Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Most construction calls we get in El Segundo start the same way: a homeowner opens up a wall and finds something the last remodel papered over, or a contractor promised permits and never pulled one. We’ve seen enough of both to know what you’re up against. If you’re planning work on a 1940s bungalow or a 1960s ranch near Sepulveda, you want a contractor who knows this city’s older housing stock and the extra paperwork it demands this close to LAX. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail box.
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 El Segundo Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When you hire us in El Segundo, the name on the contract is the name you’ll see on the truck and the faces on your job site. That matters in a city where homeowners near Grand Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard regularly tell us about national outfits that quoted one price over the phone and handed them a different bill at the door. We put every scope, every allowance, and every price change in writing as a change order before work starts. Permits get pulled and inspections signed on every eligible job, because too many El Segundo homeowners have been told permits were optional by the last contractor they used.
We answer our own phone 24/7, background-check every crew member who carries our name, and back every completed job with the written 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call.
Construction Services We Offer in El Segundo
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling in El Segundo for 1940s and 1950s bungalows often means opening walls to find galvanized plumbing and undersized electrical panels behind mid-century finishes. We open those walls carefully, correct what’s behind them, and install KraftMaid or Cambria so you know exactly what you’re getting.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in El Segundo.
Bathroom Remodeling
Original Bathroom Remodeling in El Segundo often reveals cast iron drain lines in ranch homes that have been quietly corroding for sixty years. We address the plumbing while we’re in there, not after the new tile is set.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in El Segundo.
Roofing
El Segundo Roofing faces salt-laden marine air off the Pacific that eats standard flashing and fasteners faster here than almost anywhere else in the county. We specify coastal-rated materials from GAF and CertainTeed so the roof you pay for holds up to El Segundo’s actual weather, not someone else’s.
Learn more about our Roofing in El Segundo.
Windows & Doors
Older homes near Imperial Highway often still have original single-pane Windows & Doors in El Segundo that rattle every time a jet takes off from LAX. We install Andersen and Marvin units sized correctly for the opening, with proper flashing that resists coastal moisture.
Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss window and door replacement on your El Segundo home.
Fence Installation
El Segundo’s tight lot lines and sandy coastal soil mean fence posts need deeper setting and better drainage than inland installs. We build fences that stay square when the ground shifts, using pressure-treated framing and corrosion-resistant hardware.
Call (877) 610-1318 for a free fence estimate in El Segundo.
Driveway & Pavers
We install Belgard, Techo-Bloc, and Cambridge Pavers systems on properly compacted base so your driveway doesn’t settle or crack in El Segundo’s sandy soil. Every paver job includes edge restraint and joint sand spec’d for coastal exposure.
Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through paver options for your El Segundo driveway.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in El Segundo is more complicated than in any neighboring city because virtually the entire town falls within FAA Part 77 airspace. We handle the obstruction evaluation filing as a routine step, not an afterthought.
Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss an addition or ADU in El Segundo.
Neighborhoods We Serve in El Segundo
We work throughout El Segundo’s 90245 ZIP code, from the tree-lined streets around Recreation Park to the quieter blocks near El Segundo High School.
- Downtown El Segundo and the Main Street corridor
- Neighborhoods around Recreation Park
- Homes along Grand Avenue toward the high school
- Streets off Sepulveda Boulevard near the 405
- Residential blocks between Imperial Highway and Mariposa Avenue
Because our crews are local, we can typically be at your El Segundo home for an estimate within a day or two of your call.
Why El Segundo’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
El Segundo sits right on the Pacific, and that single fact drives more construction decisions here than people expect. Persistent salt-laden marine air accelerates corrosion on fasteners, flashing, and exposed steel, which means exterior and structural materials must be specified for coastal exposure far more rigorously than even a few miles inland. What works in Hawthorne or Lennox can fail prematurely at the beach.
Then there’s LAX. Because El Segundo is immediately adjacent to the south runway complex, virtually every construction project in the city falls within FAA Part 77 Obstruction Evaluation airspace. Contractors must file FAA aeronautical studies for structures exceeding height thresholds that are far lower here than in any neighboring city. This is a permit-process step most Southern California builders rarely encounter, but in El Segundo it is routine and non-negotiable. An addition that clears easily in Del Aire can hit an obstruction limit here before the framing starts. We file the study as part of our standard permitting work, because skipping it is what gets a project red-tagged.
Pricing for Construction in El Segundo
Honest numbers for El Segundo: a mid-range kitchen remodel typically runs $35,000 to $65,000 depending on cabinet grade and whether you open walls. Bathroom remodels land between $18,000 and $35,000. Roofing on a 1,200 square foot ranch home runs $12,000 to $22,000 depending on material. Driveways in pavers are generally $15 to $25 per square foot installed. Additions and ADUs are too project-specific for a meaningful range without a walkthrough. Every estimate is free, every line item is written, and every change order hits paper before work starts. We also honor $40 Off Any Repair Over $200, a Free Second Opinion on Any Written Estimate, and No Trip Charge Inside the County.
Service Area - Cities Near El Segundo
In addition to El Segundo itself, our crews regularly work in Lennox, Del Aire, Hawthorne, and Marina del Rey. If you’re in a neighboring city and want a contractor who understands coastal conditions and FAA requirements, call us.
Serving El Segundo, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the El Segundo 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 El Segundo
A kitchen remodel in El Segundo typically runs $35,000 to $65,000 for a mid-range project, with custom cabinetry and structural changes pushing higher. Your exact number depends on what’s hiding behind the walls in a 1940s bungalow. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, written estimate.
Yes, and in El Segundo you also need an FAA obstruction evaluation because virtually the entire city sits within Part 77 airspace. We pull every permit and file every FAA study as standard practice, because the permit inspector works for you, not for us. Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss your project.
Only if you change the scope, and even then it changes on paper first. Every price change at Barrett & Sons arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We don’t do surprises.
A typical bathroom remodel in El Segundo takes three to five weeks from demo to signed inspection, depending on whether we’re replacing galvanized drains or addressing rot from decades of marine air. We’ll give you a written schedule before work begins. Call (877) 610-1318 for a specific timeline on your project.
Ground-disturbing work near the Chevron refinery corridor can trigger Phase I or Phase II environmental site assessments before footings are poured. We’ve coordinated that process on El Segundo projects and treat it as a standard part of due diligence, not an unexpected setback. If your parcel is near the industrial boundary, we’ll tell you upfront what to expect.
If you’re planning construction in El Segundo, start with a phone call to (877) 610-1318. You’ll get Tom, one of his sons, or a live person who knows this city. We’ll set up a free estimate, walk your property with you, and put everything in writing. From our home page you can see the full scope of what we do, and if you’re not ready to talk, look up Tom Barrett’s license number yourself before you sign anything with anyone.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving El Segundo homeowners.
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 El Segundo 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