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If you own a home or apartment building in Van Nuys, you already know construction here isn’t like construction in other parts of Los Angeles. The post-war stucco homes, the soft-story apartment corridors off Van Nuys Boulevard, the heat that hits the Valley floor every summer, and the lingering memory of the 1994 Northridge earthquake all shape what gets built here and how it gets built. Barrett & Sons Construction works throughout the 91470, 91482, 91496, and 91499 zip codes, with crews who know which homes hide old earthquake damage behind fresh paint and which rooflines fight afternoon sun. If you’re planning a remodel, a roof replacement, or an ADU, call (877) 610-1318 and you’ll get a real person who knows this neighborhood.
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 Van Nuys Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Tom Barrett started this company in 1998 and his sons run the crews today. That’s not a marketing line. When you call for a kitchen remodel near Van Nuys High School or a roof tear-off over in the neighborhoods east of Kester Avenue, the person who answers the phone and the person who shows up with a tape measure are from the same family, and they’re the same people who sign the contract. Homeowners in Valley Glen-adjacent Van Nuys and around the civic center have told us the same thing for years: they’ve been burned by outfits that quoted one number on the phone and delivered a different invoice at the door. We put every allowance, every scope change, and every price adjustment in writing before work moves forward. Our published standing offers apply to every Van Nuys job: $40 Off Any Repair Over $200, a Free Second Opinion on any written estimate, and No Trip Charge inside the county. Seniors and veterans get a permanent 10% discount. And every completed job carries our 90-Day Done Right Promise. If it isn’t right, Tom comes back and makes it right. One call.
Construction Services We Offer in Van Nuys
Kitchen Remodeling
Van Nuys kitchens from the 1950s and 1960s were built on modest footprints, which means a full remodel here is as much about layout as it is about cabinets and counters. We install KraftMaid and Cambria products, and we pull permits on every eligible job so the inspector signs off before you ever touch the stove. Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Van Nuys.
Bathroom Remodeling
Older Van Nuys bathrooms often hide water damage behind original tile and decades-old cast iron stacks. We use Schluter waterproofing systems and Sterling or Grohe fixtures, and we write every change order before any scope shifts, so there are no surprises when the walls come open. Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Van Nuys.
Roofing
Flat built-up roofs and valley-facing shingle slopes take a beating under Van Nuys heat and Santa Ana wind. We install GAF roofing systems with the same crew from first nail to final inspection, and we document everything so your Title 24 compliance is clean. Learn more about our Roofing in Van Nuys.
Windows & Doors
Original single-pane aluminum windows in Van Nuys homes bleed cool air from June through September. We replace them with properly flashed, code-compliant units sized for the exact openings, and we handle the permit so the inspector verifies the install.
Fence Installation
Property lines shift, old redwood rots, and wind from the Santa Anas pushes on every fence in the 91470s. We set posts deep enough to actually hold, and we write the scope so you know exactly what you’re paying for before we dig.
Driveway & Pavers
Van Nuys driveways crack from heat cycling and soil movement. We’ll replace or repair yours, or lay a paver hardscape that drains properly and holds up to the Valley’s temperature swings.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage anywhere near Van Nuys Airport means navigating FAA Part 77 height restrictions, and in certain overlay zones, that changes design before the first framing stud is cut. We’ve done it, and we’ll walk the permit path with you start to finish.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Van Nuys
Our crews work across Van Nuys every week. Some of the areas we’re in most often:
- Van Nuys Civic Center and the courts district
- Neighborhoods east of Kester Avenue
- The apartment corridors along Van Nuys Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard
- Homes near Van Nuys High School and the 91482 zip
- Residential blocks in the 91470 and 91496 zip codes
Typical response time for a written estimate in Van Nuys is within a few business days, depending on the scope. Call (877) 610-1318 and we’ll schedule it.
Why Van Nuys’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
The San Fernando Valley floor acts like a heat basin. Van Nuys regularly runs 10 to 15 degrees hotter than coastal Los Angeles in summer, with triple-digit days common from June through September. That compresses outdoor framing and roofing schedules into morning hours, and it makes California Title 24 energy compliance a practical necessity, not a checkbox. Original single-pane windows, uninsulated stucco walls, and dark composition shingle roofs in Van Nuys turn August afternoons into an oven. On the flip side, seasonal Santa Anas stress roof edges, gutters, and stucco on west and north-facing elevations. Homes built from the mid-1940s through the 1960s also tend to have outdated 60-amp fuse-box panels and foundations that have settled unevenly. All of that falls into the work we do on a regular basis across Van Nuys.
What to Look For in a Van Nuys Construction Contractor
Here’s the comparison that matters. A contractor working in Van Nuys either knows the seismic history of this area, or they don’t. And the ones who don’t are the ones who open a wall in a 1960s apartment building on Sepulveda Boulevard and find a cracked cripple wall that was never engineered, just re-stuccoed after 1994. Ask any bidder two questions. First, will they pull permits on every eligible job? If the answer is anything but yes, walk. Second, will every scope change and every allowance arrive in writing before work happens? If the answer is anything but yes, walk. Tom Barrett publishes his name, his address, and his license number on every contract. Look it up before you sign anything. The permit inspector works for you, not for me. That’s why I like him. And an allowance that isn’t on paper is a surprise waiting for a date. Those two principles drive every job we take in Van Nuys.
Pricing for Construction in Van Nuys
Here’s what construction actually costs in Van Nuys, in plain numbers, as of this year.
| Project | Typical Range in Van Nuys |
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| Bathroom remodel (mid-range, with permits) | $18,000 - $32,000 |
| Kitchen remodel (mid-range, with permits) | $35,000 - $65,000 |
| Roof replacement (comp shingle, 1,200-1,600 sq ft) | $11,000 - $18,000 |
| Window replacement (per opening, installed) | $900 - $1,800 |
| ADU (garage conversion, with permits) | $120,000 - $200,000+ |
| Driveway replacement (standard two-car) | $7,000 - $14,000 |
Every estimate is line-item written. No allowance gets spent without your signature. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote on your Van Nuys project. Estimates are free, and seniors and veterans save 10% permanently.
Service Area - Cities Near Van Nuys
Barrett & Sons Construction is based in the Los Angeles metro area, with crews serving Van Nuys daily. If you’re a little outside our core zone, we also work regularly in Valley Glen, Sherman Oaks, Encino, and North Hills.
Serving Van Nuys, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys
A mid-range kitchen remodel with permits in Van Nuys typically lands between $35,000 and $65,000, depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether you move any plumbing or electrical lines. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free written estimate on your exact scope.
Yes. Every eligible job in Van Nuys gets permits pulled and inspections signed. Soft-story retrofit compliance, FAA Part 77 height reviews near the airport, and basic building permits are all part of doing construction correctly here. Call (877) 610-1318 if you’ve been told permits are optional. They’re not.
Only if you change the scope, and even then, you’ll see the new number in writing before anything moves. Every allowance and every change order arrives on paper with a signature line. No surprise invoices at the end of a Van Nuys job. Period. Call (877) 610-1318 and ask us to put that in your contract.
Yes. Van Nuys has one of the highest concentrations of pre-1980 soft-story apartment complexes in Los Angeles, and many are subject to LA Ordinance 183893. We handle seismic retrofitting, compliance documentation, and post-retrofit reconstruction. If you own a building with parking tucked under two or three stories of wood framing, call (877) 610-1318 for a free second opinion on any written estimate you’ve received.
A bathroom remodel with permits usually runs 3 to 5 weeks. A kitchen runs 6 to 10 weeks. An ADU can take 4 to 8 months depending on plan check, FAA review if you’re near the airport, and utility work. We’ll give you a written schedule with the estimate. Call (877) 610-1318 to get yours started.
Contact Barrett & Sons Construction in Van Nuys
If you’re ready to price a kitchen remodel, a roof, an ADU, or any other construction project in Van Nuys, call (877) 610-1318. A live person answers, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No voicemail box, no out-of-state call center. We’ll schedule your free estimate, walk the property with you, and put every number in writing before you commit to anything. Tom Barrett’s name is on the truck and on the contract. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is on paper. And the permit inspector works for you. Call (877) 610-1318 today.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction. We’re a family-owned shop that’s been doing honest work since 1998, and we serve Van Nuys with the same crew, same name, and same phone number every time. Learn more on our home page.
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 Van Nuys 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