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If you’re planning construction in Manhattan Beach, you already know this isn’t a typical suburban market. Between coastal commission rules, 30-foot-wide Sand Section lots, and salt air eating through standard hardware, the city demands a contractor who understands what actually works here. Barrett & Sons Construction has been building and remodeling homes since 1998, and our crews know Manhattan Beach from the Strand to the Hill Section. When you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers, not a voicemail box. Tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll tell you straight whether it’s a one-month project or an eight-month gauntlet.
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 Manhattan Beach Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Most people we meet in the Sand Section and the Tree Section have either been through a bad build already or watched a neighbor go through one. The story is always the same: quote on the phone, different number at the door, and permits that never got pulled. Tom Barrett built this company in 1998 to be the opposite of that. His name, his address, and his license number are published and verifiable. His sons run the crews. And every scope, every allowance, every price change comes to you as a written change order before a single nail moves.
Homeowners from the Gas Light District down to El Porto call us because the person who signs the contract is the same person you’ll see on site. Manhattan Beach review boards are small, and word gets around fast. When we finish a job in 90266 or 90267, the neighbors notice. That’s how we’ve built our reputation, and that’s how we keep it.
Construction Services We Offer in Manhattan Beach
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling in Manhattan Beach often means tackling Hill Section mid-century originals with good bones but outdated layouts. We open them up and rebuild them with brands like KraftMaid and Cambria, pull permits on every job, and keep the inspector’s sign-off in the file.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Manhattan Beach.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling in Manhattan Beach means dealing with older beach cottages that are usually tight and tired. We rebuild them with Schluter waterproofing systems and Sterling or Grohe fixtures, and we make sure the work stands up to the damp marine air that sits over this city most mornings.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Manhattan Beach.
Roofing
Salt spray off the Pacific shortens a roof’s life faster than almost anything else, which is why Manhattan Beach Roofing requires specialized expertise. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems with corrosion-rated fasteners and underlayment that won’t fail after five winters of ocean exposure.
Learn more about our Roofing in Manhattan Beach.
Windows & Doors
The marine layer is constantly working on Windows & Doors in Manhattan Beach, attacking frames and hardware. We specify Andersen and Marvin products with marine-grade finishes that hold up to salt air, and we pay attention to the wind-driven rain that the coastal zone throws at beach-facing elevations.
Every window and door job includes permits where required and a written scope before work starts. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting.
Fence Installation
Fences in the Sand Section take a beating from sun, salt, and wind. We build with materials and post hardware rated for coastal conditions, and we respect the tight setback rules Manhattan Beach enforces on narrow lots.
From redwood privacy fences to horizontal plank designs, we’ll match the look of your street and build it to last.
Driveway & Pavers
Manhattan Beach driveways are short and tight, but they still need proper drainage and a compacted base that won’t heave in sandy soil. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc hardscapes with the right sub-base for coastal conditions.
Paver patios, walkways, and driveways get a written quote and a crew that shows up when we say they will.
Home Additions & ADU
Lot coverage rules in Manhattan Beach are strict, and creative additions require someone who knows how to work within them. We design and build additions and ADUs that respect height limits, setback requirements, and the Coastal Commission review when the parcel falls inside the coastal zone.
We pull every permit, coordinate every inspection, and hand you a finished structure that passed final sign-off.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Manhattan Beach
We work throughout Manhattan Beach, and we know the streets well enough to plan ahead for tight access and parking restrictions. You can normally reach us the same day you call.
- Sand Section
- Hill Section
- Tree Section
- El Porto
- Gas Light District
Why Manhattan Beach’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Two things shape nearly every job in Manhattan Beach. First, the lots. In the Sand Section, homes are built wall-to-wall on parcels that are frequently just 30 feet wide by 90 feet deep, often with zero side setbacks. That means no staging yard, no room for a materials pile, and no slack in the schedule. Cranes get permitted on the public alley behind the property, neighbors get formal notice, and every delivery has to arrive at a specific hour or it doesn’t arrive at all. Contractors who only work inland get chewed up by that logistics puzzle. We don’t, because we’ve done it enough times to know the choreography.
Second, the air. The marine layer and salt-laden sea air work on metal fasteners, exterior hardware, rebar, and window frames faster in Manhattan Beach than in cities just a few miles east. A builder who specs standard steel clips and galvanized hardware in El Segundo will be back on a ladder in five years here. We specify stainless steel or hot-dipped galvanized hardware as the baseline on coastal homes, and we build with corrosion in mind from the first fastener to the last trim nail. Lots in the blocks closest to the beach also sit on sandy subsoil that frequently requires deep caisson or grade-beam foundation work instead of simple spread footings. That’s not a complication. It’s just what building correctly in Manhattan Beach means.
Pricing for Construction in Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach construction costs run higher than inland LA County for reasons that have nothing to do with markup. Permitting is slower, the Coastal Commission adds review time inside the coastal zone, and tight lots mean more hand-carrying and less machine access. A mid-range kitchen remodel in 90266 or 90267 typically starts around $65,000 and can push past $120,000 with structural changes and premium finishes. Bathroom remodels generally run $35,000 to $70,000. Roof replacements on a typical Manhattan Beach home land between $18,000 and $35,000 depending on pitch and decking condition. Additions and ADUs are project-specific; a full Sand Section teardown and rebuild is a different conversation entirely. We keep one published discount across the board: a permanent 10% Senior and Veteran discount, plus $40 off any repair over $200. You’ll get a written line-item estimate before any contract is signed, and if the scope changes, the price change arrives on paper before the work does.
Service Area - Cities Near Manhattan Beach
We also serve homeowners in Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills Estates, Palos Verdes Estates, and Torrance. If you’re in Manhattan Beach or any of its neighboring communities, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll let you know how soon we can start.
Serving Manhattan Beach, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach
Most structural, electrical, plumbing, and exterior work in Manhattan Beach requires a permit, and properties inside the coastal zone may also need California Coastal Commission review. We pull permits on every eligible job and coordinate inspections through final sign-off, because the last contractor most of our customers used told them permits were optional. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you what your project will actually require.
A typical Manhattan Beach kitchen remodel runs 10 to 16 weeks, not counting permit review time. If your home sits in the coastal zone, expect permitting to add a month or more before demolition starts. We give you a written timeline at contract and update it in writing if anything shifts.
Only if you change the scope, and even then, only after you approve a written change order. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t work that way. You’ll never open an invoice at the end of a job and find a number you didn’t agree to in advance.
Yes, and we understand the logistics. Thirty-foot-wide lots with zero side setbacks mean no staging room, cranes permitted on the alley, neighbors formally notified, and material deliveries timed to the hour. We’ve coordinated enough Sand Section builds to handle the scheduling without burning a month of your timeline.
It’s a written guarantee on every construction and remodeling job we complete. If anything isn’t done right within 90 days of completion, one call brings Tom Barrett back to make it right. It’s written on the contract, not buried in fine print.
Get a Free Estimate for Your Manhattan Beach Project
If you’re planning a remodel, addition, or new build in Manhattan Beach, start with a conversation. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask for Tom. You’ll get a straight answer, a written line-item estimate, and names you can verify before you sign anything. No trip charge inside the county, and a free second opinion on any written estimate you already have. Visit our home page to learn more about how we work, or call now and let’s talk about your project.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Manhattan Beach 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 Manhattan Beach 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