Updated: Jul 03, 2026
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Address
9535 JIOLA WAY, La Mesa, CA, 91941
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Lawrence Construction Inc
Founded in 1986, Lawrence Construction Inc has served clients in La Mesa, California and beyond for over three decades. The company specializes in residential construction, including remodels, additions, and custom home builds. Originating with a modest addition in Berkeley, Lawrence Construction Inc continues to work with homeowners to realize projects ranging from small renovations to ground-up homes. The firm is in the process of transitioning to an employee-owned structure, following a history of fostering long-term staff relationships—many employees have been with the company for ten to twenty years. Lawrence Construction Inc emphasizes sustainable building practices and the use of durable materials, with a team holding over a hundred years of combined experience in residential construction and woodwork. Owner Tom Lawrence brings a lifelong background in construction, drawing on skills developed from a young age. The company maintains a community-oriented approach while prioritizing environmentally considerate building methods.
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Phone Number: (925) 698-7317
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Address: 9535 JIOLA WAY, La Mesa, CA 91941
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Lawrence Construction Inc La Mesa
Quality
100
87th percentile
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Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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2 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Lawrence Construction Inc has worked on at least
4.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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Building Permits by Lawrence Construction Inc
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Remodel (e) kitchen dining & pantry. remove (e) windows and doors addition (n) windows & doors as shown in plans. install (n) gas fireplace
Valuation:
$86,200
Permit #:
B2025-02335
Status:
plancheck
Fee:
$1,771
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel bathroom upgrade electrical relocate washer and dryer & vent in basement
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
B2024-03142
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,931
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2022-05-10
Cross street: victoria park terrace description of work: 30 sqft like for like door replacement for existing single family dwelling
Valuation:
$896
Permit #:
PDS2022-RESALT-005602
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Conversion of existing 480 sq. ft. garage to junior adu (1 bedroom). new effeciency kitchen new bathroom new bedroom. fire zone 2
Valuation:
$81,374
Permit #:
B2021-05189
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,456
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel existing bathroom within existing walls replace existing bathroom window in kind in existing opening. property in fire zone 2
Valuation:
$5,600
Permit #:
B2021-03503
Status:
issued
Fee:
$985
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish masonry fireplace and chimney tie together foundation fill in roof and wall
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B2023-05917
Status:
issued
Fee:
$912
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel of single family dwelling to reconfigure kitchen & office relocate bathroom remove bay at left side & replace with door furr living floor to eliminate step reconfigure door/window group at living room
Valuation:
$75,614
Permit #:
RB1702555
Status:
final
Fee:
$2,110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct new garage and entry steps. (see demolish on b2019-05083.) must comply with fire zone 2 requirements addition electrical
Valuation:
$60,000
Permit #:
B2019-05082
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,410
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
130sf addition to garage area. interior remodel of kitchen and 2 baths. install shear walls over existing foundations. addition windoww in master bedroom/bath per plans 2/5/2020 revision to phase. this is phase 2 of 2. to include residence remodel only. phase 1 is bicg18-009101 jcollignon
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BIAD18-009101
Status:
final
Fee:
$8,518
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Phase existing permit biad18-009101. phase 1 of 2 to include carport remodel garage remodel and addition
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BICG20-001305
Status:
final
Fee:
$430
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Seismic retrofit upgrade for transfer tax rebate
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
B2023-00190
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,030
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Voluntary seismic retrofit & foundation repair
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
B2021-04358
Status:
issued
Fee:
$376
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish (e) 166 sf garage. (see rebuild on b2019-05082.) fire zone 2
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
B2019-05083
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,937
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish existing 1941 sq.ft. single family dwelling to construct new portion of left rear wall to remain. ds170090
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RB1702045
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,237
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Deck repair dry rot repair at deck and replace two footings
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B2021-03466
Status:
final
Fee:
$623
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Toilets sinks tubs & showers dish washer garbage disp gas ranges water heaters permit by fax
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1702372
Status:
final
Fee:
$349
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2018-04-13
Electrical upgrade permit by fax
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1703052
Status:
final
Fee:
$654
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Upgrade plumbing permit by fax
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RP1702373
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,277
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Electrical upgrade permit by fax
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1703055
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,433
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
** rebuilding foundation (fdn work for **no creek permit required per t. by converting basement to hab spc. new inter stairs roof balcony doors & lancelot (see attached email). seismic for transfer tax. addition 428 sqft seismic x for remodel). windows. fire zone 2 property. (x for
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
1500001658
Status:
ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Bp-4 (4 wk
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 835656 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation, Sole Ownership |
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Verified License
| License # | 808816 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation, Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 629210 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building |
| Business Type | Corporation, Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 349182 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Low Voltage Systems |
| Business Type | Corporation, Sole Ownership |
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Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Insurance Company Of The West |
97
Permits
- Building permit records show that Lawrence Construction Inc has worked on 97 permitted projects.
Lawrence Construction Inc Employees
LR
Larry O Roof
Sole Owner
SL
Scott Eric Lawrence
Sole Owner
TL
Thomas Mc Mullen Lawrence
Rmo/Ceo/Pres