Remodels, Paint and Tree Work in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights grew in the 1920s and 1930s, west of downtown Fort Worth. S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor based in Irving. We quote kitchens, baths, paint, trees and fences here.
Remodeling in Arlington Heights, Fort Worth
A Denver developer laid out the first Arlington Heights lots and a boulevard to downtown Fort Worth, but the plan stalled. In 1917 the Army's Camp Bowie brought water, sewer, power and phone lines, and homes followed in the 1920s and 1930s.
Houses of that age often call for new kitchens and baths, trim, built-ins and fresh paint. Two small sets of blocks sit in city historic districts, and the city maps parts of the neighborhood as City Flood Risk Areas. Either one can add a step before outside work, a fence, a shed or an addition.
Quick Answers
What Arlington Heights homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Is my house in a Fort Worth historic district?
Two small districts sit inside Arlington Heights: Historic Hillcrest on Tremont Avenue and the 4000 block of Linden Avenue. A few other properties carry their own city historic status. Check your address with the city first.
Where is Arlington Heights in Fort Worth?
West of downtown, in ZIP 76107. The neighborhood association's area runs from Camp Bowie Boulevard south to I-30, and west from Montgomery Street. S&L is based in Irving and works here.
How do I get a free quote?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send you a free quote.
Across Arlington Heights
Camp Bowie Boulevard, first named Arlington Heights Boulevard, is the north edge. I-30 wraps the south and west, and Montgomery Street is the east edge. Inside are South Hi Mount Elementary, W.C. Stripling Middle School and Thomas Place Park.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 76107
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Work for Older Fort Worth Homes
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
New countertops and backsplashes, or a full kitchen remodel in a 1920s or 1930s house.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, and new vanities and fixtures.
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Trim, carpentry, built-ins, closets and tile that suit the age of the house.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Inside and outside paint. In Historic Hillcrest, brick that was never painted stays that way.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Tree trimming, tree removal, damaged branch removal and stump grinding.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fences, gates, repairs and stain. Front yard fences in the two districts get reviewed.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Additions, framing and whole-home rehabs. Check flood risk and district rules first.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch, beds and yard cleanup. Raising the grade in a City Flood Risk Area needs city approval.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks for back yards. On Linden Avenue, decks stay off the front of the house.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and storage sheds. A shed counts as development in a City Flood Risk Area.
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What Shapes the Work in Arlington Heights
The neighborhood's main building era came in the 1920s and 1930s. City guidelines for its two historic districts describe Arts and Crafts bungalows, English cottage and Tudor revival homes, and plainer Minimal Traditional houses from the late 1930s. The city has bought flood-prone homes on Western and Carleton avenues, and it now regulates building in mapped City Flood Risk Areas. Old live oaks and elms shade some streets, and spring storms can bring hail and strong wind.
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Good Fits for Arlington Heights
Ask about kitchen and bath remodels, trim and paint, oak trimming and fences.
Trim and built-ins for older homes
Bungalows and Tudor revival homes have distinct trim, doors and porches. Ask about carpentry, trim, closets and built-ins for your interior update.
Oak trimming at the right time
Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning oaks February through June, when beetles spread oak wilt. Plan oak work for July through January.
Additions on flood risk lots
Planning an addition in a City Flood Risk Area? Ask city floodplain staff about elevation, floodproofing and the approvals your lot needs.
Two Historic Districts Inside the Neighborhood
The city's map shows two small historic districts inside Arlington Heights. Historic Hillcrest covers Tremont Avenue between Bryce and El Campo avenues, where homes went up from 1925 into the late 1930s. The Linden Avenue district covers the 4000 block of Linden, between Belle Street and Clover Lane.
In both districts, the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission must approve certain work before permits are issued. This includes removing a contributing building, building a new main house, and adding a structure visible from the public right of way. An addition or shed can also need this review if the preservation officer finds it would greatly change the building or site's character. Other exterior changes go to city preservation staff. Check with that staff before planning work.
- Front fences must suit the house. Ask preservation staff about review and any back or side fence exemption for your district.
- Hillcrest: masonry that was never painted or sealed may not be painted or coated.
- Linden: decks and patios must stay off the front, be hidden or screened from public view, and avoid hiding or removing key architectural features.
- Linden: additions go on the rear or interior side of the house, and garages and sheds must be smaller than the house.
Flood Risk Mapping in Arlington Heights
Arlington Heights sits outside FEMA's mapped floodplain, but parts of it still flood. Fort Worth studied those spots and maps them as City Flood Risk Areas. Its map shows areas from three studies here, including the Central and Eastern Arlington Heights watersheds.
Fort Worth began regulating these areas on July 15, 2024. Development includes fences, sheds, garages, additions, grading and paving. A project disturbing less than one acre, outside a common plan of development, generally needs a CFRA Certificate of Compliance sealed by a Texas professional engineer. Larger projects and projects within a common plan need an approved drainage study. Ask the city which route applies, including any minor-project exemption or variance.
- Look up your address on the city's Flood Risk Viewer before you plan an addition, garage, shed, fence or new grading.
- Tell us if your lot is in a City Flood Risk Area when you ask for a quote.
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Still Have Questions?
Send a text or give us a call. We are happy to talk through your project.
Call (469) 340-2030Can I paint the brick on my Historic Hillcrest house?
Not if it was never painted. The Hillcrest guidelines say masonry that was not painted or sealed in the past may not be painted or coated now. We paint wood trim, doors, eaves and porches outside, and walls, ceilings and trim inside.
My lot is in a City Flood Risk Area. Can I still add a room?
An addition must meet city flood rules. Its floor must be at least 2 feet above the city's 100-year flood level, or it must be floodproofed to that height under city standards. Ask floodplain staff whether your project needs an engineer's CFRA certificate, a drainage study or another city approval. We quote framing and finish work for home additions.
Will a kitchen or bath remodel trigger the flood risk or historic rules?
An interior remodel with no footprint change is a listed example of a minor CFRA project. It must also disturb less than one acre, leave natural grade unchanged, and avoid blocking floodwater or raising flood levels. City floodplain staff decide whether to waive the CFRA certificate. Other permits can still apply. Historic review covers exterior changes. We quote kitchen and bath remodels, tile, vanities and paint.
When should I trim the big live oak in my yard?
Plan oak work for July through January. Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning or wounding oaks from February through June, when sap beetles spread oak wilt. It also advises painting fresh wounds on oaks at any time of year. We quote tree trimming, storm-damaged tree removal, damaged branch removal and stump grinding.
Where can a shed go on a Linden Avenue lot?
Linden's guidelines place detached sheds at the rear lot line, which may need a city variance. Sheds must be smaller than the house in footprint and total floor area. Commission approval is needed if the shed is visible from the public right of way or the preservation officer finds it would greatly change the building or site's character. Ask city preservation staff about your plan. We build storage sheds, pergolas and custom decks.
What should I keep in mind when updating an Arlington Heights kitchen?
Tell us which trim, built-ins and other details you want to keep. Arlington Heights has many homes from the 1920s and 1930s. We quote countertops, backsplashes, kitchen remodels and interior carpentry. If the project also changes the outside, check whether your address has historic status.
Planning Work in Arlington Heights? Let's Talk.
Text or call (469) 340-2030 for a free quote on a kitchen, bath, paint job, tree work or fence in Arlington Heights, Fort Worth.
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