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If you’re planning construction or remodeling in Redwood Shores, the single most important thing to understand is that this community sits on reclaimed tidal marshland, and that fact shapes everything from foundation work to fence posts. Barrett & Sons Construction has worked extensively across the 94065 ZIP, and we know the soil, the HOAs, and the building patterns here. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get Tom Barrett or someone from our crew who actually knows Redwood Shores, not a call center reading from a script.
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 Redwood Shores Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When we work in the Tidewater and Sandpiper neighborhoods, we’re not dispatching strangers in a rented van. The same faces show up every day, and they carry the Barrett & Sons name on their shirts. That matters to homeowners in Sunset Pointe and along Bridge Parkway who have been burned by national outfits that quote one number on the phone and hand over a different bill at the door.
Every job we take in Redwood Shores comes with a written scope, written allowances, and written change orders before any work changes. Permits get pulled and inspections get signed on every eligible job. Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. And every completed job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on the contract: if it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call.
Construction Services We Offer in Redwood Shores
Kitchen Remodeling
Redwood Shores townhomes and tract homes from the 1980s and 1990s share a common generation of kitchen layouts, and we know them well. Whether you’re in a condo along the lagoon or a single-family home near Marlin Park, we install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria countertops with written change orders on every allowance.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Redwood Shores.
Bathroom Remodeling
The damp, salty air in Redwood Shores is hard on bathroom waterproofing and fixtures. We build bathrooms with Schluter waterproofing systems and Grohe fixtures that stand up to the marine layer, and we pull permits so the inspector verifies the work behind the walls.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Redwood Shores.
Roofing
Most roofs in Redwood Shores were built within a relatively tight window, which means many are reaching end-of-life around the same time. Salt-laden air accelerates fastener corrosion, so we install GAF roofing systems with corrosion-resistant components suited to Bay shoreline conditions.
Learn more about our Roofing in Redwood Shores.
Windows & Doors
The persistent moisture and salt air of Redwood Shores punish window frames and door hardware faster than inland Peninsula cities. We install Andersen and Marvin windows with the right flashing and sealing details for this specific microclimate.
Learn more about our window and door work by calling (877) 610-1318.
Fence Installation
In Redwood Shores, fence work means drilling into ground where water often sits just a few feet down. We account for that before we set the first post, and we install materials designed to handle the damp soil conditions along the lagoons.
Learn more about our fence services by calling (877) 610-1318.
Driveway & Pavers
Driveways and paver work in Redwood Shores need base preparation that accounts for compressible Bay mud and a high water table. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers with drainage details that prevent the settlement problems we routinely see from shortcuts.
Learn more about our paver work by calling (877) 610-1318.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in Redwood Shores almost always means working around existing pile foundations and HOA architectural review boards. We manage both, and we bring the structural engineer’s analysis to the table before any plans are finalized.
Learn more about our addition and ADU work by calling (877) 610-1318.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redwood Shores
We work throughout the 94065 ZIP. Crews regularly take on jobs in Tidewater, Sandpiper, Sunset Pointe, and along Bridge Parkway and Redwood Shores Parkway. Response time for estimates in Redwood Shores is typically within a day or two, depending on our schedule and yours.
- Tidewater
- Sandpiper
- Sunset Pointe
- Bridge Parkway corridor
- Marlin Park area
Why Redwood Shores’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Redwood Shores was built almost entirely on reclaimed tidal marshland and Bay mud, which means virtually every structure in the 94065 ZIP sits on deep pilings driven through compressible soil. That’s a categorically different build environment from nearby Redwood City or San Mateo neighborhoods on solid ground. Any addition, ADU, or major remodel here must account for existing pile cap layouts and differential settlement. We’ve seen what happens when contractors treat Redwood Shores like just another Peninsula ZIP code, and it’s rarely a cheap lesson for the homeowner.
The man-made lagoons threading through the neighborhood add another layer. Shallow excavations for fence posts, utility trenches, or retaining walls commonly hit water at two to three feet below grade. Contractors unfamiliar with the area routinely underestimate dewatering needs and soil bearing capacity on the first visit. We don’t, because we’ve done the work here. And with the salt-laden marine air rolling off the Bay, we specify fasteners, flashing, and sealants for corrosion resistance, not for the cheapest price on the shelf.
Pricing for Construction in Redwood Shores
Here’s honest pricing for Redwood Shores work, based on what we’ve quoted across the 94065 ZIP:
- Kitchen remodel: $25,000-$65,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and layout changes
- Bathroom remodel: $15,000-$35,000 depending on scope, fixtures, and waterproofing requirements
- Roof replacement: $12,000-$25,000 depending on roofing system, pitch, and tear-off
- Window replacement: $800-$2,500 per window depending on brand and installation complexity
- Fence installation: $35-$75 per linear foot depending on material and soil conditions
- Driveway & pavers: $15-$30 per square foot depending on base prep and paver selection
- Addition or ADU: $175,000-$400,000+ depending on size, foundation work, and HOA constraints
These are planning numbers, not bids. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with a written line-item scope before you sign anything.
Service Area - Cities Near Redwood Shores
We also serve homeowners in Foster City, Belmont, San Carlos, and San Mateo. If you’re in a neighboring community, the same written change orders, permits, and 90-Day Done Right Promise apply. Scheduling and dispatch are coordinated from our San Francisco Bay Area office; crews serve Redwood Shores locally.
Serving Redwood Shores, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redwood Shores 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 Redwood Shores
Most kitchen remodels in Redwood Shores run between $25,000 and $65,000, with the final number depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or electrical. Condo kitchens along the lagoons often have HOA constraints that affect scope. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, in most cases. The majority of Redwood Shores housing stock sits within HOAs with architectural review boards, which adds an approval layer beyond standard San Mateo County permits. We help you understand what your HOA requires before any work begins. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through the approval process.
Not without your written sign-off. Any scope change, allowance adjustment, or unforeseen condition gets documented as a written change order before a single nail moves. That’s the Barrett & Sons policy, and it’s written into every contract. If you’ve had a contractor hit you with surprise invoices before, this is the difference.
Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him. If a contractor tells you permits are optional in Redwood Shores, find another contractor.
Kitchen and bathroom remodels typically run 4 to 10 weeks; roof replacements usually take 3 to 7 days; fences and pavers take 1 to 3 weeks. Additions and ADUs vary widely based on foundation conditions and HOA review timelines. We’ll give you a written schedule with your estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 to get started.
Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate. A live person answers, and Tom Barrett will be the one standing behind the work.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Redwood Shores and the surrounding Bay Area 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 Redwood Shores Customers Say
"Tom Barrett was on our job most days himself, not just at the quote and then never again. When something needed deciding there was an actual person to decide it with."
- Rosalie Pemberton"Came back a year later to sort a door that had dropped as the frame settled. No charge and no argument about whether it was covered."
- Thaddeus Oyelowo"Addition over the garage matched the original roofline and brickwork so closely that visitors do not realise it was added. He tracked down the closest brick he could find rather than settling."
- Gideon Stroud