Remodeling for Postwar Homes in Northwest Dallas
Many Midway Hollow homes are brick ranches from the early 1950s. S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor from Irving. We quote remodels, rental rehabs, trees and fences across Northwest Dallas.
Northwest Dallas Remodeling for Ranch-Era Houses
Northwest Dallas remodeling often starts with a postwar house. In Midway Hollow, D Magazine found in 2009 that most original houses were brick ranches with two or three bedrooms and one or two baths. Big new homes now stand between them.
That mix shapes the work. Owners want more room, another bath, or a kitchen that opens up. If you own a rental near Bachman Lake, you may want it ready for the next tenant. We quote all of it, plus paint, tree work, fences, decks and yard cleanup.
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned general contractor based in Irving, and we serve this part of Dallas. Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What Northwest Dallas homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Is Midway Hollow part of Northwest Dallas?
Yes. Midway Hollow sits between Walnut Hill Lane and Northwest Highway, from Marsh Lane east to Midway Road. We serve all of it.
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.
Do you take jobs near Love Field and Bachman Lake?
Yes. Bachman Lake is a 205-acre city lake on the north side of Love Field. We serve the homes and rentals around it, and the neighborhoods north of it up toward LBJ Freeway.
Homes We Serve in Northwest Dallas
We serve homes across Northwest Dallas, including Midway Hollow, the blocks near Bachman Lake and Love Field, and the streets near Walnut Hill Lane and Webb Chapel Road. That takes in ZIPs 75229 and 75220. Text us your street to check coverage.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 75229
- 75220
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
What We Quote in Northwest Dallas
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Turn an old phone nook into a built-in, add closets, and rework small 1950s rooms with new tile and trim.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, tile, vanities and fixtures for ranch houses built with only one or two baths.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Room additions on quarter-acre lots, whole-home rehabs, and rental turnovers between tenants.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Countertops, backsplashes and full remodels for original postwar kitchens.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Exterior trim, doors and eaves on brick ranches, plus interior paint to finish a remodel or a rental.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal and stump grinding for big shade trees in older yards, plus storm cleanup.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Backyard privacy fences, gates, repairs and staining. A fence over 6 feet tall needs a Dallas permit.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
New custom decks sized for a ranch-home backyard and the way you want to use it.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch beds and yard cleanup to freshen a yard for a sale, a new tenant, or yourself.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas over the back patio, plus storage sheds for mowers, bikes and tools.
Small Houses, Big Trees, Mixed Blocks
D Magazine dated Midway Hollow to the early 1950s and called its yards generous and treed, with lots of about a quarter acre. Most of its original houses sit on pier and beam. Today, Midway Hollow mixes those older brick ranches with newer houses. Near Bachman Lake, in ZIP 75220, we also quote rental rehabs between tenants. That points to three kinds of jobs: growing a small house, keeping an older one up with its new neighbors, and getting rentals ready.
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Before You Call
We take a look at the job before we quote. Tell us what your ranch or your rental needs when you call.
Phone Nooks and Small Rooms
D Magazine called Midway Hollow "telephone nook central." We turn old nooks into shelves or built-ins and add closets where rooms run small.
One or Two Baths
Many original ranches here were built with one or two baths. A remodel or a framed addition can make room for another one.
Rentals Near Bachman Lake
We quote investment property rehabs near Bachman Lake, including paint, tile, trim and fence repair between tenants.
Shade Trees Over Small Lots
On a quarter-acre lot, a big tree can reach the house and the fence line. We trim limbs back and take down trees that are dead or storm damaged.
Older Homes Beside New Builds
Larger new houses now sit next to 1950s ranches. Fresh paint, a new fence or a cleaned-up yard helps an older house keep up.
More Room in a 1950s Ranch
In 2009, D Magazine profiled Midway Hollow, between Walnut Hill Lane and Northwest Highway. It counted about 2,600 homes, most of them solid brick ranches. The average house was about 1,500 square feet, on a lot of about a quarter acre.
As older houses came down for new builds, Preservation Dallas put Midway Hollow on its 2007 list of the city's most endangered historic places. Today the neighborhood mixes older brick ranches with newer houses. Our work fits the older ranches, whether you want to add on or update.
- Room additions framed onto the back of the house, where the lot has space
- A second bathroom, or a bigger shower in the bath you have
- A small kitchen opened up to the living room, when the structure allows
- Built-ins and closets where an old phone nook or hall used to be
- Paint and trim that tie the new rooms to the old ones
More Neighborhoods Near Northwest Dallas
Other Dallas neighborhoods we serve, nearest to Northwest Dallas first, then the closest ones in nearby cities.
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Northwest Dallas 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) 340-2030Which neighborhoods do you serve in Northwest Dallas?
We serve Northwest Dallas, including Midway Hollow and the homes near Bachman Lake. The Dallas park department places Bachman Lake in northwest Dallas, on the north side of Love Field. Not sure your street counts? Text it to us and we will tell you if we cover it.
Can you add a bathroom to a two-bedroom 1950s ranch?
Often, yes. In 2009, D Magazine found that most original Midway Hollow houses had one or two baths. The space for another one can come from a framed addition, a reworked closet, or part of a bedroom. We take a look at the job and send a free quote. Some bathroom additions need city permits, so ask Dallas which ones apply.
I own a rental house near Bachman Lake. Can you get it ready between tenants?
Yes. We rehab rental houses as part of our general contracting work. Between tenants, that can mean interior paint, new tile, a vanity and fixtures, trim repair, a fence fix and yard cleanup. If you live out of town, text us a few photos first, and we will set up a time to see the house.
Did the 2019 tornado hit Northwest Dallas?
Yes. The National Weather Service says the October 2019 EF3 tornado first did damage in Dallas near I-35E and Walnut Hill Lane. It then moved east between Walnut Hill and Royal Lane. If a storm leaves a split limb or a leaning tree over your house, text us a photo. We quote storm damage tree removal, damaged branch removal and stump grinding.
Can you build a new deck for a Midway Hollow ranch?
Yes. We build custom decks. D Magazine noted decks and patios on many original Midway Hollow houses. Tell us how you want to use the backyard when you ask for a quote. We also build pergolas for shade.
Is Northwest Dallas close to Irving?
Yes. Our family-owned team is based in Irving. Loop 12 links the two: it runs west as Northwest Highway past Bachman Lake and Love Field, crosses I-35E, and then turns south into east Irving.
Planning Work on a Northwest Dallas Home?
Text or call (469) 340-2030 about the ranch, the rental, or the trees out back. We take a look and send a free quote.
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