Fences, Decks & Pergolas in Viridian
Viridian homes are newer, and most outside changes go through HOA design review first. S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor based in Irving. Text or call for a free quote.
A Viridian Contractor for Newer Homes
Viridian is a master-planned community of about 2,000 acres in north Arlington, along the West Fork of the Trinity River. It has five major lakes, and about half the land is kept as open space, with trails that link to River Legacy Park. Its homes date from the 2010s on.
For you, that means a few things. Young yards still need fences, decks, shade and sod. Fence stain and trim paint start to fade. And the Viridian Residential Association's charter says most outside changes need approval first. Get that approval before work starts, and share the approved plans when you ask a Viridian contractor for a quote.
Quick Answers
What Viridian homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Do I need HOA approval for a fence, deck or pergola?
Usually, yes. Under the charter, most visible outdoor changes need approval before work starts. It has exceptions for some repainting and for restoring damaged structures to their approved plans. Ask the association which applies.
Where in Arlington is Viridian?
Viridian is in north Arlington in ZIP 76005, off Collins Street and west of SH 360. S&L is based in Irving, and we serve every part of Viridian.
How do I get a quote?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send you a free quote.
Where We Work in Viridian
Viridian sits in north Arlington, ZIP 76005. The West Fork of the Trinity runs through its open space, River Legacy Park is next door, and the Trinity Railway Express line runs along its north edge. Viridian Elementary, an HEB ISD school, is on Cascade Sky Drive.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 76005
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Services for Viridian Homes
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fence repair, new gates and restaining. Ask the association which fence style applies to your lot.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks for newer backyards. Share any drainage limits and HOA rules when you ask.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas for shade and storage sheds. Both need HOA review before work starts.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and beds. Ask the HOA about the plant and turf rules for your section.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Trim and door repaints in approved colors, plus interior painting.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Shaping for young yard trees, storm limb cleanup and stump grinding.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, tile and new vanities, including in Elements at Viridian.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
New countertops and backsplashes to update a newer kitchen.
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Built-ins, closets, trim and tile to make a newer house fit your family.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Additions and framing. HOA review and any city permits come before work starts.
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What the Land Means for Your Project
Viridian sits on Trinity River bottomland. A 2011 report described major earthwork to prepare the land for homes, so check current flood maps for your lot before planning outdoor work. The 2012 design book for Planning Area I calls for drainage swales between homes. Clay soil, common across North Texas, swells when wet and shrinks when dry. Storms can bring hail and strong wind. Some lots back onto lakes or open space, so back fences there are in plain view. If you have alley access, tell us when you ask for a quote.
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Jobs That Fit Viridian
Ask about fence stain, sod, custom decks and tree trimming for your newer home.
Fence repair and stain
The 2012 book for Planning Area I calls for cedar pickets on steel posts with a natural cedar stain. Ask the association what applies to your lot.
Sod and beds near swales
Yard changes should not block drainage or send water toward the house or a neighbor. Share any drainage limits when you ask about sod or beds.
Decks and pergolas for new yards
We quote decks, pergolas and storage sheds to put a backyard to use. Each needs HOA review before work starts.
Storm cleanup for young trees
Hail and wind can snap limbs on young trees. We remove broken branches, shape young trees, and grind stumps.
How Design Review Works Here
Under Viridian's community charter, recorded in 2012, most site work, landscaping and structures that can be seen from outside the home need approval before work starts. That covers fences, decks, pergolas, sheds and new paint colors. Even a change inside a screened porch or patio needs approval if it shows from outside.
You apply in writing, with plans and specs. The charter allows up to 30 business days for a decision on a complete application, and sometimes longer, so it helps to apply early. HOA approval does not replace any City of Arlington permit or review. Share the approved plans when you contact us.
- Exceptions include repainting in the most recently approved color scheme and restoring a damaged structure to its last approved plans. Ask which applies.
- Storage sheds, walls, play sets and dog runs are on the rules' list of outside changes.
- The reviewer may ask for a construction deposit to cover cleanup or damage to common areas.
What the 2012 Design Book Says About Fences
Viridian's first design book, from April 2012, covers Planning Area I. For fences, it calls for western red cedar in side and rear yards and black steel on front yards and corner side yards. The association publishes phase supplements and amendments, so ask it for the current rules for your lot before choosing a design.
Lots next to lakes, ponds or natural areas carry extra limits. The charter says owners may not put up fences, build retaining walls, or clear plants between the lot line and the water's edge, or inside a no-disturb buffer, without written approval from the association or another agency in charge.
- The 2012 book sets fences between homes at 5 feet tall, up to 8 feet on request.
- The 2012 book has the finished side face out, with no posts or rails showing to a street, alley or open space.
- The 2012 book puts a side fence no more than 4 feet back from the front of the house.
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Answers to common questions. Don’t see yours? Text or call and we will walk you through it.
Still Have Questions?
Send a text or give us a call. We are happy to talk through your project.
Call (469) 340-2030Is the fence along my street or alley mine or the association's?
It depends on where it sits. The charter gives the association the right to put in and care for fences, walls and landscaping near Viridian's outer edge and along its streets, alleys and walkways. It does not have to, though. Ask the association whose fence it is before a repair near a street or alley. We quote the part that is yours.
Will a deck or new beds mess up my yard's drainage?
They can if they block a swale or change how water drains. The 2012 design book for Planning Area I calls for swales between lots and a back yard that slopes away from the house for the first 10 feet. Ask the association for the current rules for your lot, and share any drainage limits when you contact us.
Can I put in artificial turf or a rock yard in Viridian?
Check first. The 2012 design book for Planning Area I does not allow artificial turf, caps turf grass at 80% of the front yard, and says xeriscape needs approval before it goes in. Ask the association for the current yard rules and plant list for your lot. We quote sod, beds and mulch.
Can I repaint my Viridian house without HOA approval?
Yes, if you use the most recently approved color scheme. The charter says that kind of repaint needs no prior approval, but a new color does. Ask the association about fence stain too. We paint trim, doors and interiors, and we restain fences.
A tree in the open space behind my yard leans my way. Can you cut it?
Not without permission. About half of Viridian is kept as open space, with bottomland hardwoods and wetlands along the river. That land is not part of your lot, and the charter bars owners from clearing plants in natural areas near the water without written approval. Call the association first. On your own lot, we trim and remove trees, grind stumps and clear storm damage.
Do you work in Elements at Viridian?
Yes. Elements is Viridian's neighborhood for adults 55 and older, with its own sub-association under the Viridian Residential Association. We quote inside jobs there, such as shower remodels, new vanities, tile, trim and built-ins. For outside work, ask the association which rules apply, and share them when you request a quote.
Planning a Project in Viridian? Let's Talk.
Text or call (469) 340-2030 for a free quote on a fence, deck, pergola, sod, paint or a remodel in Viridian.
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