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If you’re planning a remodel, addition, or full build in Selma, you need a contractor who understands what the San Joaquin Valley’s expansive clay soils do to foundations and slabs. Selma sits on some of the most reactive black cotton clay in Fresno County, ground that swells with winter rains and shrinks hard in 105-degree summers. That single fact shapes every foundation, patio, and room addition we build here. Barrett & Sons Construction has been owner-operated since 1998, and we coordinate Selma projects from our Central Valley office, with crews who know the 93662 ZIP and the inspectors who work it. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person, not a call center.
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 Selma Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published for anyone to look up before signing anything. That’s rare in this trade, and Selma homeowners tell us it’s exactly why they call. The other reason: every scope, allowance, and price change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and people here have already been burned by national outfits that quote one number on the phone and show up with another. We don’t play that game. Our crews serve neighborhoods across Selma, from the older streets near downtown to the newer subdivisions along Floral Avenue east of Highway 99 and out toward East Manning Avenue. When you hire us, Tom’s sons run the crews, and every eligible job gets permits pulled and inspections signed. A strong local reputation over 29 years in business, with the 90-Day Done Right Promise written on every contract: if something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back.
Key takeaways for Selma homeowners:
- Written change orders before any scope change, every time
- Permits pulled and inspections signed on every eligible job
- 90-Day Done Right Promise written on every contract
- Free estimates and No Trip Charge inside the county
- 10% Senior & Veteran discount, permanent
Construction Services We Offer in Selma
Kitchen Remodeling
Selma kitchens run the gamut from tight 1960s galley layouts in original tract homes to larger spaces in homes built during the 1980s expansion. We install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria countertops, with every allowance in writing so the finish you pick is the finish you get. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Selma.
Bathroom Remodeling
Older Selma homes often carry original cast-iron plumbing that’s nearing the end of its service life, and a bathroom remodel is the right time to address it properly. We pull permits, sign inspections, and keep moisture barriers correct for a valley climate that swings from dry heat to weeks of dense tule fog. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Selma.
Roofing
Selma summers with 100-degree-plus days and intense UV punish roofing materials faster than coastal California ever will, and winter fog adds weeks of moisture exposure. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems rated for Central Valley heat, with a written workmanship warranty behind every job. Learn more about our Roofing in Selma.
Windows & Doors
Old aluminum single-pane windows are common across Selma’s post-WWII housing stock, and they bleed cool air all summer. We carry Andersen and Marvin lines and, for budget-conscious whole-house replacements, Simonton vinyl windows that hold up to valley UV without warping. Windows & Doors - Selma replacements come with the same written change order discipline as every Barrett & Sons job.
Fence Installation
Fence posts set in Selma’s expansive clay need deeper holes and better drainage than standard practice suggests, or the whole line leans within two winters. We plan post depths for the soil you actually have, not the soil a generic spec sheet assumes.
Driveway & Pavers
Concrete flatwork in the 93662 ZIP cracks when it’s poured without proper subgrade compaction and moisture control, and the thermal cycling from summer highs to near-freezing winter nights makes the problem worse. We use Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers with base prep that anticipates the clay, not fights it.
Home Additions & ADU
A soils report should be standard on every Selma addition, even a simple bedroom bump-out, because the black cotton clay under much of this town swells enough to crack a slab poured without the right preparation. Fresno County inspectors flag this specifically in the 93662 zone, and we’d rather show you the report than explain the crack later. We design, permit, and build additions and ADUs to Selma’s agricultural-residential mix, including detached units suited for multigenerational farm families.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Selma
We work across Selma’s residential and agricultural-residential mix, from original tract subdivisions to newer developments. Typical response time for a Selma estimate is within one business day, with a live person answering the phone around the clock.
- Downtown Selma and the historic district
- Floral Avenue corridor east of Highway 99
- East Manning Avenue area
- Rose Avenue residential neighborhoods
- Rural parcels south and west of the city toward Fowler
Why Selma’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Selma sits squarely on the San Joaquin Valley floor where expansive adobe clay soils dominate. Foundations heave and crack seasonally as the ground swells with winter rains and then shrinks hard during the scorching dry summers. That makes soil prep and foundation work the defining challenge of nearly every construction project here, and it’s why contractors in Selma call for a soils report even on straightforward room additions. The black cotton clay common throughout the 93662 ZIP swells enough to crack slabs poured without proper moisture barriers and compaction, and inspectors in Fresno County flag it specifically in this zone. The climate compounds the problem: 100-degree-plus summers with intense UV degrade roofing membranes, caulks, and wood framing faster than coastal California, while dense tule fog from November through February creates extended moisture exposure that can delay pours and promote mold in poorly sealed structures. The extreme thermal cycling, from summer highs to near-freezing winter nights, accelerates joint failure in concrete flatwork and stucco. Most of Selma’s residential stock is modest post-WWII and 1960s-to-1980s tract homes built to house agricultural workers, many with slab-on-grade foundations particularly vulnerable to the valley’s clay. Older downtown commercial buildings and a scattering of early 20th-century Craftsman bungalows add a renovation layer that often requires seismic retrofitting and outdated electrical or plumbing upgrades. As the self-proclaimed Raisin Capital of the World, Selma’s construction market is also distinctively split between residential work and agricultural or industrial builds like packing sheds, drying yards, and cold-storage facilities. That’s a demand mix you won’t find at the same scale in a suburb like Clovis or Fresno, and it means a Selma contractor has to be fluent in both worlds. We are.
Pricing for Construction in Selma
Honest numbers matter more than vague promises. Here’s what Selma homeowners can expect, based on recent local work:
- Kitchen remodel: $35,000-$75,000 for a full-gut job with mid-range to premium finishes
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000-$40,000 depending on size, age of plumbing, and tile scope
- Roof replacement: $12,000-$28,000 for a typical Selma tract home, varying by pitch and material
- Windows & doors (whole house): $12,000-$30,000 for 10-18 openings, material dependent
- Fence installation: $2,800-$7,500 for a typical backyard perimeter, wood or vinyl
- Driveway & pavers: $10-$22 per square foot, including proper clay-soil base prep
- Room addition or ADU: $180-$350 per square foot, depending on foundation complexity and finish level
Every estimate is free. Every price change arrives in writing before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your project.
Service Area - Cities Near Selma
While this page focuses on Selma, our crews also serve nearby communities across the Central Valley and into San Diego County’s inland areas, including Alpine, Jamul, Ramona, and San Diego Country Estates. If you’re just outside the 93662 ZIP, call us and ask.
Serving Selma, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Selma 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 Selma
A full Kitchen Remodeling - Selma project typically runs $35,000 to $75,000, depending on whether you’re updating a compact 1960s galley or expanding a larger 1980s-era kitchen. The biggest variables are cabinet grade, countertop material, and how much plumbing or electrical you move. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate with exact numbers.
Yes. Most of Selma sits on expansive black cotton clay that swells and shrinks with seasonal moisture, and Fresno County inspectors specifically flag foundation work in the 93662 ZIP when soil prep is inadequate. We include soils evaluation on every addition and ADU we build here. It’s not a upsell; it’s the difference between a slab that lasts and one that cracks in three winters.
Only if you change the scope, and even then, every change arrives as a written change order before any work proceeds. No surprise invoices at the end. That’s the Barrett & Sons rule, written on every contract since 1998. If a contractor won’t put allowances in writing, walk away.
Yes, on every eligible job. Permits pulled and inspections signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, which is exactly why we like the process. An unpermitted addition or remodel in Fresno County can complicate a future sale or trigger fines, and we’d rather hand you a signed inspection card than an explanation.
Bathroom Remodeling in Selma usually runs 2 to 4 weeks, a kitchen 4 to 8 weeks, and a room addition or ADU 10 to 20 weeks depending on foundation work and finish level. Selma’s winter tule fog can occasionally delay pours or exterior work, and we build that into the schedule rather than surprising you later. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll map out a realistic timeline for your specific project.
Get a Free Construction Estimate in Selma
If you live in Selma and you’re planning a remodel, addition, Selma Roofing project, or any construction project, call (877) 610-1318 today. A live person answers, 24/7. We’ll schedule a free estimate, put every scope and allowance in writing, and show up when we say we will. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. Barrett & Sons Construction is the name on the truck, and Tom Barrett stands behind it.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Selma and the Central Valley 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 Selma Customers Say
"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"Every change to the price came as a written change order before the work happened, not as a surprise on the final bill. I did not know contractors still did that."
- Xiomara Benavides