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Construction Services in Old Fig Garden, CA

Old Fig Garden is where Fresno’s oldest trees and its most character-rich homes live side by side, and that combination shapes nearly every construction decision a homeowner here has to make. If you’re weighing a kitchen remodel, a roof replacement, or an ADU on one of these wide, shaded lots, the short answer is this: Barrett & Sons Construction does the work with permits pulled, change orders in writing, and a 90-Day Done Right Promise on every contract. We know the 93704 zip code, we know the inspector’s expectations, and we answer the phone when you call (877) 610-1318.

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Why Old Fig Garden Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction

Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and he runs it the way Old Fig Garden residents expect a contractor to run a business: his name is on the truck, his sons run the crews, and his license number is published for anyone to look up before signing anything. That matters in a neighborhood where homes carry real architectural history. The homeowners near Van Ness Boulevard and the streets branching off North Maroa Avenue have learned that a national outfit with a call center in another state doesn’t know what original plaster-and-lath means when you open up a wall. We do, because we’ve opened those walls.

Around the Fig Garden area, people talk. A recommendation from a neighbor on East Rialto or a friend on West Barstow carries weight here more than any billboard. Our reviews reflect the same pattern: homeowners who appreciate that every change order arrives in writing before work proceeds, and that the crew showing up is background-checked, uniformed, and carrying the Barrett & Sons name. We live close enough to run into you at the market, which means a bad job isn’t something we can hide from. Tom says it plainly: I live twenty minutes away; if something’s wrong, I want to know about it.

Construction Services We Offer in Old Fig Garden

Kitchen Remodeling

Old Fig Garden kitchens often hide surprises behind walls: original plumbing layouts, odd stud spacing, and plaster that predates modern building codes. We plan for the unknown with written allowances, and we install brands like KraftMaid and Cambria so you know exactly what you’re paying for.

Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Old Fig Garden.

Bathroom Remodeling

These 1920s-1950s homes frequently have bathrooms with non-standard dimensions and aging cast-iron drain lines that need careful evaluation before any new fixture goes in. We handle the assessment, the permit, and the finished room from start to finish.

Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Old Fig Garden.

Roofing

Tudor Revival and Spanish Colonial Revival rooflines are not forgiving to sloppy work, and the Tule fog season from December through February demands materials and installation methods that hold up to repeated moisture cycles. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems with the ventilation details these older attics require.

Learn more about our Roofing in Old Fig Garden.

Windows & Doors

Replacing windows on a period home means matching sightlines and trim profiles, not just swapping in whatever fits the rough opening. We carry Andersen and Marvin, and we can order Simonton configurations when a homeowner wants a proven mid-range option that still respects the house’s original look.

Learn more about our window and door work in Old Fig Garden.

Fence Installation

Old Fig Garden’s mature trees and deep-set lots often mean fence lines run close to root systems that other crews would cut right through. We adjust post placement and footing depth around what’s underground, because a fence that kills a 70-year-old valley oak isn’t a job done right.

Learn more about our fence installation in Old Fig Garden.

Driveway & Pavers

Driveways here have to handle real heat and real roots. We pour in early-morning windows during summer to avoid heat-related curing failures, and we install Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers with base preparation that stands up to shifting soils.

Learn more about our driveway and paver work in Old Fig Garden.

Home Additions & ADUs

Adding square footage to a Spanish Colonial Revival or Mediterranean home in the Fig Garden area means matching rooflines, stucco texture, and period details that a new-build crew in a subdivision never thinks about. We pull the permits, coordinate the arborist sign-off when needed, and keep every allowance documented.

Learn more about our home additions and ADU work in Old Fig Garden.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Old Fig Garden

Old Fig Garden is a single tight community, but the streets around it each carry their own rhythm. We work regularly on the estate-style properties along Van Ness Boulevard, the homes branching off North Maroa Avenue, the tree-heavy lots near East Rialto Avenue, and the quieter blocks around West Shields Avenue. Our typical response time for an estimate in the 93704 area is within two business days, and often sooner depending on the season.

• Van Ness Boulevard corridor
• North Maroa Avenue area
• East Rialto Avenue district
• West Shields Avenue blocks

Why Old Fig Garden’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction

Old Fig Garden doesn’t build like the rest of Fresno. Most of the original homes went up between the 1920s and 1950s, which means pier-and-beam or early slab foundations, original plaster-and-lath interior walls, and structural systems that have been carrying load for 70 to 100 years. Any addition, any remodel, any window replacement starts with a real assessment of what’s behind the surface, not a guess. Tom’s crews have opened enough of these walls to know that the stud spacing won’t match modern code, and the solution is rarely what a homeowner expects from watching renovation shows.

Then there’s the canopy. Fig Garden’s namesake trees and old valley oaks are protected by Fresno’s tree ordinances, and on many lots an arborist’s root-zone assessment has to happen before excavation can begin. Compromised footings and underground utility lines are common here, because those root systems have had decades to spread. A contractor who ignores that step is asking for a stop-work order, and the homeowner is the one who pays for the delay. We’d rather do the arborist visit first and dig once.

Pricing for Construction in Old Fig Garden

Service Area - Cities Near Old Fig Garden

While Old Fig Garden is our focus on this page, our crews regularly work in the surrounding Central Valley communities. If you have family or property nearby, we also serve Fresno, Clovis, Bonadelle Ranchos-Madera Ranchos, and Fowler.

FAQs About Construction in Old Fig Garden

Call Barrett & Sons Construction in Old Fig Garden, CA

You can look up our license number before you call. You can ask your neighbors on Van Ness Boulevard or East Rialto who did their remodel. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license because he’s betting his reputation on the work, and he’s been doing that since 1998. A live person answers the phone 24/7 at (877) 610-1318, and your estimate is free. Ask about our $40 off any repair over $200, our free second opinion on any written estimate, and our 10% senior and veteran discount on every job.

Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Old Fig Garden and the surrounding Central Valley communities.