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Construction in Gateway, FL means working with concrete block homes, HOA design guidelines, and Lee County’s still-recovering permit office after Hurricane Ian. That’s the reality on the ground here, and it’s why we schedule every Gateway job with both of those approvals front of mind. Barrett & Sons handles the full scope: kitchens, baths, roofs, windows, driveways, additions. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail tree, and we’ll talk honestly about what your project needs in this specific community.
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 Gateway Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Most of the homeowners we work with in Gateway have already been through the wringer with another contractor, usually a big national name that quoted one number over the phone and handed them a different invoice at the end. We’re the opposite of that. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When you call, Tom answers. When something’s wrong after the job, Tom comes back. That’s not a slogan; it’s the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on every contract.
We work regularly in The Gates and Palmetto Ridge, two of the larger communities in Gateway, and the crews know the roads and the HOA offices well enough that the approval process doesn’t stall the job. Homeowners in those neighborhoods have come to expect something simple from us: a written change order before any scope change, and a permit pulled before any nail moves. You can look up Tom’s name, address, and license number yourself. He publishes them because he wants you to.
Construction Services We Offer in Gateway
Kitchen Remodeling in Gateway
Gateway kitchens tend to be original 1995 to 2012 layouts with builder-grade cabinets and laminate tops that are now end-of-life. We install KraftMaid and Cambria materials measured to your exact kitchen, with every allowance in writing before the first cabinet is ordered.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Gateway.
Bathroom Remodeling in Gateway
Bathroom remodels in Gateway often uncover the same plumbing rough-ins behind the walls that every house on the block shares, which means we know what we’ll find before we open the wall. We use Schluter waterproofing systems and offer Grohe and Sterling fixtures so you’re choosing from brands you can actually research.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Gateway.
Roofing in Gateway
Gateway roofs took a beating in Hurricane Ian, and many of the post-storm repairs were done fast and cheap by out-of-town crews. We install GAF systems with the roof-to-wall connectors inspected to current code, because a roof in Lee County has to survive the next storm, not just the last inspection.
Learn more about our Roofing in Gateway.
Windows & Doors
Most Gateway homes are concrete block construction with original single-pane or older impact windows that predate current energy and wind codes. A window replacement here isn’t just about looks; it’s about moving the house toward current Florida Building Code compliance, which matters for insurance and resale.
Fence Installation
Because Gateway is HOA-governed, a fence that would pass without question in Lehigh Acres can get you a violation letter here if the style or height doesn’t match the community’s design standards. We pull the HOA approval letter first, then the Lee County permit.
Driveway & Pavers
Driveway work in Gateway runs into two things: approved finish lists from the HOA and the high seasonal water table that affects base compaction. We handle both, using Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers and compacted base preparation that accounts for Gateway’s saturated soils.
Home Additions & ADU
An addition or ADU in Gateway means new foundation work on flat, low-lying ground with drainage challenges during the wet season. We manage the soil testing, HOA review, county permitting, and the build itself, so you’re not juggling three different approval authorities on your own.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Gateway
Our crews work across Gateway, and we know the individual communities well enough to predict how their architectural review committees will respond to a given scope. You’ll usually see us in:
- The Gates
- Palmetto Ridge
- Gateway Greens
- Hampton Park
- Fairway Isles
Most estimate visits in Gateway happen within a few days of your call, and no trip charge applies inside Lee County.
Why Gateway’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Gateway is a master-planned community built almost entirely from the mid-1990s through the 2010s on what used to be ranchland. That history means two things for anyone doing construction here. First, the housing stock is overwhelmingly concrete block, which is good for wind resistance but makes wall openings and reconfigurations a different job than in wood-frame homes. Second, nearly every home sits under an HOA with architectural review authority, and that review runs parallel to the county permit. A contractor who shows up with a standard material spec without clearing the community’s design committee first can force the homeowner into a costly change order or even a removal order. We pull the HOA approval letter before the county permit, every single time.
The other piece of Gateway’s reality is Hurricane Ian. The storm hit Lee County in September 2022, and the permitting and inspection backlog it created is still shaping schedules today. Homes built during the 1995-2012 boom generally meet the basics of post-Andrew code, but many predate the tightened post-2007 energy standards and the post-Ian flood-elevation conversation. Any permitted renovation that touches the roof, windows, or electrical system often triggers a requirement to bring those elements up to current code, which is a conversation worth having before you sign anything.
Pricing for Construction in Gateway
Honest pricing in Gateway means accounting for dual approvals and the realities of concrete block construction. Here’s what we typically see on full-scope projects in this community:
- Kitchen remodel: $28,000 - $65,000 depending on cabinet line and layout changes
- Bathroom remodel: $14,000 - $32,000
- Roof replacement: $11,000 - $24,000 depending on material and tie-down scope
- Impact window package: $900 - $1,800 per opening installed
- Paver driveway: $8,000 - $18,000 based on footage and base prep
- Addition/ADU: $180 - $320 per square foot, permits included
These are planning numbers, not bids. Every job gets a written line-item estimate, and if anything changes, you get a written change order before the work happens. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Service Area - Cities Near Gateway
Barrett & Sons serves Gateway and the surrounding Lee County communities, including Lehigh Acres, Fort Myers Shores, Fort Myers, and Villas. If you’re just outside Gateway, call us and we’ll tell you honestly whether we’re the right fit.
Serving Gateway, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Gateway 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 Gateway
Yes, in virtually every Gateway community, exterior changes require approval from your HOA’s Architectural Review Committee before Lee County will issue a permit, and the HOA often maintains a specific list of approved colors, materials, and finishes. We pull the HOA letter first, then the county permit, so you don’t end up with a violation and a re-do. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want us to check your community’s specific rules before you commit to a scope.
Most kitchen remodels in Gateway run six to ten weeks from demolition to final inspection, with the county permit queue and HOA review adding one to three weeks at the front end. We give you a written schedule with every change order noting any timeline impact in writing, not verbally.
Not unless the scope changes, and if the scope changes, you’ll get a written change order with the new price before any additional work begins. That’s how Barrett & Sons has operated since 1998. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t do surprises.
We pull Lee County permits and schedule every required inspection on every eligible job, no exceptions. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and we like it that way. If another contractor tells you permits are optional in Gateway, walk away.
Roof replacements in Gateway currently run $11,000 to $24,000 depending on material, home size, and whether the existing roof-to-wall connections need to be upgraded to current code. Many Ian-era repairs skipped those upgrades, and any permitted reroof now triggers that inspection. Call (877) 610-1318 for a line-item quote. The estimate is free, and we offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve already received.
Get Your Free Estimate in Gateway
If you’re planning a construction project in Gateway, start with a conversation. Call Barrett & Sons at (877) 610-1318. A live person answers around the clock, not an answering service in another state. We’ll talk through your scope, the HOA piece, the county permit, and an honest price, all before you commit to a dime. Also worth knowing: we offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Reach out at Barrett & Sons Construction.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Gateway and Lee County 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 Gateway 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