Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Most people who call us in Arcadia are standing in a house built between 1950 and 1975, looking at something that finally gave out. A roof that’s seen too many summer storms. A kitchen with original cabinets and one working drawer. A bathroom where the tile has outlived three color trends. We pick up before the third ring, and we can usually have someone at your door the same afternoon to take a look. You can reach us at (877) 610-1318. No voicemail tag, no out-of-state call center. A person answers.
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 Arcadia Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
We’re Tom Barrett and his sons. The company started in 1998, and we’ve spent the years since building a reputation the old way: doing what we said we’d do, at the price we said we’d do it for, and coming back if something wasn’t right. Every contract carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If it’s not right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call. That’s not a marketing line; it’s been in every contract we’ve written since the beginning.
Arcadia is a place where people check references before they hire anyone, and we respect that. Plenty of our customers found us because a neighbor recommended us, or because they looked up Tom Barrett’s name and license number and saw everything checks out. We serve neighborhoods across the city, including the area around Oak Ridge Drive and the blocks near King’s Highway. The crew that shows up at your door wears Barrett & Sons uniforms and has been background-checked. They’re people we’d trust in our own homes, because they’ve worked in ours.
One more thing worth knowing: every price change goes in writing before a single nail moves. If a scope changes, you get a written change order. If there’s an allowance, it’s on paper. Our customers in Arcadia have told us stories about contractors who quoted one price and delivered another bill at the end. We don’t work that way, and we never will.
Construction Services We Offer in Arcadia
Arcadia’s housing stock runs the full range, from original mid-century ranch homes to new luxury builds, and we work across all of it, including Windows & Doors - Arcadia. Here’s what we do:
Kitchen Remodeling
We install KraftMaid and Cambria products in Arcadia kitchens, and we handle everything from cabinet tear-out to finished countertops. Our approach keeps the project on schedule and the price in writing from day one.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Arcadia.
Bathroom Remodeling
From original 1960s bathrooms with failing grout to full tear-out rebuilds, we handle the plumbing, tile, fixtures, and finish work under one roof. Arcadia’s older ranch homes often have galvanized pipes that need replacing while the walls are open.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Arcadia.
Roofing
We install GAF and CertainTeed roofing systems built for Florida’s summer downpours and wind. Whether it’s a repair or a full replacement on a home near the foothills, we pull permits and stand behind the work.
Learn more about our Roofing in Arcadia.
Windows & Doors
We carry Simonton and PGT impact-rated products, which matter in DeSoto County and across Florida’s wind zones. Older Arcadia homes often still have single-pane aluminum frames that leak conditioned air; replacing them is one of the fastest ways to cut an electric bill.
Fence Installation
We build wood, vinyl, and aluminum fencing across Arcadia’s residential lots, with post depths set for Florida soil. Whether you’re containing pets or just want a cleaner property line, the fence gets installed square and secured properly.
Driveway & Pavers
We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc paver driveways and walkways designed for Florida’s drainage patterns. Arcadia’s flat terrain means pitch and water flow have to be planned carefully, or you end up with a lake where your car should be.
Home Additions & ADU
Arcadia’s large lots are well suited for mother-in-law suites and freestanding ADUs. We handle the concrete, framing, roofing, and finishing, and we pull permits so the addition is legal and insurable from day one.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arcadia
We work all across Arcadia’s residential and historic districts. That includes homes in and around downtown near Oak Street, the neighborhoods along U.S. 17, the residential blocks around De Soto Avenue, and the developing areas on the city’s east side. We can typically get to most Arcadia locations within the same day for an estimate.
- Downtown Arcadia
- Cypress Bend
- Southeast Arcadia
- Oak Ridge neighborhood
- Areas along De Soto Avenue
Why Arcadia’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Arcadia sits in DeSoto County, where summer heat and humidity shape every building decision. Original 1950s and 1960s ranch homes here were built for a different era: single-pane windows, minimal insulation, asphalt shingles that bake under the Florida sun. When we open a wall in one of these houses, we often find galvanized plumbing that’s decades past its useful life and electrical panels that were undersized even when they were installed. That’s not a problem; it’s information. It changes the scope, and we put those changes in writing before proceeding.
Arcadia’s newer homes face different issues. Roofs installed during the last building boom are now aging past warranty, and hurricane-season wind exposure along the U.S. 17 corridor means roof tie-downs and strapping matter more than they do inland. The soil here is sandy and porous, so driveway and foundation drainage need real planning. A paver driveway or patio that isn’t pitched correctly will hold water after a July thunderstorm. We’ve fixed enough of those to know how to build them right the first time.
Pricing for Construction in Arcadia
Here’s what you can expect for major project categories in Arcadia, based on the work we’ve done here:
- Roof replacement: $8,500-$18,000 depending on size and material
- Kitchen remodel: $22,000-$60,000 for a full gut, depending on finish level
- Bathroom remodel: $12,000-$35,000 for a typical full replacement
- Fence installation: $2,400-$8,000 depending on material and linear feet
- Driveway & pavers: $7,000-$22,000 depending on square footage
- Home addition or ADU: $90-$180 per square foot, depending on foundation and finish
These are honest ranges, not phone quotes. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a free, written, line-item estimate. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying and why before you sign anything. If you already have a written estimate from someone else, bring it in. We’ll give you a free second opinion.
Service Area - Cities Near Arcadia
Beyond Arcadia, our crews regularly work in Southeast Arcadia, Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda Isles, and Port Charlotte. We also serve the surrounding unincorporated areas of DeSoto County. If you’re nearby and wondering whether we cover your street, call us. It’s a two-minute conversation.
Serving Arcadia, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arcadia 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 Arcadia
Yes. Every eligible job in Arcadia gets permits pulled and inspections signed before we call it done. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s exactly how I like it.
Most roof replacements in Arcadia run between $8,500 and $18,000, depending on square footage, pitch, and material choice. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written, line-item quote. Estimates are free.
Only if the scope changes, and only in writing. Any change order goes on paper, and you sign it before we proceed. No surprise invoices at the end. That’s been our rule since 1998.
Both. We’ve renovated original mid-century ranch homes in Arcadia and built new additions on the same lots. The older homes often need plumbing and electrical upgrades once walls are open, and we handle that under one contract.
We do. There’s a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans on every job. That’s a standing offer, not a promotion. We also don’t charge a trip fee inside the county, and we offer $40 off any repair over $200. Mention the offer when you call.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Arcadia 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 Arcadia Customers Say
"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"He pulled every permit and had every inspection signed off. The last contractor we used told us permits were optional and I have been paying for that ever since."
- Redmond Cavanaugh"Genuinely good builders and I would use them again. Site tidiness slipped a bit in the middle stretch and I had to mention it, after which it was spotless every evening."
- Marcus Threadgill