Home Rehab and Yard Contractor in Arcadia Park, Dallas
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned Irving contractor serving Arcadia Park. We quote rehabs, remodels, paint, fences and tree work for older homes on clay soil east of Loop 12.
An Arcadia Park Contractor for Older Houses
The name goes back to the old Fort Worth-Dallas interurban rail line, which had an Arcadia Park station about 7 miles west of Dallas. Geologists even named a rock layer, the Arcadia Park Shale, for outcrops near that stop. Today the area is mostly single-family homes, with West Jefferson Boulevard running through it.
Arcadia Park has older single-family homes, and a 2016 city report noted rental houses and room additions in parts of the area. Older houses often need new paint, tile, trim and baths, and some need a full rehab. As an Arcadia Park contractor, we quote that work, plus fences, tree trimming and yard care on clay that swells and shrinks.
S&L Good Fellas is a family-owned team based in Irving, and we serve Arcadia Park. Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What Arcadia Park homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Do you work in Arcadia Park?
Yes. We quote jobs on streets like Justin, Tillery, Morocco and Bagley, north and south of Jefferson Boulevard, out to Loop 12.
Do you work on rental houses?
Yes. Investment property rehabs are part of our general contracting work. We quote paint, tile, trim, kitchen and bath updates, and fence repair for houses between tenants.
How do quotes work?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Streets We Cover East of Loop 12
Arcadia Park is in ZIP 75211, just east of Loop 12 (Walton Walker Boulevard). Jefferson Boulevard crosses it, and Justin, Tillery, Bagley and Morocco run north and south. Arcadia Park Elementary and the Arcadia Park Branch Library sit on North Justin Avenue. Not sure you are in range? Text us your street.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 75211
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
Work We Quote in Arcadia Park
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Whole-home and investment property rehabs, room additions and framing for older houses.
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Interior renovations, tile, trim, built-ins and closets that update an older floor plan.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior and exterior painting for older homes and for rentals between tenants.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
New fences, repairs, gates and staining for yards on clay that swells and shrinks.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures for worn or dated baths.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Countertops, backsplashes and kitchen updates for older homes and rentals.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming to clear walks and streets, plus tree removal, stump grinding and storm cleanup.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and yard cleanup to cover bare clay and tidy a yard before move-in.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks that give a backyard a level place to sit, even where the ground slopes.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas for shade and storage sheds for tools, bikes and yard gear.
What Clay, Creeks and Age Mean Here
USDA soil maps put much of Arcadia Park on Houston Black and Ferris clays. Both swell when wet and shrink when dry, and Houston Black can open cracks up to 4 inches wide in a dry spell. That kind of soil can heave fence posts and crack patios. Once the clay is wet, water soaks in slowly, so rain runs off. Chalk Hill Branch carries some of it along the east side. Then there are the houses. Many are older homes, and a 2016 city report noted many single-family rentals. That is why rehab, paint and repair work leads our list here.
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Jobs Shaped by Arcadia Park
Ask about rental rehabs, fence repairs, tree trimming and yard cleanup for an older home.
Rehabs for older rentals
A 2016 city report noted many single-family rentals here, with a cluster along Tillery. We quote paint, tile, trim and fence repair between tenants.
Fences on swelling clay
Clay that swells and shrinks can heave fence posts over time. If your fence leans, we quote fence repair or a new fence.
Limbs over walks and streets
Neighbors asked the city about this in 2017. Limbs must clear sidewalks by 8 feet and streets and alleys by 15 feet, and we trim to those heights.
Sod and mulch on bare clay
Bare clay cracks when dry and sheds rain when wet. Sod and mulch cover the soil, and mulch helps keep rain from washing it away.
Outdoor Projects Near the Floodplain
Chalk Hill Branch runs along the east side of Arcadia Park, close to Dwight Avenue. FEMA maps a high-risk flood zone, called Zone AE, along the creek. Most of the neighborhood sits outside it, but some lots near the water do not. At 2017 city meetings, neighbors listed flooding, standing water and drainage among the area's problems.
Inside the zone, Dallas requires a floodplain alteration permit for fences and for landscaping that changes the shape of the ground. Trees in the floodplain can fall under extra city rules too. So if your lot is near the creek, check the flood map and ask the city which approvals apply before you plan a fence, a shed or new beds.
- Look up your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center at msc.fema.gov.
- A fence or grade-changing landscaping in the flood zone needs a Dallas floodplain alteration permit.
- Ask Dallas before you remove a tree in the floodplain. The usual small-lot exemption may not apply.
- Water soaks slowly into wet clay, so low spots near the creek may stay wet after a hard rain.
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Arcadia Park 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) 340-2030Why does Arcadia Park's clay soil matter for a fence?
USDA soil maps show Houston Black and Ferris clays across much of Arcadia Park. Both swell when wet and shrink when dry. Over time that movement can heave fence posts. Text or call to discuss a fence repair or a new fence and get a free quote.
Do I need a city permit for a new fence in Arcadia Park?
Dallas requires a fence permit for fences over 4 feet in a front yard or 6 feet elsewhere. Those thresholds do not set the allowed height. Corner visibility rules also apply. Ask Dallas what your lot allows. Near Chalk Hill Branch, check the flood map and ask about a floodplain alteration permit too.
Do neighborhood or deed rules cover fences or paint colors here?
In 2017 the city worked with neighbors to form an Arcadia Park neighborhood association, and the city calls such groups voluntary and open to all. Check your deed for any rules on fences or paint colors, and share any you find when you call. City permit rules apply either way.
Can you get an older Arcadia Park rental ready for new tenants?
Yes. That is investment property rehab work, and we quote it: paint inside and out, new tile, trim repair, kitchen and bath updates, and fence repair. Tell us what the house needs and when you hope to have it ready.
Can you add a room to an older Arcadia Park house?
We build home additions, including the framing. A 2016 city report noted room and garage additions in parts of Arcadia Park. We take a look at the house first and quote from what we see.
Do I need a permit to trim or remove a tree in my yard?
For trimming, the city rule to know is clearance: limbs at least 8 feet over sidewalks and 15 feet over streets and alleys. For removal, an existing home lot under 2 acres is often exempt from the city tree permit. Trees in the parkway by the street belong to the city, and floodplain rules can still apply near the creek, so ask Dallas first in those spots.
Does the sloped ground in parts of Arcadia Park change yard work?
It can. USDA maps some of the area at 5 to 12 percent slopes, and at 2017 city meetings neighbors said they like the high ground and the views. On a slope, bare soil can wash in hard rain. Sod or mulch helps hold it, and a deck can turn a sloped backyard into level space.
Planning Work on an Arcadia Park Home?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote for your Arcadia Park house or rental.
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