Contractor for Homes on the Greens in Greenway Parks
Many Greenway Parks homes face a shared green, and city rules shape what can go up near it. S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor from Irving. We quote remodels, paint, fences and yard work. Text or call for a free quote.
Work Planned Around the Greens
Architect David R. Williams laid out Greenway Parks in 1927. On four long blocks, the houses face both the street and a shared green, 100 to 150 feet wide. Garages sit on the street side, so there are no alleys. A Greenway Parks contractor has to plan around that layout.
Most of its close to 300 houses are brick revival homes from the late 1920s to the 1950s, with ranches and newer builds mixed in. In 2003 the city made the neighborhood a conservation district, with rules for fences, additions and outside materials. We quote remodels, paint, fences, tree work and yard cleanup. Ask Dallas which district rules apply.
S&L Good Fellas is a family-owned team based in Irving, and we serve all of Greenway Parks. 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 Greenway Parks homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Do you cover all of Greenway Parks?
Yes. We serve every street from Mockingbird Lane to University Boulevard, between Inwood Road and the Dallas North Tollway.
Is Greenway Parks a historic district?
It joined the National Register of Historic Places in 2008. That listing alone puts no limits on private owners unless federal money or a federal permit is involved. The local rules come from the city conservation district.
How do quotes work here?
Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote. If the work falls under the district rules, check with the city before it starts.
Mockingbird Lane to University Boulevard
Greenway Parks covers about 150 acres in ZIP 75209. It runs from Mockingbird Lane north to University Boulevard, and from Inwood Road east to the Dallas North Tollway. Love Field is about a mile west, and University Park sits across the Tollway. Not sure you are inside the lines? Text us your street.
ZIP Codes We Serve
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Services for Greenway Parks Homes
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fences and gates. In the parkway setback, the rules call for open fences with no wood, wire or chain link.
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Tile, trim, carpentry and built-ins for Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival and ranch homes.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior painting, plus exterior trim and doors for the neighborhood's older homes.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Additions and whole-home rehabs. Ask Dallas about district size and lot coverage limits.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and beds on your side of the lot line, never on the shared green.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal and stump grinding under a mature canopy.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Storage sheds and pergolas. Ask Dallas how the district's design and material rules apply.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Countertops, backsplashes and new layouts for kitchens in older homes.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures for original baths.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks. The district's floor area examples leave decks out of the count.
How the Greenway Plan Shapes the Work
Greenway Parks was planned as a park to live in. Eight shared greens run between the houses. Other lots back onto shared walkways or a utility easement. The Greenway Parks HOA keeps up the greens, and city rules keep private things off them. Most houses are older brick revival homes under mature trees. So the work here needs a careful hand inside, and close attention to lot lines outside.
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Jobs Shaped by the Greens
Plan fences, additions and sheds around your lot lines and the conservation district rules.
Fences in the Parkway Setback
In the parkway setback, a fence must be at least 70 percent open, 5 feet or less, and not wood, chain link or wire. Ask the city which setback applies.
Screens for AC and Pool Gear
AC units and pool equipment that can be seen from a green must be screened from view. Any screen or plantings go on your side of the lot line.
Tree Limbs Near the Walk
The district has its own sidewalk clearance rule. Ask Dallas which clearance applies to your lot before planning tree trimming.
Additions Within the Size Caps
An original house can reach a 0.55 floor area ratio. If an addition removes or hides over 30 percent of the outside walls, the cap drops to 0.50.
Sheds That Match the House
Sheds and other accessory buildings must match the main house in design and materials. A tool shed also counts toward lot coverage.
The City Rules That Shape Outside Work
In May 2003, Dallas made Greenway Parks Conservation District No. 10. Neighbors pushed for it after teardowns and oversized new houses began to change the look of the streets.
For work the rules cover, the owner files a review form with the city. If the job needs a building permit, the city checks the district rules before it issues the permit. Ask the city which district rules apply before you plan the work.
- The district sets a 30-foot height limit, measured by its own rules. A side-yard height limit also applies, with an exception for chimneys.
- Lot coverage tops out at 45 percent. Garages, covered patios and tool sheds count.
- Vinyl, aluminum, EIFS and plywood are not allowed on outside walls.
- The rules do not set paint colors.
Homes That Face a Shared Park
F.N. Drane and J.P. Stephenson hired Williams to plan the old J.C. and Mary Duke farm. He drew double-fronted houses, with the fancier side facing the green and the garage on the street side. Driveways still come in from the street each house faces.
City rules do not allow personal property, personal landscaping or private structures on the greens, walkways or easements. So beds, sod and sheds stay on your lot. Plan to keep tools and materials off the greens as well. A tree that stands on the green is shared property, so ask the HOA before any work on it or any access across it.
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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) 340-2030Do I need city approval for a new fence in Greenway Parks?
Yes. The district rules cover fence height, place and material, so a new fence goes through city review. In the parkway setback, a fence must be at least 70 percent open, 5 feet or less, and not wood, chain link or wire. Lots on a walkway or easement have different rules, so ask the city which setback applies to yours. No fence may go in the front yard setback. Interior side fences can reach 7 feet, but one over 6 feet also needs a Dallas fence permit.
Can I paint my Greenway Parks house any color I like?
The 2003 district rules do not set paint colors. Check your deed restrictions too. The rules do limit wall materials: vinyl, aluminum, EIFS and plywood are out. If your wood trim is damaged, tell us when you ask for a painting quote.
How large can an addition be in Greenway Parks?
An original house can reach a floor area ratio of 0.55, meaning floor space up to 55 percent of the lot area. If the addition removes or hides more than 30 percent of the outside walls, the limit drops to 0.50. Garage space counts toward that total here. On the city's sample 80 by 140 foot lot, the footprint can reach 5,040 square feet.
Does the National Register listing limit my remodel?
Not by itself. The National Park Service says listing puts no limits on a private owner unless the project gets federal money or a federal permit. The district's National Register form did flag some houses for changes like replaced doors and windows or enclosed porches. It says careful restoration can reverse that.
What should I know before remodeling an older Greenway Parks house?
Most houses here went up from the late 1920s to the 1950s. Colonial Revival is the top style, then ranch, then Tudor Revival. Noted architects such as O'Neil Ford, Charles Dilbeck and Howard Meyer designed some of them. We quote trim, tile and built-ins for older homes. Tell us which original details you want to keep.
Can you trim the trees between my house and the green?
Yes, the ones on your lot. We trim limbs over the roof and the walks, remove trees, and grind stumps. For oaks, Texas A&M Forest Service says to avoid pruning from February through June and to paint every cut.
Ready to Start in Greenway Parks?
Fence, addition, paint or yard work near the greens? Text or call (469) 340-2030. We take a look at the job and send a free quote.
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