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Construction in Lakes by the Bay comes with two realities you can’t ignore: a water table that sits close to the surface and Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code, the toughest residential building standard in the country. If you’re planning a remodel, addition, or roof replacement in ZIP 33189, the contractor you choose needs to know both. Barrett & Sons Construction has been building in South Florida since 1998, and we coordinate our Lakes by the Bay work from our South FL office so crews are local and schedules are honest. Call Tom Barrett at (877) 610-1318 for a straight answer and a free estimate.
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 Lakes by the Bay Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
This is the kind of neighborhood where people check references over the fence before they sign anything. That’s exactly how we like to do business. Tom Barrett and his sons are on the job site most days, not a rotating cast of subcontractors. Every contractor we send into Lakes by the Bay is background-checked and uniformed, and every price change lands in writing as a change order before a single nail moves. We’ve worked throughout the neighborhoods around Southwest 87th Avenue and along the canal-front streets feeding Old Cutler Road, and the feedback we hear most often is that the bill matched the quote and the crew showed up when they said they would.
Our 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract in plain language. If something isn’t right after the job wraps, one call to (877) 610-1318 brings Tom back to make it right. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, which is why every eligible job gets permits pulled and inspections signed. Homeowners between 50 and 70 who’ve been burned by a national outfit that quoted one number on the phone and delivered another at the door tell us the written change order policy is the reason they signed with us.
Construction Services We Offer in Lakes by the Bay
Kitchen Remodeling in Lakes by the Bay
Kitchen Remodeling in Lakes by the Bay on a CBS home from the late 80s or early 90s usually means working around concrete block walls and planning for impact-rated window openings. We carry KraftMaid and Cambria so the finishes are brands you can look up, not mystery stock off a van.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Lakes by the Bay.
Bathroom Remodeling in Lakes by the Bay
Bathroom Remodeling in Lakes by the Bay is needed when bathrooms show their age fast because of the salt air and humidity off Biscayne Bay. We specify Schluter waterproofing systems and Sterling or Grohe fixtures when the job calls for them, and we design for ventilation and moisture control from the first walkthrough, not as an afterthought.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Lakes by the Bay.
Roofing in Lakes by the Bay
Our Roofing in Lakes by the Bay has to meet HVHZ standards, full stop, and many homes in this neighborhood have tile roofs that need structural attention, not just shingle swaps. We install GAF systems and write every scope so the permit review goes in with the right documentation the first time.
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Windows & Doors
Windows & Doors - Lakes by the Bay requires impact-rated openings because the code says so. We install Andersen and Marvin products with permits pulled and inspections signed, and we’ve seen how many pre-Andrew homes still have original aluminum frames that quietly leak every hurricane season.
Fence Installation
Fence posts in Lakes by the Bay sit in ground that can be wet within two feet of the surface, so footing depth and concrete type matter more than homeowners expect. We plan for drainage and wind load from day one.
Driveway & Pavers
Salt air and the low-elevation flood profile of this neighborhood mean driveway work needs proper base preparation and drainage planning. We use Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers on projects across Lakes by the Bay so the product is searchable and the warranty is real.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in Lakes by the Bay triggers HVHZ compliance reviews on the existing structure, not just the new work. We walk each job with the code in mind so you know what the permit will require before you commit a dollar.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Lakes by the Bay
We work throughout the residential streets of Lakes by the Bay, including the canal-front stretches and the subdivisions clustered around Southwest 87th Avenue and the blocks feeding into Old Cutler Road. Typical response time for an estimate in the neighborhood is same week, often sooner depending on the season.
- Homes along the canal network east of Southwest 87th Avenue
- Streets near Old Cutler Road’s western edge
- Subdivisions off Southwest 216th Street
- Residential blocks west toward Southwest 97th Avenue
- Canal-front properties near the Cutler Ridge boundary
Why Lakes by the Bay’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Lakes by the Bay sits atop the coastal wetland fringe of southern Miami-Dade, and the water table here can rise to within a foot or two of the surface. That changes how we pour footings, how we handle underground utility work, and how we think about drainage on any excavation. The namesake lakes and canal network aren’t scenery; they’re engineering inputs. Every permitted project in ZIP 33189 also has to clear High Velocity Hurricane Zone standards, the strictest residential building code in the United States, overhauled after Hurricane Andrew tore through communities just miles to the southwest in 1992.
The housing stock here reflects that history. Most homes are CBS, or concrete block and stucco, built between the late 1980s and mid-1990s. A lot of them straddle the pre- and post-Andrew construction era. In this neighborhood, we regularly find patchwork structures: original pre-code roof framing on a post-storm rebuilt ridge, or unreinforced interior partition walls inside a newer CBS shell. That means a simple addition or remodel can trigger a full HVHZ compliance review on components that were never built to today’s standards. Add in salt-laden air off Biscayne Bay that accelerates corrosion on exposed steel, fasteners, and rebar, and you need a contractor who knows what he’s looking at before the first day of demo.
Pricing for Construction in Lakes by the Bay
Honest numbers, right here. Small repairs and targeted fixes in Lakes by the Bay generally start around $400 to $1,200. Bathroom and kitchen remodels in this neighborhood typically run $18,000 to $55,000 or more depending on size, finishes, and the condition of what’s behind the walls. Roof replacements on CBS homes in ZIP 33189 usually land between $12,000 and $30,000 based on system type and tile versus shingle. Driveway and paver work varies with square footage and drainage needs, often $6,000 to $18,000. Every estimate is free, and every price change arrives in writing as a change order before work proceeds. Call (877) 610-1318 for a detailed line-item quote on your project.
Service Area - Cities Near Lakes by the Bay
Beyond Lakes by the Bay, we serve neighboring communities across southern Miami-Dade, including Cutler Bay, Cutler Ridge, Goulds, and East Perrine. If you’re close to the neighborhood line, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll confirm coverage and trip details.
Serving Lakes by the Bay, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lakes by the Bay 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 Lakes by the Bay
A kitchen remodel in Lakes by the Bay typically runs $25,000 to $55,000 for a full gut and rebuild, with partial updates starting around $12,000. The range depends on whether you’re working within the existing CBS footprint, whether the home has pre-Andrew framing that triggers additional HVHZ compliance work, and the finish level you select. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate with a written line-item scope.
Yes, and in Lakes by the Bay that means complying with Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone code, the strictest residential building standard in the country. Every eligible job we take gets permits pulled and inspections signed. If a contractor tells you permits are optional on a remodel or roof replacement in ZIP 33189, that’s your cue to walk away.
Only if you change the scope, and even then, only in writing. Our policy is direct: every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. No surprise invoices at the end. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Call (877) 610-1318 if you’ve been burned by a national outfit and want a different process.
Most home additions in Lakes by the Bay run 3 to 6 months from permit application to final inspection, and the single biggest variable is how quickly the HVHZ review clears on the existing structure. Homes built right at the 1992 Andrew inflection point can surprise even experienced contractors, so we build permit time into the schedule honestly. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk your specific home with you.
Yes. Every estimate is free, and there’s no trip charge inside the county. We also offer a free second opinion on any written estimate, plus a permanent 10% senior and veteran discount and $40 off any repair over $200. Call (877) 610-1318 to schedule yours.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving South Florida 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 Lakes by the Bay Customers Say
"Came back a year later to sort a door that had dropped as the frame settled. No charge and no argument about whether it was covered."
- Thaddeus Oyelowo"Addition over the garage matched the original roofline and brickwork so closely that visitors do not realise it was added. He tracked down the closest brick he could find rather than settling."
- Gideon Stroud"The bathroom was finished on the day he said at the start, which nobody had led me to believe was possible."
- Loretta Vanterpool