Home Remodeling & Painting in Fairmount, Fort Worth
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor based in Irving. In Fairmount, we quote kitchens, baths, paint, trim, fences and tree work for the old wood-frame houses of this Near Southside historic district.
Remodeling Work for Fairmount Bungalows
Fairmount grew as a streetcar suburb south of downtown Fort Worth. Streetcars ran on Magnolia, Fairmount, College and Hemphill. The city dates its growth from 1890 to 1938, with the largest share of houses built from 1905 to 1920. Wood-frame bungalows are the most common type.
Most of Fairmount lies in the Fairmount/Southside Historic District. It was listed on the National Register in 1990 and is also a city historic district. So many outside changes need a certificate of appropriateness before a permit. Work inside the house, like a kitchen or bath, is not part of that review.
S&L Good Fellas is based in Irving and works in Fairmount. For home remodeling in Fairmount, Fort Worth, we quote kitchens, baths, trim, paint, wood fences, tree work and landscaping.
Quick Answers
What Fairmount homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Do you work in Fairmount?
Yes. We work across Fairmount, roughly from Magnolia Avenue south to Jessamine Street and from 8th Avenue east to Hemphill Street, in ZIPs 76110 and 76104.
Who approves outside changes here?
City preservation staff review most alterations. New construction, demolition and requests to waive the guidelines go to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission. Ask staff which review your project needs.
How do I get a quote?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Fairmount, ZIPs 76110 and 76104
The district runs roughly from Magnolia Avenue south to Jessamine Street, and from 8th Avenue east to Hemphill Street, with jogs at the edges. Older shop buildings cluster along Magnolia and Hemphill. Fairmount Park sits at 1501 5th Avenue, on six lots the city bought in 1990.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 76110
- 76104
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What We Quote in Fairmount
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Trim, carpentry, tile and built-ins for bungalows from the streetcar years.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior and exterior painting for older wood-frame homes. Ask staff about exterior paint review.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Counters and backsplashes for bungalow kitchens. Indoor changes skip the certificate step.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bath tile, vanities and fixtures for Fairmount's older houses.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Whole-home rehabs, framing and additions. Ask preservation staff about changes to the outside.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fence installation, gates, repairs and stain. Ask staff about a design that fits your historic house.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal and stump grinding. Trees in the parkway by the curb need city Forestry approval.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch, beds and yard cleanup for the small front yards on these closely spaced blocks.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and storage sheds for small yards. Check placement with city preservation staff.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks for outdoor space. Ask city staff about placement and screening from public view.
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What Makes Fairmount Work Different
Fairmount is block after block of small houses set close together, with small front yards. Wood bungalows are the most common, with Four Squares mixed in and Victorian houses in the north part, between Henderson Street and 6th Avenue. Alleys split the long north-south blocks, though some are closed or gated, so tell us if yours is open when you ask about work out back. And in a historic district, outside work starts with one question: does it need a certificate of appropriateness?
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Call the City Before Outside Work
Ask Fort Worth's design review staff if your fence, porch, deck or shed needs a certificate first.
Porch Trim and Columns
Tell us which porch trim you want to keep. Ask preservation staff about repair, replacement materials and keeping the porch open.
Paint on Old Wood Houses
Sun and hail wear down paint on wood trim and porches. We quote exterior paint for walls, trim, porch parts and doors.
Sanger Clay Under the Yards
USDA maps show Sanger-Urban land in parts of Fairmount. Sanger clay shrinks and swells. Dry spells open deep cracks. Movement can affect posts and patios.
Shade Trees and Oak Timing
Shade trees grow here and there across the district. For oaks, the Texas A&M Forest Service advises no pruning from February through June.
How Outside Work Gets Approved
Fairmount/Southside was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990, and its boundary grew in 1999. It is also a city historic district. Ask city preservation staff whether your outside project needs a certificate of appropriateness, even if no building permit is needed. A required certificate must be approved before a permit is issued.
The city's certificate list includes fences, porches and porch columns, decks, accessory buildings and additions. Staff review most alterations. New construction, demolition and requests to waive the guidelines go to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission.
The city posts newer Fairmount standards, labeled a draft until the City Council adopts them. The Fairmount Neighborhood Association's Historic Preservation Committee helped write them. Ask the city's design review staff which rules apply before you plan.
- The city's online COA form has a step to attach photos, plans, proposed materials and contractor quotes.
- The draft exempts landscaping from a COA, plus routine repairs using the same materials and design if no city permit is needed. Confirm with staff.
Planning a Fence, Deck or Shed
The city labels its newer Fairmount standards as a draft until City Council adoption. Ask city preservation staff which fence, deck and accessory building rules apply to your address before planning work.
We quote fence installation and repair, gates, fence staining, custom decks, pergolas and storage sheds. Check required approvals before work starts.
- Ask staff about fence height, materials and placement.
- Confirm where a deck, pergola or shed may go on your lot.
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Send a text or give us a call. We are happy to talk through your project.
Call (469) 340-2030How do I know if my house is in the Fairmount historic district?
If it sits between Magnolia Avenue and Jessamine Street, and between 8th Avenue and Hemphill Street, it probably is. The legal line has jogs and exceptions at the edges, so check the district map on the city's historic preservation page or ask the city's design review staff.
How tall can a front yard fence be in Fairmount?
Confirm the height with city preservation staff before choosing a fence. The city labels its newer Fairmount standards as a draft. Ask which rules apply to your lot, including openness, materials and placement. Fences are on the city's certificate of appropriateness list. We quote fence installation, gates, repairs and staining.
Does exterior paint need city approval in Fairmount?
Ask city preservation staff whether your paint job needs a certificate of appropriateness. The city posts newer Fairmount standards as a draft, so do not rely on a draft exemption before painting. We quote interior and exterior painting.
Why do fence posts and patios shift in Fairmount yards?
USDA maps show mixed soils in Fairmount, including Sanger-Urban land and Bolar-Urban land. Sanger clay can form cracks 1 to 3 inches wide and more than 20 inches deep when dry. It has high shrink-swell potential, which can affect posts and patios. Bolar soil can be shallow over limestone, but a map cannot give the rock depth in your yard. Age, rot and fence construction matter too. Tell us which posts lean.
Who takes care of the trees between the sidewalk and the curb?
That strip, the parkway, is city right-of-way. In Fort Worth, planting, pruning or removing trees there needs approval from the Park and Recreation Forestry Section. Trees in your own yard can fall under other city tree rules, so ask Urban Forestry staff before a big removal. The Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning oaks from February through June. We quote tree trimming, removal and stump grinding.
Can I add a room or a shed behind my Fairmount house?
Additions and accessory buildings are on the city's certificate of appropriateness list. New construction goes to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission. Ask preservation staff about size, placement and a design that fits your house before drawing plans. The newer Fairmount standards are posted as a draft. We quote home additions, framing and storage sheds.
Got a Project for Your Fairmount House?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote for work inside or out.
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