Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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If you own a home in Malibu, you already know construction here runs on different rules than the rest of Los Angeles County. Coastal Commission permits, fire-hardening codes, salt air eating at every piece of steel, and narrow PCH lots that make staging a job feel like a puzzle. That’s why we keep crews familiar with all of it, from Point Dume to Malibu Park, and why we answer the phone at (877) 610-1318 whenever you call. Barrett & Sons Construction has been owner-operated since 1998, and we work in Malibu the way it actually needs to be worked: permits pulled, change orders in writing, and materials that can stand up to this coastline.
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 Malibu Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. That kind of transparency matters in a town where a lot of homeowners got burned long before the Woolsey Fire ever came through. We’ve worked on homes in Malibu West, Las Flores Canyon, and along the PCH corridor, and our crews know what Coastal Commission review means for your timeline and your budget. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract we hand to a Malibu homeowner. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back. No phone tree, no out-of-state call center, no excuses. We’re the name-on-the-truck alternative to the national outfits that quote one price on the phone and show up with another.
Every estimate we give in Malibu is a written line-item quote, and every price change arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and we never tell a client permits are optional. Malibu enforces its own unique set of rules, and we’ve learned that trying to skip any of them costs more in the end.
Construction Services We Offer in Malibu
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling in Malibu often means working around aging mid-century framing and coastal moisture that’s crept into the walls over decades. We carry KraftMaid and Cambria, materials you can look up by name, and we pull permits on every job that requires one.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Malibu.
Bathroom Remodeling
Salt air accelerates corrosion on fixtures, drains, and water lines faster than inland humidity ever will. We plan Bathroom Remodeling - Malibu projects with that reality in mind, using materials and hardware that hold up to marine air instead of fighting it.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Malibu.
Roofing
Nearly every Malibu Roofing project sits inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which means Class A materials and ember-resistant vents aren’t optional upgrades. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems that meet Chapter 7A requirements and stand up to Santa Ana wind cycles.
Learn more about our Roofing in Malibu.
Windows & Doors
Coastal Malibu homes need Windows & Doors in Malibu that handle salt spray, wind-driven sand, and intense sunlight. We work with Andersen, Marvin, and Simonton lines, choosing frames and hardware suited to each specific canyon or beachfront exposure.
Learn more about our home improvement services to see the full range of what we install.
Fence Installation
Fences on hillside Malibu lots deal with wind loads and fire-clearance rules that flat inland yards never face. We build with materials and anchoring methods rated for the exposure your specific property gets.
Driveway & Pavers
Sandy, liquefiable soils near the beach and decomposed granite in the canyons both affect how a driveway base should be prepared. We use Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers over properly engineered sub-bases that won’t shift with the first heavy rain.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in Malibu means navigating Coastal Commission review on many parcels, plus fire-safety build requirements inland. We handle the plans, the permits, and the construction, keeping the whole process in writing from first scope to final inspection.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Malibu
Our crews are regularly working in Point Dume, Malibu West, Las Flores Canyon, Big Rock, and central Malibu near the Civic Center. Response time for an estimate across our Malibu service area is typically within a few business days, depending on current scheduling. These are the neighborhoods we know best:
- Point Dume
- Malibu West
- Las Flores Canyon
- Big Rock
- Malibu Park
Why Malibu’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Construction in Malibu runs through a dual regulatory gauntlet almost nowhere else in the state imposes. Virtually every significant coastal-zone project requires a California Coastal Commission Coastal Development Permit, which can add months or years to a timeline before the first hammer swings. At the same time, nearly the entire city sits inside a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, meaning the build itself must meet California Building Code Chapter 7A ignition-resistant standards: Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, and exterior assemblies designed to resist flying embers during Santa Ana events.
The 2018 Woolsey Fire destroyed more than 1,500 structures in Malibu, and that rebuild cycle is still shaping how local contractors work. A post-fire rebuild on a hillside parcel has to satisfy Coastal Commission review, LA County fire-hardening requirements, and the logistical nightmare of staging materials on roads that Caltrans sometimes needs for moving-lane closures. It’s a combination neighboring Calabasas or Agoura Hills never faces. Then there’s the marine air: salt corrosion on anchor bolts and metal connectors is aggressive enough that stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware is a practical necessity, not an upsell, on any coastal build in the 90265 ZIP code.
Pricing for Construction in Malibu
Honest numbers matter here, because the cost of building in Malibu carries premiums no inland suburb shares. Coastal Development Permits, fire-hardening materials, and Caltrans coordination all add line items you won’t see on a Calabasas estimate. Here’s what Tom can tell you before you commit:
- Minor repairs typically start around $500-$2,000, plus whatever Coastal Commission or fire-safety reviews apply.
- Kitchen remodels in Malibu often run $45,000-$110,000 depending on scope and materials.
- Bathroom remodels usually land between $28,000 and $65,000 with proper waterproofing and marine-rated hardware.
- Roof replacements with Chapter 7A-compliant materials generally start near $18,000-$45,000 for typical Malibu roof sizes.
- ADUs and additions vary most widely; a Coastal Commission permit alone can add serious money and time before construction begins.
Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote. Estimates are free, and the price we give you is for the scope in writing, not a guess to be corrected later.
Service Area - Cities Near Malibu
We’re based out of the metro area and run crews into Agoura, Agoura Hills, Westlake Village, and Thousand Oaks regularly. If you’re just over the line from Malibu, call us and ask: the phone rings to a live person, and the estimate is free.
Serving Malibu, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Malibu 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 Malibu
Yes, most significant projects within the coastal zone require a California Coastal Commission Coastal Development Permit, which adds review time and often restricts what you can build. We handle the paperwork and the agency coordination so you don’t have to become a part-time permit specialist. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you honestly whether your project triggers the review.
Most Malibu kitchen remodels land between $45,000 and $110,000 depending on size, materials, and whether Coastal Commission review applies. The marine environment and fire-zone requirements add costs you won’t see in a standard suburban estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written line-item quote, free.
Nearly all of Malibu sits in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, so your project must meet California Building Code Chapter 7A standards: Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, and ignition-resistant exterior materials. We plan every scope around those code requirements, not around what’s cheapest to install.
No, not without a written change order you sign first. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives on paper before work proceeds. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t work that way.
Yes, we pull permits and coordinate inspections on every eligible job. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and passing inspection is part of the 90-Day Done Right Promise, so call (877) 610-1318 if your last contractor told you permits were optional.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Malibu and surrounding communities with permits pulled, change orders in writing, and workmanship backed 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 Malibu 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