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Updated: Dec 26, 2025

Jaime Lara Design Construction

Jaime Lara Design serves Laredo, Texas, with over two decades of experience in residential and commercial design. The firm focuses on designing tailored spaces for homeowners, businesses, and organizations throughout the Laredo area. Specialties include kitchen and bathroom remodels, open-concept living spaces, and storefront improvements, as showcased in completed projects for private residences and business properties. Jaime Lara collaborates closely with clients to develop functional layouts and select interior finishes that reflect client needs and local architectural styles. The portfolio highlights projects that blend modern aesthetics with the practical demands of South Texas living, utilizing materials and design methods suited for the region’s climate. Jaime Lara Design works with property owners, developers, and businesses seeking creative solutions tailored to Laredo and surrounding communities.

Jaime Lara Design Laredo

Quality

103

90th percentile

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Jaime Lara Design has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 222,249 contractors in Texas.

Activity

8 projects	2025
7 projects	2024
5 projects	2023

Our building permit records indicate that Jaime Lara Design has worked on at least 20.0 projects over the past 3 years.

This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.

Experience

9 projects	New Constructions
3 projects	Home Additions

Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Jaime Lara Design mostly works on new construction and home addition projects.

Pricing

1 project	< $5k
1 project	$5k-$20k
1 project	$20k-$50k
9 projects	$100k-$250k
3 projects	$250k-$500k

Value Not Public: 6.0 projects

The typical size of their permits is approximately $120,542. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.

Pro tip: For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.

Building Permits by Jaime Lara Design

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3 & 4 family building multi

1303 Philadelphia St, Laredo, TX, 78041

2025-01-16

4 apartments

Valuation:

$275,635

Permit #:

25-455|000/000/104P/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,773

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family res...

3 & 4 family building multi

1303 Philadelphia St, Laredo, TX, 78041

2025-01-16

4 aparments

Valuation:

$275,635

Permit #:

25-455|000/000/104/00

Status:

plancheck

Fee:

$1,773

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family res...

Building permit

1303 Philadelphia St, Laredo, TX, 78041

2025-01-16

4 apartments

Valuation:

$275,635

Permit #:

25-455/000 000 104P 00

Status:

triage

Fee:

$1,773

Permit Type:

3 & 4 family buil...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Building permit

1303 Philadelphia St, Laredo, TX, 78041

2025-01-16

4 aparments

Valuation:

$275,635

Permit #:

25-455/000 000 104 00

Status:

triage

Fee:

$1,773

Permit Type:

3 & 4 family buil...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Mechanical permit

600 E Calton Rd, Laredo, TX, 78041

2024-06-13

4 ton 4200.00

Valuation:

$457,000

Permit #:

24-1109/000 000 901 00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,616

Permit Type:

Churches & other ...

Building Type:

General business ...

Building permit

600 E Calton Rd, Laredo, TX, 78041

2024-03-11

Church addition

Valuation:

$400,000

Permit #:

24-1109/000 000 319 00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,616

Permit Type:

Churches & other ...

Building Type:

General business ...

Building permit

3419 Pine St, Laredo, TX, 78046

2024-11-05

New residence (1 story home)

Valuation:

$251,381

Permit #:

24-3102/000 000 101 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$1,203

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Not available

Single family house detached

1433 Los Estribos Dr, Laredo, TX, 78043

2025-05-20

New residence (one story home)

Valuation:

$120,542

Permit #:

25-4632|000/000/101/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$977

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family res...

Plumbing permit

600 E Calton Rd, Laredo, TX, 78041

2024-04-02

Church addition

Valuation:

$400,000

Permit #:

24-1109/000 000 801 00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,616

Permit Type:

Churches & other ...

Building Type:

General business ...

Electrical

600 E Calton Rd, Laredo, TX, 78041

2024-03-18

Addition church

Valuation:

$457,000

Permit #:

24-1109/000 000 702 00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$2,616

Permit Type:

Churches & other ...

Building Type:

General business ...

Demolition permit

600 E Calton Rd, Laredo, TX, 78041

2024-03-11

Demolish fees

Valuation:

$400,000

Permit #:

24-1109/000 000 649 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$2,616

Permit Type:

Churches & other ...

Building Type:

General business ...

Building permit

1303 Philadelphia St, Laredo, TX, 78041

2024-09-06

New duplex

Valuation:

$198,950

Permit #:

24-11002/000 000 103 00

Status:

triage

Fee:

$698

Permit Type:

2 family building...

Building Type:

Not available

Mechanical permit

6808 El Jinete Dr, Laredo, TX, 78043

2023-02-27

3.5 tons - eval $3, 675

Valuation:

$120,542

Permit #:

22-14859/000 000 900 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$951

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Single family house detached

1433 Los Estribos Dr, Laredo, TX, 78043

2025-07-25

4 tons 4200.00

Valuation:

$120,542

Permit #:

25-4632|000/000/900/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$977

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family res...

Single family house detached

1433 Los Estribos Dr, Laredo, TX, 78043

2025-05-19

New residence

Valuation:

$120,542

Permit #:

25-4632|000/000/800/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$977

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family res...

Single family house detached

1433 Los Estribos Dr, Laredo, TX, 78043

2025-07-10

New residence

Valuation:

$120,542

Permit #:

25-4632|000/000/701/00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$977

Permit Type:

N/A

Building Type:

Single family res...

Street cut

6802 El Jinete Dr, Laredo, TX

2024-02-28

Driveway & sidewalk

Valuation:

$114,444

Permit #:

22-8843/000 000 500 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$891

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Street cut

6806 El Jinete Dr, Laredo, TX, 78043

2023-04-20

Driveway & sidewalk

Valuation:

$119,750

Permit #:

22-14860/000 000 500 00

Status:

complete

Fee:

$945

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Street cut

6808 El Jinete Dr, Laredo, TX, 78043

2023-04-20

Driveway & sidewalk

Valuation:

$120,542

Permit #:

22-14859/000 000 500 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$951

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Street cut

6708 El Jinete Dr, Laredo, TX, 78043

2023-04-20

Driveway & sidewalk

Valuation:

$114,602

Permit #:

22-14858/000 000 500 00

Status:

issued

Fee:

$902

Permit Type:

Single family hou...

Building Type:

Single family res...

Recent Buildzoom Projects

License Not Required

Status

Not Required

BuildZoom verified in October, 2017 that this contractor does not need a license to be a contractor in Texas.

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

License Not Verified

License #	#18-6122
Status	Active
City	Laredo
Type	General Contractor

When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of May, 2019. Check the current license status of Jaime Lara Design with the City of Laredo Building Development Services

This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.

103

BuildZoom Score

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48

Permits

Building permit records show that Jaime Lara Design has worked on 48 permitted projects.

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Does Jaime Lara Design carry a valid contracting license?

Only certain types of specialty contractors (e.g. HVAC, electrical) need to be licensed in Texas. There are no licensing requirements when it comes to hiring for a construction or major remodeling project.

Jaime Lara Design currently holds license Not Required, #18-6122 (General Contractor), which was Active when we last checked.

How important is contractor licensing in Texas?

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) regulates HVAC and electrical contractors. You should verify their license status on the TDLR Website before hiring. General contractors and home builders are not licensed so you should do additional research before hiring one.

Your liability risk when hiring Jaime Lara Design

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Financial recourse when hiring Jaime Lara Design

The Texas Department of Licensing Regulation does not require general contractors to carry a surety bond nor is there a state recovery fund.

What else should I know before hiring Jaime Lara Design

There is no financial or criminal background check performed on general contractors by the TDLR. The State's Department of Public Safety does maintain a publicly accessible database so you can run your own background check prior to hiring.

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