Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Most construction calls we get in Baytown start the same way: someone pulled back a corner of drywall, or watched a crack snake across the ceiling, or opened a contractor’s quote and realized the fine print didn’t match what was promised over the phone. If you live in 77520, 77521, 77522, or 77523, you’re dealing with a housing stock and a climate that demand more from a contractor than a truck and a hammer. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, founded in 1998 and run by Tom Barrett and his sons, and we work Baytown neighborhoods every week. Call (877) 610-1318 and a real person answers, not a voicemail box.
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 Baytown Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. That’s the starting point. You can look him up before you sign anything, and he’ll tell you to. The crews who show up in Baytown are Tom’s sons and their teams, not subcontractors of the month. We carry background-checked, uniformed crew members on every visit, and the permits get pulled on every eligible job. If a contractor tells you permits are optional in Baytown, walk away. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s exactly why we like him.
We work regularly in the original Goose Creek neighborhoods and Pelly, where the homes were built for refinery workers in the 1950s and 60s. We also see newer slab construction in 77523 toward Chambers County. Different houses, different problems, same rule: every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. No surprise invoices at the end, because the allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
Key Takeaways
- Owner-operated since 1998, with Tom Barrett’s license number published for anyone to verify.
- Written change orders before any scope change touches your job, no exceptions.
- Permits pulled and inspections signed on every eligible project in Baytown.
- 90-Day Done Right Promise written on every contract, not buried in fine print.
- Live person answers the phone 24/7 at (877) 610-1318.
Construction Services We Offer in Baytown
Kitchen Remodeling
A Baytown kitchen remodel means more than new counters. It means checking whether your 1960s pier-and-beam floor has shifted under Houston Black Clay before anyone sets a cabinet. We install KraftMaid and Cambria, materials you can look up, not mystery brands off a van.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Baytown.
Bathroom Remodeling
Older Baytown bathrooms hide rot behind tile and plumbing that predates modern code. We open walls deliberately, show you what we find, and give you a written change order before anything gets added to the scope.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Baytown.
Roofing
Baytown roofs take Gulf wind, hail, and the humidity that never quits. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems and pull permits on every reroof, so the inspection record follows the house, not the contractor.
Learn more about our Roofing in Baytown.
Windows & Doors
Old aluminum frames in Baytown sweat and stick, and doors swell in the wet season. We install Andersen and Marvin, sized correctly for the opening, with flashing done right so the next big rain doesn’t find its way in.
Learn more about our Windows & Doors in Baytown.
Fence Installation
Clay soil moves, and Baytown fence posts set shallow lean within two seasons. We set posts below the movement zone and use materials that hold up to heat, flood, and the occasional tropical storm.
Learn more about our Fence Installation in Baytown.
Driveway & Pavers
Driveways on expansive clay crack, it’s a fact of life in 77521. We install pavers from Techo-Bloc and Cambridge with a base built for movement, so the surface flexes instead of fractures.
Learn more about our Driveway & Pavers in Baytown.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in Baytown means flood elevation compliance, lot-line setbacks, and foundation work that accounts for high water tables. We handle the full scope, permits included, so your addition passes a future buyer’s inspection.
Learn more about our Home Additions & ADU in Baytown.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Baytown
We’re in Baytown throughout the week, and typical response time for a quote visit is one to two business days, depending on where you are and what we’re looking at. Here are some of the areas where we work most often:
- Goose Creek (77520)
- Pelly (77521)
- Baytown Heights (77521)
- Lakewood (77523)
- Whispering Pines (77523)
Why Baytown’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Baytown sits where the San Jacinto River, the Houston Ship Channel, and Galveston Bay all meet. That’s not a Chamber of Commerce line, it’s a working reality for your foundation, your roof, and your walls. Houston Black Clay under much of 77520 and 77521 shrinks in drought and swells after a wet week, which is why pier-and-beam leveling and slab remediation are routine work here, not niche specialties. Homes built for refinery workers in the 1950s through 70s carry framing and electrical that predate modern wind-load and moisture codes. We plan for that from the first walkthrough, not after we open a wall.
Then there’s the flood piece. Large parts of residential Baytown fall inside FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas, and post-Harvey enforcement changed the math on renovations. If repair or improvement costs cross 50% of a structure’s pre-storm assessed value, the whole home must be brought into current elevation compliance. In the original Goose Creek and Pelly neighborhoods, where pre-Harvey tax assessments ran low, even a straightforward kitchen gut can trip that threshold. A $40,000 remodel can become an $80,000-plus project once mandatory freeboard elevation is factored in. We have that conversation before you sign a contract, not after demolition starts.
Pricing for Construction in Baytown
Honest numbers matter, so here are the ranges we see in Baytown right now. Kitchen remodels typically run $35,000 to $90,000 depending on size and finish level. Bathrooms land between $18,000 and $45,000. A full reroof on a standard Baytown ranch runs $11,000 to $22,000. Fence installation usually sits between $3,500 and $9,000. Driveway and paver work starts around $8,000 and climbs with square footage. Home additions run $150 to $300 per square foot depending on scope and elevation requirements. Every quote is written, itemized, and fixed once the scope is set. Call (877) 610-1318 for your free estimate.
Service Area - Cities Near Baytown
Along with Baytown, our crews work regularly in Mont Belvieu, Highlands, La Porte, and Channelview. If you’re just outside Baytown, call anyway, the no trip charge inside the county applies.
Serving Baytown, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Baytown 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 Baytown
Most Baytown kitchen remodels we quote run between $35,000 and $90,000, with the final number driven by square footage, finish selections, and whether the home is in a FEMA flood zone that triggers elevation compliance. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
No, unless the scope changes and you approve a written change order first. Every allowance, every material substitution, every modification goes on paper before work proceeds. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t do surprises.
Yes, on every eligible job. Permits get pulled, inspections get signed, and the record stays with the house. If another contractor tells you permits are optional in Baytown, that’s a red flag, not a favor.
Most additions run three to six months from permit approval to final inspection, depending on scope and any flood elevation requirements. Elevation compliance can extend the timeline by weeks, and we map that out before you sign a contract.
Yes, we offer a permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount, plus $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 we’ll walk you through it.
Ready to Talk About Your Baytown Project?
Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person, not a phone tree. Tell us what you’re planning, what you’re worried about, and what another contractor quoted you. We’ll give you a straight answer, a written line-item estimate, and Tom Barrett’s license number so you can verify everything before you sign. If you’d rather start with some reading, visit our home page to see how we work.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Baytown 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 Baytown Customers Say
"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"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