Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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Construction in Reno means building for freeze-thaw cycles, 300 days of sun, and a housing market that hasn’t slowed since the Gigafactory broke ground. Barrett & Sons Construction serves homeowners across Reno with the same crew model we’ve run since 1998: Tom Barrett’s sons on-site, permits pulled, and every price change in writing before work starts. Call (877) 610-1318 and a live person answers, day or night. No voicemail maze, no out-of-state call center.
We’re not the cheapest bid in Reno, and we won’t pretend to be. We’re the contractor whose name you can look up, whose face you’ll see at the hardware store, and whose written change orders mean the price on your contract is the price you pay.
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 Reno Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Most of our Reno customers come to us after a national outfit burned them once already. They got a phone quote, then a different bill at the door. That doesn’t happen with us, because Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number. Look it up before you sign anything. We want you to.
We’ve worked on post-war ranch homes in Old Southwest, mid-century brick houses near the University, and newer stucco subdivisions up in the North Valleys. Each part of Reno has its own building quirks, and we adjust for them. A home off Plumb Lane built in 1958 needs different detailing than a 2005 stucco house in Spanish Springs. Same crew standard, different scope.
Every job that requires a permit gets one pulled, and every inspection gets signed. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him. And every completed job carries the 90-Day Done Right Promise: if it’s not done right, one call brings Tom back to make it right.
Construction Services We Offer in Reno
Kitchen Remodeling
We install KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria countertops in Reno kitchens, and we scope every allowance in writing before demo day. Cabinet delivery delays are common in this market, so we order early and keep you posted. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Reno.
Bathroom Remodeling
Reno’s hard water and freeze-thaw cycles punish cheap bathroom fixtures fast. We install Schluter waterproofing systems and Grohe or Sterling fixtures that hold up to mineral-heavy water and cold snaps. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Reno.
Roofing
Reno roofs face UV intensity that bakes shingles and freeze-thaw cycles that crack flashing. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems with ice-and-water shield where the snow-load zones demand it. Learn more about our Roofing in Reno.
Windows & Doors
Midtown and Old Southwest are full of original single-pane Windows & Doors in Reno from the 1950s and 60s. We replace them with Andersen or Marvin units sized for the rough opening, and we pull the permit every time.
Fence Installation
Reno’s UV and wind chew through cheap fence materials in a few seasons. We set posts below the frost line and use hardware rated for high-desert exposure.
Driveway & Pavers
Freeze-thaw heave ruins flatwork fast at 4,500 feet. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers on compacted base with drainage detail built for Reno winters.
Home Additions & ADU
Reno’s ADU boom means new detached units from North Valleys to Spanish Springs. We handle the full scope: plans, permits, foundation, framing, and finish. Every change order arrives in writing before work proceeds.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Reno
Our crews work across Reno weekly. You’ll see our trucks in these neighborhoods most often:
- Midtown and Old Southwest (89503, 89509)
- North Valleys (89506, 89508)
- Spanish Springs corridor
- Areas near the University (89509)
- Lemmon Valley and the eastern foothills
Typical response time for a free estimate in the Reno metro is same-week, often same-day depending on crew scheduling.
Why Reno’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Reno sits at 4,500 feet in the Sierra rain shadow. That means roughly 300 sunny days a year, and UV intensity that degrades roofing membranes, caulks, and stucco coatings faster than lower-elevation markets. But the same elevation also brings 20 to 30 hard-freeze nights every winter. Builders here have to detail for baked-dry summers and genuine frost heave, a combination you don’t see in Las Vegas or Phoenix. That’s why our Reno Roofing crews use alpine-grade materials, not desert shortcuts.
The housing stock splits two ways. The older core, Midtown, Old Southwest, and the streets around the University, is dominated by post-WWII ranch homes and mid-century brick with original single-pane windows and minimal insulation. Those houses need weatherization and seismic retrofitting. The North Valleys and Spanish Springs corridor are filling with 2000s-to-present California-style stucco subdivisions, and those exteriors are already showing UV and freeze-thaw cracking faster than their builders anticipated. We scope both types of work, and we write the difference into every estimate.
Pricing for Construction in Reno
Reno construction pricing varies by scope and neighborhood, but here’s what homeowners should expect in this market:
- Kitchen remodel: $35,000-$90,000 depending on cabinet line, countertop material, and layout changes
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000-$45,000 depending on waterproofing scope and fixture grade
- Roof replacement: $12,000-$28,000 depending on pitch, square footage, and whether WUI fire codes apply
- Window replacement: $800-$2,200 per window installed, depending on brand and rough-opening work
- Driveway & pavers: $15-$35 per square foot including base prep and drainage
- Additions & ADU: $180-$400+ per square foot depending on foundation, utilities, and finishes
Every estimate is a written line-item quote. No allowances hidden in the margins. If the scope changes, you get a written change order before work proceeds, not a surprise at the end.
Service Area - Cities Near Reno
We also serve homeowners in Sun Valley, Sparks, Lemmon Valley, and Spanish Springs. Same written pricing, same 90-Day Done Right Promise, same local crew on-site.
Serving Reno, NV - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Reno 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 Reno
A mid-range Kitchen Remodeling in Reno typically runs $35,000 to $90,000, with cabinet quality, countertop material, and structural changes driving most of the variance. KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria counters land at the higher end, while stock options keep you lower. Call (877) 610-1318 for a written line-item quote, free of charge.
Yes. Every eligible job gets permits pulled and inspections signed. We don’t do unpermitted work, and we’ll tell you the truth about why the last contractor said permits were optional. The inspector works for you, not for me.
If your home is in the North Valleys, Lemmon Valley, or the eastern foothills, yes. Those areas fall under Nevada’s WUI fire codes, which require Class A roofing, ember-resistant soffit vents, and ignition-resistant siding on new builds and major remodels. Homes in central Reno often don’t face these requirements. We scope the difference and show you the exact line items before you sign.
Reno’s 4,500-foot elevation combines intense UV exposure from 300 sunny days with 20 to 30 hard-freeze nights every winter. That freeze-thaw cycle cracks stucco and caulking, and UV breaks down roofing membranes faster than lower-desert dry heat. It’s a unique combination that demands alpine-grade detailing, not desert shortcuts.
Not without a written change order you’ve approved first. Every scope item, allowance, and price change arrives on paper before a single nail moves. An allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. We don’t do surprises.
Get Your Free Estimate in Reno
If you’re planning a remodel, roof replacement, window upgrade, or addition in Reno, call (877) 610-1318 to schedule a free on-site estimate. We’ll walk the property, answer your questions straight, and hand you a written line-item quote. No pressure, no phone games, no surprise invoices. Just a contractor who answers his own phone and stands behind his name.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Reno and the surrounding communities. Need help with your project? Visit our home page to learn more.
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 Reno 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