Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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If you own a home in Hobe Sound, you already know the drill: a contractor quotes one number over the phone, then hands you a different bill after the work starts. We built Barrett & Sons to be the opposite of that. Tom Barrett puts every scope, every allowance, and every price change in writing before a single nail moves, and he lives close enough that you’ll see him at the hardware store on Saturday. Call our Hobe Sound crew at (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a real person, a straight answer, and a free estimate.
Key takeaways:
- Owner-operated since 1998, with Tom Barrett and his sons on-site most days.
- Written change orders for every price adjustment, no surprise invoices.
- Permits pulled and inspections signed on every eligible Hobe Sound job.
- 90-Day Done Right Promise written on every contract.
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 Hobe Sound Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Hobe Sound is not a one-size-fits-all market, and we treat it that way. We work inland ranch homes in Banner Lake and The Pine School corridor, and we also handle the barrier-island estates on Jupiter Island where build specs get demanding fast. Same crew standards, same paperwork discipline, different material selections depending on salt exposure and wind codes. Homeowners in Hobe Sound tend to ask the same two questions when they call: who’s actually going to show up, and will the price hold. The answer is Tom’s sons and their teams, and yes, because every change lands as a written change order before it happens.
Our reputation in Hobe Sound comes from doing what we say. We answer the phone 24/7 with a live person, not a voicemail box. We carry premium brands like GAF and Andersen because materials you can look up matter when you’re spending real money. And if something isn’t done right, the 90-Day Done Right Promise means one call brings Tom back. Ask anyone along Bridge Road or in the communities off Seabranch Boulevard, or look up Tom Barrett’s license number yourself.
Construction Services We Offer in Hobe Sound
Kitchen Remodeling
Hobe Sound Kitchen Remodeling - Hobe Sound projects in 1960s and 1970s CBS ranch homes often need panel upgrades, plumbing reroutes, and structural fixes before cabinets even go in. We plan for that on the front end so the bid reflects the real job, not a wishful one.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Hobe Sound.
Bathroom Remodeling
Salt air in Hobe Sound corrodes Bathroom Remodeling in Hobe Sound exhaust hardware and moisture barriers faster than inland homes. We spec ventilation and waterproofing details that hold up to coastal humidity instead of fighting it.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Hobe Sound.
Roofing
Most our Roofing in Hobe Sound projects on pre-2002 homes lack modern roof-to-wall connections and impact-rated materials, which fasteners alone won’t fix. Our roofing crews replace the full assembly the right way, with written documentation for every layer.
Learn more about our Roofing in Hobe Sound.
Windows & Doors
Windows & Doors - Hobe Sound impact glazing is not optional along the Atlantic side. We install Andersen and Marvin units rated for coastal wind pressures, and we handle the permitting paperwork Martin County wants to see.
Fence Installation
Hobe Sound’s sandy soil and salt spray shorten the life of cheap fence posts and hardware. We set deeper footings and use corrosion-resistant connectors so your fence doesn’t list toward the neighbor’s yard in three years.
Driveway & Pavers
We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc paver driveways and patios with compacted base depths suited to Hobe Sound’s drainage patterns. A paver job that looks good but pools water against your slab is not done right.
Home Additions & ADU
Martin County’s review process for additions and ADUs in Hobe Sound is thorough and conservative, and we factor those inspection cycles into the schedule from day one. You’ll know the timeline before the first inspection, not after it.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Hobe Sound
We work throughout the 33455 and 33475 zip codes, from the inland ranch neighborhoods to the barrier island. Response time for a Hobe Sound estimate is typically same-week, often sooner.
- Jupiter Island
- Banner Lake
- Seabranch
- The Pine School corridor
- Bridge Road communities
Why Hobe Sound’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Hobe Sound sits directly on the Atlantic, which means two things for any construction project here: the Coastal Construction Control Line and salt. Most barrier-island parcels in 33455 fall seaward of the CCCL, so any new construction or substantial improvement needs a DEP permit stacked on top of Martin County’s own review. That adds weeks to a timeline, and contractors who mostly work in Jupiter or Port St. Lucie often underestimate it the first time they cross into Hobe Sound. We don’t, because we’ve been through it enough times to schedule for it.
Then there’s the housing stock. The inland side of Hobe Sound is dominated by concrete block and stucco ranch homes built between the 1960s and 1990s, many predating Florida’s post-Hurricane Andrew 2002 Building Code. Those houses routinely need roof-to-wall connection upgrades, impact windows, and electrical panel work before a kitchen or bath remodel can pass inspection. Salt-laden air accelerates corrosion on fasteners, metal connectors, and concrete reinforcement everywhere in Hobe Sound, but especially east of Dixie Highway. We spec materials accordingly, not by default.
Pricing for Construction in Hobe Sound
We don’t publish a single price for “construction,” because a Jupiter Island custom kitchen and a Banner Lake bathroom refresh are different jobs with different scopes. What we do publish is how our pricing works. You get a line-item written estimate before work starts. You get written change orders for any adjustment. You never get a surprise invoice at the end. For reference, Hobe Sound kitchen remodels typically run from the mid-$30s to $90,000+ depending on the home, and bathroom remodels usually land between $18,000 and $45,000. Roofs on pre-2002 CBS ranch homes often require full replacement assemblies that start around $15,000. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact number – estimates are free.
Service Area - Cities Near Hobe Sound
We serve Hobe Sound and the surrounding Martin and Palm Beach County communities. If you’re in Tequesta, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, or North Palm Beach, the same Barrett & Sons standards apply. Scheduling is coordinated from our South Florida office, with crews working locally in Hobe Sound.
Serving Hobe Sound, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound
Most Hobe Sound kitchen remodels run between $35,000 and $90,000+, depending on whether you’re updating a 1970s CBS ranch or a Jupiter Island estate. Inland ranch homes often need electrical panel and plumbing upgrades before cabinets go in, which is why our written estimates include full scopes, not optimistic numbers. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free line-item estimate.
In most cases, yes. Martin County requires permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and roofing work in Hobe Sound, and if your property sits seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line on the barrier island, you’ll also need DEP permits. We pull permits and schedule inspections on every eligible job because the inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why we put it on paper.
Not without your signature. Every scope, allowance, and price change at Barrett & Sons arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and Tom Barrett doesn’t work that way. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll show you what a real written estimate looks like.
A typical Hobe Sound roof replacement takes 2 to 5 days once materials are delivered, but the permitting and inspection schedule in Martin County can add one to three weeks before and after the actual work. Pre-2002 homes often need additional roof-to-wall connection upgrades, which we document and include in the scope. We’ll give you a written timeline before work begins.
Yes. We regularly work on Jupiter Island in the 33455 zip code, where coastal construction rules, DEP permits, and luxury-spec finish work all apply. Salt exposure and wind codes change the material specs, so we plan for coastal conditions from the first estimate, not halfway through the job. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on barrier-island work.
Contact Barrett & Sons Construction in Hobe Sound
If you’re planning construction in Hobe Sound, start with a written estimate from an owner-operated company that puts its name on the truck. Tom Barrett and his sons run the crews, every permit gets pulled, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise is on every contract. Call (877) 610-1318 and one of our team will answer, give you honest numbers, and schedule your free estimate. No call centers, no surprises, no pressure. Just a straight answer from someone you’ll see again at the hardware store.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Hobe Sound 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 Hobe Sound 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