Remodels, Fences & Yard Work in Carrollton Highlands
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor based in Irving. We quote bath and kitchen remodels, fences, paint and yard work for the 1950s and 60s homes between Perry Road and Josey Lane. Text or call for a free quote.
Updates for Carrollton Highlands Homes
Carrollton Highlands is a small grid of homes just south of Belt Line Road, between Perry Road and Josey Lane. Four interior drives have Scottish names: Highland, Tartan, Glengarry and Balmoral. Homes also face Belt Line Road and Crosby Road. City parcel records date nearly all of its houses to 1956 through 1964, so most are now more than 60 years old.
At that age, an untouched bath or kitchen is showing its years, and outside trim has taken decades of Texas sun. Past updates vary from house to house. For an older home here, we quote kitchen and bath updates, painting, fence repair and yard work. Tell us about your house and the changes you want.
Quick Answers
What Carrollton Highlands homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Where is Carrollton Highlands?
It is in Carrollton's 75006 ZIP, east of the downtown square. City maps put it between Perry Road and Josey Lane, from Belt Line Road south to Crosby Road.
What do you do on homes this age?
Inside: shower and bath remodels, tile, kitchen counters and backsplashes, trim and paint. Outside: fences, gates, sod, mulch and tree work. We also do whole-home rehabs and home additions.
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.
Between Perry Road and Josey Lane
Carrollton Highlands is in ZIP 75006, in Dallas County. Highland, Tartan, Glengarry and Balmoral Drives run east from Perry Road to Josey Lane, with alleys behind the homes. Belt Line Road is the north edge and Crosby Road the south. We also serve the older blocks west of Perry Road, along Francis Street.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 75006
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
Work We Quote in Carrollton Highlands
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures for baths in homes from the late 1950s and early 60s.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
New countertops and backsplashes for kitchens in these 1950s and 60s homes.
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Tile floors, trim and closet built-ins that make the most of the space in an older home.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
New wood fences and gates, plus fence repair along the back alleys.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Exterior paint for trim, eaves, doors and fences, plus interior paint room by room.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Whole-home rehabs, home additions and framing for homes from the 1950s and 60s.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and beds on black clay that cracks in dry spells and drains slowly when wet.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal and stump grinding, including limbs that hang over back fences and alleys.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas for shade over a back patio, and storage sheds for tools and yard gear.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks for backyards on lots of about a fifth of an acre.
Older Homes, Black Clay and Back Alleys
Three things shape most jobs in Carrollton Highlands. The houses: city parcel records date nearly all of them to 1956 through 1964, and past updates vary from house to house. The ground: USDA soil maps place these blocks on Houston Black clay, which swells when wet, shrinks and cracks when dry, and takes in water very slowly once it is soaked. The layout: alleys run behind the homes, so most back fences run along an alley, not a neighbor's yard.
Request a Quote
Jobs That Fit These Homes
Update an older bath, repair an alley fence, or refresh the trim and yard.
Baths in 1950s and 60s Homes
In a house this age, an untouched bath shows its years. A shower remodel, new tile and a new vanity can make it work better.
Fences Along the Alleys
Most back fences here run along an alley. We quote wood privacy fences, gates and fence repairs.
Trim and Eave Paint
Hot sun and hail wear down paint on trim, eaves and doors. We quote exterior and interior painting.
Lawns on Black Clay
Houston Black clay cracks in dry spells and drains slowly after rain. Sod and beds hold up better when the ground slopes away from the house.
Limbs Over the Alley
Limbs over a back fence or alley can break in a storm. We trim them back, take down trees that have to go, and grind stumps.
More Neighborhoods Near Carrollton Highlands
Other Carrollton neighborhoods we serve, nearest to Carrollton Highlands first, then the closest ones in nearby cities.
What DFW Homeowners Are Saying
Carrollton Highlands FAQ
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) 340-2030My house has one full bath. What are my options?
The simplest step is to remodel the bath you have: shower remodeling, new tile, a vanity and fixtures. If you want more space, we also quote home additions and framing. An addition has to meet city building rules, so we look at your lot and your plan before we quote.
Do I need a permit to replace my backyard fence?
Most likely, yes. Carrollton's fence ordinance requires a permit for new fence construction. A small repair can be exempt only if it covers less than 20 feet, uses similar materials, and keeps the same location, size and layout. The city also adds up panel replacements over six months. Ask the city before replacing a fence. Most back fences here run along an alley, so tell us where your fence line sits when you call.
Is Carrollton Highlands in a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone?
Yes. City maps place it in Neighborhood Empowerment Zone 5. Ask city staff about current rehab incentives, whether your home qualifies, and what your application would need, including what each cost estimate must show. Check before you choose contractors or start work, so you do not miss a required step.
Why does my yard crack in summer and stay soggy after rain?
It is the clay. USDA soil maps place Carrollton Highlands on Houston Black clay. As it dries, it opens cracks from half an inch to 4 inches wide. Once it is wet, water soaks in very slowly, so rain runs off or sits. That swelling and shrinking can also affect fence posts and patios. Sod and beds do better when the ground slopes away from the house.
When is the best time to trim an oak here?
Plan routine oak trimming for July through January. The Texas A&M Forest Service says to avoid pruning or wounding oaks from February through June, when the beetles that spread oak wilt are most active, and to paint fresh cuts. A storm-cracked limb over your roof, fence or alley should come down soon, in any month.
Is there an HOA in Carrollton Highlands?
Check your deed papers for any association duties or recorded restrictions on your lot. City rules, such as the fence permit rules, also apply, so check both before a big outdoor project.
What schools and landmarks are near Carrollton Highlands?
R.L. Turner High School sits just south of Crosby Road, and DeWitt Perry Middle School is just north of Belt Line Road. Both are Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD campuses. City subdivision maps name the retail center across Josey Lane the Carrollton Highlands Shopping Center. To find your assigned schools, look up your address with CFBISD.
Let's Talk About Your Carrollton Highlands Home.
An old bath, worn fence or tired trim? Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
- Free quotes
- Insured
- Family owned
