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If you own a home in North Miami, you already know the score. That 1960s CBS house on NE 12th Avenue has good bones but a roof that predates Hurricane Andrew, windows that rattle when a bus rolls down West Dixie Highway, and an electrical panel that’s been “good enough” for forty years. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, founded in 1998 and run by Tom Barrett and his sons. When you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers. And when we quote a job, the price that Tom writes down is the price you’ll pay, unless you ask for a change and we hand you a written change order before a single nail moves.
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 North Miami Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
North Miami is a city of roughly 60,000 people, and a lot of them have been burned once already. They hired a name they saw on a billboard, got a quote over the phone from someone in another state, and then watched the final bill climb by thousands once the crew actually opened up the wall. That’s not how we work.
Tom Barrett’s name, address, and license number are published and verifiable. Look it up before you sign anything. His sons run the crews in neighborhoods like Keystone Point and Biscayne Gardens, and they show up in Barrett & Sons shirts with background checks behind them. If something’s not done right, Tom comes back. That’s not a slogan. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written on every contract. One call brings him back. You won’t chase a voicemail box or talk to an out-of-state call center, ever.
We pull permits on every eligible job. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s why I like him. If a contractor tells you permits are optional in North Miami, walk away. That’s the oldest trick in the book, and it’s how homeowners end up with a kitchen addition that can’t be insured.
Construction Services We Offer in North Miami
From a full home renovation to a single fence post, we handle the trades that North Miami’s older housing stock demands most. Every scope, every allowance, every price change arrives as a written change order before work happens. No surprises at the end. Here’s what we do, in plain language.
Kitchen Remodeling
North Miami kitchens built between the 1950s and 1970s are compact, slab-on-grade, and often wired for appliances that no longer exist. We plan around those constraints, specify KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria counters, and pull permits before demolition starts. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in North Miami.
Bathroom Remodeling
Galvanized plumbing and jalousie windows show up in nearly every North Miami bathroom we open. We replace what’s failing, bring venting up to code, and produce a written quote that matches the final invoice. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in North Miami.
Roofing
Flat and low-slope roofs dominate this area, and most were built before Miami-Dade’s HVHZ rules took effect after Hurricane Andrew. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems with the hurricane straps and roof-to-wall connections that North Miami code now demands. Learn more about our Roofing in North Miami.
Windows & Doors
Single-pane aluminum windows are the weakest point on any North Miami CBS home, and they fail both wind and water-intrusion standards. We install impact-rated Andersen, Marvin, Simonton, and PGT products with the paperwork to prove they meet Miami-Dade product approval. Learn more about our Windows & Doors - North Miami.
Fence Installation
Property lines, easements, and wind load all matter when you install a fence in North Miami. We pull the survey, check the local code setbacks, and build fences that stand up to salt air and afternoon thunderstorms. Learn more about our Fence Installation in North Miami.
Driveway & Pavers
North Miami’s flood-prone lots demand attention to drainage and grade before a single paver goes down. We use Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers, set on a proper base, with drainage planned so water doesn’t pool against your foundation. Learn more about our Driveway & Pavers in North Miami.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage in the 33161 ZIP means dealing with FEMA flood maps, the 50% substantial improvement rule, and HVHZ structural requirements. We calculate all of that before we bid, so the price you see is the price you get. Learn more about our Home Additions & ADU in North Miami.
Neighborhoods We Serve in North Miami
We’re working across North Miami every week. If you live in one of these neighborhoods, call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll set up a time to walk the property together. Typical response for an estimate visit runs a few days, not weeks.
- Keystone Point
- Biscayne Gardens
- Arch Creek
- North Miami Central
- San Souci
Why North Miami’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
North Miami’s housing stock is dominated by concrete block and stucco homes built between the 1950s and late 1970s, before Hurricane Andrew’s 1992 devastation triggered Florida’s modern building codes. That matters more than most homeowners realize. A significant renovation on these older CBS structures triggers full Miami-Dade High Velocity Hurricane Zone compliance requirements. In practice, that means impact-rated openings, hurricane straps, and verified roof-to-wall connections on houses that were never designed to meet those standards.
Add in the flood factor. Large swaths of the 33161 ZIP fall within FEMA AE or X-shaded flood zones. The year-round humidity and salt air from Biscayne Bay corrode fasteners, lintels, and rebar inside block walls faster than anyone expects. We specify stainless or hot-dipped galvanized hardware on every exterior job, not because it’s nice to have, but because the alternative fails in this climate within a decade.
And then there’s the FEMA 50% rule. Because so many older North Miami homes carry low assessed-improvement values, a mid-range kitchen and bathroom remodel can mathematically cross the threshold that forces the entire structure into current flood-elevation compliance. We run that substantial-improvement calculation before we bid, because a contractor who skips it is handing you a surprise that could add six figures to the job.
Pricing for Construction in North Miami
Honest numbers, because you should know what to expect before you call anyone. Kitchen remodels in North Miami typically start around $35,000 and climb depending on cabinet grade, layout changes, and electrical work. Bathrooms run $18,000 to $35,000. A full North Miami Roofing replacement on a typical 1,200 to 1,800 square foot CBS home lands between $16,000 and $30,000, depending on system and access. Impact windows and doors usually fall between $900 and $2,200 per opening, installed. Driveways and paver work are priced by the square foot, and additions are entirely scope-dependent, which is why we always start with a free on-site estimate.
We offer $40 off any repair over $200, a free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come look at the actual job, not a guess over the phone.
Service Area - Cities Near North Miami
We work throughout North Miami and the surrounding communities. You’ll find us on job sites in Bay Harbor Islands, Surfside, Miami Shores, and Golden Glades as well. If you’re nearby and need a straight answer on a construction question, call (877) 610-1318.
Serving North Miami, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the North Miami 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 North Miami
A full kitchen remodel in North Miami typically runs between $35,000 and $75,000, depending on whether you’re moving walls, replacing wiring, or keeping the existing footprint. Because many homes in the 33161 ZIP predate modern energy codes, electrical upgrades often add $3,000 to $8,000 beyond the cabinet and countertop costs. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, we measure and price in writing.
Not unless you ask for something different. Every scope, every allowance, and every price change at Barrett & Sons arrives as a written change order before work happens. We don’t do surprise invoices at the end. If a contractor won’t put a change in writing, that’s the red flag you were looking for.
Yes, on every eligible job. North Miami and Miami-Dade County require permits for most structural, plumbing, electrical, and roofing work, and we pull them, schedule the inspections, and stand behind the sign-off. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s exactly why we want him on the job.
The FEMA 50% rule says that if the cost of improvements to your home exceeds 50% of its assessed structural value, the entire structure must be brought into current flood-elevation compliance. In North Miami, where assessed values on older CBS homes are often low, a kitchen and bathroom remodel can cross that line without anyone realizing it. We run the calculation before we bid, so you never get that surprise six months into a project. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through it.
It depends on the scope, permits, and material lead times. A bathroom remodel usually runs 3 to 5 weeks. A kitchen runs 6 to 10 weeks. A roof replacement is typically 2 to 5 days once materials are on site. Additions and ADUs take months, and we’ll give you a schedule in writing before we start. The schedule we write is the schedule we keep, and if something changes, you’ll hear it from us, not find out from a missed deadline.
If you’ve got a project on your mind, call Tom and the crew at (877) 610-1318. We’ll come out, look at the job, and give you a written estimate. No pressure, no games. Just straight answers from people whose name is on the truck.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving North Miami and surrounding South Florida 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 North Miami 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