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If you own a home in Westwood Lake, you already know the score: the block walls are solid, but the roof is aging, the jalousie windows rattle when the afternoon storms roll through, and the patio slab has a hairline crack that’s been growing since last hurricane season. We’re Barrett & Sons Construction, and we’re a family operation, not a phone bank. Tom Barrett founded this company in 1998, and his sons run the crews. When you call (877) 610-1318, a live person answers, and we’ll send someone familiar with the 33165 zip code to take a look. No runaround, no call center, no strangers.
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 Westwood Lake Homeowners Choose Barrett & Sons Construction
Westwood Lake isn’t a place where you can afford to guess wrong on a contractor. The homes here, mostly single-story CBS ranch houses from the 1960s through the mid-1980s, were built under codes that don’t begin to touch what Miami-Dade requires today. We’ve worked throughout the neighborhoods around SW 40th Street and down along Bird Road, and we know what those older block homes need to pass inspection now. Homeowners in the neighborhoods near Tropical Park and the streets west of the lake call us because our name is on the truck, our license number is published, and our price doesn’t change once work starts.
Every job we take in Westwood Lake gets a written quote, and any change to that quote arrives as a written change order before a single nail moves. We pull permits on every eligible job and get inspections signed. Tom’s sons are on-site most days, and Tom himself answers when you have a question. That’s how we’ve kept homeowners in Bird Road Estates and the Lake area calling us back for 29 years.
Construction Services We Offer in Westwood Lake
Kitchen Remodeling
Most Westwood Lake kitchens haven’t been touched since the original build, which means outdated wiring, no venting to code, and cabinetry that’s seen better decades. We install KraftMaid and Cambria, so you know exactly what you’re paying for before we start.
Learn more about our Kitchen Remodeling in Westwood Lake.
Bathroom Remodeling
Those original 1960s bathrooms often hide moisture problems behind the tile, especially with Westwood Lake’s high water table pushing dampness through the slab. We tear out properly, inspect what’s underneath, and rebuild to current code with written allowances for every fixture.
Learn more about our Bathroom Remodeling in Westwood Lake.
Roofing
Westwood Lake sits in Miami-Dade’s High Velocity Hurricane Zone, which means your roof has to meet the toughest wind-load standards in the continental US. We install GAF and CertainTeed systems with full Miami-Dade Notice of Acceptance paperwork, not whatever shingles were on sale.
Learn more about our Roofing in Westwood Lake.
Windows & Doors
If your home still has jalousie windows, you’re not just paying more to cool the house; you’re also outside current impact-rated code. We replace them with Andersen or Marvin impact windows that carry proper NOA documentation, and we handle the permit so the inspector signs off and you’re actually protected.
Learn more about our Window & Door Installation in Westwood Lake.
Fence Installation
Wood fences rot fast in South Florida’s humidity, and the shallow groundwater near the lake makes post-setting trickier than it looks. We set posts in concrete to a depth that holds during summer storms, and we’ll tell you honestly if a different material makes more sense.
Learn more about our Fence Installation in Westwood Lake.
Driveway & Pavers
Original slabs in the 33165 area are often cracked from years of hydrostatic pressure and shifting ground. We use Belgard and Techo-Bloc pavers over properly compacted base, which handles Westwood Lake’s wet, expansive soil far better than a straight concrete pour.
Learn more about our Driveway & Paver Work in Westwood Lake.
Home Additions & ADU
Adding square footage to a CBS block home in Westwood Lake means matching existing masonry, tying into a roof system that meets HVHZ requirements, and managing drainage around a high water table. We’ve done it, and we’ll show you the permits and inspections from the last one.
Learn more about our Home Additions & ADU in Westwood Lake.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Westwood Lake
We work throughout the 33165 zip code, from the streets around Tropical Park down to Bird Road and west toward the Turnpike. Our crews are typically on-site in the area within a day or two of your call. Common neighborhoods include:
- Bird Road Estates
- The streets around Westwood Lake Park
- Areas near Tropical Park
- The blocks west of SW 97th Avenue
Why Westwood Lake’s Climate & Housing Affect Construction
Westwood Lake sits on the eastern edge of the Everglades drainage system, and the water table under many yards is only two to four feet below grade. That shallow groundwater pushes up against slabs and block walls, which is why so many original driveways and patios here show efflorescence and hairline cracking. When we pour concrete or set pavers on the west side of the neighborhood, we have to work around saturated ground after summer storms, and a pour scheduled at the wrong moment can crack or delaminate within the first year.
Most of the housing stock here was built before Hurricane Andrew rewrote the code book in 1992. That means original flat or low-slope roofs, jalousie windows, and slabs without modern moisture barriers. Any permitted work we do on these homes has to bring the affected systems up to current HVHZ standards, which changes material choices, pricing, and lead times compared to what a contractor from Broward might tell you. We’d rather quote it right the first time than surprise you later.
Pricing for Construction in Westwood Lake
Expect a kitchen remodel in Westwood Lake to run $35,000 to $75,000 depending on cabinet selection and structural work. Bathrooms typically land between $18,000 and $40,000. A full roof replacement with HVHZ-compliant materials usually costs $12,000 to $22,000 for a CBS ranch home here. Windows and doors with impact-rated NOA products run $800 to $2,000 per opening installed. Driveway paver work on an average Westwood Lake lot falls between $8,000 and $18,000. Every quote is line-itemed, every allowance is written, and every change arrives on paper before work proceeds.
Service Area - Cities Near Westwood Lake
While this page focuses on Westwood Lake, our crews also serve neighboring communities. We regularly work in Olympia Heights, Sweetwater, University Park, and Sunset. If you’re in one of those areas, give us a call and we’ll be glad to help.
Serving Westwood Lake, FL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Westwood Lake 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 Westwood Lake
A permit means the work gets inspected by Miami-Dade County against current code, including HVHZ wind-load requirements that don’t exist in most of the country. For Westwood Lake’s older CBS homes, permits often require upgrading the roof, windows, or structural connections you didn’t plan to touch. We pull permits on every eligible job, and the inspector works for you, not for us. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate on your project.
Most roof replacements in Westwood Lake run $12,000 to $22,000 for a standard single-story CBS ranch, depending on size and whether you need full decking replacement. The HVHZ requirement means materials must carry a Miami-Dade NOA, which adds cost compared to non-impact shingles. Call (877) 610-1318 for an exact quote, free.
Only if you change the scope, and only in writing first. Every change order we issue in Westwood Lake arrives on paper with a price before any work on that change happens. If we discover something hidden in your walls or slab, you’ll see the exact number and approve it before we touch it. No surprise invoices at the end.
The water table under Westwood Lake is shallow, often two to four feet below grade, especially during the rainy season. That groundwater pushes up against slabs and wicks moisture through concrete, causing the efflorescence and hairline cracks you see in older driveways and patios. Proper base preparation and drainage make a real difference, which is why we favor pavers over straight pours in this area.
Yes, and it’s one of the most common upgrades we do in Westwood Lake. Jalousie windows don’t meet current HVHZ impact standards, and replacing them with Andersen or Marvin impact products changes your home’s wind protection and cooling bills. We handle the permit and inspection so the whole job is documented, not just done. Call (877) 610-1318 for a free estimate.
Contact Barrett & Sons Construction in Westwood Lake
If you’re planning a remodel, a roof, windows, or any construction work on your Westwood Lake home, call us at (877) 610-1318. We’ll walk the property, talk through what the HVHZ requirements mean for your specific house, and hand you a written, line-item quote before you commit to anything. Ask about our $40 off any repair over $200, our free second opinion on any written estimate, no trip charge inside the county, and the permanent 10% senior and veteran discount. One call, and Tom or one of his sons will be on it.
Written by Tom Barrett, Owner at Barrett & Sons Construction, serving Westwood Lake 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 Westwood Lake Customers Say
"Every change to the price came as a written change order before the work happened, not as a surprise on the final bill. I did not know contractors still did that."
- Xiomara Benavides"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