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Most South Whittier homeowners we talk to have one thing in common: they’re tired of contractors who don’t know the difference between unincorporated LA County and the city of Whittier. That distinction matters more than you’d think, and we’ll get to why in a minute. If you’re planning a kitchen remodel, a roof replacement, or a home addition in the 90605 ZIP code, call Barrett & Sons at (877) 610-1318. We know this community’s housing stock, its permitting process, and its soil. That local knowledge saves you weeks and thousands of dollars.
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 Whittier Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews that work in South Whittier neighborhoods like Sunshine Acres and the streets off Leffingwell Road. When you call, a live person answers. When you sign a contract, Tom’s name is on it. That’s the whole pitch. We’re not a franchise, and we don’t hide behind a call center. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is written into every contract, not buried in fine print: if something isn’t right, Tom comes back and fixes it, one call.
We pull permits on every eligible job through LA County Building & Safety. We issue a written change order before any scope change touches the job, so the price you sign for is the price you pay. If you’ve had a national outfit quote one number on the phone and hand you a different one at the door, you already know why that matters. South Whittier homeowners see Tom’s name, his address, and his license number on every document before they sign anything. Look it up yourself.
Construction Services We Offer in South Whittier
From whole-home remodels to a new fence along a property line, we handle the trades South Whittier’s postwar homes actually need, including Kitchen Remodeling in South Whittier. Here’s what we do, and what it means for your house.
Kitchen Remodeling
South Whittier kitchens from the 1950s and ’60s were built for a different era, with cramped footprints and wiring that doesn’t meet today’s code. We design and build kitchens sized for how you actually live, with KraftMaid and Cambria materials you can look up before you commit. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in South Whittier.
Bathroom Remodeling
Older South Whittier bathrooms often hide water damage behind original tile and failing grout, and the underlying framing sometimes needs repair before new finishes go in. We handle that correctly: Schluter waterproofing systems, Grohe fixtures, and permits pulled before demolition starts. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in South Whittier.
Roofing
South Whittier roofs take a beating from inland heat and Santa Ana winds, and most of the original wood shake and early composition shingle roofs here are decades past their useful life. We install GAF roofing systems with full underlayment and proper ventilation, and we pull the permit every time. Learn more about our Roofing in South Whittier.
Windows & Doors
Single-pane aluminum windows are the norm across South Whittier’s 1950s tract homes, and they leak air and rack up utility bills, which is why we offer Windows & Doors in South Whittier. Replacement means new flashing, proper insulation, and a tighter envelope, not just a new frame dropped in the old hole.
Fence Installation
Property lines in unincorporated county areas can be less obvious than in incorporated cities, so we verify lot lines before we dig. Then we build fences that stand up to South Whittier’s reactive soil and summer heat without leaning or pulling posts loose.
Driveway & Pavers
Expansive adobe clay means South Whittier driveways crack and heave if the base isn’t prepared properly. We install pavers and concrete with compaction and drainage details that keep the surface flat through wet winters and dry summers.
Home Additions & ADU
South Whittier’s aging homes often need more square footage than a Bathroom Remodeling - South Whittier or other single-room project can provide. We design and build additions and ADUs that pass LA County inspection, including the seismic upgrades the county requires on connected structures.
Neighborhoods We Serve in South Whittier
We work throughout the 90605 ZIP code, and we’re usually on-site in South Whittier within a day or two of your call. Here are a few areas where you’ll see our trucks:
- Sunshine Acres
- Leffingwell Road area
- Scott Avenue corridor
- La Mirada Boulevard area
- Telechron neighborhood
Why South Whittier’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
South Whittier sits on land that moves. The underlying expansive adobe and clay soils swell when winter rains arrive and shrink through hot, dry summers, which means slabs heave, foundations shift, and driveways crack if the work isn’t engineered for it. We see this constantly in the tract homes built here between 1945 and 1965, and our South Whittier Roofing work accounts for these same conditions. Those houses were wood-framed, built fast, and never designed for modern seismic code. When we open up walls on a remodel, we routinely find undersized anchor bolts, unbraced cripple walls, and wiring that has to be brought current before we can pass inspection. Summer highs past 95°F also mean concrete work needs careful hydration and cold-joint management, or it will cure weak. None of this is guesswork. It’s what we deal with on every job in this community.
There’s another thing, and it’s specific to South Whittier in a way most homeowners don’t realize until it costs them time. This is an unincorporated LA County community, not part of the city of Whittier. Every permit and every inspection runs through LA County Building & Safety, not a local city hall. Contractors who don’t know that sometimes submit permits to the wrong agency and stall a project for weeks. We verify county parcel data before the first pre-construction meeting, so the paperwork goes to the right place the first time. That’s the kind of local detail that saves you money and keeps your schedule intact.
Pricing for Construction in South Whittier
Here are honest starting ranges for common projects on South Whittier’s postwar housing stock, based on what we’ve been bidding in this area recently. Your final number depends on condition, square footage, and material choices, and every line item arrives in writing before you commit.
- Kitchen remodel: $35,000 - $85,000
- Bathroom remodel: $18,000 - $45,000
- Roof replacement (composition shingle): $12,000 - $28,000
- Window replacement (per opening): $800 - $2,200
- Fence installation (per linear foot): $35 - $75
- Driveway & paver work: $8,000 - $30,000
- Home addition or ADU: $180 - $350 per square foot
We offer a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received, no trip charge inside the county, and a permanent 10% discount for seniors and veterans. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a real number.
Service Area - Cities Near South Whittier
If you’re outside South Whittier but nearby, we also work in Whittier, East La Mirada, La Mirada, and Santa Fe Springs. Same crews, same written change orders, same 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Serving South Whittier, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the South Whittier 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 Whittier
Almost always, yes. Because South Whittier is unincorporated, permits and inspections go through LA County Building & Safety rather than a city hall. We pull permits on every eligible job and get the inspection signed before we call it done. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll tell you exactly what your project requires.
Most South Whittier kitchen remodels we bid run between $35,000 and $85,000, depending on whether you’re keeping the original footprint or moving walls. Older homes here often need electrical and plumbing brought to code, which affects the number. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
The expansive adobe and clay soil under most of South Whittier swells in winter and shrinks in summer, which moves slabs and causes cracking. Proper base preparation and drainage make the difference. That’s what we build for.
Not without your signature. If we discover something unexpected, like rotted framing behind a bathroom wall, we bring you a written change order before we spend a dollar. No surprise invoices at the end. That’s how Tom has run this company since 1998.
Most additions and ADUs take four to nine months, and LA County plan review and inspection cycles are part of that timeline. We coordinate the paperwork and inspections so the job moves as fast as the county allows. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll give you a realistic schedule before you commit.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving South Whittier and the surrounding communities. Tom’s name, address, and license number are published on every contract. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask for him directly.
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 Whittier Customers Say
"Tom Barrett was on our job most days himself, not just at the quote and then never again. When something needed deciding there was an actual person to decide it with."
- Rosalie Pemberton"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