Remodels, Additions and Trees in Tanglewood
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor from Irving that works in Tanglewood in southwest Fort Worth. We quote remodels, additions, tree work, paint and fences for its ranch homes and big trees. Text or call for a free quote.
Remodels and Tree Work for Tanglewood Homes
Tanglewood is a 1950s-era neighborhood in southwest Fort Worth, near the Clear Fork of the Trinity River. Many of its first homes are one-story ranch and midcentury modern houses. A lot of them have come down for much bigger new homes. Other owners keep the house and remodel or add on.
Trees are the other big story here. A neighborhood leader once called Tanglewood "a natural forest." Tall trees shade many lots, and egrets and herons have tried to nest in them. Both change when tree work makes sense.
Need a Tanglewood Fort Worth contractor? S&L Good Fellas is based in Irving and works here. Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What Tanglewood homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Do you work in Tanglewood?
Yes. We take jobs across Tanglewood, from the streets off Bellaire Drive to the homes near Overton Park and Tanglewood Elementary.
Can you add a room to my ranch house?
Yes. We quote home additions and framing. Zoning, deed restrictions and flood maps can limit where an addition goes on a Tanglewood lot, so check those early.
What landscaping work do you quote for wooded Tanglewood lots?
We quote yard cleanup, mulch, sod, and front and backyard landscaping. Tell us where leaves collect and which parts of the yard get sun.
From Mockingbird Lane to Ranch View Road
Fort Worth lists the Tanglewood Neighborhood Association's area as Mockingbird Lane south to Ranch View Road, and Simondale Drive west to Overton Park Drive West and Hulen Street. Bellaire Drive, Harlanwood Drive and Tanglewood Trail run through it, in ZIP 76109. Not sure? Text us your street.
ZIP Codes We Serve
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Remodels, Trees and Yards in Tanglewood
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Tile, trim, carpentry and built-ins that update a 1950s or 1960s ranch house room by room.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Home additions, framing and whole-home rehabs for owners who keep the house and add space.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming, removal and stump grinding for tall shade trees. Ask about winter trimming for oaks.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
Countertops, backsplashes and kitchen remodels for ranch homes. Tell us what you want to keep.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures for midcentury homes.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Interior and exterior painting for ranch, midcentury modern and newer homes.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and yard cleanup for shady lots that collect leaves under mature trees.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fence installation, repair, gates and staining for roomy Tanglewood lots.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks that add outdoor living space to a shaded backyard.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and storage sheds for big backyards with room to spare.
What Tanglewood's Trees and Creeks Change
Tall trees shade many Tanglewood lots. Thick canopies drop leaves and can draw nesting egrets and herons. Live oaks grow here too, so pruning dates matter. Inside, the work depends on which rooms and finishes an owner has already updated. Creeks cross the neighborhood, and FEMA maps flood zones along them. Check your lot before planning an addition or work in the yard.
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Plan Tree Work Before February
Planning big tree work? Reach out before February, ahead of oak wilt season and the spring nesting season.
Trimming before birds nest
Fort Worth calls January the best time to thin thick canopies and cut deadwood. Herons can arrive in February, and active nests are protected by law.
Oaks and the oak wilt window
Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning or wounding oaks February through June, and says to paint oak wounds any time of year.
Updating ranch-era rooms
Tanglewood includes 1950s and 1960s ranch homes. If your rooms need updates, ask about counters, backsplashes, tile, vanities and trim.
Adding space on a big lot
Most of Tanglewood is zoned for lots of 10,000 square feet or more. An addition still has to meet city rules for your lot, so check with Fort Worth early.
Leaves, shade and thin grass
Deep shade and falling leaves come with a wooded lot. Ask about leaf and yard cleanup, fresh mulch for beds, and sod for the sunnier spots.
Rules That Keep Tanglewood Lots Large
In 2015, after a petition from neighbors, Fort Worth rezoned much of Tanglewood from A-5 to A-7.5 and A-10 one-family zoning. A 2016 case covered land around Bellaire, Hulen, Ranch View and Bellaire Circle. It added A-10, A-21 and A-43 zoning and changed planned development PD 531 to A-43 uses with perimeter fencing and gates. Today most of the neighborhood is zoned A-10, with a smaller part still A-5.
Each zone sets a minimum lot size for a home: 7,500 square feet in A-7.5, 10,000 in A-10, half an acre in A-21 and one acre in A-43. Neighbors pushed for the change to keep big lots from being split. Homes still get rebuilt and remodeled on the lots they sit on.
A 2015 news report said some lot-size deed restrictions had expired. That does not mean every private rule has ended. Check the restrictions recorded for your lot before an addition or exterior change.
- Look up your lot's zoning on Fort Worth's zoning map before you plan an addition.
- Ask Fort Worth Development Services which permits your project needs.
- Read the deed restrictions recorded for your lot before exterior work.
Building Near Tanglewood's Creeks
Howards Branch and a smaller creek run through Tanglewood and drain to the Clear Fork of the Trinity River. FEMA maps high-risk flood zones, and some floodway, along them. Not every lot falls in these zones, but some do.
In FEMA's high-risk flood zones, ask Fort Worth floodplain staff about a Floodplain Development Permit before building. New homes and additions need a finished floor above the base flood elevation. For a home that does not meet current flood standards, a remodel or rebuild costing at least 50 percent of the building's market value triggers the rules for new construction. Ask staff how to value the building and the work.
Since February 2026, Fort Worth also limits fill dirt in FEMA floodplains. Flood storage lost to new fill must be made up within the same project. Ask the city's floodplain staff before you build, add on or regrade a creek lot.
- Check your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center or the city's Flood Risk Viewer.
- City maps flag land within 50 feet of the floodplain, where a Floodplain Development Permit may be required.
- If your home sits in the flood zone, ask the city about the 50 percent rule before you plan a big remodel.
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Call (469) 340-2030Can you trim a tree that has egret or heron nests in it?
Not while the nest is in use. Egrets and herons are protected by federal law, and Fort Worth says not to disturb a nest once it has eggs. The better plan is to trim before the birds come back. The city calls January the best time to thin thick canopies, and herons can show up in February. Tanglewood neighbors dealt with a rookery in 2013 and 2014, so plan early.
When should I trim the live oaks on my Tanglewood lot?
Texas A&M Forest Service advises against pruning or wounding oaks from February through June to slow the spread of oak wilt. It says pruning in that window should only happen for immediate safety concerns, and that every oak wound should be painted, in any season. For routine trimming, plan it outside that window.
Should I remodel my Tanglewood ranch house or tear it down?
Many owners rebuild, and some keep the house. Historic Fort Worth added Tanglewood to its Most Endangered Places list in 2013 as older homes came down. If you want to keep yours, we quote additions, kitchens, baths, tile, trim and paint. We take a look, then send a free quote.
Does Tanglewood have an HOA that approves projects?
Fort Worth lists the Tanglewood Neighborhood Association as a voluntary group. That does not rule out private restrictions on your lot. Most of Tanglewood is zoned A-10 or larger. A 2015 report said some lot-size deed restrictions had expired. Check your recorded documents and the city's zoning map before exterior work.
Is my Tanglewood home in a flood zone?
It depends on the lot. FEMA maps high-risk flood zones along Howards Branch and a smaller creek that cross Tanglewood. Look up your address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center or the city's Flood Risk Viewer. If you are in or near the zone, ask Fort Worth about a Floodplain Development Permit before an addition, a shed or new fill.
Do you work on midcentury modern homes in Tanglewood?
Yes. Tanglewood has true midcentury modern houses mixed in with ranch homes and newer builds. We quote interior updates, tile, trim, built-ins and paint for them. Tell us which original features you want to keep when you call.
Planning Work on a Tanglewood Home?
A ranch house to update, a room to add, or a big tree to trim before spring? Text or call. We will take a look and send a free quote.
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