Remodeling, Trees, and Fences in Preston Hollow
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor from Irving. We serve Preston Hollow in Dallas with remodeling, tree work, fences, and yard projects for older ranch homes and big wooded lots. Text or call for a free quote.
Preston Hollow Remodeling, Inside and Out
Preston Hollow remodeling often starts with one question: keep the house or start over? Many of the first ranch homes here are gone, but plenty still stand on big lots under tall trees. S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned general contractor from Irving. We help owners update the house they already have.
The yard matters just as much. Tall trees, wooded creeks, and wide lawns are a big part of why people choose Preston Hollow. We trim and remove trees, grind stumps, build fences and gates, lay sod, and build decks and pergolas.
Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What Preston Hollow homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Do you serve Preston Hollow from Irving?
Yes. We are based in Irving and serve Preston Hollow. We work for homeowners across Dallas, and we come out to see the job before we quote.
Are quotes free?
Yes. Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Can one company do the house and the yard?
Yes. Inside, we remodel kitchens and baths, paint, and take on full rehabs and additions. Outside, we do tree work, fences, sod, decks, and pergolas. That means one number to call.
Serving All of Preston Hollow
Preston Hollow has no official map. Many agents draw it from Northwest Highway to Royal Lane and Hillcrest Road to Midway Road. Others stretch it north to LBJ Freeway. We serve it all, across ZIP codes 75229, 75225, 75230, and 75220.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 75229
- 75225
- 75230
- 75220
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
What We Do in Preston Hollow
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Update an older ranch home room by room: tile, trim, built-ins, and closets, without tearing it down.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Tall trees on big lots: trimming, removal, stump grinding, and oak tree trimming.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Whole-home rehabs, additions, and framing for owners who want to keep and grow the house they have.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Long fence runs, gates, repairs, and staining for wide lots. Dallas limits front-yard fence height.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch, beds, and yard cleanup for big lawns, including the strip along open bar ditches.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Countertops, backsplashes, and layout changes that bring a mid-century kitchen up to date.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, tile, vanities, and fixtures for the original baths in ranch-era homes.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior and exterior paint to finish a remodel or freshen an older home.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and storage sheds for big backyards. Near a creek, check the floodplain map and city rules first.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks under shade trees, sized for your yard and how you use it.
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Big Lots, Tall Trees, and Older Homes
Preston Hollow began as country home sites on large lots outside the Dallas city limits. It was its own small town until residents voted to join Dallas in 1945. That history still shows in its big lots, tall trees, wooded creeks, and bar-ditch roads with open ditches instead of curbs. Mid-century ranch homes sit next to large new builds, because teardowns have been common here for years. All of this changes the work. Old trees need careful trimming and a plan for storms. Wide lots mean long fence lines. And an older home often needs a smart update more than a new one.
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What We Quote in Preston Hollow
Indoor and outdoor work for older ranch homes, newer builds, and big wooded lots.
Storm-Damaged Trees
An EF3 tornado cut through Preston Hollow between Walnut Hill Lane and Royal Lane in October 2019. We clear broken limbs and downed trees after storms.
Oak Wilt Season
Sap beetles spread oak wilt most in late winter and spring. Texas A&M advises no routine oak pruning from February through June, and painting fresh oak wounds.
Creek Lots on the West Side
Bachman Branch starts near Forest Lane and flows south through west Preston Hollow. Fences or regrading in its flood zone need a Dallas permit.
Fences and Gates on Wide Lots
Big lots mean long fence runs. In a required front yard, Dallas caps fences at 4 feet unless the Board of Adjustment approves more.
Yards Along Bar Ditches
Where a street has an open ditch instead of a curb, keep that ditch clear when you plan sod, beds, or a fence line near the street.
Keep the Ranch or Start Over?
Teardowns are a familiar sight in Preston Hollow. In 2015, the Preston Hollow Advocate reported that about half of the original ranch-style homes had been torn down and replaced with much larger houses. Today, older homes and newer estates stand near each other.
Not every owner wants to start over. A sound older home can often be updated instead: open up the kitchen, redo the baths, add a room, or rework closets and trim. We handle whole-home rehabs, additions, framing, and interior remodels. Tell us which parts of the house you want to keep and which rooms need work.
If your plan does start with a demolition, think about the trees early. A lot where a house is being torn down needs a city permit before a protected tree comes out, even if the lot is under 2 acres. Species, size, and property use decide which trees the rules cover, so check with Dallas before any tree comes down.
- Tell us what you love about the house and what is not working. That shapes the plan.
- Need more room? Ask about an addition. It can let you stay in the house you know.
- Plan tree and yard work around the remodel, so the outside is ready when the inside is done.
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Preston Hollow 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) 340-2030My Preston Hollow lot is over 2 acres. Do different tree rules apply?
They can. An existing home lot under 2 acres is often exempt from the ordinary Dallas tree rules. A lot of 2 acres or more is not, and neither is a vacant lot or a lot where the house is being torn down. Floodplain and other special rules can still apply, and the species and size of the tree matter too. The city can also require new trees to make up for a protected tree that comes out. Ask Dallas before removing a tree.
Can you help after a storm damages trees on my property?
Yes. We handle storm damage tree removal, damaged branch removal, and stump grinding. In October 2019, an EF3 tornado tore through Preston Hollow between Walnut Hill Lane and Royal Lane. Tall, older trees can drop heavy limbs in strong wind. Text or call with photos of the damage, and we will set up a time to take a look.
When is the safest time to trim the oaks in my yard?
Fall and early winter are best for routine oak pruning. Texas A&M Forest Service says to avoid pruning or wounding oaks from February through June, when sap beetles carry oak wilt to fresh cuts, and to paint fresh oak wounds. If a limb is a safety risk in spring, it can still come off.
How tall can a front-yard fence or gate be in Preston Hollow?
In Dallas, a fence in the required front yard can be up to 4 feet tall without board approval. Anything taller needs a special exception from the Board of Adjustment, and the owner must show it will not hurt neighboring property. We build and repair fences and gates. Ask Dallas which height limits and permits apply before planning the fence.
Where is Preston Hollow, and do you cover all of it?
It depends on who you ask. Preston Hollow has had no official map since the old town joined Dallas in 1945, and its edges seem to keep spreading. Some neighbors stretch it as far as LBJ Freeway or even Central Expressway. We serve all of it. If you call your street Preston Hollow, we will come take a look.
What does a bar-ditch street mean for my yard project?
Preston Hollow is known for bar-ditch roads, where an open drainage ditch runs along the street instead of a curb. Rain from the front yard heads toward that ditch, so keep it clear. Ask us about sod, mulch, fencing, or a deck that fits your yard, and tell us where the water goes when it rains.
Planning Work on Your Preston Hollow Home?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote for the house, the trees, or the yard.
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