Fences, Decks & Pergolas in Walsh Ranch
Walsh Ranch is marketed as Walsh, in far west Fort Worth. S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor based in Irving. We quote fences, decks, pergolas and landscaping. Text or call for a free quote.
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Walsh Ranch, marketed today simply as Walsh, is a master-planned community on the old Walsh family ranch in far west Fort Worth. The family has owned the land since the 1930s. The plan covers about 7,200 acres across Parker and Tarrant counties, and its first phase opened in 2017.
Many Walsh addresses say Aledo, but the community sits inside Fort Worth city limits. With houses this new, the first projects are often outside: a deck, backyard shade, sod, beds or a fence repair. Most exterior changes need written HOA approval before work starts. Ask the reviewer about any listed exception.
Quick Answers
What Walsh Ranch homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
What outdoor work do you quote for newer Walsh homes?
We quote fences, decks, pergolas, storage sheds, sod, mulch and yard cleanup. Check your lot's HOA rules first, especially fence type and shed limits.
Who signs off on outside projects in Walsh?
The Walsh Ranch Reviewer, through the HOA. Most exterior changes need written approval before work starts. Ask about any listed exception for your project.
How does a quote work?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Walsh Ranch on the Map
Walsh sits on Fort Worth's far west side, where Interstates 20 and 30 meet. Its first neighborhoods are north of I-30, along Walsh Ranch Parkway and Walsh Avenue, tied together by a park along Walsh Creek. We work in all of them, from Founder's Park and Crescent Park to the newer phases.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 76008
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
Outdoor Work for New Walsh Homes
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fence installation, repairs, gates and staining. Check your lot's fence type with the HOA.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and foundation beds. Added landscaping by owners needs a plan sent for review.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks for new backyards. The reviewer wants the size and setbacks shown on a survey.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and storage sheds. Sheds need approval and are barred on corner and open-space lots.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Tree trimming, damaged branch removal, tree removal and stump grinding.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Trim, door and exterior repaints once your colors are approved, plus interior painting.
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Built-ins, closets, trim and tile to finish out a newer floor plan.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
New countertops and backsplashes to make a builder kitchen your own.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, bathroom tile, and new vanities and fixtures.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Additions and framing. An addition must match the home's original style and needs approval.
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Rolling Hills and Shallow Soil
Walsh was laid out on rolling prairie hills cut by tree-lined creek drainages. Most lots are graded so rain runs from the back lot line to the street, with side swales between homes, and drains may not run onto a neighbor's lot or a park. Walsh's tree manual describes shallow alkaline soil, so its street tree list leans on native, drought-hardy trees. North Texas storms can also bring hail and strong wind.
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Good Fits for a New Walsh Lot
Ask about a fence, fence stain, a deck or pergola, sod, mulch beds or tree trimming.
Keep Yard Drainage Paths Open
Keep the shallow drainage channels beside your house open. A deck, bed or fence should not block water flowing toward the street.
Mulch that holds water
The HOA's water policy urges heavy mulch on plantings. The tree manual asks for 2 to 4 inches around street trees, kept at least 6 inches off the trunk.
Pruning young street trees
The tree manual says most younger trees need pruning every 2 to 3 years, and it bans topping.
Replacing a dead street tree
The manual asks owners to replace a street tree that dies after its first year with a 3-inch caliper tree from the list. We remove dead trees and grind stumps.
How Approval Works With the Walsh Ranch Reviewer
Walsh's design guidelines, updated in March 2026, require approval for most outside changes. One exception is an attached garden trellis that fits the landscaping, suits the home's exterior materials and stays within the fence height. Check the exact rule for your project. For work needing review, send the HOA's form to the Walsh Ranch Reviewer and wait for written approval.
The form asks for a survey or plot plan showing where the project goes and its dimensions, with setbacks labeled. List the colors and materials, and attach any city permits the job needs. HOA approval and City of Fort Worth rules are separate, and one does not replace the other.
Patio support posts must be at least 6 by 6 inches. For a covered patio, the roof must match the house in material and color.
- Any exterior painting or repainting needs approval, with paint chips that show each color's name, code and location on the house.
- Patio covers need approval. Covers and posts must suit the house in material and color. Aluminum and metal structures are barred.
What the Guidelines Ask of Walsh Fences
Walsh requires side and rear yard fences. Between lots, the standard is a 6-foot wood privacy fence of at least #1 grade western red cedar, built board-on-board or shiplap. New fences normally stop 5 feet behind the front of the house, and side yard gates can be up to 4 feet wide. The recorded 2026 policy allows some older fences and documented security exceptions to remain. Ask the HOA which rule applies to your fence.
Corner lots and lots that face parks, open space or mews need a 5-foot black steel picket fence on those sides instead, and phase addenda add high-visibility lots. Check your lot's map first. We quote wood privacy fences, gates, repairs and stain.
- The guidelines name Ready Seal Medium Brown (Pecan) as the fence stain, and an old fence needs a proper cleaning before restaining.
- Fence panels step with the slope, and the bottom follows the finished grade with no gap over 3 inches.
- A 2026 HOA fencing policy bars fences that block a sidewalk, a drainage easement or a drainage area.
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Call (469) 340-2030Why do some Walsh Ranch addresses say Aledo and others say Fort Worth?
Mailing names can differ from city boundaries. Walsh's HOA portal links the Aledo Post Office as serving the community. The HOA and developer publish Fort Worth addresses in ZIP 76008. City maps place the developed Walsh neighborhoods within Fort Worth, so check permit needs with Fort Worth.
Why do I see Walsh, Walsh Ranch and Quail Valley?
The names overlap. The community is marketed as Walsh and sits on the old Walsh Ranch, and the HOA's form still names the Walsh Ranch Reviewer. The HOA was once called Quail Valley Community, and its recorded declaration is the Quail Valley at Walsh Ranch Development Area Declaration.
Can I put artificial turf in my Walsh yard?
Ask the reviewer for approval first. The guidelines limit artificial turf to a side or back yard, up to 400 square feet. On lots with iron fencing, a planting bed has to sit between the turf and the fence. Front yards are meant for lawn and foundation beds, with approved water-saving grass such as Zoysia 'JaMur' or 'Cutless'. We install sod, lay mulch and build beds.
Will the HOA fine me for brown grass during a watering limit?
The HOA's policy protects owners from certain lawn fines when a mandatory residential watering restriction could reasonably cause brown or discolored grass. It covers rules requiring grass planting or green turf, or banning brown turf, during that restriction and before 60 days after it ends. Other duties, such as mowing and weed removal, still apply. The policy also urges heavy mulch on plantings.
Can you trim or remove the street tree in front of my house?
We quote tree trimming, removal and stump grinding. Walsh's manual assigns upkeep of street trees beside residential lots to homeowners, and trees fronting parks or open space to the developer. That does not give an owner automatic removal rights. Tree removal needs Walsh review. Planting, pruning or removing a tree in city right-of-way also needs authorization from Fort Worth's Forestry Section. Check both before work starts.
When should I prune the oaks in my Walsh yard?
Skip February through June. The Texas A&M Forest Service advises this because oak wilt spreads most easily in spring, and red oaks are the most at risk. It also says to paint fresh wounds on oaks in any month. Walsh's approved tree list includes live oak, Texas red oak, chinkapin oak and Mexican white oak.
Can I put a storage shed on a Walsh lot that backs onto a park?
No. The guidelines bar storage sheds on open-space and corner lots. On other lots, sheds need approval and must meet setback and design rules. They go in the rear yard or a place not prominent from the street. The maximum is 8 by 8 feet and 6 feet tall, with roof materials matching the home. They must not unreasonably block a neighbor's park view. Ask the reviewer about your lot before choosing a shed.
Ready for a Fence or Deck in Walsh?
Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote for your Walsh Ranch project.
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