you pair a new main house with a detached accessory dwelling for rental income or family. And the 2026 Title 24 energy standards raise the bar on efficiency and solar readiness. We track these codes daily and design your project to take full advantage of them — ask us what your specific lot allows.
Our Build Process
- Feasibility & lot analysis — zoning, setbacks, slope, utilities, and budget before you commit.
- Design & engineering — architecture, structural, Title 24, and soils, coordinated in-house.
- Permitting — we manage LADBS plan check and corrections so approvals move.
- Site prep & foundation — demolition, grading, and a foundation engineered for your lot.
- Framing to finishes — framing, systems rough-in, insulation, drywall, and the finishes you selected.
- Final inspection & handover — sign-off, walkthrough, and the keys to your new Woodland Hills home.
Why HomeSense Construction & Remodeling
We are a licensed, insured general contractor (CA Lic #1125001) with roots in the West Valley since 2011 and a home office in West Hills, minutes from every Woodland Hills neighborhood. You get one accountable team from feasibility through final inspection, transparent fixed-scope pricing, and clear communication at every phase. We also build custom homes across Los Angeles and handle ADUs, additions, and remodels — so whatever your Woodland Hills property needs, one licensed team can deliver it.
Serving Woodland Hills & the West San Fernando Valley
HomeSense builds new homes in Woodland Hills and throughout the West Valley, including Tarzana, Canoga Park, West Hills, Winnetka, Reseda, Encino, Calabasas, and the greater San Fernando Valley. See every community we serve on our service areas page.
New Construction in Woodland Hills — FAQ
How much does it cost to build a new home in Woodland Hills?
Most 2026 new builds run about $300–$450 per square foot for standard construction and $800–$1,500+ per square foot for high-end or hillside homes, plus roughly $50K–$150K in permits and fees. A 2,500-square-foot custom home is commonly $875K–$1.75M in construction cost.
How long does new home construction take?
Plan on 12–20 months from permit to move-in for a typical Woodland Hills home, with hillside and larger custom projects on the longer end.
Can I tear down my existing Woodland Hills home and rebuild?
Yes. A knockdown-and-rebuild lets you replace an aging house with a modern, efficient home on the same lot, often while keeping your Proposition 13 land basis. We handle demolition, permits, and the full rebuild.
Do you build hillside homes south of the Boulevard?
Yes. We engineer foundations, grading, and retaining for hillside lots and build to Chapter 7A wildfire-hardened standards required in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
Can you split my lot and build two homes under SB 9?
Often, yes. SB 9 allows ministerial lot splits and two-unit builds on many single-family lots. We will review your parcel and tell you exactly what is allowed before you commit.
Ready to build in Woodland Hills? Call HomeSense Construction & Remodeling at (818) 300-3422 or request your free consultation. Licensed general contractor, CA Lic #1125001, proudly serving Woodland Hills and the San Fernando Valley since 2011.