The Nugget Newspaper // April 22, 2020
// Partners in Construction
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Craftsman loves working in stone and brick
move here and join him in the
construction industry. Cesar and
his wife Ruth talked about it 4
but there was a concern: Cesar
had no construction experience.
As Ruth put it, he knew <absolute-
ly nothing= about construction.
They decided to take the
plunge anyway, and they moved
to Oregon in 2005, where Cesar
went to work and Ruth worked
in residential cleaning. And it
turned out that it was the right
move.
Almost immediately, Cesar
discovered that he had a knack for
masonry 4 and he loved the craft.
There is a certain satisfaction
in laboring in such an elemental
medium, and there is an almost
endless variety to the work.
<There9s nothing the same,
there9s always something differ-
ent,= Ruth said.
Over the years, Cesar gained
a wide range of experience and
a mastery of the craft he loves. A
couple of years ago, they decided
to start their own company, and
Lara9s Construction & Cleaning
was born. Part of the motivation
was a desire to work directly with
clients to realize their visions for
their home.
Cesar remains the hands and
the passion behind the work, even
By Jim Cornelius editor in chief
If a project involves masonry
work 4 fireplaces, interior and
exterior stone or brick work, per-
haps a barbecue or a paved walk
4 Cesar Alvarez will not only get
the job done, he9ll revel in it.
The lead craftsman for Lara9s
Construction & Cleaning abso-
lutely loves stonework. And he
loves pleasing his clients.
<When you9re done and the
house looks different and they9re
happy, that makes me happy,=
Cesar said.
Jonathan Hicks, a Sisters resi-
dent and real estate professional,
is one of the happy ones. He had
Lara9s Construction & Cleaning
build a fireplace in his home and
lay pavers outside.
<Ruth and Cesar have been a
pleasure to work with through
multiple projects,= Hicks report-
ed. <They offer the highest qual-
ity craftsmanship with reasonable
price points. I regularly recom-
mend their services to friends and
clients.=
Cesar came to his passion
for masonry on a winding path.
Fifteen years ago, he was work-
ing in the restaurant business in
Chino, California. A friend who
lived in Oregon urged him to
photo provided
when he has others working with
him on the job.
<Cesar is always there,= Ruth
said. <He9s always making sure
the job is good.=
Reliability, craftsmanship and
a fair price are the hallmarks of
Lara9s Construction & Cleaning9s
work. That commitment, along
with a pure love for the work,
leaves everybody happy and
satisfied.
OUR WORK IS SET IN STONE,
TO BE ENJOYED FOR YEARS TO COME.
Artistry comes in many
forms and we are proud
to create home accents,
fireplaces, patios, walkways
and more that give your home
a personality all its own.
Stonework adds one-of-a-kind
texture, richness and color
to any project.
Masonry is energy saving, mold
and fire resistant and aff ordable.
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