Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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If you’re looking for a construction crew in Dallas that shows up when they say they will, charges what they quoted, and puts every detail in writing, you’ve found us. Barrett & Sons Construction serves homeowners across Dallas, from the bungalows of Oak Cliff to the new builds rising in East Dallas. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person on the line, not a voicemail box. We schedule estimates quickly, and Tom Barrett or one of his sons will be the one walking your property.
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 Dallas Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he still answers his own phone. His sons run the crews. When you hire Barrett & Sons, you get the owner’s name, his address, and his license number, all published and verifiable before you sign anything. Homeowners in Kessler Park and Lakewood have hired us for everything from Kitchen Remodeling - Dallas to full additions, and they’ll tell you the same thing: the price on the contract is the price you pay. Every change order comes in writing before the work happens, and every completed job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back. We also offer a Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate and a No Trip Charge Inside the County, so you can compare us fairly without spending a dime to do it.
Construction Services We Offer in Dallas
Kitchen Remodeling
Dallas kitchens built in the 1950s and 60s often hide galvanized plumbing and undersized electrical panels behind those charming original cabinets. We open walls, find what’s there, and build the kitchen you want with cabinets and counters you can look up by name, including KraftMaid and Cambria. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Dallas.
Bathroom Remodeling
Older Dallas homes frequently have bathrooms that were never ventilated properly, which means mold behind drywall and rot under the tub. We address the framing and moisture issues first, then tile, glass, and fixtures. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Dallas.
Roofing
Dallas hail season is real, and your roof is the first thing that takes the hit. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems rated for North Texas weather, and we pull permits and pass inspections on every eligible job. Learn more about our Roofing in Dallas.
Windows & Doors
Dallas summers push your cooling bill hard, and old single-pane windows are bleeding money every July. We install Simonton and Andersen Windows & Doors in Dallas sized correctly for the opening, with flashing details that hold up to our storm cycles.
Fence Installation
Dallas clay moves, and fence posts set too shallow will lean within two years. We set posts below the shrink-swell zone where possible, and we build fences that stay plumb through drought and rain cycles.
Driveway & Pavers
Concrete driveways in Dallas crack when the soil underneath expands and contracts. We prep the base for drainage and movement, then install paver systems from Belgard and Techo-Bloc that flex instead of fracture.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in Dallas means engineering around post-tensioned slab cables and black gumbo soil. We handle the structural work, the permits, and the inspections, and we keep you informed in writing at every step.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Dallas
Our crews work throughout Dallas, and we know the housing stock block by block. We’re regularly in these neighborhoods:
- Kessler Park
- Lakewood
- Oak Cliff
- Preston Hollow
- East Dallas
Typical response time for an estimate request in the Dallas area is one business day.
Why Dallas’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Dallas sits on some of the most aggressively expansive clay soil in the country. Locals call it black gumbo, and it swells and contracts by inches as North Texas cycles through drought and heavy rain. Every project we take on here, from a paver driveway to a full addition, has to account for that movement. We see pier-and-beam bungalows in Oak Cliff that have shifted for decades, with floors that slope and doors that no longer latch. We also see the opposite problem in East Dallas, where teardown-and-infill activity is putting new construction on narrow lots where drainage and soil prep make or break the foundation. This is not a market where you skip the soil work and hope for the best.
There’s another Dallas-specific hazard that matters if you’re cutting into an existing slab. Post-tensioned foundations are the local standard, and they contain high-tension steel cables under enormous stress. Cutting into one without locating it first can be catastrophic. Our crews locate and avoid these cables before any saw-cutting happens. It’s a safety issue most homeowners never hear about until a contractor hits one. We bring it up before the work starts, because it’s your house and your family.
Pricing for Construction in Dallas
Construction costs in Dallas vary by scope, but here are honest ranges we see most often:
- Kitchen remodel: $25,000 to $65,000
- Bathroom remodel: $12,000 to $30,000
- Roof replacement: $8,000 to $18,000
- Driveway or paver install: $6,000 to $20,000
- Home addition or ADU: $80,000 to $250,000+
These are ranges, not quotes. Your exact price depends on materials, square footage, and what’s hiding behind the walls. What we promise is that the number we give you is the number you’ll see on the contract, and any change comes in writing before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a written, line-item scope.
Service Area - Cities Near Dallas
Barrett & Sons Construction serves communities across the Dallas area. We’re also your local contractor in Highland Park, University Park, Richardson, and Irving, with the same crew, the same pricing rules, and the same written change-order policy.
Serving Dallas, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Dallas 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 Dallas
Construction in Dallas typically runs $25,000 to $65,000 for a kitchen remodel, $12,000 to $30,000 for a Bathroom Remodeling - Dallas project, and $80,000 to $250,000+ for an addition or ADU. These ranges reflect Dallas’s labor market, permitting requirements, and the need for soil and foundation work that contractors in cities without expansive clay don’t face. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your project, estimates are free.
Not unless you change the scope, and even then, you’ll sign a written change order before any extra work happens. Dallas homeowners have told us stories of national contractors adding thousands at the end for allowances they never saw on paper. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Our rule: if it’s not in writing, it didn’t happen.
Yes, we pull permits and pass inspections on every eligible job in Dallas. The permit inspector works for you, not for us. We like it that way. Permits protect you from shoddy work and from liability if something goes wrong down the road. A contractor who tells you permits are optional is giving you a reason to walk away.
A kitchen or bathroom remodel in Dallas typically takes 3 to 8 weeks depending on scope. A full addition or ADU runs 3 to 6 months, and summer heat can compress concrete cure windows and require adjusted crew schedules to comply with OSHA heat-safety rules. We’ll give you a written timeline before work starts, and we’ll update you in writing if anything changes. Call (877) 610-1318 to get a schedule for your specific project.
Yes. We offer a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount on all work in Dallas. We also offer $40 Off Any Repair Over $200. These are standing offers, not seasonal promotions, and they’re honored on every eligible job. Call (877) 610-1318 and mention the discount when you schedule your free estimate.
Call Barrett & Sons Construction for Your Dallas Project
Whether you’re remodeling a 1920s bungalow in Kessler Park, replacing a hail-beaten roof with Dallas Roofing in Lakewood, or planning an addition in Preston Hollow, we’ll give you a straight answer, a written price, and a face you’ll see again. Tom Barrett lives close enough to drive to your house, and he stands behind every job with the 90-Day Done Right Promise. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, 24 hours a day.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Dallas and the surrounding communities 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 Dallas 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