Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Finding a construction crew in Arlington that shows up when they say, pulls permits without being asked twice, and puts every price change on paper before the work starts is harder than it should be. That’s why we keep it simple: call us at (877) 610-1318, tell us what you need done, and we will walk the property with you before any check clears. We know the difference between the 76015 and 76017 sides of town, and we treat both the same: like we have to see you at the grocery store next week.
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 Arlington Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he still answers his own phone. Most of our Arlington work comes from referrals in the Dalworthington Gardens and Pantego neighborhoods, where word travels fast and a contractor who cuts a corner does not get a second chance. The crews are Tom’s sons and the same tradespeople who have carried the Barrett name for years, not a rotating cast of strangers. Homeowners in the 76016 and 76018 zip codes will tell you the same thing: the scope on paper matched the bill at the end.
We carry the 90-Day Done Right Promise on every construction and remodeling job, written into the contract. If something is not right, one call brings Tom back. Before any scope changes touch the job, you receive a written change order with the new price. In Arlington, where clay soil can shift a slab enough to affect an addition’s framing within a single season, that kind of accountability is not optional. It is the only way to build honestly.
You can look up Tom’s license number, his address, and the company’s history before you sign anything. That is not a marketing line; it is an invitation. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and after 29 years in North Texas, we have learned to like it that way.
Construction Services We Offer in Arlington
Kitchen Remodeling
We install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria countertops in Arlington kitchens, and we coordinate the placement of every appliance with the realities of your existing slab and electrical panel. Older ranch homes in the 76010 corridor often need subtle floor leveling before cabinet installation even begins, which we catch during the estimate rather than mid-demolition. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Arlington.
Bathroom Remodeling
From full master bath rebuilds to shower-to-tub replacements, we handle waterproofing, plumbing rough-ins, and finish work under one scope. Bathrooms in Arlington’s 1960s and 1970s stock frequently hide water damage behind the tile that only reveals itself after the first hammer swing; our estimates account for that before we start. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Arlington.
Roofing
Arlington sits in a hail corridor that punishes roofs on a predictable cycle, which is why we carry GAF and CertainTeed products with manufacturer-backed warranties. After major storm seasons, we inspect for lifted shingles, compromised flashing, and hidden decking damage that insurance adjusters often miss on the first pass. Learn more about our Roofing in Arlington.
Windows & Doors
We install Andersen and Marvin windows, plus Simonton impact-rated units where the exposure calls for it. On Arlington’s older slab homes, window replacement often reveals out-of-plumb framing that should be corrected before the new unit goes in; we tell you what we find and put the fix in writing. Home is where most of our Arlington window and door inquiries start.
Fence Installation
Arlington Roofing projects on Blackland Prairie clay require posts set deeper with concrete footings sized for the area’s specific soil movement, since this clay does not hold a post the way sandy loam does. Cedar, treated pine, or composite: the material choice matters, but the hole matters more.
Driveway & Pavers
We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc paver driveways, walkways, and patios with a compacted base engineered to reduce heaving during Arlington’s wet-dry cycles. A paver job poured over unprepared clay will look good for one year and then tilt like a funhouse floor.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage to an Arlington home means working with the existing slab, and in the 76010, 76011, and 76012 neighborhoods, that slab has usually moved. We pull geotechnical reports when the city requires them and design the addition to sit correctly on the soil you actually have, not the soil a plan book assumed.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Arlington
Our crews work throughout Arlington, with most of our remodeling and Windows & Doors - Arlington projects concentrated in a few areas where the housing stock and lot sizes create repeat demand.
- Dalworthington Gardens - custom homes and larger remodels on generous lots
- Pantego - mid-century ranches and full-gut kitchen renovations
- North Arlington (76016) - window, door, and roofing replacement on 1970s builds
- Southwest Arlington (76017) - fence, driveway, and paver work on larger parcels
- East Arlington (76010) - ADU conversions and structural corrections on post-war slabs
Response time for estimates across the Arlington area is typically within one to two business days, depending on the season.
Why Arlington’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Arlington’s construction market is split in two in a way you will not find in Mansfield or Keller. On one side, the entertainment corridor around AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Six Flags Over Texas drives constant commercial work. On the other side, and this is where we spend our days, sits one of the largest concentrations of 1960s to 1980s slab-on-grade ranch homes in North Texas. Those homes were built during the city’s fastest suburban expansion, mostly between 1960 and 1985, with minimal post-tension reinforcement in the slabs.
And that slab sits on Blackland Prairie clay. The soil swells after spring rains, then shrinks and cracks through the summer droughts. The cycle repeats every year. That is why Arlington sees foundation-related structural corrections before nearly every significant addition or remodel. When you pull a permit for an addition or garage conversion in the older 76010 through 76012 neighborhoods, the city inspector may ask to see a geotechnical report attached to the permit. That requirement would not surprise us; we have seen it many times. It would surprise a builder who spends most days in newer subdivisions built on engineered fill ten miles away.
Pricing for Construction in Arlington
Construction pricing in Arlington depends on the scope, the condition of the existing slab, and what the city requires when we pull the permit. Here are honest ranges for the work we most often quote:
- Kitchen remodel: $45,000 - $95,000 depending on cabinetry, counters, and layout changes
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000 - $45,000 depending on whether we move plumbing or work within the existing footprint
- Roof replacement: $9,000 - $22,000 depending on square footage, pitch, and material
- Window and door replacement: $12,000 - $35,000 depending on count and product line
- Fence installation: $3,500 - $12,000 depending on linear feet and material
- Driveway and pavers: $8,000 - $30,000 depending on area and base preparation
- Home addition or ADU: $90,000 - $250,000 plus depending on size, foundation work, and utilities
Allowances are written into every contract. Change orders are written before work proceeds. You will not receive a surprise invoice at the end because the allowance that is not on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
Service Area - Cities Near Arlington
We also handle construction projects in the communities around Arlington, including Kennedale, Forest Hill, Hurst, and Grand Prairie. If you are in one of those areas and wondering whether we can take your project, call us at (877) 610-1318 and ask. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you that too.
Serving Arlington, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Arlington 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 Arlington
A Kitchen Remodeling - Arlington project typically runs between $45,000 and $95,000 depending on cabinetry, countertop material, and whether we need to correct slab movement before installing anything. Older ranch homes in the 76010 and 76011 zip codes often include a foundation-related line item that newer homes do not. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote; estimates are free.
Only through written change orders that you approve before the additional work happens. If we open a wall and find rot or a shifted slab, we bring you the photo, the scope in writing, and the new price before we swing another hammer. No allowances off paper. No surprises at the final invoice.
Yes, on every eligible job. Arlington inspectors regularly ask for geotechnical reports on remodels and additions in older neighborhoods, and we attach them when required. The permit inspector works for you, not for me.
A full kitchen remodel typically runs 8 to 12 weeks depending on cabinetry lead times and what we find behind the walls. Bathroom Remodeling in Arlington runs 3 to 6 weeks. We give you a written schedule before we start and update it if material deliveries slip.
Yes. The crew that starts your project is the crew that finishes it. Tom’s sons and the same tradespeople who have carried the Barrett name for years work your job from demo to final walkthrough. You will recognize them at the hardware store, and they will recognize you.
Call for Your Free Construction Estimate in Arlington
If you have been burned by a company that quoted one price and delivered another, you will find us different in the way that matters: scope in writing, allowances in writing, change orders in writing. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. Then call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate. We look forward to walking your property with you.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Arlington, TX.
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 Arlington 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