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If you own a home in North Fort Myers, there’s a decent chance your place has been through a lot since September 2022. Hurricane Ian moved up the Caloosahatchee River and didn’t just knock trees over - it flooded whole neighborhoods, condemned thousands of mobile homes and concrete-block houses across the 33903, 33917, and 33918 ZIP codes, and left behind a rebuild cycle most contractors in this state have never dealt with. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we handle the full scope of that rebuild here: kitchens, bathrooms, roofs, windows, fences, driveways, and additions. Tom Barrett’s name is on the business, his sons run the crews, and you can call (877) 610-1318 and talk to a live person whenever you need straight answers.
Key Takeaways:
- Owner-operated construction company founded in 1998, with Tom Barrett’s sons on-site for most jobs.
- We handle everything from post-Ian demolition and rebuilds to kitchen remodels and paver driveways across North Fort Myers.
- Every price change arrives as a written change order before any work happens. No surprise invoices at the end.
- Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate - a real person answers, 24/7.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Why North Fort Myers Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers in a van you’ll never see again. Tom Barrett lives in Southwest Florida, his sons run the crews, and the company has been owner-operated since day one in 1998. That matters in a place like North Fort Myers, where a lot of homeowners have already been burned once - by national outfits that quoted one number on the phone, showed up with another, and disappeared when the work didn’t pass inspection. We work differently. Every scope, every allowance, every price change is a written change order before a single nail moves. Permits get pulled and inspections get signed on every eligible job. And the 90-Day Done Right Promise is written into the contract, not buried in fine print: if it isn’t done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call.
We’ve rebuilt homes in communities like Suncoast Estates and Tamiami Village, down roads that were underwater after Ian. The work there isn’t cosmetic. It’s structural, emotional, and something our crews treat with the seriousness it deserves.
Construction Services We Offer in North Fort Myers
Kitchen Remodeling
A kitchen rebuild in North Fort Myers often starts with a gutted room, not a dated one. We install KraftMaid and Cambria, pull the permits, and keep every allowance on paper so there are no surprises at the end. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in North Fort Myers.
Bathroom Remodeling
Post-Ian bathrooms in the 33917 area frequently need more than tile - they need subfloor repair, moisture remediation, and elevation-conscious plumbing. We do it all in-house and sign the inspection before we call the job done. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in North Fort Myers.
Roofing
North Fort Myers roofs take a beating from hurricane season and the sun between storms. We install GAF and CertainTeed, and we know Lee County’s wind mitigation and elevation requirements cold. Learn more about our Roofing in North Fort Myers.
Windows & Doors
Older concrete-block homes along Bayshore Road and Pine Island Road often still have single-pane, pre-impact windows. We replace them with Andersen and Marvin, with the storm-rating documentation your insurer wants to see.
Fence Installation
Post-Ian, a lot of North Fort Myers yards lost their fences to storm surge and wind. We build using materials that hold up to damp soil conditions and give you a written quote before the first post hole goes in.
Driveway & Pavers
From Techo-Bloc and Cambridge Pavers to a simple repair, we handle driveways with the drainage and elevation issues North Fort Myers lots are known for. A paver driveway here isn’t just curb appeal; it has to move water the right way.
Home Additions & ADU
With so many North Fort Myers properties rebuilt or rebuilt larger after Ian, additions and ADUs are common. We design, permit, and build them to current FEMA flood-zone requirements, not the old rules the original house was under.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Fort Myers
Our crews work across the entire North Fort Myers area, from the riverfront communities off Bayshore Road to the manufactured-home neighborhoods inland. We’re typically on-site in the area within a day or two for estimates.
- Suncoast Estates
- Tamiami Village
- Hancock
- Bayshore
- Pine Island Road corridor
Why North Fort Myers’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
North Fort Myers sits on the low north bank of the Caloosahatchee River, and Ian proved what that means when storm surge channels miles inland. For construction, this isn’t background trivia. It changes how we pour slabs, where we set equipment, and what the permit office requires before we dig. The area also has the densest concentration of 1960s-to-1980s manufactured housing and 55-plus mobile home parks in this part of Lee County, far more than in Cape Coral or Fort Myers proper. A huge share of that stock was destroyed or condemned after the storm. That means the typical project here is a full demolition and rebuild, not a patch job, often on a lot where the original structure doesn’t exist anymore. There’s no shortcut for that. You need a crew that understands what’s actually under the dirt and what the current flood maps say about that parcel before anyone walks in with a pretty estimate.
Pricing for Construction in North Fort Myers
We’ll be straight with you: construction costs in North Fort Myers are higher than in inland parts of the state, and there’s a real reason for it. The post-Ian elevation and flood-zone requirements, the sheer amount of demolition still happening, and the competition for materials and skilled labor all push numbers up. Here’s what we’re seeing on recent jobs:
- Kitchen remodel: $32,000-$68,000, depending on cabinets, counters, and whether we’re working within existing walls or repairing storm damage.
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000-$42,000, with tub-to-shower conversions on the lower end and flood-damage reconstruction on the higher end.
- Roof replacement: $11,000-$24,000 for asphalt shingle, standing seam metal running higher depending on your home’s wind zone.
- Driveway pavers: $14-$28 per square foot installed, influenced heavily by the drainage and base work your lot requires.
- Fence installation: $3,200-$9,000 depending on linear feet and material.
- Home addition / ADU: $180-$350 per square foot, and at the top of that range when the new foundation has to sit three or four feet above the old slab to meet current BFE.
Those are honest ranges. The final number is always a written line-item quote, and if anything changes during the job, you’ll see it in writing before the change happens. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Service Area - Cities Near North Fort Myers
We also work throughout the surrounding area, including Fort Myers Shores, Cape Coral, Villas, and Fort Myers proper. If you’re nearby and need a general contractor who answers the phone, give us a call.
Serving North Fort Myers, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Fort Myers area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Construction in North Fort Myers
Expect $180-$350 per square foot for new construction or major rebuilds, with the higher end common on lots in the 33903 and 33917 ZIP codes that now require elevated foundations. We’ll give you a written line-item quote before any work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate.
Yes. Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. After Ian, Lee County’s flood map revisions made unpermitted work riskier and more expensive than ever. The permit inspector works for you, not for me - that’s why I like him. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll get your project permitted properly.
Only if you approve a written change order first. Every scope, allowance, and price adjustment arrives on paper before any work happens. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Yes. A large share of North Fort Myers work right now is exactly that. Many properties lost their pre-FIRM grandfathered status after Ian’s damage exceeded 50 percent of pre-storm value. That means we coordinate elevation certificates and design foundations to meet current BFE requirements. Call (877) 610-1318 and tell us what you’re facing.
A kitchen or bathroom remodel typically runs 4-8 weeks. A full demolition and rebuild runs 6-12 months, depending on foundation elevation requirements and permit timing in Lee County. We’ll put the schedule in writing for your specific job. Call (877) 610-1318 to get a timeline for your project.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction in North Fort Myers
If you’re ready to get your North Fort Myers home rebuilt, remodeled, or repaired the right way, call us at (877) 610-1318. Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Look us up before you sign anything. We’re happy to come out, walk the property, and put a written estimate in your hand. Free estimates, free second opinions on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving North Fort Myers and surrounding Lee County communities.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What North Fort Myers Customers Say
"His sons run the crews and they were in our house for four months. Not once did I feel I had to be home to keep an eye on things."
- Camila Fuentes"Beautiful work and honest pricing throughout. The project ran about three weeks past the estimate waiting on the cabinets, which was the supplier rather than him, though the delay was still real."
- Genevieve Ashcombe"Full kitchen down to the studs. He found the previous owner had done the wiring himself and it was genuinely dangerous, showed me, and put it right properly rather than boxing it back in."
- Augustus Nwachukwu