Contractor for 1910s and 20s Homes in Mistletoe Heights
Mistletoe Heights sits on the bluffs above the Clear Fork, and it is a Fort Worth historic district. S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor from Irving. We quote remodels, additions, paint, fences and yard work.
Century-Old Houses Above the Clear Fork
Mistletoe Heights was first platted in 1890, but most houses went up in the 1910s and 1920s. A streetcar line on Forest Park Boulevard helped the area grow. Looking for a Mistletoe Heights contractor? Tell us which rooms need work and which old details you want to keep.
In 2002 the city made the area a historic district. Its guidelines cover additions, new buildings and outside changes visible from a public road, sidewalk or alley. They do not cover interiors, so an inside-only kitchen or bath remodel falls outside historic review. Other city permits may still apply.
S&L Good Fellas is based in Irving, and we work across Mistletoe Heights. Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What Mistletoe Heights homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Is Mistletoe Heights inside Fort Worth city limits?
Yes. Fort Worth annexed part of it in 1909 and the whole area in 1922.
Where does the Mistletoe Heights district start and end?
Roughly, it runs from Rosedale Street south to the alley between Edwin Street and Mistletoe Drive. East to west, it goes from the Union Pacific tracks to the Clear Fork of the Trinity River.
Do you work on the newer houses near the tracks?
Yes. Part of the east edge, along the tracks, is the old Frisco Addition, built up with smaller homes from the 1920s to the 1950s. Since about 2000, some lots there have new, larger houses. We quote work on both.
Rosedale Street to the River Bluff
Mistletoe Heights is in ZIP 76110 on Fort Worth's Southside. I-30 runs just north, and Forest Park Boulevard cuts through the middle. Mistletoe Drive curves along the bluff on the west side. Clayton Elementary sits just past the southeast corner. Not sure your lot is in the district? The city posts a district map.
ZIP Codes We Serve
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What We Quote in Mistletoe Heights
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Trim, tile, carpentry and built-ins for Prairie foursquares, Craftsman bungalows and Tudor homes.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Whole-home rehabs and additions. The guidelines place additions at the rear or side of the house.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Countertops, backsplashes and new layouts. The district guidelines do not cover interior work.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures for homes from the 1910s and 1920s.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior and exterior paint. Fluorescent, metallic and similar paints are not allowed outside.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fences and gates. The guide calls for front fence review. Ask city staff which review your fence needs.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks. Ask staff about placement, screening from public view and protecting key features of the house.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and planting beds. All-rock and all-gravel front yards are not allowed here.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal and stump grinding, including on lots that slope down toward the river.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Sheds and pergolas. Garages and storage buildings here have long stood at the rear and side lot lines.
What the Bluff and the Old Plats Mean
The 1890 plat was redrawn in 1911, and most lots grew from about 25 feet wide to 50. By the end of the 1920s, around 80 percent of the neighborhood's buildings were done, a 2026 city survey found. Most homes are brick or stucco foursquares and bungalows. The west side drops toward the river, and the east edge meets the rail line. So most jobs here mean careful work on an old house, and some mean working on a slope.
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Before You Plan Outside Work
Call the city's historic preservation staff while you plan. Ask if the job needs a certificate of appropriateness.
Fences in the Front Yard
The district guide says front fences must fit the era and design of the house and nearby houses. Ask city staff who reviews your fence.
Decks Away From the Front
Decks and patios stay off the main facade. Elsewhere, hide or screen them from public rights of way without hiding or removing key house features.
Porches Kept as Built
Porches and entrances seen from public rights of way may not be resized, removed, covered or changed in ways that harm the house's character or look.
Trees on the River Slope
West side lots slope down toward the Clear Fork. For oaks, Texas A&M Forest Service says to avoid pruning from February through June.
What the District Guidelines Ask of Outside Work
The City of Fort Worth made Mistletoe Heights a historic district in 2002. Its guidelines, along with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, apply to additions, new buildings and demolition. They also apply when an outside change to a house can be seen from a public road, sidewalk or alley. Review focuses on the front and sides.
Ask city preservation staff whether your project needs a certificate of appropriateness, even if no building permit is needed. A required certificate must be approved before a permit is issued. Staff review most alterations. New construction, demolition and requests to waive the guidelines go to the Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission.
- Additions go at the rear or side. They must look distinct from the house, fit its character and not overpower it.
- No addition or new building may be taller than 35 feet. Side spacing should stay within 15 percent of the block's average gap.
- Original wood and masonry should be repaired or reused when possible, and replaced with the same or similar material when needed.
- Garages and storage buildings have long stood at the rear and side lot lines, and the guidelines say that placement is still appropriate.
Big Lots Where Mistletoe Drive Curves
Mistletoe Drive curves along the bluff on the west side. When the land was replatted in 1911, the blocks west of this street became large, deep lots running down toward the river. Many of the bluff houses are large and were designed by architects, such as the Spanish style Ponton House from about 1920.
These yards slope toward the Clear Fork. On the Ponton House lot, low stone walls from the 1930s step the yard down in terraces. After the 1949 flood, the river channel was moved farther west, so that lot no longer reaches the water. If your yard slopes, tell us about steps, walls and the way to the back 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) 340-2030Do I need approval for a new fence in Mistletoe Heights?
The district guide calls for Commission review of front fences and fences needing a variance. It exempts back and side fences from Commission review if no variance is needed. The current city page says most alterations can be reviewed by staff. Ask preservation staff which review and certificate your fence needs before you build. Front fences must suit the style and period of the house and nearby houses.
Can I paint my Mistletoe Heights house any color I like?
The district guidelines do not list a paint palette, but they ban fluorescent, luminescent, iridescent, metallic and similar paints outside. Ask preservation staff whether your paint job needs review before choosing a finish. We quote interior and exterior painting.
Can I swap my front lawn for rock or gravel?
No. The guidelines do not allow an all-rock or all-gravel front yard, or a mix of just those two materials. We quote sod, mulch and planting beds. Ask preservation staff about the layout you have in mind.
What should I know before remodeling a 1910s or 1920s house here?
Most houses here are foursquares and bungalows with Prairie or Craftsman touches. Outside, original wood and masonry should be repaired when possible. Tell us which trim, built-ins and tile you want to keep.
When should I trim the oaks on my lot?
Texas A&M Forest Service says to avoid pruning oaks from February through June because of oak wilt, and to paint every cut. We trim, remove trees and grind stumps, including on lots that slope toward the river.
Planning Work in Mistletoe Heights?
Remodel, addition, paint, fence or deck? Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
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