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Most Glenn Heights homeowners calling us are two decades into a brick-veneer home that suddenly needs a roof, windows, and a kitchen refresh all at once. You’ll reach a live person when you call (877) 610-1318, and we know which county your street falls under before we schedule the first walkthrough. That matters more here than almost anywhere else in the metroplex.
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 Glenn Heights Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Glenn Heights sits on both sides of the Dallas and Ellis County line, and a single street can split two permit jurisdictions. We keep a parcel map in the truck for exactly that reason. Homeowners near Hampton Road and the neighborhoods off Bear Creek Road call us because we pull permits through the right authority the first time, and our name is on the truck when we arrive. Tom Barrett owns this company, and Tom’s sons run the crews. When you call, you’re talking to someone who can answer a question about your job, not a call center reading from a script.
We work regularly in neighborhoods like Autumn Run and the established streets east of I-35E and west of Ovilla Road. Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract: if something isn’t done right, one call brings us back. No fine print, no arguing.
Construction Services We Offer in Glenn Heights
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchens in Glenn Heights tract homes from the 1990s and early 2000s often have original cabinets and laminate counters that have seen better days, which is why many homeowners start with Kitchen Remodeling - Glenn Heights. We install KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria quartz, and we write every allowance on paper before it’s spent.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Glenn Heights.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling - Glenn Heights frequently involves moving 20-year-old fiberglass surrounds out and waterproofing properly with Schluter systems. The black gumbo soil under Glenn Heights shifts enough that we check for slab movement before tiling, because cracked grout a year later usually starts with the foundation.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Glenn Heights.
Roofing
Hail from spring storms and the freeze-thaw cycles in January have shortened the life of many original roofs in the 75123 zip code, and our Roofing in Glenn Heights is built to handle it. We install GAF shingles rated for North Texas weather, and we don’t quote one price on the phone and a different one after tear-off.
Learn more about our Roofing in Glenn Heights.
Windows & Doors
Original aluminum-frame windows in Glenn Heights homes lose their seals and fog up, especially on west-facing walls that take the full afternoon sun. We replace them with Andersen or Marvin units sized correctly for the opening, and we pull the permit if your street requires it.
Learn more about our window and door work by calling (877) 610-1318.
Fence Installation
Fences in Glenn Heights take a beating from wind gusts off the open prairie and the constant ground movement. We set posts below the clay line where the soil actually grips, and we use pressure-treated pine or cedar that won’t warp in the first wet spring.
Call (877) 610-1318 to talk fence replacement with Tom’s crew.
Driveway & Pavers
Concrete driveways across Glenn Heights crack along control joints as the black clay heaves and settles. We install Belgard pavers over a compacted base that flexes with the soil, so you get a surface that moves instead of snapping.
Call (877) 610-1318 for a paver estimate tailored to your lot.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in Glenn Heights means planning for the permit split between Dallas County and Ellis County, plus engineering for expansive soils. We handle both, and we bring the inspector out at the right stages so nothing stalls.
Learn more about additions by calling (877) 610-1318.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Glenn Heights
Most of our Glenn Heights work happens within a 15-minute drive, and we can usually have someone on site for an estimate within a day or two. We regularly work in:
- Autumn Run
- Oak Tree Estates
- Meadow Creek
- Neighborhoods east of I-35E near Bear Creek Road
- Streets off Westpark Drive and Ovilla Road
Why Glenn Heights’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Glenn Heights sits on the Blackland Prairie’s black gumbo clay, and that soil is the quiet culprit behind most construction and renovation headaches here. The clay shrinks during summer droughts and swells after spring rains, moving enough to crack slabs, shift door frames, and pop tile loose. Any contractor working in the 75123 zip code who doesn’t account for soil movement is guessing. We check for slab deflection before a kitchen or bathroom remodel, because fixing cracked grout twice costs more than checking once.
The housing stock adds a second layer. Most Glenn Heights homes were built during the 1990s and 2000s suburban push south of Dallas, and they’re now reaching the age where roofs, windows, water heaters, and original mechanicals fail within a few years of each other. That’s why we see so many whole-home renovation requests from a city this size. Homeowners aren’t being extravagant; they’re just hitting the replacement wave all at once.
Pricing for Construction in Glenn Heights
Honest numbers, because that’s what people actually want:
- Fence installation: $22 to $45 per linear foot, depending on material and post depth
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000 to $38,000 for a full gut in a typical Glenn Heights tract home
- Roof replacement: $9,500 to $16,000 for an average 1,800 sq ft single-story home
- Kitchen remodel: $35,000 to $70,000 depending on cabinet tier and layout changes
- Driveway pavers: $14 to $24 per square foot installed
Every price change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. That’s not a promise; it’s how our contracts work. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received, and a 10% discount for seniors and veterans that never expires. Call (877) 610-1318 to get a line-item quote.
Service Area - Cities Near Glenn Heights
We serve Glenn Heights and the surrounding communities across the Dallas and Ellis County line: home base for our crews covers Glenn Heights, and we regularly work with homeowners in DeSoto, Lancaster, Cedar Hill, and Red Oak. Same owner, same standards, same written promises.
Serving Glenn Heights, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Glenn Heights 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 Glenn Heights
It depends on the parcel. Glenn Heights straddles the Dallas County and Ellis County line, so two homes on the same street can fall under different jurisdictions. We verify jurisdiction before scheduling any preconstruction meeting. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll check your address while you’re on the phone.
Yes, on every eligible job. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s exactly how I like it. Unpermitted work can stall a sale later, and we don’t put our name on something a buyer’s inspector will flag. Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss your project.
Only if the scope changes, and only after you sign a written change order. We don’t hand you a surprise invoice at the end. Tom Barrett writes this into every contract: an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Most full bathroom remodels take 3 to 5 weeks from demo to final walkthrough, assuming no hidden slab issues. If we find foundation movement, we pause, show you the evidence, and get your written approval before proceeding. Call (877) 610-1318 for a realistic timeline on your project.
Yes. Every job comes with our 90-Day Done Right Promise in writing. If something isn’t done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right. No charge, no argument. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask about it yourself.
Ready to Talk About Your Project?
Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a live person, not a voicemail box. We’ll ask about your project, tell you whether we need to check the county map for your street, and schedule a free estimate at a time that works for you. If you already have a written estimate from another contractor, bring it. We’ll give you a free second opinion and show you where the numbers actually make sense.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction. Tom founded the company in 1998 and still answers his own phone.
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 Glenn Heights Customers Say
"Full kitchen down to the studs. He found the previous owner had done the wiring himself and it was genuinely dangerous, showed me, and put it right properly rather than boxing it back in."
- Augustus Nwachukwu"He pulled every permit and had every inspection signed off. The last contractor we used told us permits were optional and I have been paying for that ever since."
- Redmond Cavanaugh"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