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Construction in West Park comes with a specific set of questions most homeowners don’t expect, until the first permit application lands on the counter. A big chunk of the housing here was built and modified during decades when Broward County oversight was looser than it is today, and the city’s own building department now requires those legacy issues to be addressed before new work can move forward. We know that reality better than most because we’ve pulled permits on enough of these jobs to see the pattern. If you’re planning a remodel, roof, addition, or any structural change to a West Park home, call Tom Barrett and his sons at (877) 610-1318. A live person answers, and we’ll tell you what to expect before you spend a dollar.
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 West Park Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
West Park sits in a unique spot in Broward County, just west of 95, south of Pembroke Road, and north of Miami-Dade. The homes here are older, mostly block construction, and the neighborhoods, from the quiet streets behind McTyre Park to the homes east of State Road 7 near the 33023 ZIP, have been through hurricanes, wet summers, and decades of ambitious weekend projects. Homeowners here have told us the same story more times than we can count: they called a national outfit, got a phone quote, and watched the number change when the crew showed up. That doesn’t happen with us. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. The crews are his sons and their teams, not dispatched strangers. When we quote a job in West Park, every scope item, every allowance, and every price change arrives as a written change order before any nail moves. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on the contract, not buried in fine print.
We answer the phone 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We don’t route you to an out-of-state call center. We offer a no-trip-charge policy inside Broward County, a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. If you live in West Park and want a contractor whose name you can look up before you sign anything, call us.
Construction Services We Offer in West Park
Kitchen Remodeling
West Park kitchens in 1950s and 60s CBS ranch homes tend to be tight, with load-bearing walls where you least expect them. We plan around that from day one, and we install brands like KraftMaid and Cambria that you can look up yourself.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in West Park.
Bathroom Remodeling
Flat, low-slope roofs and older slab floors mean water intrusion shows up in bathrooms before anywhere else. We check for underlying moisture and settling before we tile, so the new bathroom doesn’t inherit the old one’s problems.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in West Park.
Roofing
Most West Park roofs predate Broward County’s post-Hurricane Andrew tie-down requirements. When we re-roof here, we address those connections properly, and we install GAF and CertainTeed systems built for South Florida wind and rain.
Learn more about our Roofing in West Park.
Windows & Doors
Original jalousie and single-pane windows are common in West Park, and they leak air and water in ways that quietly damage block walls over time. We install Andersen, Marvin, Simonton, and PGT impact-rated products sized and flashed for CBS construction.
Learn more about our window and door work by calling (877) 610-1318.
Fence Installation
Heavy summer rains and saturated soil in West Park mean fence posts need deeper footings and better drainage than they would on higher ground. We build fences that stay plumb through wet season after wet season.
Learn more about our fence installation by calling (877) 610-1318.
Driveway & Pavers
Standing water on the Atlantic Coastal Ridge fringe is a chronic issue here, and poorly graded driveways make it worse. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers with proper base compaction and slope so water moves away from the slab, not under it.
Learn more about our driveway and paver work by calling (877) 610-1318.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in West Park often means confronting a legacy unpermitted enclosure or carport conversion from decades ago. We handle the retroactive compliance work with the city as part of the job, not as a surprise line item at the end.
Learn more about our home additions by calling (877) 610-1318.
Neighborhoods We Serve in West Park
We work throughout the 33023 ZIP code and know the streets well. Our crews are regularly in the neighborhoods below, and typical response time anywhere in West Park is same-day or next-day for an estimate visit.
- Carver Ranches
- West Park Gardens
- Lake Forest
- Miami Gardens Drive corridor
- Homes surrounding McTyre Park
Why West Park’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
West Park sits on the flat Atlantic Coastal Ridge fringe of Broward County, where saturated fill soils and standing water after South Florida summer rain events are facts of life. Slab foundations and ground-level floors here show differential settling and water intrusion more than in higher, drier parts of the county. Before any interior remodel begins, those conditions have to be checked and addressed, or the new work inherits old problems. Flat and low-slope roofs, common on the post-war block homes that dominate West Park, also mean wind uplift and drainage patterns matter more here than on steeper pitched roofs. If we’re roofing your home, we’re checking the roof-to-wall connections, because most of these houses were built before Hurricane Andrew changed the codebook. And every new job must account for FEMA flood zone elevation requirements tied to this low-lying terrain.
There’s another West Park-specific wrinkle most homeowners don’t see coming. West Park incorporated in 2005 after decades as unincorporated Broward County, meaning most of its housing stock was built and modified under county oversight with far less municipal scrutiny. The West Park building department now requires those legacy unpermitted additions, enclosures, and structural changes to be brought into compliance as a condition of issuing permits for any new adjacent work. When a homeowner calls us for a kitchen remodel and we find an enclosed carport or a converted garage that was never finaled, we handle it as part of the scope. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him.
Pricing for Construction in West Park
Every job is quoted in writing, with line items, and that quote doesn’t change unless you change the scope, which happens only with a written change order before work proceeds. Here’s what homeowners in West Park typically see for common project ranges:
- Kitchen remodels: $28,000-$65,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether walls move
- Bathroom remodels: $14,000-$32,000 depending on size and waterproofing needs
- Full roof replacement: $11,000-$24,000 depending on slope, decking condition, and tie-down retrofits
- Impact windows (whole house): $12,000-$38,000 depending on opening count and product line
- Driveway pavers: $9,000-$22,000 depending on square footage and base work
- Home additions/ADU: $180-$320 per square foot, plus any legacy compliance work
We also honor a standing $40 off any repair over $200, and the 10% senior and veteran discount applies to every job, no expiration. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
Service Area - Cities Near West Park
We serve West Park and the surrounding South Broward communities. If you’re in Andover, Miramar, Hollywood, or West Hollywood, the same crew, the same written-change-order policy, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply.
Serving West Park, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Park 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 West Park
West Park incorporated in 2005, and for decades before that the area was unincorporated Broward County, so most of the housing stock was built and modified under county oversight that was far less rigorous than municipal review. Enclosed carports, converted garages, and added rear rooms from the 1960s through the early 2000s frequently never received a final inspection. The West Park building department now requires those legacy structures to be brought into compliance before issuing permits for new adjacent work. It adds scope and cost that surprises people expecting a straightforward job. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what your specific property is facing. The estimate is free.
Yes, any structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical change requires a permit through West Park’s building department, and we pull it on every eligible job. Permits aren’t optional, and we don’t treat them as optional. The inspector’s sign-off protects you if you ever sell the home. Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss your project.
Only if you change the scope, and even then only after you approve a written change order. Every scope, every allowance, and every price change arrives in writing before work happens. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We don’t do surprises. Call (877) 610-1318 to get your written quote started.
A kitchen or bathroom remodel typically runs four to eight weeks depending on permitting, material lead times, and whether legacy compliance work is required. Roof replacements are usually one to three weeks. Impact window installations run two to five days. Home additions and ADUs can stretch three to six months given foundation work and FEMA elevation requirements. We’ll give you a schedule in writing before work starts, not after. Call (877) 610-1318 for a realistic timeline on your job.
Yes. We’ve pulled enough permits in West Park to know how the city’s building department handles legacy structures, and we work through the retroactive review as part of the job. We don’t leave you holding a stop-work order and a problem. The permit inspector works for you, and we like it that way. Call (877) 610-1318 to get started.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Broward County 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 West Park Customers Say
"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"The bathroom was finished on the day he said at the start, which nobody had led me to believe was possible."
- Loretta Vanterpool"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