Home Remodeling & Additions in Carrollton Heights
Carrollton Heights was the city's first large planned neighborhood. Its historic district reflects home styles from 1910 to 1960. S&L Good Fellas, an insured, family-owned Irving contractor, quotes remodels, additions, paint and yard work.
Remodeling That Fits a Historic Street
Carrollton Heights grew up on a rise northeast of the old town square. Lots were laid out right after the flood of 1908. In 1916, a fire burned almost half of the older homes near downtown, and more families moved up the hill. A spring there already supplied the town's water.
The historic district reflects home styles from 1910 to 1960, and the city survey also records some older houses. The district includes Craftsman, Minimal Traditional, Prairie, Tudor, Colonial Revival and Ranch homes. In 2003, the city made this its first historic overlay district, so outside changes follow city style rules.
S&L Good Fellas is a family-owned general contractor based in Irving and serving Carrollton Heights. We quote home remodeling, additions, painting and yard work. Ask the city which historic district rules apply before planning exterior changes.
Quick Answers
What Carrollton Heights homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Do you work in Carrollton Heights?
Yes. We serve Carrollton Heights in ZIP 75006, north of Belt Line Road. That includes streets like Clint Street, Rosemon Avenue, Walnut Street, Erie Street and North Maryland Street.
Can you do both the inside and the outside of an older house?
Yes. Inside, we do kitchens, baths, tile, trim and built-ins. Outside, we do additions, paint, fences, decks, sod and tree work.
How does a quote work?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send you a free quote.
North of Belt Line, East of I-35E
Carrollton Heights sits in ZIP 75006, north of Belt Line Road and east of I-35E. The city's historic district covers about 23 acres bounded by Main Street, Belt Line Road, Perry Road and the Cotton Belt rail line. Perry Middle School and the A.W. Perry Homestead Museum sit near its east edge.
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Work for Historic Homes
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Trim, carpentry and built-ins for Craftsman bungalows and the district's other historic styles.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Home additions and framing. District rules ask that an addition match the house's style and scale.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Exterior paint for wood-clad walls, porches and trim, plus interior repaints room by room.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bath tile and new vanities. The 2003 style rules cover the outside, not the bath.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
New countertops, backsplashes and updates for kitchens in older homes.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Tree trimming, removal and stump grinding for your yard. Tell us about limbs near the house.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
New fences, gates, repairs and stain, with posts set in silty clay that shrinks and swells.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and yard cleanup for yards on ground that slopes gently.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and storage sheds. Ask the city first if a new structure falls under district rules.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom-built decks for the back yards behind older homes.
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Old Houses, City Rules and Limy Clay
Three things shape most jobs here. The houses: the district reflects styles from 1910 to 1960, with some older houses, and the city survey lists many with wood-clad walls and porches. The rules: the historic overlay asks that remodels keep the original style, and that original details stay or get copied. The ground: USDA maps show Lewisville soils across the middle of the neighborhood, a well-drained silty clay with a lot of lime. It still shrinks in dry spells and swells after rain.
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Common Projects for Homes This Age
Keep the historic style in mind when planning trim, paint or an addition.
Porches, Brackets and Trim
The district asks that original details stay or be replicated. We do the carpentry and trim to repair or rebuild them in the same style.
Paint on Wood-Clad Walls
Many houses here have wood walls and wood trim. Careful prep and fresh paint help them stand up to hot sun, hail and hard rain.
Trees Near the House
Tell us about limbs near the roof or porch. For oaks, the Texas A&M Forest Service advises no pruning from February through June.
Fence Posts in Limy Clay
Clay that shrinks and swells can loosen fence posts over the years. We quote fence repair, new fences and gates.
Remodeling Inside the Historic District
On May 6, 2003, the Carrollton City Council made Carrollton Heights the city's first historic overlay zoning district. It covers about 23 acres. The ordinance says it regulates only the outside look of buildings, and it names nine styles found here: Folk Victorian, Colonial Revival, Neoclassical, Tudor, French Eclectic, Prairie, Craftsman, Minimal Traditional and Ranch.
A house may not be remodeled into a different style. Original details must stay or be replicated, like the triangular knee-brace brackets under a Craftsman roof. Rules can change, so ask the City of Carrollton's planning staff what review your project needs before outside work starts.
- Additions: same style and scale as the house, with the same materials where possible, or ones that look the same.
- Porches: square Prairie porch posts may not be swapped for round columns.
- Later add-ons: Victorian spindle-work added to a Craftsman porch after 1960 should come off when the porch is redone.
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Call (469) 340-2030Is my house inside the Carrollton Heights historic district?
The 2003 ordinance covers about 23 acres bounded by Main Street, Belt Line Road, Perry Road and the Cotton Belt rail line. People and maps may use the name Carrollton Heights for a wider area than that. If you are not sure your lot is inside the district, ask the City of Carrollton's planning staff before you plan outside work.
Can I add on to a Craftsman bungalow in Carrollton Heights?
Yes, within the district rules. An addition should match the house's style and scale, with the same materials where possible. The ordinance notes that the average Craftsman bungalow here is one story and about 1,200 to 1,500 square feet. Whether a bigger addition fits the scale rule is a question for the city's planning staff. We build home additions and do the framing.
Do the district rules apply to a kitchen or bath remodel?
The 2003 ordinance says it regulates only the outside look of buildings. So its style rules do not reach a new countertop, a shower remodel or a new vanity. Other city permit rules may still apply, depending on the work. Inside, we remodel kitchens and baths and do tile, trim and built-ins.
My porch posts were swapped for metal ones years ago. Can that be undone?
The city's survey found several houses here where the original porch posts had been replaced with metal ones. If the change came after 1960, the district rules say that when it is redone, every attempt should be made to bring back the original style. Changes made before 1960 may count as part of the house's history. Porch posts, railings and trim are carpentry work we quote, and an old photo of the house helps.
Does flooding affect Carrollton Heights?
The neighborhood grew on higher ground after the 1908 flood wrecked many homes downtown. Today, FEMA's flood map shows the center of Carrollton Heights outside the high-risk zone. It does map a floodway along a small creek by the rail line on the north edge. If your lot is near that creek, check the FEMA map before you plan a fence, shed or new beds.
Is there an HOA in Carrollton Heights?
Check your deed papers to see whether your lot has an HOA or deed rules, and ask city planning staff which rules apply to your lot. Inside the district, the city's historic overlay covers outside work. If a neighborhood group is active on your street, ask it about its role.
What landmarks are near Carrollton Heights?
The A.W. Perry Homestead Museum on North Perry Road is a city-run museum in a house finished in 1909. The Belle Allen Home on Clint Street, from 1910, is the only house the city's survey lists as built of Carrollton brick. Perry Middle School is on East Belt Line Road near the neighborhood.
Planning Work on a Carrollton Heights Home?
Tell us about the house and the job. We chat on the phone, take a look, and send a free quote. Text or call (469) 340-2030.
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