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If you’re searching for construction services in Manor, TX, the short answer is this: Barrett & Sons Construction handles everything from kitchen remodels to roofing, fence installation to full home additions, all with permits pulled, prices in writing, and a 90-day written guarantee. We’re the owner-operated crew that shows up when we say we will, and Tom Barrett’s name is on the truck, the contract, and the work. One call to (877) 610-1318 gets you a real person and a straight answer, whether you’re in ShadowGlen or Whisper Valley.
Manor isn’t a small farm town anymore, and construction here carries different stakes than it did twenty years ago. Most homes in the 78653 zip code were built during a boom, on soil that fights back. We’ll get into what that means for your project below, but first, let’s talk about how to pick a contractor who won’t make it worse.
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.
What to Look for Before You Sign Anything
Here’s a comparison that matters in Manor. A national remodeler quotes you a kitchen at $42,000 over the phone. Six weeks in, the allowance for your countertops was “misunderstood,” the change order arrives after the drywall is up, and the crew on your job this week is different from the crew last week. That’s the model this town has seen too often, because rapid growth attracts volume builders with call centers and subcontractor roulette.
Now compare Barrett & Sons Construction. Founded in 1998 and owner-operated by Tom Barrett, with his sons running the crews. Every allowance, every scope, every price change arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. We publish our name, address, and license number, because we want you to look us up before you sign. And when you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers. Not a voicemail box. Not an out-of-state call center. That’s the difference, and it’s the one our Manor customers bring up most.
Why Manor Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Homeowners across Manor may have different projects in mind, but they’re all looking for the same thing: a contractor who will stand behind his work and answer his own phone. We’ve built our reputation on exactly that. From newer subdivisions like ShadowGlen to the geothermal community at Whisper Valley, Manor homeowners call us when they want the job done right the first time and priced honestly before we start.
Tom Barrett has been in the trades since 1998 and his sons work alongside him on jobs throughout the Austin metro, with Manor projects scheduled and supported through our Austin office. Our crew members are background-checked, uniformed, and carrying the Barrett name on every visit. Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. That’s not a sales pitch; that’s how we’ve done it for over 29 years, and it’s the reason Manor homeowners refer us to their neighbors.
We back every completed construction and remodeling job with our 90-Day Done Right Promise, written right on the contract. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right, one call. No fine print. No “we’ll see what we can do.” It’s the same promise we’d make over a fence, because that’s who we are.
Construction Services We Offer in Manor
Kitchen Remodeling
A kitchen remodel in Manor usually means upgrading builder-grade cabinets, laminate counters, and vent hoods that were installed quickly when the subdivision went up. We install KraftMaid and Cambria products that you can actually look up before you commit. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Manor.
Bathroom Remodeling
Manor’s tract homes often have fiberglass shower pans and cheap vanities that fail within a decade. We build with Schluter waterproofing systems and fixtures from Sterling and Grohe, materials designed to handle Central Texas humidity without failing at the grout lines. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Manor.
Roofing
Manor sits in hail alley, and roofs here take a beating from spring storms. We install GAF shingles with proper ventilation and ice-and-water shield where it belongs, and we pull permits on every roofing job. Learn more about our Roofing in Manor.
Windows & Doors
Builder-grade windows in Manor homes lose their seals fast under Texas sun. We replace with Andersen and Marvin brands, installed level and flashed correctly so the first big rain doesn’t find its way inside. Learn more about Windows & Doors in Manor.
Fence Installation
Blackland Prairie clay expands and contracts enough to heave fence posts set too shallow, which is why so many Manor fences lean after three years. We set posts below the frost and shrink-swell zone, in concrete, so they stay put. Learn more about our fence installation in Manor.
Driveway & Pavers
Concrete driveways in Manor crack when the clay beneath them swells with spring rain and shrinks in August. We install pavers from Belgard and Techo-Bloc on properly compacted, graded base material that flexes with the soil instead of fighting it. Learn more about our driveway and paver work in Manor.
Home Additions & ADU
Manor’s growth has made attached ADUs and garage conversions a smart way to house family or create rental income. We pull permits, coordinate inspections, and take additions from slab to finish with the same written change orders we use on every job. Learn more about our home additions and ADUs in Manor.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Manor
We work throughout Manor’s 78653 zip code, and lately most of our calls come from a few areas:
- ShadowGlen
- Whisper Valley
- Presidential Meadows
- Manor Commons
- Wildhorse Ranch
If you’re in Manor proper or any of the surrounding subdivisions, you’re in our service area. Typical response time for estimates in Manor is one to two business days, depending on the current schedule.
Why Manor’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Manor sits on the Blackland Prairie, and the soil here is a specific kind of difficult. The Houston Black clay series swells dramatically when it’s wet and shrinks just as dramatically when it’s dry. Central Texas cycles between drought and downpour, so the ground under your house is constantly moving. That movement shows up as foundation heave, slab cracking, drywall stress at the corners, and doors that suddenly stick. Even well-built homes in Manor need perimeter drainage and moisture management that would be over-engineered on sandy or rocky soil west toward the Hill Country.
Now add the fact that Manor exploded from roughly 1,200 residents in 2000 to well over 15,000 by the early 2020s. That’s not gradual growth; that’s a construction boom. The housing stock is overwhelmingly slab-on-grade, wood-framed tract homes built at high volume and speed in master-planned communities. Renovation work is rare compared to older Austin neighborhoods, but what we do see constantly are warranty-era foundation problems, drainage issues, and builder-grade finishes that gave out before the house turned ten. When a Manor homeowner calls us, it’s rarely for a cosmetic update. It’s usually because something built too fast is now failing too soon.
And then there’s Whisper Valley, off FM 973. That subdivision was built with a community-wide geothermal grid and solar-ready infrastructure, which means construction there requires coordinating around buried ground-source heat pump loops and pre-run conduit. It’s a genuinely different site than anything in ShadowGlen or Presidential Meadows, even though it’s the same ZIP code. We know the difference because we’ve worked it.
Pricing for Construction in Manor
Honest pricing starts with understanding what drives cost in Manor specifically. Here’s what we typically see:
- Foundation and drainage correction in Blackland Prairie clay: $6,000-$18,000 depending on scope
- Kitchen remodel with KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria counters: $35,000-$75,000
- Bathroom remodel with Schluter waterproofing and Grohe fixtures: $14,000-$32,000
- Roof replacement with GAF shingles: $9,000-$22,000 depending on roof size and pitch
- Fence installation with deep-set posts: $2,800-$9,000 depending on linear feet and materials
- Driveway replacement or paver install: $8,000-$28,000 depending on square footage and base prep
Every quote we give in Manor is a written, line-item estimate. Every allowance is on paper. If something changes, you get a written change order before the work happens. That’s how we keep “the price we quoted” from turning into “the price you paid plus a surprise.”
Service Area - Cities Near Manor
While this page focuses on Manor, our crews also work in the surrounding communities. We regularly handle construction in Hornsby Bend, Pflugerville, Elgin, and Wells Branch, and we’d be glad to talk about your project there too.
Serving Manor, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Manor 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 Manor
A kitchen remodel in Manor typically costs between $35,000 and $75,000 depending on the size, cabinet line, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or walls. Builder-grade kitchen upgrades run lower, while full gut renovations with KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria counters land at the upper end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free, written estimate specific to your home.
Only if you approve a written change order first. We don’t start work without a written scope, and we don’t change the scope without a written change order that shows exactly what’s new and exactly what it costs. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we won’t do that to you. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll quote it straight.
Yes. Every eligible job includes permits pulled and inspections signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him on the job. If a contractor tells you permits are optional in Manor, call someone else.
Foundation movement from the Blackland Prairie clay. Manor’s rapid build-out placed thousands of slab-on-grade homes on some of the most expansive soil in North America, and the wet-dry cycles here cause heave and cracking that shows up within the first three to seven years. We see it constantly in ShadowGlen, Presidential Meadows, and other newer subdivisions. If you’re seeing cracks or sticking doors, call us before it gets worse.
We offer a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount on all construction work. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, and no trip charge inside the county. Call (877) 610-1318 and mention this page when you book.
Get Your Free Estimate in Manor
If you’re ready to talk about your project, call us at (877) 610-1318. A live person answers 24/7, and we’ll schedule a time to look at your home in Manor, put together a written estimate, and walk you through exactly what we’d do and what it costs. No pressure, no games. Just a neighbor who’ll shake your hand at the hardware store on Saturday and stand behind what he said on Monday.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Manor and surrounding communities 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 Manor Customers Say
"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"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