--- title: "Thomas Lake Builder Inc — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/thomas-lake-builder-inc-pfvwus-pf~973550482 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~973550482.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Thomas Lake Builder Inc" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8703d46d01e9d500_7441-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "203 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, California 91105, United States" latitude: 34.1355 longitude: -118.1636 phone: "(626) 683-3772" website: http://ThomasLakeBuilder.com rating: 5 review_count: 4 followers: 45 last_updated: 2026-09-21 --- # Thomas Lake Builder Inc Original Houzz profile: [Thomas Lake Builder Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/thomas-lake-builder-inc-pfvwus-pf~973550482) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Pasadena, CA - **Serves:** Southern California - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 100 Ideabook Saves Remodeler -Renovations-Restorations... ### Services Provided - A-Z ### Areas Served - Southern California ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Thomas Lake Builder Inc | | Address | 203 S Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, California 91105, United States | | Phone | (626) 683-3772 | | Website | http://ThomasLakeBuilder.com | | License Number | 590418 | | Followers on Houzz | 45 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Thomas Lake Builder Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/thomas-lake-builder-inc-pfvwus-pf~973550482) - **Website:** http://ThomasLakeBuilder.com - **Phone:** (626) 683-3772 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Top 500 Remodeling Firm in the United States - Various Historic Awards ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — bsdcook, Sept. 2014** > Thomas Lake has worked for us on several projects during the last 5-years. The largest job was the construction of a three-story (with basement) guest house on our property. The project was challenging and TLB did an outstanding job! Tom is definitely hands-on and his supervisors and sub-contractors are excellent. TLB also did a major remodel of our master suite and again, we had an outstanding result. Most recently, TLB coordinated the complete redesign of our back yard that included the barbecue, patio areas and swimming pool. This project needed to completed in a short time period prior to our daughter's wedding and TLB was the best! They are honest, fair, professional and reliable. I would rate them as Five Star Plus. **★★★★★ — Serrurier Architects & Associates, Sept. 2014** > Our architectural firm has worked with Thomas Lake Builder for 28 years on high end residential projects from remodel/additions to new homes in the Pasadena area. Tom Lake brings his vast knowledge and attention to detail to all his projects. Our clients have been very happy with the final product and the construction process. > > Serrurier Architects & Associates **★★★★★ — Blue Sky Studio, Sept. 2014** > It has been my pleasure to work with Thomas Lake over the past 20 years, and to have him on my very short list of Recommended Builders for my clients. > > Tom combines craftsmanship with a strong design sense. He is that rare builder who gets into the spirit of the project, working to realize it to its highest level. Tom's bids are fair and accurate - based in real-world pricing - and his project management is excellent. **★★★★★ — tcsclock72, Sept. 2013** > We worked with Thomas Lake Builders to remodel a 1927 Roland Coate house in South Pasadena. It was a big job as we added a bedroom, expanded the second floor, built a pool house and renovated all the bathrooms. Tom and his team were on top of every detail and kept a close eye on all aspects of the work. It was handled beautifully and we were very pleased with the end result. ## Selected projects - [Linda Vista](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/linda-vista-pj-vj~6305059) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 30 - [Details.....](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/details-pj-vj~6369669) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 - [NoteWorthy](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/noteworthy-pj-vj~6369662) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Levy Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/levy-residence-pj-vj~6369653) - Location: Pasadena, CA - Photos: 17 - [Burke Triollo Art Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/burke-triollo-art-studio-pj-vj~6369639) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 14 - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-pj-vj~282613) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Mammoth Craftsman](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mammoth-craftsman-pj-vj~723677) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Article in "American Bungalow"](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/article-in-american-bungalow-pj-vj~6369516) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Misc. Pasadena](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/misc-pasadena-pj-vj~291460) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 42 - [South Pasadena Restoration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-pasadena-restoration-pj-vj~281387) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 20 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/thomas-lake-builder-inc-pfvwus-pf~973550482) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/182780521/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [LaMore](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124687375/list/lamore) — 31 ideas - [Lily Book](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127674689/list/lily-book) — 10 ideas - [20s Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34081470/list/20s-bath) — 18 ideas - [Hmmmmm](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/42641229/list/hmmmmm) — 19 ideas - [Mark anadale](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/137248895/list/mark-anadale) — 3 ideas - [View In My Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/136526544/list/view-in-my-room) — 1 idea - [Linda Vista](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/124557409/list/linda-vista) — 25 ideas - [Morgan BBQ](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/131384858/list/morgan-bbq) — 9 ideas - [steep stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/107694697/list/steep-stairs) — 7 ideas - [Master](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/22354134/list/master) — 4 ideas - [Ext House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34937938/list/ext-house) — 10 ideas - [Back splash Tile](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33018155/list/back-splash-tile) — 9 ideas - [Kitchen Hood Detail](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/32114330/list/kitchen-hood-detail) — 11 ideas - [Home Theater](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21259083/list/home-theater) — 1 idea - [thomaslakebuilder's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/15575775/list/thomaslakebuilder-s-ideas) — 1 idea [See all 16 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/thomaslakebuilder) ## Community Q&A **Q: Price and where can I see it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Angie, This is a poured in place fountain we constructed as part of a complete restoration of a Reginald Johnson. Tom **Q: Can you tell me what stone was used in this?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Yes.... and good drainage under pavers --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-21.*