LA MESA, CA— There’s a famous shampoo campaign that promises “no more tears,” and Jason Larson has applied a similar approach to his design-build business. Founded 18 years ago, Lars Construction offers what it terms “Innovation in Renovation,” a two-part process that, according to Larson, ensures a seamless and memorable design process – without the tears.

“With our ‘No More Tears’ remodeling, we strive to educate our clients and communicate with them throughout the entire process,” he says. “It’s important to us that the clients are involved in the remodel, from understanding what is going to happen during the process and how it will affect their lives to what they can expect from the finished product.”

He continues: “Our primary focus in any remodel project is to ensure that the new work is blended flawlessly with the original construction. We strive to make sure that no one will ever be able to detect any room addition or remodel.

That is why the second part of ‘Innovation in Renovation’ is called ‘Art of Blend.’ ”

The results speak for themselves: The firm was voted San Diego’s “Best Home Remodeler” for 2008 and 2009, as well as San Diego’s “Best Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeler” for ’09 by the San Diego Union Tribune.

The firm provides residential remodeling, design-build, room additions, second stories, custom kitchens and designer bathrooms. According to Larson, the firm’s clients vary in budgets to the point that he calls “every person a potential client.”

“We’re a design-build firm, so we are able to control the design as well as the cost. The result is a plan that is comfortable for the client,” he says. “We approach each project with the same philosophy: Treat each client as if they were the one and only.”

Innovative Renovation

According to Larson, a thorough design process and superior client education and communication set his firm apart from his competition.

Additionally, Larson believes that personalization truly resonates with clients. He states: “We focus on creating a kitchen or bath that suits the clients’ lifestyle and meets their needs. This makes them comfortable and sure of their buying decision.