Free written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
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If you own a home in South Houston, you already know the score: this is a city with its own building department, its own permit process, and its own set of rules that a Houston or Harris County contractor can easily get wrong. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we work in 77587 regularly enough to know exactly which forms South Houston’s building department wants to see before the first nail moves. Call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll reach a live person who can tell you whether your job needs a South Houston permit and what that process looks like.
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 South Houston Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998, and the way we run jobs hasn’t changed: Tom or one of his sons is on-site most days, every permit gets pulled, and every price change arrives as a written change order before work proceeds. Homeowners in neighborhoods like Allen Heights and Meadow Creek have hired us for everything from pier-and-beam floor repairs to full kitchen remodels, and they’ll tell you the same thing: we answer our own phone, we show up when we say we will, and we don’t hand you a surprise invoice at the end of the job.
Our crews carry the Barrett & Sons name. That means they’re background-checked, uniformed, and they know that Tom lives close enough to South Houston to hear about it if a job isn’t done right. Ask anyone on your street, or look up the license number yourself. We publish Tom’s name, address, and license number for exactly that reason.
Construction Services We Offer in South Houston
Kitchen Remodeling
Most South Houston kitchens sit in post-WWII layouts built for a different era, often on floors that need structural repair before cabinets can go in. We handle the full Kitchen Remodeling - South Houston job, from rotted sill replacement to KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria countertops, all under one South Houston permit.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in South Houston.
Bathroom Remodeling
Galvanized supply lines and undersized drains are common in 77587 homes, and a Bathroom Remodeling in South Houston project often means replacing plumbing that’s been failing quietly for decades. We scope that work in writing before we start, so there are no surprises mid-job.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in South Houston.
Roofing
South Houston roofs take full Gulf Coast sun, and Harvey did real damage to shingle life across 77587. Our South Houston Roofing crews install GAF and CertainTeed systems to code, with permits pulled through South Houston’s building department and inspections signed before we call the job done.
Learn more about our Roofing in South Houston.
Windows & Doors
Pier-and-beam homes settle, which means window and door openings shift over time. We measure each opening, not the old unit, and install Windows & Doors - South Houston products from Simonton or Ply Gem that seal tight against South Houston humidity and heat.
Learn more about our home remodeling services in South Houston.
Fence Installation
Expansive Beaumont clay heaves with every wet-dry cycle, so fence posts in South Houston need deeper setting than they would in other parts of Harris County. We plan for that movement on every fence we build in 77587.
Driveway & Pavers
Poor natural drainage and slab movement mean South Houston driveways crack if the base isn’t done right. We build paver driveways on compacted, properly graded bases that stand up to the city’s shrink-swell soil cycles.
Home Additions & ADU
Flood-plain elevation rules and South Houston’s own building code shape what you can and can’t add to your lot. We pull the permits, coordinate the inspections, and keep every change order in writing from foundation to finish.
Neighborhoods We Serve in South Houston
We work across ZIP 77587 from the residential streets south of Spencer Highway down through the neighborhoods near College Avenue. Typical response time for estimates in South Houston is within one or two business days, depending on the scope of the job.
- Allen Heights
- Meadow Creek
- South Houston Gardens
- Gulf Meadows
- Areas near Spencer Highway and College Avenue
Why South Houston’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
South Houston sits low and flat, with expansive Beaumont clay soils that shrink during dry spells and heave after heavy rain. That movement is why so many 77587 homes have cracked slabs, sticky doors, and separating brick veneer. Most of the housing stock here went up fast after WWII, small wood-frame pier-and-beam homes built for Ship Channel workers, and those structures carry their age in rotted sills, galvanized plumbing, and electrical panels that can’t handle a modern load. Any real remodel or addition in South Houston has to account for that before finish work starts. On top of that, Harvey flooded wide parts of the city in 2017, and the flood-mitigation code updates that followed now shape finished floor elevations and drainage plans on nearly every major job we bid.
Pricing for Construction in South Houston
We quote jobs, not square footage alone. A kitchen remodel in a South Houston pier-and-beam typically runs between $35,000 and $75,000 depending on whether we’re replacing structural framing and plumbing or working with a sound shell. Bathrooms start around $18,000 and climb with the extent of plumbing replacement. Roof replacements on typical 77587 ranch homes usually land between $9,000 and $16,000 depending on the shingle line and decking condition. Fences, driveways, and window packages are priced per job after we see the site. Every estimate is free, and every change order after it is in writing before work proceeds.
Service Area - Cities Near South Houston
We also serve homeowners in Pasadena, Galena Park, Deer Park, and Jacinto City. If you live just outside 77587, call us and we’ll tell you whether we can get a crew to you.
Serving South Houston, TX - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the South Houston 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 South Houston
Most structural, electrical, plumbing, and roofing work in South Houston requires a permit through South Houston’s own building department, not Harris County and not the City of Houston. We pull permits on every eligible job and coordinate inspections with the city directly. Call (877) 610-1318 if you want us to check whether your project needs one.
Most kitchen remodels in 77587 fall between $35,000 and $75,000, with the spread driven mainly by how much structural and plumbing repair the existing shell needs. Older South Houston homes often have rotted sills and galvanized plumbing that add cost before cabinets go in. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate on your specific house.
Only if you approve a written change order first. That’s how Barrett & Sons works: every scope change, allowance adjustment, and price change is documented in writing before the work happens. If it’s not on paper, it’s not part of the job. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll walk you through how our change-order process protects you.
Yes. We pull permits through South Houston’s building department for every eligible job, and we coordinate all required inspections. The permit inspector works for you, not for me, and we like it that way. Call (877) 610-1318 to talk through your project’s permit path.
Kitchen remodels typically run four to eight weeks, bathrooms two to four weeks, and additions anywhere from three to six months depending on the scope and South Houston’s permit review timeline. We give you a written schedule upfront, and we stick to it unless a change order says otherwise. Call (877) 610-1318 for a realistic timeline on your job.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving South Houston and surrounding 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 South Houston Customers Say
"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"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