
About Us
With over twenty eight years of experience, Tim has served Southern California residents as a skilled craftsman using the most innovative and creative methods in home improvement. After working under someone else's company and license, he became personally licensed as a finish carpenter and contractor (C6) in 1992, and has been insured and bonded ever since. He has also fallen in love with the fine art of CUSTOM MOULDING INSTALLATION, mastering with precision the difficult angles that are associated with it. Over time, he developed a reputation as being the most creative expert with Crown Moulding, Base Boards, Coffered Ceilings, Chair Rails, Custom Mantles, Fancy Door and Window Framing, and just about anything else that includes the use of wood moulding. As finish carpenters, Tim and his crew always strive to set the industry standard while promising the highest quality, value, customer service, creativity, accuracy, promptness, property care and cleanliness, along the way. It is always their pleasure to serve you.
Tim is a creative expert in installing moulding. He thrives on doing the jobs that other contractors avoid, such as Crown moulding on vaulted rooms with crazy angled ceilings, or curved walls. He sets the bar high for all of his competitors and his work is unmatched by anyone. Check out his pictures which say 1000 words by themselves. With 28 years of experience and a solid reputation, Tim is at your service in San Diego County, doing it right the first time, and every time.
Feel free to reach out to us, we would love to hear from you!
Services Provided
Baseboard Installation, Crown Molding Installation, Custom Homes, Home Remodeling, New Home Construction, Trim Work, Wainscoting, Mantles, Coffered ceilings, window casing, Fancy door framing
Areas Served
Cardiff By The Sea, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Del Mar Heights San Diego, Encinitas, Escondido, Fairbanks Ranch, La Costa, La Jolla, Poway, Ranch Santa Fe, Rancho Santa Fe, San Diego, San Pasqual, Santee, Solana Beach, University City, Rancho Bernardo
Awards
Top honors on Angie's List, winning their Super Service award every year., along with "The Best of Houzz," "The talk of the town," awards, .Tim has also kept an Accredited Business A+ with the Better Business Bureau, and Kudzo.com
Credentials
5 Houzz Awards
4 Houzz Badges
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16 Reviews for TFLarkin, Inc

JAMES BOND
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Following thorough research and after looking at online photos of his work, I chose Tim Larkin to install crown molding, base molding and door casings in my condo. I can enthusiastically state, “I’m sure glad that I did!”
Tim is not only an experienced and expert craftsman, he’s also an artist. Tim took my vision and greatly embellished upon it. (For instance, I had not intended to put anything in a small hallway ceiling with an attic entry. Tim looked at the ceiling and immediately said, “Let me dress that up for you.” I agreed, and the accompanying photo is the result! Who knew that an attic entry could look so fabulous?!!!)
Tim’s entire team was incredible. Steve, Logan and Marcus were prompt, courteous and professional. I truly appreciate their hard work and supremely skilled craftsmanship. They performed their work with great precision and care. I could not be happier with how my project turned out. I give T.F. Larkin, Inc. my highest recommendation. They won’t disappoint you with their superior work.

December 6, 2019

Comment from TFLarkin, Inc:
Thank you sir. I love it when people are open to trying new things and allowing us to show what is possible. You were great to meet, and work for. Thank you for your kind words and trusted business and we look forward to the next project, soon! Tim and the crew.

Josh Steichen
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Tim and his team did an AMAZING job on our dining room. Tim is a true craftsman with a great eye for design. His crew was courteous, on time, and work very efficiently. We did wainscoting and door/window casings. The room has been completely transformed. It is the highlight of our home. We will be using Tim to transform the rest of the rooms in our home. Thanks, Tim and crew!
April 26, 2018

Michael Gordon
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Tim went above and beyond to help me out. With only 48 hour notice, he came out to La Jolla at 9pm to install crown molding in an office building. Not only did he and his assistant do an amazing job, but he made the whole thing very light and educational. He is a master of his craft and I will definitely be reaching out to Tim when more work comes up.
October 17, 2017

rln0808
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I can't commend Mr. Larkin and his crew enough! These men are very meticulous, very respectful of the property they work at, and the level of craftsmanship that they display is so much higher than I'm used to frankly.
They did baseboards and door casings and they are PERFECT. Seriously perfect. I'll have them back soon to do the crown moulding.
If you want to add some class to your home, you really need to call Mr. Larkin. And many thanks to his crew, Logan, Blake, Steve and Elliot. You gentleman are awesome!




June 29, 2017

Lauren Hanna
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Tim did crown in our entire house and it looks INCREDIBLE. Totally changed the look and feel of the house. He also did some trim work and detail work including a "fireplace extravaganza" (his words) which detailed the master fireplace and wall area above (for a wall mount tv). Looks amazing. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend him. His crew was polite, fast, efficient, and clean.
January 10, 2017

janelleboustany
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Tim and his crew -- Marcus, Logan, Steve and Joshua -- were terrific. They arrived on time and finished on time each day. They were respectful and well-mannered. The moulding project took exactly as long as indicated. I highly recommend Tim Larkin's moulding company. What a difference the project made to the look of the house. This was one of the most outstanding projects I've had done.
November 22, 2015

gsr8
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Tim and his crew installed crown molding, baseboard and window casings in our newly remodeled master bath. Tim is very detail-oriented, made several useful suggestions from the beginning, and kept fixing minor problems with our existing trim, as the work went along. Tim brought in his crew and the entire job was finished in just a day in a half. The result is outstanding. With the new trim, our already beautiful bathroom was elevated to a higher level of luxury. I am especially happy with the way our windows look now - very upscale. I would not hesitate recommending TF Larkin Inc to anyone who is looking for a high quality finish carpenter. The pricing was quite reasonable for the quality of work.
February 25, 2015

haroldsegal
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I have a two bedroom condo in MIRA LAGO and had Tim's company do the entire condo base boards and Crown Molding 1350 sq. ft. This condo has a tremendous number of corners and angles but none stopped him from accomplishing wonders... I have had three friends who saw the finished product and had Tim do thier homes... He is exceptionally professional in ALL aspects of his work and I would be more than willing to have anyone wishing to do this work in thier home contact me and schedule a visit to my condo to see the finished product. I am very proud of his work.
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858-675-1156
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January 1, 2015

Bridget Lampert
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We purchased a new house and I wanted it to be spectacular - finally getting my dream home... Only I realize quickly that my windows have no trim and my ceilings have no crown. Whaaat? So I go to Angie's list and I search for San Diego crown moulding. I find TF Larkin, look at his info and then come to Houzz to search for pictures and get ideas. I stumble over a picture I like and who is the contractor? TF Larkin. Done - call him up and ask for a quote.
Tim shows up on time and reviews my house and listens to my requests and my ideas. He measures all my windows (for window trim / moulding) and measures the rooms for estimates on crown.
Tim and I discussed and reviewed options - he's a true craftsman. He listened and made suggestions and really helped me think about how awesome it could be and what elements I'd overlooked. He showed me pictures and gave my ideas and took my ideas and built on them - genuinely trying to ensure we consider the options and how to make the house grand with moulding. Tim picked up on my style and my preferences and soon the ideas and plans were coming together!
Long story short - we hired Tim and his crew to do family room, kitchen, dining nook and master bedroom crown plus window trim on all the windows in the house. We couldn't be happier with the crown and the moulding. We had pre-existing kitchen moulding around the cabinets and the stove top exhaust. Tim did his magic moulding matching trick and made the new crown blend right into the old crown. It is different colors but there is the illusion that it is all the same - and just painted differently.
Just look at his pictures - and you can see how he can seemingly 'bend' the crown to achieve things us normal folks wouldn't even attempt... Tim is really good at math and figuring the angles and how to get the wood to do what he wants - and he's taught his secrets to his crew.
Speaking of his crew - they are polite and professional and really good at their job. They introduced themselves, made sure I knew who was on the job and when they'd be back in the AM (week + job) and who to expect and what was the game plan for the day. They finished early and on budget.
I just wish I had 'spare' money to finish the rest of the house!
If you need crown or wainscoting or trim - call TF Larkin. They are professionals that you want to do business with.


August 15, 2014

dalewissler
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I had TF Larkin & Co, install crown molding to my entire home and it looks just as great as it did 15 years ago when it was installed. I had a an angle stop explode in my upstairs bathroom and it took out my whole bathroom ceiling & crown molding in the downstairs bathroom. I hired a RECOMMENDED contractor and thats when the trouble started. When the contractor finished, I noticed that there were 4 miss cuts in the crown that were separating more by the day. I called Mr Larkin (which I should have done to begin with) to give me a bid on fixing the mess that the other contractor did to the crown. When Mr. Larkin came to give me the bid , he noticed the miss cuts as well as the crown was installed UP SIDE DOWN. I hired Mr Larkin to redo the crown and just as before he did a PERFECT JOB.
August 14, 2014
Comment from TFLarkin, Inc:
It was such a priviledge serving you and your wife. It was unfortunate how the other contractor did the crown in that bathroom but I am glad it looks so amazing now. Your whole house looks amazing and I hope you enjoy it together for many years to come!! Thanks so much for your kind support! Tim and the TFLarkin crew

lpe92037
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Tim was recommended to my by my decorator about five years ago. He has transformed our home! Tim and his team custom built a fireplace mantle to my specifications, installed wainscoting in my dining room, built up the ceiling beams in the living room and added crown molding and baseboards throught the house. He is truly professional, artistic and reliable. I also thoroughly respect his management style and the fact that he serves as a mentor to young workers who are learning his craft - like an apprentice. When it comes time for the remodel of the kitchen and addition of the bar to our great room, he is the only phone call I will make!


August 22, 2013Last modified:August 22, 2013

poolgrl
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I would give Tim Larkin and team 10 stars on a 5 point scale if I could. Our experience in working with Tim and his crew went above our expectations.
Here are a few noted items:
1. They are an exceptionally professional team. Their politeness/manners (I have 3 young kids who at times create obstacles for workers) and their enthusiasm for their craft was wonderful.
2. Their amazing talent and attention to detail - you won't find anyone better. And on this note, that's also why they aren't the cheapest. But you get what you pay for and they were worth every penny we paid.
3. And last but not least - Mr. Tim Larkin himself. He is a designer - a truly talented and creative designer who can "see" ideas and overcome challenges with angles, crazy corners, you name it....he can do it. He is personable (as is his team) and he is able to explain complex ideas in layman's terms.
I realize I'm gushing but it's been so very long since I worked with such professionals with outstanding work ethic and pride in workmanship. I can't wait to have Tim and his team work on our next project!!!
***I'll upload photos after our painting is complete next week.
August 16, 2013Last modified:August 19, 2013
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Commented: crown moulding sizeYes, I remember. It is the 6 1/2" Georgian Crown Pattern# 427MUL. The cove is also up instead of down. When you look it up you will know what I mean. This also comes in an 8" size, pattern...
January 15, 2018
Commented: What colour is the paintHi Renee... I do not have a clue what the wall color is, haha but I did the crown and I believe that was painted Dunn Edward's Swiss Coffee.
October 29, 2016
Commented: Can you tell me how tall the ceilings are & how wide the crown is? ThxThe crown going up ad high as 20 feet was the 6 1/2" Georgian crown #427MUL.. the small crown on the ledge is the 2 1/2" Georgian. when a vaulted room is connected to high and low ceilings in thr sam...
March 3, 2016
Commented: Empty Wall Helpa six foot wainscot would warm up the area, if it continued around all sides. It would also formalize it and bring a great first impression, since it is a main entrance. It could be bead board, or a c...
October 6, 2015 in Design Dilemma
Commented: what type of lighting did you use?This particular crown was the Carolina Pattern from El n El called 424MUL. It is 6 1/2" wide.
I installed the crown 3" down from the ceiling, which seemed to be enough room for the electr...
February 22, 2015
Commented: Marcus OrlowskiI have been mastering the fine art of crown moulding installation since 1985.
October 21, 2014
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9180 Meadowrun Pl
San Diego, CA 92129
San Diego, CA 92129
Typical Job Cost $500 - $20,000
The more you do together, the cheaper it gets. However, we do not withhold our special techniques that require extra tools, supplies, and time to keep our standards high, just to compete against those who do far less and charge accordingly.
The more you do together, the cheaper it gets. However, we do not withhold our special techniques that require extra tools, supplies, and time to keep our standards high, just to compete against those who do far less and charge accordingly.
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