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Most of the homes standing in Seaside today were built by the Army between 1953 and 1966, and a good number of them haven’t had a full mechanical or structural update since. That’s not a criticism of the houses, it’s the reality of postwar military tract construction now seventy years into a coastal climate. We work in Seaside every week, so we know what’s behind the stucco and under the flat roofs here better than most. If you’re planning a remodel, an addition, or a repair, call Tom Barrett and his sons at (877) 610-1318 and we’ll come take a look, no trip charge inside the county.
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 Seaside Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
We’re the owner-operated alternative to outfits that quote one number over the phone and present another when the truck pulls up. Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and his name, his address, and his license number are published right on our home page. Look us up before you sign anything. Ask anyone on your street, or check the license yourself. Around the Del Monte Heights and upper Broadway corridor neighborhoods, folks tend to recognize the trucks because we’ve been in and out of those streets for years, pulling permits and passing inspections on jobs of every size.
Every estimate we write is a line-item scope in writing. Every allowance sits on paper, spelled out in dollars. If something changes mid-job, you get a written change order before a single nail moves. That’s the part people mention most after a project wraps, especially homeowners who’ve been burned by a previous contractor who told them permits were optional. We pull permits on every eligible job in Seaside. The inspector works for you, not for me, and that’s exactly why I like him.
Construction Services We Offer in Seaside
Kitchen Remodeling
We’ve remodeled dozens of kitchens in Seaside’s 1950s-era tract homes, which almost always means tearing out original layouts built for a different century. We install cabinets and countertops from brands you can look up, like KraftMaid and Cambria, not mystery products off a van. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Seaside.
Bathroom Remodeling
Galvanized supply lines and failing cast-iron drains show up on nearly every original-bathroom job in this city. We handle the full gut-and-replace, from rough plumbing and waterproofing to finish tile and fixtures, with permits pulled and inspections signed. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Seaside.
Roofing
Seaside’s flat and low-slope roofs, many of them original to Fort Ord-era construction, take a beating from persistent marine-layer moisture and salt air. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems with the right underlayment and flashing details for this exact climate, not a generic spec pulled from inland playbooks. Learn more about our Roofing in Seaside.
Windows & Doors
Coastal fog means window frames and door hardware corrode faster here than ten miles inland. We carry Simonton, Ply Gem, PGT, and other premium brands, and we spec the frames and hardware for salt exposure so you’re not replacing them again in eight years. Learn more about our Windows & Doors - Seaside.
Fence Installation
Wind coming off the bay tests fence posts in the open flats of east Seaside harder than most people expect. We set posts deeper and use hardware rated for coastal conditions. Learn more about our Fence Installation in Seaside.
Driveway & Pavers
Concrete in this climate needs the right mix and proper curing windows, and paver installations need drainage planning for winter rains. We install Belgard and Techo-Bloc products with the base depth to hold up on Seaside soil. Learn more about Driveway & Pavers in Seaside.
Home Additions & ADU
Former Fort Ord parcels in the eastern and northern parts of the city come with extra layers of land-use and environmental review, and we’ve walked clients through FORA requirements before they sign for a foundation. We handle the structural work, the permits, the inspections, and the finished space. Learn more about Home Additions & ADU in Seaside.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Seaside
Our crews know the difference between the postwar tract blocks north of Broadway, the hillside streets of Del Monte Heights, and the neighborhoods along Canyon Del Rey and General Jim Moore Boulevard. We serve all of ZIP code 93955, including:
- Del Monte Heights
- Upper Broadway corridor
- Canyon Del Rey area
- General Jim Moore Boulevard corridor
- East Seaside flats
Typical response time for a Seaside estimate is within a few business days. A live person answers the phone 24/7, so you’ll always reach a human when you call.
Why Seaside’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Seaside sits square in the Monterey Bay marine layer corridor, which means more persistent fog and salt-laden air than inland neighbors like Salinas see in a month. That salt accelerates corrosion on exposed fasteners, metal flashing, and window hardware, and it shortens the life of exterior coatings more than most homeowners realize until paint starts failing early, which is why Seaside Roofing jobs demand the right specs. Material specification matters here. We spec fasteners, flashing, and sealants rated for coastal exposure on every job, because the wrong choice shows up as rust streaks within a couple of years.
The housing stock adds another layer. Most homes in Seaside are nearly identical postwar military tract builds: flat or low-slope roofs, stucco exteriors, and original galvanized plumbing that has reached or exceeded its service life. On Bathroom Remodeling in Seaside and other remodels we routinely uncover early-aluminum wiring, undersized electrical panels, and slab foundations with minimal rebar by today’s seismic standards. None of that is a surprise to us, and it shouldn’t be a surprise buried in your final invoice either. We write it into the scope before work starts.
Pricing for Construction in Seaside
Here’s what jobs in this city tend to run, based on the work we’ve done here:
- Bathroom remodel (gut to finish): $18,000 to $42,000
- Kitchen remodel (mid-range, including cabinets and counters): $35,000 to $75,000
- Roof replacement on a flat Fort Ord-era home: $12,000 to $28,000
- Window and door replacement (whole house): $14,000 to $35,000
- Fence installation (typical yard): $4,000 to $11,000
- Driveway or paver installation: $8,000 to $25,000
- Home addition or ADU: $120,000 and up, depending on scope
Every quote is a written line-item estimate. If the scope changes, the price changes, and you see it in writing before work proceeds. We also 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% senior and veteran discount.
Service Area - Cities Near Seaside
While this page covers Seaside, our crews also work regularly in Marina, Monterey, Pacific Grove, and Salinas. If you own property in one of those cities, the same owner-operated model, the same written change orders, and the same 90-Day Done Right Promise apply there too.
Serving Seaside, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Seaside 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 Seaside
A full bathroom remodel in Seaside typically runs $18,000 to $42,000, depending on whether we’re dealing with original galvanized plumbing and the condition of the subfloor. Homes in the 1950s-era tract blocks often need more rough-in work than newer construction. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Yes. Jobs on former Fort Ord parcels in eastern and northern Seaside can involve FORA environmental review, including soil-disturbance protocols tied to UXO risk zones. We coordinate with the appropriate authorities and get the paperwork squared away before we break ground. If a contractor tells you permits are optional on former base land, get a second opinion.
Only if the scope changes, and only with a written change order signed before that work begins. We do not hand you a surprise invoice at the end. The allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date, and we don’t do that to people.
Most Kitchen Remodeling - Seaside projects run six to ten weeks from demo to final inspection, though homes with original Fort Ord-era electrical and plumbing often add a week or two for rough-in corrections. We’ll give you a honest schedule up front, and we’ll tell you when something shifts.
Every exterior job here gets fasteners, flashing, and hardware speced for marine-layer exposure. That’s standard for us in Seaside, not an upgrade. We also carry brands like Simonton and PGT for windows and doors, which hold up far better in salt air than builder-grade frames. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through what we’d spec on your house.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Seaside and the Monterey Peninsula 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 Seaside 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