Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Barrett & Sons Construction handles remodeling, roofing, additions, and outdoor builds for homeowners across Lake Dallas, Texas. We’re owner-operated, with Tom Barrett’s sons running the crews, and a live person answers our phone around the clock at (877) 610-1318. Whether your project sits on a quiet inland street in the 75065 zip code or right up against the Corps of Engineers flowage easement along Lake Lewisville, we start every job the same way: a written scope, a written price, and permits pulled before a single nail moves.
For a free estimate on any construction or remodeling project in Lake Dallas, call (877) 610-1318.
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 Lake Dallas Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Most of the homeowners who call us in Lake Dallas have already been through the wringer with another contractor. They paid a deposit, waited weeks for a crew, and got handed a bill that didn’t match the phone quote. We hear versions of that story from the neighborhoods around Shady Shores and along Hundley Drive all the time. Tom Barrett started this company in 1998 so his name would be attached to every job, and that’s still how it works. His sons run the crews, and Tom is on-site most days. If something isn’t right, you call one number and Tom comes back. That’s not a marketing line. It’s the 90-Day Done Right Promise, written on every contract we sign in Lake Dallas.
We’ve built a strong local reputation in communities like Lake Dallas and across Denton County, not by being the cheapest, but by doing what we say. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. Permits get pulled and inspections get signed on every eligible job. And Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. We’d rather you did.
Construction Services We Offer in Lake Dallas
Kitchen Remodeling
Our Kitchen Remodeling - Lake Dallas service often means opening up the kind of tight, closed-off layout common in 1960s and 1970s lakeside cottages. We install premium brands like KraftMaid and Cambria, and every allowance is written into the contract before demo day.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Lake Dallas.
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom Remodeling - Lake Dallas projects in older lake-cottage homes frequently hide outdated plumbing and water intrusion issues we find only after the tile comes up. We handle full gut-and-replace work, including waterproofing done to current code and permits pulled before any wall opens.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Lake Dallas.
Roofing
Our Roofing in Lake Dallas handles the beating from spring hail, summer heat, and wind coming off the water. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems with full tear-off where needed, and every roof gets an inspection before we quote so there are no surprises once the shingles come off.
Learn more about our Roofing in Lake Dallas.
Windows & Doors
Windows & Doors in Lake Dallas replace old cottage windows that are rarely level, rarely sealed, and rarely worth saving when the lake breeze turns into a summer dust storm. We carry Simonton and Ply Gem lines, and we measure every opening ourselves so the install is square and the warranty means something.
Fence Installation
Fence projects near the lake often sit on shifting Vertisol clay, so we set posts deeper than code minimum and verify lot lines before any hole gets dug. Whether it’s a privacy fence off Hundley Drive or a lakeside boundary, the line stays straight and the hinges stay true.
Driveway & Pavers
Clay soil expanding and shrinking through North Texas seasons is hard on flatwork, and lake-proximity lots add moisture variability to the equation. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc paver systems on properly compacted bases so driveways and patios hold up through the freeze-thaw and drought cycles.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage on a waterfront lot in Lake Dallas means checking the Corps of Engineers flowage easement before we ever draft plans. We handle the full process: easement verification, design, permits, and construction, with every step documented in writing.
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Neighborhoods We Serve in Lake Dallas
We work throughout the 75065 zip code, from the lakefront streets near Shady Shores to the established neighborhoods off Hundley Drive, Swisher Road, and the area around Lake Dallas City Park. Typical response time for a Lake Dallas estimate request is one business day.
- Shady Shores area - waterfront and near-water lots with Corps easement considerations
- Hundley Drive corridor - established residential streets with 1960s and 1970s housing stock
- Lake Dallas City Park area - central neighborhood homes, many with original cottage footprints
- Swisher Road corridor - inland lots with standard Denton County permitting
- Lakefront lots on Lake Lewisville - shoreline homes requiring elevation and setback compliance
Why Lake Dallas’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Lake Dallas sits directly on the southern shore of Lake Lewisville, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir. That one fact changes how construction works here compared to inland neighbors like Corinth or Hickory Creek. Virtually any project on or near a waterfront lot has to clear Corps permitting and FEMA flood-zone compliance before local permits get issued. It’s a two-jurisdiction process most cities never deal with. We’ve built enough on these lots to know the flowage easement can extend well past the normal pool elevation, and an easement boundary that goes unverified can kill a foundation or addition plan after work has already started. Verifying that boundary is the first thing we do on any lakefront project.
The housing stock adds another layer. Much of Lake Dallas’s residential inventory was built in the 1960s and 1970s as weekend cottages after the dam was completed in 1955. Those homes were framed for weekend use, not full-time living. When they get converted to permanent residences, they routinely need structural reinforcement, electrical panel upgrades, and plumbing replacement to meet modern code. We see undersized framing, outdated wiring, and cast-iron drain lines on a regular basis in these older lakeside cottages. It’s predictable work for a local crew, but it requires a contractor who understands what’s behind these walls.
Then there’s the soil. North Texas Vertisol clay shrinks hard in summer droughts and swells after spring rains, and lots near the lake get an extra dose of moisture variability. We account for that in every foundation, driveway, and fence project in Lake Dallas. It’s why our paver bases are over-compacted and our fence posts go deeper than code minimum. Skip those steps and the lake will find a way to move what you built.
Pricing for Construction in Lake Dallas
Construction pricing in Lake Dallas depends heavily on the lot and the existing structure. A kitchen remodel in a 1970s cottage typically runs $45,000-$85,000 depending on cabinet selection and whether we’re moving walls. A full roof replacement on a standard single-story home in the 75065 zip code usually falls between $9,000 and $16,000. Bathroom remodels land most often in the $18,000-$40,000 range. Home additions start higher, and anything on a waterfront lot carries additional costs for Corps permitting, elevation compliance, and sometimes pile or pier foundation work. We give you a written, line-item quote before any work begins, and if the scope changes, you get a written change order with a price before we proceed. No allowances that exist only in a verbal promise.
Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free estimate. We also offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate from another contractor, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans.
Service Area - Cities Near Lake Dallas
Barrett & Sons Construction serves Lake Dallas and the surrounding Denton County communities. We also work regularly in Corinth, Highland Village, Lewisville, and Flower Mound. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Dallas-Fort Worth office, and crews serve Lake Dallas locally.
Serving Lake Dallas, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lake Dallas 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 Lake Dallas
A kitchen remodel in Lake Dallas typically runs between $45,000 and $85,000 depending on cabinet and countertop selections, whether walls move, and whether the home is a 1960s lakeside cottage with hidden structural repairs. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote. Estimates are free.
If your property sits on or near the Lake Lewisville shoreline, you likely need Corps of Engineers approval in addition to local Lake Dallas permits and possibly FEMA flood-zone compliance. We verify easement boundaries and handle that dual-permitting process on every eligible job, because skipping it can stop a project after it starts.
Not without a written change order signed by you first. Every price change at Barrett & Sons Construction arrives as a written change order before any new work begins. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t work that way. Call (877) 610-1318 to discuss your project.
Yes. We regularly reinforce framing, replace electrical panels, and update plumbing in 1960s and 1970s lake cottages originally built as weekend retreats. The permit inspector works for you, not for us, and we pull permits on every eligible job so the upgrades are documented and code-compliant.
Most additions take 3 to 6 months from permit approval to final inspection, and waterfront lots with Corps easement review can add several weeks to the front end. We provide a written timeline before we start and update you in writing if anything changes. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Get a Free Construction Estimate in Lake Dallas
If you’re planning a remodel, roof replacement, fence, driveway, or addition in Lake Dallas, start with a conversation. Call Barrett & Sons Construction at (877) 610-1318 and a live person will answer, day or night. We’ll schedule a free estimate, put every number in writing, and walk you through exactly what your project will take before you commit to anything. Tom Barrett lives locally, his sons run the crews, and the 90-Day Done Right Promise backs every job we finish.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Lake Dallas and Denton County 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 Lake Dallas Customers Say
"His sons run the crews and they were in our house for four months. Not once did I feel I had to be home to keep an eye on things."
- Camila Fuentes"Beautiful work and honest pricing throughout. The project ran about three weeks past the estimate waiting on the cabinets, which was the supplier rather than him, though the delay was still real."
- Genevieve Ashcombe"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