Home Remodeling Contractor in Devonshire, Dallas
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor based in Irving. We serve Devonshire, from its 1940s cottages to its newer homes. We quote kitchens, baths, additions, paint, fences and yards. Text or call for a free quote.
Remodeling Devonshire's Cottages and New Builds
Devonshire is a small Dallas neighborhood. It runs from Northwest Highway south to Lovers Lane, between Inwood Road and the Dallas North Tollway. Many of its original homes are one-story stone cottages and two-story Tudors built in the 1940s. New construction began in the 1990s, and new homes have gone up along Preston Park Drive.
Devonshire Dallas remodeling can mean updating a cottage kitchen or bath, adding tile and trim, or repainting older rooms. For newer homes, we quote fences, decks, pergolas and sod. The mix of old and new homes means the work changes from house to house.
S&L Good Fellas is a family-owned team based in Irving, and we serve all of Devonshire. Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What Devonshire homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Do you work in all of Devonshire?
Yes. We serve every street from Lovers Lane to Northwest Highway, between Inwood Road and the Tollway. That includes Devonshire Drive, Preston Park Drive, Chadbourne Road and Stonegate Road.
Is Devonshire a conservation district?
No. It is not on the City of Dallas list of conservation districts, and the city zoning map shows no conservation or historic overlay here. Base zoning, city permits and any deed rules on your lot still apply.
How do quotes work?
Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote. For an addition, it helps to know your lot's zoning district before we talk.
Lovers Lane to Northwest Highway
Devonshire in Dallas sits in ZIP 75209, from Lovers Lane north to Northwest Highway and from Inwood Road east to the Dallas North Tollway. Devonshire Drive runs past Westminster Presbyterian Church. Bluffview is across Inwood Road; Preston Center is across the Tollway.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 75209
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
What We Quote in Devonshire
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Tile, trim, carpentry and built-ins for 1940s stone cottages and two-story Tudors.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Countertops, backsplashes and full kitchen updates for older Devonshire homes.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures for baths in older homes.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Additions and whole-home rehabs. Your zoning district sets setbacks, height and lot coverage.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior and exterior painting, from cottage trim and front doors to whole rooms.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fence installation, repair, gates and staining. Some fences need a Dallas permit.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch, beds and yard cleanup for front lawns that slope down to the street.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks for backyards behind older cottages and newer homes.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and storage sheds. Ask Dallas where a new structure can sit on your lot.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal, stump grinding and storm damage tree removal for big yard trees.
What Shapes the Work in Devonshire
Most work in Devonshire starts with the house. Many original homes are 1940s stone cottages and two-story Tudors, often with lawns that slope down to the street. Newer homes stand beside them. The zoning also changes across the neighborhood, so what you can add depends on where your lot sits. And near Inwood Road and Northwest Highway, a strip along Slaughter Branch falls in a FEMA flood zone. Each of these can change the plan.
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Before You Plan a Project
Check your zoning district and your deed before an addition, fence or shed. Then text or call for a free quote.
Updating 1940s Stone Cottages
We quote kitchens, baths, tile, trim, built-ins and paint for one-story 1940s cottages. Tell us which details you want to keep when you call.
Additions That Fit the Zoning
The R-7.5(A) and R-16(A) districts set different setbacks and lot coverage. Check your lot's district before you plan an addition.
Sloped Front Lawns
Many older homes here sit above lawns that slope down to the street. We quote sod, mulch, beds and yard cleanup for them.
Oak Trimming Timing
If your yard has oaks, Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning them February through June, and says to paint oak wounds any time of year.
Fences and City Permits
Dallas requires a fence permit over 4 feet tall in a front yard, or over 6 feet anywhere else. Ask the city what height your lot allows.
Check the Zoning Before You Add On
Devonshire in Dallas has no conservation or historic overlay on the city zoning map. Base zoning, city permits and any private deed restrictions still apply to work here.
Most home lots use one of two single-family districts. R-16(A) covers many lots along Inwood Road and toward Northwest Highway. R-7.5(A) covers much of the rest. Some properties have other zoning, so check your own address. The rules set lot size, yard setbacks, height and lot coverage.
The figures below are general city guidelines, and exceptions may apply. Platted building lines can change setbacks. Ask Dallas zoning staff which rules apply to your address before planning an addition.
- R-7.5(A): 7,500 square foot minimum lot, 25 foot front yard, and 5 foot side and rear yards for a single-family home.
- R-16(A): 16,000 square foot minimum lot, 35 foot front yard, and 10 foot side and rear yards for a single-family home.
- Both districts cap buildings at 30 feet tall.
- Residential buildings together may cover up to 45 percent of the lot in R-7.5(A) and up to 40 percent in R-16(A), under the general city rules.
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Devonshire 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) 340-2030Does the Devonshire Neighborhood Association approve fences or paint colors?
The association calls itself a volunteer, nonprofit group for the neighborhood's security needs. Most member dues, plus donations, pay for patrols by off-duty Dallas police officers. Its site does not describe a design review. Still, check your deed for any restrictions, and check city permit rules before outside work.
Can you build an addition on a 1940s Devonshire cottage?
We quote additions, framing and whole-home rehabs for older cottages. Whether an addition fits depends on your lot's zoning. R-7.5(A) and R-16(A) have different setbacks and coverage limits. Ask Dallas zoning staff about your address and any exceptions before planning. Then text or call us to discuss the job and get a free quote.
Is any part of Devonshire in a flood zone?
Most of Devonshire sits in FEMA's minimal flood hazard zone. The exception is a strip along Slaughter Branch near Inwood Road and Northwest Highway, which FEMA maps as Zone AE. In that zone, Dallas requires a floodplain alteration permit for work such as fences and landscaping that changes the ground. Look up your address on FEMA's flood map first.
What yard work suits Devonshire's sloping front lawns?
Lawns in front of many older Devonshire homes slope down to the street. We quote sod for bare or worn patches, mulch and new beds, and yard cleanup. Send a photo of the slope when you text, and we will take a look before we quote.
Do you work on newer Devonshire homes too?
Yes. New construction began here in the 1990s, and new homes have gone up along Preston Park Drive. For newer homes, we quote fences, gates, fence staining, custom decks, pergolas, storage sheds, sod and painting. Ask the city where a shed or pergola can sit on your lot before you build.
Where does Devonshire end and Bluffview begin?
Inwood Road is the line. Devonshire is on the east side, out to the Dallas North Tollway. Bluffview is on the west side. Both are in ZIP 75209, and we serve both.
Let's Talk About Your Devonshire, Dallas Home.
Planning a remodel, an addition or a new yard in Devonshire? Text or call. We take a look and send a free quote.
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