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AfterDvele Construction in Boca Raton, CA | Barrett & Sons Construction
We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we provide independent Pompano Beach Dvele service and Dvele service across Boca Raton. We are not a Dvele dealer and we’re not manufacturer-affiliated, which matters more here than almost anywhere else in Florida. The one thing that makes our Dvele work different in Boca Raton is that we’ve spent years navigating the Architectural Review Board’s Mediterranean Revival rules while repairing and expanding Dvele’s steel-framed SIP panel homes, so we already know what gets permitted, what fails, and what it costs before you spend a dime. Call (877) 610-1318 for a straight answer.
Why Boca Raton Residents Choose Us for Dvele Service
Dvele homes are not like the CBS construction that makes up most of Boca Raton’s housing stock. A Dvele is a steel-framed, SIP-panel prefab system, and when something goes wrong with it, you need a crew that understands how those panels behave in salt air, high water tables, and 150 mph wind loads. Tom Barrett started Barrett & Sons in 1998, and he learned framing and finishing the hard way. His sons run crews now, and they’ve spent enough hours pulling apart Dvele panel seams and resealing stucco joints in Boca Raton to know exactly where these homes fail and why. When you call us, you get Tom’s name on the work, a written change order before any scope changes, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every job. We use factory-direct or OEM-equivalent Dvele panel components when available, and for discontinued electrical or plumbing fixtures we source pre-vetted aftermarket parts that match Dvele’s minimalist specs. That means we can usually fix what a dealer would tell you to replace.
Common Dvele Construction Problems We Solve in Boca Raton
- Steel-frame-to-SIP seam delamination: Boca Raton’s east-facing elevations near A1A take repeated thermal cycling and hurricane-driven moisture. Over time, the seam between Dvele’s steel frame and SIP panels can separate. We remove failed sealant, install new backer rod, and apply an elastomeric joint sealant rated for 150+ mph wind-driven rain.
- Factory-applied stucco cracking at panel joints: Boca’s water table sits 2 to 4 feet below grade across most of the city, and the sandy fill under many Dvele slabs settles differentially. That movement cracks the stucco along vertical steel stud lines. We repair the joint and hand-texture to match Dvele’s original ‘sand’ finish so the ARB treats it as maintenance, not a remodel.
- ERISA and Lutron panel failures from salt-air corrosion: Dvele’s smart-home network depends on exterior sensors and roof-mounted equipment that salt air eats faster in Boca Raton than inland. We diagnose corroded connections and replace components with pre-vetted aftermarket parts when factory units are on long lead times.
- Window flashing and door threshold leaks at CBS additions: Many Boca Raton Dvele homes sit in 1970s-90s remodeled communities like Camino Real where site-built CBS garages or additions meet Dvele’s prefab envelope. That transition is where water gets in. We re-flash, reseal, and recoat those intersections properly.
- Concrete spalling remediation on A1A high-rises: While this is more common on the aging concrete condos east of Federal Highway, Dvele owners in mixed communities sometimes face balcony or facade delamination where salt-laden air has corroded embedded rebar. Under Florida’s SB 4-D inspection laws, condo associations are budgeting for this, and we handle the remediation.
Dvele Service in Boca Raton: What Local Conditions Mean for Your Equipment
Here’s the thing about owning a Dvele in Boca Raton that no generic service page will tell you. Boca Raton is the only city in Palm Beach County where every exterior Dvele modification, even replacing a failed panel with an identical factory order, must go through the Architectural Review Board’s Mediterranean Revival design review. That process can delay emergency storm repairs by 30 to 60 days. We keep stock of stucco-matching coatings and pre-approved trim details on hand specifically so we can complete repairs without triggering a second ARB submission. In Boca Pointe, our crew responded to a Dvele 2.0 where the original exterior stucco had cracked along the vertical steel stud lines after the home’s first full hurricane season. We removed the failed sealant, installed new backer rod and elastomeric joint sealant rated for 150+ mph wind-driven rain, then hand-textured the repair with a blend that matched the original Dvele sand finish. The ARB had already approved the original color and texture, so the patch counted as maintenance, no second review required. That’s the kind of local knowledge that saves Boca Raton Dvele owners months of headaches.
Dvele Models & Products We Service in Boca Raton
We work on the full Dvele lineup: the Dvele 1.0 founding home series, Dvele 2.0, Dvele 3.0, and the Dvele Balance and Balance LV models from Lakeside Village. On every one, we follow the same repair-vs-replace rule. We’ll only recommend full panel replacement when the SIP core is delaminated or the steel frame shows measurable corrosion. Otherwise, we repair seams, reseal penetrations, and recoat to protect the envelope. For local Boca Raton turnaround, we keep common OEM-equivalent sealants, backer rod, flashing, and stucco-matching coatings stocked, and we can usually source Dvele panel components factory-direct within a week. Learn more about our broader Dvele sales & service work.
Dvele Service Pricing in Boca Raton
| Service | Price Range |
|---|---|
| Roof Repair | $400-$1800 |
| Metal Roofing | $15000-$40000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8000-$25000 |
| Home Addition | $45000-$130000 |
| ADU Construction | $90000-$220000 |
What drives the cost on a Dvele job in Boca Raton is scope. Repairing a stucco seam is not the same as replacing a delaminated SIP panel, and an ADU addition is a different animal entirely. Every estimate we write includes a full line-item breakdown, and every change after that comes as a written change order before any work happens. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk the property and give you a number you can plan around.
Serving Boca Raton, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Boca Raton 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 - Dvele Construction in Boca Raton
In Boca Raton, it depends on whether the replacement changes the exterior appearance. An identical factory-order panel matched to the approved color and texture is typically handled as maintenance if we use pre-approved trim details. If the panel changes dimensions, color, or profile, the ARB treats it as a remodel and requires a full design review, which adds 30 to 60 days - similar to what happens with our Kitchen Remodeling in Boca Raton. We keep stucco-matching coatings and approved details on hand specifically to avoid that second review whenever possible. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you which category your repair falls into before we touch anything.
Two reasons, and they compound each other. First, Boca Raton’s water table sits just 2 to 4 feet below grade across most of the city, so the sandy fill under many foundations settles unevenly. Second, Dvele’s steel frame and SIP panels expand and contract at different rates under our hot days and cool nights. Add hurricane-driven moisture and you get cracking along the vertical stud lines. We fix it with backer rod and elastomeric sealant rated for 150+ mph wind-driven rain, and we hand-texture to match Dvele’s original finish. For an exact quote, call (877) 610-1318.
Yes, but the HOA and the city’s ARB both get a say. Boca Pointe and Woodfield have their own architectural review committees that layer on top of the city’s Mediterranean Revival requirements, so you’re looking at two approvals before we can pull permits. We’ve done Dvele additions in both communities, and we handle the submission paperwork as part of the job, just as we do for our Bathroom Remodeling in Boca Raton. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and we like it that way. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific community requires.
Almost certainly yes. With the water table at 2 to 4 feet below grade across most of Boca Raton, any excavation for footings, utilities, or a slab will hit groundwater. Active dewatering is a standard line item here, and any contractor who doesn’t include it in the first estimate is setting you up for a change order later. We include it, in writing, in every Boca Raton Dvele ADU scope before we start. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate that actually reflects local conditions.
A Dvele home’s steel frame and SIP panels are engineered for high wind loads, but no prefab envelope is flood-proof if water sits against it for days. The bigger risk near A1A is salt-air corrosion on exterior sensors, roof-mounted equipment, and any exposed steel at panel seams. Post-storm, we inspect the envelope, reseal penetrations, and check the ERISA and Lutron systems for corrosion damage. If you’re near the coast, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll do a full post-storm inspection.
Service Areas Near Boca Raton
We serve all of Boca Raton, including the 33464, 33481, 33486, and 33487 ZIP codes. If you’re just outside the city, take a look at our Boca Raton service area page for the full map. We also handle Dvele work in neighboring communities, including Dvele service in Delray Beach and Dvele service in Homestead.
Book Your Dvele Service in Boca Raton Today
If you own a Dvele in Boca Raton, you already know this city adds layers most contractors never see. We know the ARB, the water table, and the wind codes, and we’ll put it all in writing before we start. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Boca Raton since 1998.