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Larsen-Hoffman Inc

Basement Remodeling, General Remodeling, Plumbing,

About us

About Larsen Hoffman Contractors Al Larsen and Jim Hoffman were only a few years removed from their graduation at Palo Alto’s Gunn High School when they received an offer to help an acquaintance with the remodeling of his home. Al and Jim had been close friends since they first met in kindergarten and both had always had a knack for tools. They excelled in shop class in high school and had already collaborated on the restoration of several cars. This new project seemed like it would be a nice challenge and, better yet, they would be earning $4.00 an hour. Before long, the project had ballooned from some small home improvements to a massive addition of a second story, three bedrooms, a family room, and a redesigned kitchen. By the end of the job, their client had given them a raise of fifty cents an hour. Emboldened, Al and Jim each received a contractor’s license plus Al received his plumber's license and Jim received his electrician's license. They found plentiful work in a growing Silicon Valley. For the first ten years, Al and Jim were Larsen-Hoffman, Inc’s only employees. The two friends worked only one project at a time and built a steady and consistent clientele through word of mouth and repeat business. Their personal and hands-on approach gave them invaluable experience and a versatility that has become rare in a society that tends to err towards specialization. By the mid-eighties, Al and Jim had become family men and realized that it was time to expand their business and hired workers. Al and Jim each managed a crew to take on more jobs while still maintaining the principles of quality and honesty that had made for so many satisfied customers. Larsen-Hoffman Inc has come a long way since two friends began as upstart homebuilders out of their beat-up ’51 Chevy truck. In over 35 years of business, they have completed hundreds of jobs and countless hours of experience. With these years of experience, Larsen-Hoffman has gained a level of flexibility and knowledge that comes from building six million dollar properties to installing fences. They have weathered all the economic booms and busts of Silicon Valley and have deep roots in the Bay Area. Sadly, Al passed away in 2009. Jim continues to carry on the legacy of quality, commitment, and honesty that they forged together over 35 years ago.

Business highlights

49 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms and garages, new construction, copper plumbing, drainage, electrical & lighting.


Accepted payment methods

Check

Reviews

5.05 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-5 of 5 reviews

Michel M.
07/2014
5.0
remodeling, basement remodeling
  + 0 more
Contractor did a wonderful job, we're very happy with the results and would recommend them!
Description of Work: Installed exterior basement door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450

William D.
05/2014
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
They are great! They are on schedule and ontime, they are spot on with what they quoted me and they do excellent work. I would highly recommend them to others.
Description of Work: I called them out to remodel our bathroom and restructure my staircase.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Sarah G.
07/2012
5.0
basement remodeling, electrician, plumbing
  + 1 more
I like them because they really give good quality services.
Description of Work: I extensively used LARSEN-HOFFMAN INCORPORATED over the past six years. I last used them about a couple of months ago for fixing my water main line. they also re-framed my entire basement. They have done structural work in my house. They painted. They have done plumbing, electrical to construction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

GRAIG M.
06/2012
5.0
electrician, plumbing, remodeling, home remodeling
  + 2 more
The whole job was done in a reasonable time and, remarkably for this kind of project, within budget. Jim is a wonderful person to work with and always has a can-do attitude with a genuine smile.
Description of Work: Larsen-Hoffman did a major addition/remodel for us. They almost doubled the square footage of our house by expanding our dining area which leads to a new wing off the back with a hall; laundry room; master bedroom, closet, bathroom suite; and space for a woodworking shop. Jim Hoffman was involved from the beginning, working with us and the architects to refine the design and was then the general contractor for all of the work. Everyone of the subcontractors used by L-H were also outstanding in their work and were all wonderful people to have on the site. All of the carpentry, rough electrical, and rough plumbing were done by L-H staff, who also did great work and had great suggestions for improvements as we went along. I'm sure they would have done a fine job finishing the electrical and pluming too, but I did that work myself.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300,000

Sarah G.
07/2011
5.0
plumbing, home remodeling, electrician, basement remodeling
  + 2 more
I have been using them repeatedly over the past four years. Their customer service is amazing. The quality of their work is amazing. They may or may not be a little more expensive, but I think it's worth it because the quality of their work is very good. They are of exceptional quality.
Description of Work: They did plumbing work. They did electrical work. They reframed my basement for major structural repairs. Over the years, they have done $10,000 to $15,000 of work on my home. On the last visit, they did some plumbing and fixed my water main.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

    Contact information

    3790 El Camino Real Ste 274, Palo Alto, CA 94306

    www.larsenhoffman.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured
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    Service Categories

    Basement Remodeling,
    General Remodeling,
    Plumbing,
    Electrical,
    Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
    Drain Pipe Installation,
    Homebuilders,
    Garage and Shed Building,
    Lighting,
    Decks and Porches

    FAQ

    Larsen-Hoffman Inc is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    Larsen-Hoffman Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    No, Larsen-Hoffman Inc does not offer free project estimates.
    No, Larsen-Hoffman Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Larsen-Hoffman Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Larsen-Hoffman Inc does not offer emergency services.
    No, Larsen-Hoffman Inc does not offer warranties.
    Larsen-Hoffman Inc offers the following services: Remodeling of kitchens, bathrooms and garages, new construction, copper plumbing, drainage, electrical & lighting.

    Contact information

    3790 El Camino Real Ste 274, Palo Alto, CA 94306

    www.larsenhoffman.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed