Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Construction in West Palm Beach means working with homes that range from 1920s Mediterranean Revival cottages in Flamingo Park to 1990s CBS tract houses out near 33411. We answer the phone at (877) 610-1318, and a live person picks up every time. Crews serving West Palm Beach are coordinated from our South Florida office in Miami, so scheduling is local without the runaround. If you’re planning a remodel, addition, or repair, we’ll come out, look at what you’ve got, and give you a written line-item estimate before anything gets signed.
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 in a West Palm Beach Contractor
Most homeowners here have either been burned once or watched a neighbor get burned. The question to ask every contractor is simple: will the permit actually get pulled, and will the price on paper match the price at the end? We pull permits and get inspections signed on every eligible job, because the permit inspector works for you, not for me. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date.
Then ask who shows up. Tom Barrett founded Barrett & Sons in 1998, and his sons run the crews. Background-checked, uniformed, and carrying the Barrett name. Not strangers from a call center, not a rotating cast of subcontractors. If something’s not right, one call brings Tom back. That’s the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on every contract.
Why West Palm Beach Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Homeowners in El Cid and Grandview Heights keep calling us because we know what historic review actually costs and how long it takes. Homeowners out near Okeechobee Boulevard keep calling us because we know what wind-load upgrades cost on a 1990s CBS home. The city asks more of contractors than most places in Florida, and that’s fine with us. We’d rather quote it right the first time than surprise you at the end.
Here’s what you get with Barrett & Sons on any project in West Palm Beach:
- Written change orders before any scope change, every time
- Permits pulled and inspections signed on every eligible job
- Named brands you can look up: GAF on roofs, Schluter and Grohe in bathrooms, Sterling in kitchens
- 90-Day Done Right Promise on every completed job
- A live person answering (877) 610-1318, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Tom publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. We want you to.
Construction Services We Offer in West Palm Beach
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchens in West Palm Beach range from galley spaces in 330-square-foot 1920s bungalows to full open-plan gut jobs in 1980s tract homes. We handle layout, structural work, permits, cabinetry, counters, tile, and finishing, with KraftMaid and Cambria in the lineup. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in West Palm Beach.
Bathroom Remodeling
High humidity from Lake Worth Lagoon means bathroom waterproofing matters more here than it does in Orlando or Tampa. We use Schluter systems beneath tile and Grohe fixtures for water that stays where it belongs. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in West Palm Beach.
Roofing
Coastal wind speeds in parts of West Palm Beach exceed 160 mph, and salt air eats cheap flashing in a few seasons. We install GAF roofing systems with fasteners, flashing, and underlayment chosen for the coastal zone, not for a generic Florida spec. Learn more about our Roofing in West Palm Beach.
Windows & Doors
Older homes in 33401 and 33405 often have original steel casement windows that no longer meet code and can’t be resealed effectively against hurricane season. We install impact-rated Andersen and Marvin units sized and finished to pass historic review where required.
Fence Installation
CBS, wood, aluminum, and vinyl fences all perform differently in sandy soil and salt air. We set posts deep enough for West Palm Beach’s soil conditions and choose hardware that won’t rust out near the Intracoastal.
Driveway & Pavers
Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers hold up to wet summers and blazing sun better than pour-and-pray concrete. We handle grading, base compaction, paver installation, and drainage so driveways don’t pool water after a summer downpour.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in West Palm Beach means hitting current Florida Building Code wind-load standards, which older homes were never built to meet. We manage engineering, permits, and inspections so the addition doesn’t weaken the original structure.
No matter the project, the number is the same: home starts with a call to (877) 610-1318.
Neighborhoods We Serve in West Palm Beach
Our crews work throughout West Palm Beach, and we’re usually able to get someone out to look at a project within a few days of your call. You’ll see us most often in:
- Flamingo Park
- El Cid
- Old Northwood
- Grandview Heights
- Westgate
If you’re in 33405, 33406, 33407, or 33409, you’re in our service area. No trip charge inside the county.
Why West Palm Beach’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
West Palm Beach sits in Palm Beach County’s coastal construction zone, where design wind speeds near the Intracoastal exceed 160 mph. That means every permitted project, from a fence to a full addition, must meet Florida Building Code wind-resistance provisions that add real engineering and material cost. A contractor who quotes Central Florida pricing for a West Palm Beach job hasn’t done the calcs or hasn’t read the code.
Housing stock makes it trickier. The older ZIPs, 33401, 33405, and 33407, are dominated by 1920s through 1940s Mediterranean Revival and Mission-style homes built with hollow clay tile masonry or early concrete block. Retrofitting hurricane straps or upgrading electrical and plumbing without disturbing historic fabric takes patience and care. The western ZIPs, 33411 and 33412, are mostly 1980s and 1990s CBS tract homes that predate current wind-load standards. Owners in those houses frequently need opening-protection upgrades before insurance or permits will clear on an addition. Both housing types demand a contractor who knows West Palm Beach code, not just Florida code.
The Historic District Factor
Flamingo Park, El Cid, Old Northwood, and Grandview Heights form some of Florida’s largest contiguous historic districts. Before exterior work is permitted, the Historic Preservation Board must approve it. Matching original stucco profiles and window configurations for board approval often requires custom millwork or specialty finishes. That adds two to four weeks and 15 to 20 percent to an otherwise straightforward renovation budget. Builders working even a mile outside the district boundary never deal with this. We do, and we plan for it from day one so you don’t find out mid-project.
This is the part no other page mentions in full: West Palm Beach is simultaneously the primary contractor base for Palm Beach island’s billionaire-class estate market directly across the Intracoastal, and home to some of Florida’s largest historic districts. Few contractors in the county are fluent in both ultra-high-end luxury construction expectations and sensitive, code-compliant renovation of hollow clay tile and early CBS structures under historic review. We work both sides of the bridge, and it makes us sharper on every job in between.
Pricing for Construction in West Palm Beach
Here’s what West Palm Beach homeowners typically see on our written estimates. These are ranges, not promises, because every existing structure is different and code compliance drives scope:
- Kitchen remodel: $35,000 to $75,000+ depending on size, layout changes, and cabinet/counter selections
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000 to $40,000+ depending on waterproofing scope, fixture tier, and tile
- Roof replacement: $12,000 to $28,000+ depending on roof complexity, decking condition, and underlayment spec
- Windows & doors (impact-rated, full replacement): $900 to $2,800 per opening
- Fence installation: $3,500 to $12,000 depending on material and linear footage
- Driveway & pavers: $8 to $22 per square foot installed
- Home addition or ADU: $220 to $380 per square foot, with engineering and permitting as separate line items
Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. You won’t see a surprise invoice at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate, and ask about our permanent 10% Senior & Veteran discount and $40 Off Any Repair Over $200.
Service Area - Cities Near West Palm Beach
We serve West Palm Beach and the surrounding communities. If you’re in West Gate, Palm Beach, Palm Springs, or Riviera Beach, the same crew and the same written change-order policy apply. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
Serving West Palm Beach, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the West Palm Beach 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 Palm Beach
A kitchen remodel in West Palm Beach typically costs $35,000 to $75,000, with historic-district homes in Flamingo Park or El Cid often running higher because matching stucco profiles and window configurations for Historic Preservation Board approval adds custom millwork, time, and 15-20% to the budget. Cookie-cutter quotes don’t account for that. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes, on every eligible job, and any contractor who says otherwise is telling you something important about how they work. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. We pull permits and get inspections signed on every project, including work in the historic districts where the Historic Preservation Board reviews exteriors before permits are issued. Call (877) 610-1318 if you’re unsure whether your project needs one.
The price changes only if the scope changes, and only after you receive a written change order and approve it. That’s the rule. If you add a wall, move a drain, or discover rot that requires structural repair, we put the new number on paper before a single nail moves. No surprise invoices at the end. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your scope.
A typical home addition or ADU in West Palm Beach takes four to eight months from permit submittal to final inspection, depending on engineering, historic review if applicable, and scope. Homes in the western ZIPs like 33411 often need opening-protection upgrades before permits clear, which can extend the front end. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic timeline for your specific property.
Yes, and we’ve done it many times. Homes in El Cid, Old Northwood, Grandview Heights, and Flamingo Park require Historic Preservation Board approval for exterior work, and matching original materials often means custom millwork or specialty finishes. We plan for that review time and cost from the first estimate, not as a mid-project discovery. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule your free estimate.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving West Palm Beach since the company’s founding in 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 Palm Beach Customers Say
"Genuinely good builders and I would use them again. Site tidiness slipped a bit in the middle stretch and I had to mention it, after which it was spotless every evening."
- Marcus Threadgill"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