About
Dan Larsen has a passion for classic homes
It is their distinctive detailing and character that draws him in. He and his wife Susan own a 1901 Queen Anne cottage in Alameda, that since 1980, he has lovingly restored to its original character.
He recognizes that an older home needs to fit a modern family’s needs and requires alterations that blend with the existing character of the house.
He believes that comprehensive design, high quality materials and old world craftsmanship bring true value to one’s home.
Over 35 years of experience
Dan’s love of older homes started in 1978 when he apprenticed for a firm in San Francisco restoring Victorian homes. Larsen Builders was founded in 1985 with the intention of sharing Dan’s skill and insight with homeowners that care about their homes. His wife and partner, Susan Larsen, has been the business manager since its inception.
The family-owned firm focuses on doing major remodels in the San Francisco Bay Area and the East Bay. This includes kitchens, baths, master suites, additions, restoration, basement conversions, foundation replacement, and entire homes.
The right team
Larsen Builders provides a competent, attentive, craft-oriented workforce to each project, which then performs with efficiency, care and focus.
Dan believes that constructive relationships, good planning and communication are key elements to a successful project.
Larsen Builders is pleased to be the preferred partner of many distinguished architects, and designers providing a true sense of teamwork. Together they can translate design plans to a beautiful finished project.
Selecting a good contractor is an important decision; the right choice brings peace of mind.
Larsen Builders was chosen Best in America Remodeling from PB&R, the Contractor of the Year for Kitchens and Baths by N.A.R.I., and the International Contractor of the Year by I.R.C.A.
Team Bios
Susan Larsen: Susan is the co-owner and business manager since 1985
Dale delaTorre: After serving our country in the United States Marine Corps for 4 years as an infantryman, Dale has been with Larsen Builders for over 25 years and has risen in the ranks from apprentice, to carpenter, to foreman.
Patrick Larsen: Pat started working for Larsen Builders during his high school summer vacations and into his college years, and is currently one of our top foremen.
Andrew Larsen: Andrew started working for Larsen Builders during his high school summer vacations, and does rough and finish carpentry on many of our projects.
Avilio Chun Marin: Avilio has been working for Larsen Builders since 2010, specializing in rough and finish carpentry and everything in between.
Patrick Larsen
Dale delaTorre
Avilio Chun Marin
Andrew Larsen
1991
Best Residential Kitchen
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
Kitchens and Baths
1991
International Remodeling Contractors Association
1991
Best Residential Kitchen
National Association of the Remodeling Industry
1990
Best in America Remodeling
Professional Builder and Remodeler Magazine
Rated Winner
Remodel the Future Contest
2009
2001
Restoration of the Agnes Culver House,
built by Julia Morgan, Architect