Ranch Remodels, Trees and Fences in Lake Highlands
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor based in Irving. We serve Lake Highlands in northeast Dallas, quoting remodels, paint, tree work and fences for its older homes and wooded lots. Text or call for a free quote.
Remodeling Older Homes in Lake Highlands
Lake Highlands remodeling often starts with a house from the late 1950s. That is when most homes here were built, D Magazine said in its 2008 profile. Moss Farm Estates came later, in the 1970s, with more generous square footage. The same story described a mix of new builds and remodeled midcentury brick ranches.
That mix shapes the work. One owner wants a 1950s bath redone. Another just bought and wants fresh paint before moving in, or is getting ready to list. Outside, big trees shade many lots, and some homes sit near White Rock Creek. We quote remodels, paint, tree work, fences, decks and yard cleanup.
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned general contractor based in Irving, and we work across Lake Highlands. Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What Lake Highlands homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Where is Lake Highlands?
It is in northeast Dallas, with no official lines. D Magazine placed it north of Northwest Highway, south of LBJ Freeway and east of Greenville Avenue. Some longtime residents also count Woodbridge, north of LBJ.
How do quotes work?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone about the job, come take a look, and send a free quote.
Is Lake Highlands in Dallas or Richardson?
It is in the City of Dallas. Most of it is served by Richardson ISD, including Lake Highlands High School on Church Road. City permits for your project still come from Dallas.
Streets We Serve in Lake Highlands
We work across Lake Highlands, from the L Streets and Goforth Road through Moss Farm and past LBJ Freeway to Woodbridge. We also serve Merriman Park by White Rock Creek and Old Lake Highlands south of Northwest Highway, in ZIPs 75238, 75243, 75231 and 75218.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 75238
- 75243
- 75231
- 75218
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
What We Quote in Lake Highlands
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Tile, trim, built-ins and closets for late-1950s ranches and 1970s homes across Lake Highlands.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures for midcentury baths.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
New countertops and backsplashes, or a fuller remodel of a postwar kitchen.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior walls before a move-in or a listing, and exterior paint on trim, doors and eaves.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal and stump grinding on shaded lots, plus storm damage tree removal.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Framed additions and whole-home rehabs, where the lot and city rules leave room.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fence installation, gates, repairs and staining along backyard property lines.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch beds and yard cleanup to get a house ready to list or move into.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks built for a backyard that slopes or sits under big shade trees.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas over the patio and storage sheds sized to fit the yard you have.
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Late-1950s Houses on Wooded Lots
Lake Highlands grew from farmland and country roads, with woods along White Rock Creek. The Advocate's history describes that earlier landscape. A resident recalled moving to the brand-new L Streets in 1956. D Magazine's 2008 profile described wooded lots and builders replacing some older houses. That mix puts the focus on midcentury rooms, large trees and yards.
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Good to Know First
Tell us when your house was built and whether your lot backs up to the creek. Then we take a look and quote.
Midcentury Baths and Kitchens
A late-1950s bath or kitchen can get new tile, a shower remodel, a vanity, countertops or a backsplash while the rest of the house stays as is.
Oaks on Shaded Lots
Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning oaks February through June, except for an immediate safety concern. Paint fresh oak wounds year-round.
Fence Permits in Dallas
Dallas needs a fence permit over 4 feet in a front yard or 6 feet elsewhere. Those are permit triggers, not height limits, so ask the city what fits.
Room on a 75-by-130 Lot
A lot that size, which D Magazine listed for Lake Highlands, can leave space for a deck, a pergola, a shed or a framed addition.
Lake Highlands Ranches, Then and Now
In one pocket of Lake Highlands, all but a few street names start with L. City of Dallas archivist John Slate, writing in the Advocate in 2026, placed the L Streets roughly between Walnut Hill Lane, Plano Road, Ferndale Road and Northwest Highway. D Magazine named Larchwood, Lakemere, Liptonshire, Lanshire and Lynbrook among them in 2008.
Not every house here is from the 1950s. Slate traces names like Royal Highlands to the first Lake Highlands additions, developed in the late 1920s and 1930s. Moss Farm Estates came in the 1970s. So tell us the year your house was built when you plan a remodel.
- A midcentury bath with new tile, a new shower, and a new vanity and fixtures
- New countertops and a backsplash, or a fuller kitchen remodel
- Built-ins and closets where a ranch runs short on storage
- Paint, trim and carpentry that tie old rooms and new work together
Homes Near the Creek and Dallas Floodplain Rules
White Rock Creek runs down the west side of Lake Highlands toward White Rock Lake. The White Rock Creek Trail follows it past Harry S. Moss Park and Flag Pole Hill.
In September 2018, more than 8 inches of rain fell in a day. The Lake Highlands Advocate reported a record creek crest near Greenville Avenue and water damage at homes on Goforth Road.
If your lot is in the mapped flood zone, ask the city's Floodplain Management staff which permits your project needs before work starts.
- In the Special Flood Hazard Area, ask Dallas about a permit before adding a fence, pool or retaining wall, or changing ground levels for landscaping.
- Dallas counts floodplain improvements together over the previous five years. Ask Floodplain Management to check the value before a remodel or addition.
- Substantial improvements are barred. Ask staff about narrow reconstruction exceptions for historic structures or water-dependent uses, with flood-safety limits.
- A code-related repair is not automatically exempt. Ask the city whether the work qualifies before you start.
- The city does not maintain creeks on private land. Keep branches and grass clippings out of the creek and off its banks.
More Neighborhoods Near Lake Highlands
Other Dallas neighborhoods we serve, nearest to Lake Highlands first, then the closest ones in nearby cities.
What DFW Homeowners Are Saying
Lake 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) 340-2030We just bought a late-1950s ranch in Lake Highlands. Where should we start?
Start with the room that bothers you most, such as an original bath, a tired kitchen, or walls you want painted before moving in. Outside, have the big trees looked at before you plan a deck or fence under them. Walk us through your list, and we will send a free quote for the parts you want done first.
When should we trim the oaks in our yard?
Plan oak trimming for July through January. Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning or wounding oaks February through June because of oak wilt. It says to prune in that window only for an immediate safety concern, and to paint oak wounds at any time of year.
Our backyard runs down to White Rock Creek. Can you build a fence or deck there?
Check with Dallas Floodplain Management before planning a fence, deck or pergola near the creek. A floodplain alteration permit may be needed. Fences also face rules for floodwater flow, and fences in a floodway easement need an engineering review. Ask the city what your lot allows, then text or call us for a free quote.
Can you help get a Lake Highlands house ready to sell?
Yes. Before a listing, we quote interior and exterior painting, new tile, trim repair, fence repair and staining, sod, mulch beds and yard cleanup. Tell us your listing date when you call, and we will send a free quote for the work you choose.
Do you work in Old Lake Highlands too?
Yes. Old Lake Highlands sits south of Northwest Highway, near White Rock Lake, in ZIP 75218. Its neighborhood association places it between Northwest Highway, Lake Highlands Drive and Buckner Boulevard, with about 1,700 homes. Some have views of downtown and the lake. We quote remodels, paint, tree work and fences there.
Let's Talk About Your Lake Highlands Project.
Text or call (469) 340-2030 about the bath, the oaks or the fence line. We take a look and send a free quote.
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