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Construction in McGregor, FL is being shaped by one thing more than any other: the long rebuild after Hurricane Ian pushed storm surge off the Caloosahatchee River through hundreds of homes in the 33919 corridor. Homeowners here aren’t just replacing cabinets or patching roofs. They’re navigating flood-elevation rules, substantial-improvement thresholds, and a Lee County permit system that’s been buried since late 2022. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, founded in 1998 and owner-operated by Tom Barrett, and we answer the phone at (877) 610-1318 with a live person. If you’re planning construction work in McGregor, we’d rather talk to you before you sign anything with anyone.
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 McGregor Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
McGregor isn’t a place where you hand your house keys to a stranger from three counties away and hope for the best. People here know their neighbors, and they know which contractors actually live close enough to care. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. You can look them up before you ever call. His sons run the crews, not a rotating cast of subcontractors who’ve never set foot in Lee County. Homeowners in the neighborhoods off McGregor Boulevard and down toward the river have learned the hard way that a cheap bid with an out-of-town crew usually ends in a change order and a disappearing act. We do the opposite: every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. No surprises at the end.
We’re not the cheapest bid in McGregor, and we won’t pretend to be. We are the contractor who puts the permit inspector on your side, pulls permits on every eligible job, and signs off on inspections before calling the job done. That matters here more than almost anywhere in southwest Florida, because a missed permit in a flood zone is not a paperwork formality. It’s a lien risk, an insurance risk, and a resale problem waiting for a date.
Construction Services We Offer in McGregor
Kitchen Remodeling
A McGregor kitchen remodel almost always means more than new cabinets and countertops. In the 1950s-to-1970s ranches that dominate this corridor, we’re regularly opening walls to find outdated wiring, single-pane windows, and moisture damage from years of humidity. We carry KraftMaid and Cambria, and Tom’s crew handles the full scope, from permits to final walkthrough. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in McGregor.
Bathroom Remodeling
Ground-floor bathrooms in McGregor sit close to the water table and close to the flood line. That changes how we waterproof, how we vent, and how we handle any slab work. We plan for the humidity and the code requirements from the first measurement, not as an afterthought. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in McGregor.
Roofing
Much of McGregor’s housing stock still carries non-impact roofing that predates post-Hurricane Andrew wind codes. Every roof we install or repair is a chance to bring the house up to current standards, and we carry GAF and CertainTeed. Given what Ian did to this corridor, nobody here needs a lecture on why the roof matters. Learn more about our Roofing in McGregor.
Windows & Doors
Original jalousie windows are charming until hurricane season starts. We replace them with impact-rated products from PGT, Simonton, and CGI. In McGregor, window replacement is structural protection, not just an upgrade. Learn more about Windows & Doors - McGregor when you call for a free estimate.
Fence Installation
Post-Ian fence work in McGregor often runs straight into property-line questions and wind-load requirements. We build fences that hold up to subtropical weather and Lee County’s codes. If a storm put your fence in the neighbor’s yard, we can help sort that out too.
Driveway & Pavers
Paver driveways in McGregor have to handle standing water and occasional storm surge better than they do inland. We use Belgard and Techo-Bloc, and we grade for drainage first. A paver job that looks good but floods your garage isn’t a good job.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in a FEMA AE flood zone is a different animal than adding a bedroom in Lehigh. Finished-floor elevation and flood-vent detailing are non-negotiable. We’ve been through enough of these in McGregor to know what the county will flag before we even submit. Learn more by calling Tom directly.
Neighborhoods We Serve in McGregor
We work throughout the 33919 corridor, from the riverfront blocks along McGregor Boulevard to the ranch-home streets that run east toward the railroad tracks. You’ll see our trucks in these areas:
- McGregor Boulevard corridor
- Riverfront neighborhoods off the Caloosahatchee
- The Edison-era blocks south of the boulevard
- Ranch-home subdivisions east of McGregor Boulevard
Typical response time for a McGregor estimate: we’ll get you on the schedule quickly, usually within a few days, and always with a live person on the phone when you call.
Why McGregor’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
McGregor sits in FEMA AE flood zones directly against the Caloosahatchee River. That means storm surge, not rain, is the dominant construction risk here. Ian pushed several feet of brackish water through first floors in this corridor. So when we talk about construction in McGregor, finished-floor elevation and flood-vent detailing are not optional line items. They’re the difference between a house that survives the next storm and one that doesn’t.
The humidity compounds everything. Behind a storm-breached wall, mold gets moving fast in this climate. What starts as a window replacement or our Roofing in McGregor routinely turns into wall-cavity rebuild and remediation once we open things up. On top of that, most of the housing stock dates to the 1950s through 1970s, with framing that predates Florida’s post-Andrew wind codes. Nearly every renovation here is also a code-upgrade project, whether the homeowner planned on it or not.
Pricing for Construction in McGregor
Construction pricing in McGregor is honest only if it accounts for what’s actually behind the walls and below the slab. That’s why we write everything down before work starts. Here’s what to expect:
| Project Type | Typical Range in McGregor |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel (mid-range) | $35,000 - $70,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $14,000 - $32,000 |
| Roof replacement (asphalt shingle) | $11,000 - $22,000 |
| Impact window replacement (whole house) | $15,000 - $40,000 |
| Paver driveway | $8,000 - $22,000 |
| Home addition / ADU | $150,000 - $350,000+ |
These ranges reflect what we see in McGregor specifically, including flood-zone and wind-code requirements that inland contractors never price in. Every quote is a written, line-item estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate. And remember: $40 off any repair over $200, plus a permanent 10% senior and veteran discount.
Service Area - Cities Near McGregor
Along with McGregor, we work in the surrounding communities of Cypress Lake, Villas, Iona, and Fort Myers. Scheduling is coordinated from our Miami office, but the crews serving McGregor are local to this area and know the codes, the inspectors, and the neighborhoods.
Serving McGregor, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the McGregor 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 McGregor
Lee County’s substantial-improvement rule triggers when repair or renovation costs exceed 50% of a flood-zone home’s pre-storm assessed value. At that point, the entire structure must be elevated to current base flood elevation standards. In McGregor, where Ian damage was extensive, homeowners have repeatedly hit this threshold mid-permit. The budget and timeline you started with can change fast. That’s exactly why we put every scope and every allowance in writing before work begins, so you know which side of that 50% line you’re on. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk through your specific house.
Yes, on nearly every substantive project. McGregor sits inside Lee County’s permitting jurisdiction, and given the flood-zone status of the 33919 corridor, permits aren’t optional. We pull permits and sign off on inspections on every eligible job. The inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him.
Most Kitchen Remodeling - McGregor projects land between $35,000 and $70,000, depending on whether you’re in a 1960s ranch that needs wiring and window work or a newer home where it’s mostly cabinets and counters. The flood-zone and wind-code requirements here add costs that inland quotes won’t include. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact line-item estimate. Estimates are free.
Not without your signature. Every price change at Barrett & Sons arrives as a written change order before any work happens. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We don’t do surprises.
It depends on scope and on Lee County’s permit queue, which has been heavy since Ian. Bathroom Remodeling in McGregor might run three to five weeks. A full kitchen with structural work can run two to three months. We’ll give you a written timeline with your estimate, and we’ll tell you if the county’s permitting backlog is affecting it. Call (877) 610-1318 to get started.
Ready to Talk? Call Barrett & Sons Construction in McGregor
If you’re in McGregor and you’re weighing a construction project, call Tom Barrett at (877) 610-1318. A live person answers, 24/7. You’ll get a free estimate, a written line-item quote, and no trip charge inside the county. We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received, and every job is backed by our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving McGregor with permits pulled and work done right since 1998.
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 McGregor Customers Say
"The bathroom was finished on the day he said at the start, which nobody had led me to believe was possible."
- Loretta Vanterpool"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