Remodeling, Paint and Yard Work in El Tivoli Place
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned Irving contractor serving El Tivoli Place. We quote remodels, paint, fences and tree work for its postwar brick homes on tree-shaded north Oak Cliff streets. Call for a free quote.
Remodeling for Postwar Brick Homes
Local history groups say this land was a dairy farm, then the El Tivoli Country Club, run by the Catholic Diocese until Prohibition ended it. The club gave the neighborhood its name. Near the end of World War II, builders put up brick homes here for Navy personnel posted to Naval Air Station Dallas in Grand Prairie.
Many of those houses still stand. Listings for 1945 homes on Avon Street and El Tivoli Drive show about 1,200 square feet, two bedrooms and one bath. So in homes this size, El Tivoli Place remodeling tends to focus on the bath, the kitchen and storage.
Our family-owned team is based in Irving and serves this neighborhood. Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What El Tivoli Place homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Which streets do you cover in El Tivoli Place?
All of them, from Westmount Avenue east to Reverchon Drive, including El Tivoli Drive, San Jose Drive, Cliffdale Avenue and Avon Street.
How do quotes work?
Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote. In a house from the 1940s, seeing the rooms first helps us plan the work around what is already there.
What work fits a 1940s brick home here?
Inside, we quote bath and kitchen updates, tile, trim, built-ins and paint. Outside, we quote tree trimming, fences, decks and yard work for lots with big old trees.
Serving Every Block of El Tivoli Place
El Tivoli Place sits on the north side of West Davis Street in ZIP 75211. It runs north to Avon Street, and from Westmount Avenue east to Reverchon Drive and Plymouth Road. Coombs Creek runs along its east side, and Beverly Hills sits across Davis to the southwest. Not sure you are in range? Text us your street.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 75211
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
What We Do in El Tivoli Place
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Tile, trim, carpentry, built-ins and closets that get more out of small 1940s rooms.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures that make a small bath work harder.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Countertops, backsplashes and kitchen updates sized for compact postwar floor plans.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior painting, plus exterior wood trim and doors on postwar brick homes.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Whole-home and investment property rehabs, framing and additions for older houses.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal and stump grinding for the big old trees that shade these streets.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fence installs, repairs, gates and staining. USDA maps thin soil over chalk under most lots here.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks that add outdoor living space to a modest backyard.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and yard cleanup for thin soil and the leaf drop from mature trees.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and storage sheds sized for a small lot.
Old Brick, Thin Soil and a Creek
The houses come first. Many went up in the 1940s as modest brick homes, and listings show some with hardwood floors and a fireplace, so new work has to fit around them. The ground matters too. USDA soil maps put most lots here on Stephen clay, a thin soil over soft chalk rock that often starts less than 2 feet down. That can affect post holes, footings and new sod. Then there are the trees and the water. Old shade trees line the winding streets, and Coombs Creek cuts through the east side, with a mapped flood zone near West Davis Street.
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Work We Quote Here
Update a small bath, refresh the paint, or plan a fence on shallow chalky ground.
Making one bath work harder
Listings for 1945 homes here show one bath. A shower remodel, new tile and a better vanity can get more use out of that one room.
Paint for Trim and Rooms
Fresh paint on wood trim, doors and interior walls can update a postwar brick home. Tell us which surfaces need attention.
Fence posts in chalky ground
Soft chalk often sits less than 2 feet down, and it may affect post holes and deck footings. We quote fence installs and repairs.
Care for the old shade trees
Big trees shade these streets. A 2008 local history account noted cedars at the old clubhouse site on San Jose Drive. We trim, remove and grind stumps.
Sod and mulch on thin soil
Thin clay over chalk leaves little room for roots, so sod needs good prep. Mulch in beds holds moisture and covers bare ground.
Planning Yard Work Near Coombs Creek
Coombs Creek crosses West Davis Street and runs up the east side of El Tivoli Place, between Reverchon Drive and Plymouth Road. FEMA maps a high-risk flood zone, called Zone AE, along the creek near Davis. Most of the neighborhood is outside that zone, but parts of some lots on Reverchon Drive fall inside it.
The ground changes near the water too. USDA soil maps show deep creek-bottom clay that floods often, not the thin soil over chalk found on most streets here. Inside the flood zone, Dallas requires a floodplain alteration permit for fences and for landscaping that reshapes the ground. So check the flood map before you plan a fence, beds, a deck or a shed near the creek.
- Look up your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center before you plan outside work.
- A fence in the mapped flood zone needs a city floodplain alteration permit before work starts.
- Ask the city about floodplain rules before you choose a spot for a deck or shed.
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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 El Tivoli Place a conservation or historic district?
The city zoning map checked for this page in November 2026 showed single-family zoning with no conservation, historic or neighborhood stabilization overlay. Normal city permits still apply: fences over 4 feet in a front yard or 6 feet elsewhere need a permit. Height limits are a separate question. Confirm the rules for your address with Dallas before outside work.
Is there an HOA that approves exterior changes?
Residents started the El Tivoli Place Neighborhood Association in 1986, and the city lists it as a neighborhood association, not an HOA. Check your deed for any rules of its own, and share them when you call.
Can you add space to a small 1945 brick house?
Often, yes. We quote home additions and framing, plus built-ins and closets that add storage without adding rooms. The lot, the setbacks and city permits decide what can be built, so we see the house and the yard first. For a top-to-bottom update, we also quote whole-home rehabs.
Will the chalk under my yard affect a fence or deck?
It can. USDA soil maps show most of El Tivoli Place on Stephen soil: clay over soft chalk that often starts less than 2 feet down. Post holes and deck footings may reach that chalk. Tell us what you know about the ground in your yard when you ask for a quote.
Can you trim the big trees that hang over my roof?
Yes. Old shade trees line many streets here, and limbs can grow out over roofs and driveways. We trim, remove dead or damaged branches, take down trees that need to go, and grind stumps. If you have oaks, note that Texas A&M Forest Service advises avoiding oak pruning from February through June to reduce the spread of oak wilt, and painting fresh oak wounds right away.
Let's Talk About Your El Tivoli Place Home.
From a 1940s bath to a fence near Coombs Creek, tell us what you have in mind. Text or call, and we will send a free quote.
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