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Construction in Fort Myers Shores means working with flood-zone realities, post-Ian structural requirements, and Lee County’s unincorporated permitting process. Most jobs here aren’t simple remodels anymore; they’re rehabilitation, elevation, or full rebuild decisions, and the difference between a contractor who understands that and one who doesn’t shows up in the final bill. When you call Barrett & Sons, a live person answers, every time. We’ll schedule a free estimate at (877) 610-1318.
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 Fort Myers Shores Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
The neighborhoods along Palm Beach Boulevard and around the Orange River corridor have been through more in the last few years than most communities see in a generation. Homeowners here aren’t looking for a slick pitch; they’re looking for someone who pulls permits, puts change orders in writing, and answers the phone when something needs attention after the job is done. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything, then ask anyone on your street. We’ve worked throughout the 33905 ZIP since the post-Ian rebuild wave began, and the bulk of our work comes from referrals in neighborhoods like Fort Myers Shores proper and the streets off Buckingham Road. That’s the reputation we care about.
We’re not a franchise dispatching strangers. Tom’s sons run the crews, and background-checked, uniformed crew members carry the Barrett & Sons name on every visit. Every contract includes the 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. That’s not a marketing line; it’s on the paper you sign.
Construction Services We Offer in Fort Myers Shores
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchens in Fort Myers Shores ranch homes often survived Ian’s winds but took water damage in the lower cabinets and drywall. We rebuild with moisture-resistant materials and named brands like KraftMaid and Cambria, not mystery stock off a van. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Myers Shores.
Bathroom Remodeling
Post-storm bathroom work here frequently involves mold remediation behind tile and flooring, so we scope every job with that in mind. Schluter waterproofing systems and Grohe fixtures are standard in our bids because riverfront humidity doesn’t forgive shortcuts. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Fort Myers Shores.
Roofing
Fort Myers Shores roofs need to hold up to hurricane-force wind loads and the relentless summer afternoon storms off the Caloosahatchee. We install GAF systems rated for high-wind zones and nail every permit requirement down before the first shingle comes off. Learn more about our Roofing in Fort Myers Shores.
Windows & Doors
Many of the original single-pane windows and hollow-core doors in these 1960s block homes never met current wind-missile impact standards, which is why Windows & Doors - Fort Myers Shores replacements are critical. Andersen and Marvin impact-rated replacements aren’t an upgrade here; they’re code.
Fence Installation
River backflow and saturated soil mean fence posts in Fort Myers Shores need deeper footings and rot-resistant treatment. We set posts to Lee County specs and warranty the work in writing.
Driveway & Pavers
Flood-zone paving requires proper base compaction and drainage planning, or you’ll be fixing washouts every wet season. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers with permeable base options where the county requires them.
Home Additions & ADU
Any substantial addition in the 33905 flood plain triggers base flood elevation review, and that changes the entire scope. We pull Lee County permits, coordinate elevation certificates, and make sure the inspector signs off before closeout.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fort Myers Shores
We work throughout the 33905 ZIP and know the streets, the flood zones, and the subdivision layouts here. Typical response time for an estimate in the area is within one business day.
- Fort Myers Shores proper
- Streets off Buckingham Road
- Palm Beach Boulevard corridor
- Orange River residential areas
- South Olga and the River Hall fringe
Why Fort Myers Shores’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Fort Myers Shores sits in a low-lying flood plain along the Orange River corridor, and Hurricane Ian’s direct hit in September 2022 changed how every project here has to be priced and planned. Lee County’s substantial damage rule means any structure damaged beyond 50 percent of its pre-storm assessed value must be brought into full current flood-zone compliance, and that often means elevating the entire home two to four feet. A job that looks like a routine repair on a 1970s concrete block ranch can turn into a structural project requiring new stem walls, fill, and an elevation certificate. That’s why experienced Fort Myers Shores Roofing and construction contractors matter here. Contractors who worked other parts of Lee County before 2023 frequently miss the updated base flood elevation minimums and the mandatory freeboard that now apply in Fort Myers Shores. That mistake isn’t caught at the permit counter; it’s caught when the inspector walks the property, and it’s always expensive.
The housing stock here compounds the problem. Most homes are modest block ranches built from the late 1950s through the 1980s, originally constructed without today’s wind-load or flood-elevation standards. Post-Ian, a significant share need either full gut rehabilitation with code-mandated elevation or complete teardown and rebuild on new elevated foundations. Annual hurricane exposure, intense summer storms, and river backflow flooding mean moisture intrusion, mold remediation, and storm-hardened framing details are standard scope items on nearly every project we bid. If a contractor’s estimate doesn’t mention flood zone designation, base flood elevation, or an elevation certificate, that estimate is incomplete.
Pricing for Construction in Fort Myers Shores
Honest numbers matter, especially here where post-Ian scopes have surprised a lot of homeowners. Here’s what we typically see in Fort Myers Shores:
- Kitchen remodel: $35,000-$85,000 depending on water damage extent and cabinet line
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000-$45,000; mold remediation adds $3,000-$8,000 when present
- Roof replacement: $14,000-$28,000 for high-wind-rated GAF systems
- Impact windows (whole home): $18,000-$40,000 depending on count and sizes
- Home elevation (when required): $120,000-$250,000 as a separate structural scope
Every estimate we write includes the full scope in writing. Every allowance is on paper. If the price ever needs to change, you get a written change order before work proceeds, never a surprise invoice at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate and a line-item quote.
Service Area - Cities Near Fort Myers Shores
We serve Fort Myers Shores and the surrounding communities throughout Lee County. If you’re nearby, we also work in Gateway, North Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Fort Myers. Scheduling is coordinated from our South Florida office, and crews serve Fort Myers Shores locally.
Serving Fort Myers Shores, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fort Myers Shores 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 Fort Myers Shores
Yes. Fort Myers Shores is unincorporated, so permits pull through Lee County rather than the City of Fort Myers, and post-Ian the county has enforced stricter flood-zone and substantial-improvement thresholds than most homeowners expect. We pull every eligible permit and make sure inspections are signed before the job closes out. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what your project requires.
The rule applies when a structure is damaged beyond 50 percent of its pre-storm assessed value, at which point the entire home must be brought into current flood-zone compliance, often including elevation of two to four feet. Many Fort Myers Shores homes fall under this threshold after Ian. We’ll review your FEMA determination and county records during a free estimate so you know where you stand before you spend a dime.
Home elevation in the Orange River corridor typically runs $120,000 to $250,000 depending on foundation type, home size, and required freeboard. It’s a structural project, not a repair, and it requires engineering, permits, and an elevation certificate. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a straight answer based on your specific property.
Only if the scope changes, and only after you receive a written change order and approve it. That’s Barrett & Sons policy on every job in Fort Myers Shores. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t operate that way.
Yes. We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate, and there’s no trip charge inside Lee County. Bring us the paperwork and we’ll go through it line by line, including whether the flood-zone and wind-load requirements are actually accounted for. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule it.
Contact Barrett & Sons Construction
If you’re planning construction in Fort Myers Shores, start with a conversation, not a sales pitch. Call (877) 610-1318, and a live person will answer. We’ll schedule your free estimate, walk the property with you, and put everything in writing before any work begins. Whether it’s Kitchen Remodeling in Fort Myers Shores, a roof, or a full rebuild after Ian, we’d rather you call us first and decide second.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Fort Myers Shores and Lee County. Founded 1998. Home
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 Fort Myers Shores Customers Say
"Every change to the price came as a written change order before the work happened, not as a surprise on the final bill. I did not know contractors still did that."
- Xiomara Benavides"Tom Barrett was on our job most days himself, not just at the quote and then never again. When something needed deciding there was an actual person to decide it with."
- Rosalie Pemberton"Came back a year later to sort a door that had dropped as the frame settled. No charge and no argument about whether it was covered."
- Thaddeus Oyelowo