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Construction in Grapevine carries a set of rules most Texas contractors never have to think about. The city sits directly under DFW International Airport’s approach paths, which means height restrictions, sound attenuation specs, and FAA review can shape a job before the first permit gets pulled. We know those rules because we work inside them every week across both 76051 and 76099. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, an addition, a new roof, or hardscape work in Grapevine, call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get Tom Barrett or one of his sons on the line, not a call center.
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 Grapevine Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Most of the customers who call us have already been burned once. They hired a company that quoted one number over the phone, then showed up with a different one at the door. That’s not how we work, and it never has been since Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998. Every scope, every allowance, and every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. If it’s not on paper, it doesn’t exist.
We’re on first-name terms with the permit office and the inspectors who work the Grapevine corridor. That matters here more than in most places, because a two-story addition near the SH 114 flight path can trigger an FAA aeronautical study that an out-of-area GC won’t even know to check. We’ve done the homework. Homeowners in Carriage Glen and Timberline Estates have seen us pull permits, pass inspections, and stand behind the finished work with a 90-Day Done Right Promise written on every contract. If it’s not done right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call.
Construction Services We Offer in Grapevine
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen Remodeling - Grapevine projects in 1980s and 1990s suburban stock are ready for reconfiguration. We install KraftMaid and Cambria, and every cabinet, countertop, and electrical change goes through a written scope before demolition starts.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Grapevine.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling - Grapevine homes often sit on post-tension slabs, which means moving a drain line needs to be engineered, not guessed at. We use Schluter waterproofing systems and Grohe fixtures, and we pull the permit every time.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Grapevine.
Roofing
Grapevine’s winter ice storms and spring hail test our Roofing in Grapevine harder than most homeowners realize. We install GAF systems rated for North Texas weather, and we document every layer we remove and install.
Learn more about our Roofing in Grapevine.
Windows & Doors
If your home sits inside one of DFW’s noise impact contours, Windows & Doors in Grapevine may need to meet sound attenuation requirements tied to federal noise mitigation standards. We spec for that. Andersen and Marvin are our go-to brands for Grapevine homes.
Learn more about our window and door work in Grapevine by calling (877) 610-1318.
Fence Installation
Fences in Grapevine face two enemies: expansive clay that shifts posts and HOA design standards that shift faster. We set posts below the active soil zone and confirm any HOA requirements before we dig.
Learn more about fence installation in Grapevine by calling (877) 610-1318.
Driveway & Pavers
Flatwork in this part of the metroplex has to survive 100°F summers and freeze-thaw winters. We pour with hydration management that prevents the hairline cracks other crews leave behind, and we install Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers on properly compacted base.
Learn more about driveway and paver work in Grapevine by calling (877) 610-1318.
Home Additions & ADUs
Before you dream too far into a second story, know that Grapevine’s FAA Part 77 height restrictions can cap what you can build in certain corridors. We run the aeronautical study and the permit check before you spend a dollar on plans.
Learn more about additions and ADUs in Grapevine by calling (877) 610-1318.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Grapevine
We work all over Grapevine, and we typically have a crew in the area within a couple of weeks of a signed scope. Neighborhoods we’re in regularly include:
- Carriage Glen
- Timberline Estates
- Westchester
- Silver Lake Estates
- Historic Main Street district
Why Grapevine’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Grapevine sits on Blackland Prairie clay that swells in spring rains and shrinks in August heat. That movement is why so many 1980s-era homes here show stair-step cracks in brick and why any addition, patio, or driveway has to start with grading and drainage done right. We plan for that soil from day one. Summer is brutal on concrete: sustained 100°F-plus days mean if you don’t manage hydration during the pour, you’ll get surface cracking before the slab cures. And when winter ice storms hit this corridor, they can shut a job site down for days and crack fresh flatwork that wasn’t protected.
Then there’s the airport. Homes inside DFW’s noise impact contours are subject to sound-attenuation construction requirements, which can mean rated windows and insulated wall assemblies that a contractor in Southlake or Colleyville may have never spec’d. A rooftop HVAC platform or second-story addition that would sail through permitting in Euless can trigger a Notice to Airmen filing in Grapevine. We check the FAA aeronautical study requirements before you commit to plans, because finding out later is expensive.
Pricing for Construction in Grapevine
Honest numbers beat vague ones, so here’s what we see in Grapevine right now:
- Kitchen remodel: $38,000-$80,000 depending on cabinet line and layout changes
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000-$40,000 depending on fixture grade and whether plumbing moves
- Roof replacement: $12,000-$25,000 depending on square footage and GAF shingle line
- Fence installation: $4,000-$9,000 for typical residential lots
- Driveway replacement: $8,000-$18,000 depending on square footage and base prep
- Home addition: $120,000-$300,000+ depending on scope, foundation work, and FAA constraints
Every job gets a written line-item quote before you sign. The price doesn’t move unless you approve a written change order first.
Service Area - Cities Near Grapevine
While Grapevine is our focus for this page, our crews also serve Southlake, Colleyville, Coppell, and Euless. Same owner, same standards, same written change orders.
Serving Grapevine, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Grapevine 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 Grapevine
It depends on your location and the structure’s finished height. Parts of Grapevine fall under FAA Part 77 airspace obstruction standards, which means a two-story addition or rooftop platform near the DFW flight corridors may require an aeronautical study or height variance before the city will issue a permit. We check this before you spend money on plans. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll look up your specific property.
Most kitchen remodels in Grapevine run $38,000 to $80,000 depending on cabinet line, countertop material, and whether you’re moving plumbing or electrical. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, so we put every allowance in writing before the first cabinet gets ordered. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Only for properties in the Historic Main Street district and other designated structures. If your home or commercial building dates from the 1880s to 1920s and sits in that corridor, any exterior renovation or structural alteration needs coordination with the Grapevine Historic Preservation Commission. We’ve worked through that process and know what triggers review and what doesn’t. Call (877) 610-1318 if you’re unsure whether your property qualifies.
It can. Many Grapevine homes sit on post-tension slabs over expansive clay, which means attaching a new foundation requires an engineer to account for soil movement. We don’t guess at that. Every addition includes a soils review and proper grading so your new space doesn’t pull away from the old one. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your specific lot.
Yes. Every eligible job gets a permit pulled and an inspection signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for me - that’s why I like him. If a contractor tells you permits are optional on a job that clearly needs them, call someone else. Or call Tom Barrett at (877) 610-1318 and ask him to look up the license number himself.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Grapevine and the surrounding metroplex since 1998.
Ready to talk about your project? Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate. A live person answers, 24/7. No trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. If you already have a written estimate from someone else, bring it to us for a free second opinion.
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 Grapevine 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