Home Remodeling & Exterior Work in Cottonwood Valley
S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned Irving contractor. Inside the gates of Cottonwood Valley, we remodel kitchens and baths, paint stucco, trim big trees, and build fences and decks. Text or call for a free quote.
Remodeling for Cottonwood Valley Homes
Cottonwood Valley is a guard-gated neighborhood in Las Colinas, on the west side of MacArthur Boulevard. Some homes sit right on the fairways of the Cottonwood Valley golf course. Lot sizes and home ages vary, so tell us when your home was built and which rooms need work.
Each house brings its own list of jobs. A kitchen or bath may still have its first tile and fixtures. Light stucco needs fresh paint now and then. Old shade trees reach over roofs, and parts of the ground slope. We quote home remodeling in Cottonwood Valley inside and out.
Getting a price is simple. Text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.
Quick Answers
What Cottonwood Valley homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.
Is S&L Good Fellas based near Cottonwood Valley?
Yes. S&L Good Fellas is an Irving contractor, and Cottonwood Valley is in Irving too.
What work do you quote here?
Kitchen and bath remodels, interior updates, tile, trim and built-ins inside. Outside, we paint, trim and remove trees, lay sod and mulch, and build fences, decks, pergolas and sheds.
Can you work inside a gated neighborhood?
Yes. Your HOA sets the steps for clearing contractors at the gate, so share them with us before the visit.
Inside the Gates of Cottonwood Valley
Cottonwood Valley sits in ZIP 75038, between N MacArthur Blvd and N Story Rd, just north of W Northgate Dr. The gate on MacArthur faces the Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Las Colinas. Cottonwood Creek Park is on the west side, and Dallas College North Lake is a short way north.
ZIP Codes We Serve
- 75038
- Google Rating
- 5.0
- Google Reviews
- 76
Work We Quote in Cottonwood Valley
Tile · Trim · ClosetsHome Remodeling
Fresh trim, tile, built-ins and closets, room by room or across the whole floor plan.
Counters · Cabinets · TileKitchen Remodeling
New countertops and backsplashes for kitchens that still have their first finishes.
Tile · Showers · VanitiesBathroom Remodeling
Shower remodels, new tile, vanities and fixtures for primary and guest baths.
Interior · Exterior · TrimPainting
Stucco and trim painting. A new exterior color needs Las Colinas approval first.
Trimming · Removal · StumpsTree Service
Trimming and removal for mature trees over roofs, fairway lines and slopes.
Sod · Mulch · MakeoversLandscaping
Sod, mulch and beds that help hold sloped clay yards in place after hard rain.
Install · Repair · GatesFencing
Fence installation, repair, gates and staining. Shifting clay can push posts out of line.
Pergolas · StructuresOutdoor Living
Pergolas and outdoor structures that turn a backyard into a place you actually use.
Custom Decks · Built to LastDecks
Custom decks for back yards, including ones that slope away from the house.
Additions · Rehabs · FramingGeneral Contracting
Additions, whole-home renovations and framing, handled by an insured, family-owned company.
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Slopes, Clay and Stucco in Cottonwood Valley
Cottonwood Valley is rolling ground. USDA soil maps show Ferris-Heiden clay in parts of it, near the Cottonwood Valley golf course and a creek called Cottonwood Branch. This clay swells when wet and opens wide cracks when dry. Rain soaks in fast on dry, cracked ground, then runs off once the clay is wet. That can move fence posts and wash out beds, so check the soil and slope on your own lot before a deck or fence. The houses add their own needs. Styles run from traditional two-story homes to Mediterranean designs with light stucco, clay tile roofs and arched windows.
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What We Quote in Cottonwood Valley
Jobs where the slope, the clay or the age of the house changes the work.
Stucco exterior painting
Light stucco walls and trim show dirt and fading. We paint stucco and trim, and a new color needs Las Colinas approval first.
Fences on moving clay
High shrink-swell clay can push fence posts out of line over time. We repair leaning fences and build new ones, gates included.
Sod and mulch on slopes
Wet clay sheds water downhill. Sod and thick mulch help keep beds and soil from washing toward the street or the course.
Decks on a falling yard
On a yard that falls away from the house, a deck may need taller posts on the low side. We quote custom decks for sloped back yards.
Trimming mature trees
Old shade trees grow over roofs, patios and fairway lines. We trim and remove trees and grind stumps.
Original interiors
Original tile, trim and fixtures can be updated room by room, or all at once in a whole-home rehab.
How a Project Works Behind the Gates
Cottonwood Valley is a private neighborhood of about 350 acres. Its homeowners association runs two security gatehouses and looks after the concrete streets, which owners pay to keep up through their yearly dues. That changes a few things before day one.
First, the gate. Your HOA decides how contractors get cleared, so share those steps before any visit. Second, the streets. They are private and kept up by you and your neighbors, so ask the HOA where work trucks, trailers and any dumpster may sit.
Third, the design review. Cottonwood Valley is part of Las Colinas, and the Las Colinas Association must approve many outside changes before work starts. Ask the association what plans, sizes and colors your request needs.
- Las Colinas review covers new paint or stain colors, fences, landscaping, decks, patios, arbors and room additions.
- Requests go to the Las Colinas Architectural Control Committee before work begins.
- Gate and street rules come from your Cottonwood Valley HOA, so ask it about contractor entry and dumpsters.
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Cottonwood Valley FAQ
Answers to common questions. Don’t see yours? Text or call and we will walk you through it.
Still Have Questions?
Send a text or give us a call. We are happy to talk through your project.
Call (469) 340-2030How do contractors get through the Cottonwood Valley gate?
Your HOA sets the steps for letting contractors in. Cottonwood Valley is guard-gated, with two security gatehouses. Find out what the HOA asks for, such as names or a visit date, and share it with us before we come out to look at the job.
Do I need approval before I paint my stucco a new color?
Most likely, yes. The Las Colinas Association lists any change to exterior paint or stain color as work that needs approval before it starts, and Cottonwood Valley is part of Las Colinas. Repainting in the same approved colors may be simpler, but check with the association. Ask it what your request should include, such as color names and the areas you plan to paint.
My backyard slopes toward the golf course. Can you still build a deck or fence?
Often, yes. USDA soil maps show sloping Ferris-Heiden clay in parts of Cottonwood Valley, but your own lot's grade and soil are what count. On a yard that falls away from the house, a deck may need taller posts on the low side, and a fence may need to step down the grade. Both need Las Colinas approval before work starts.
When is the best time to trim the oaks in my yard?
Plan routine oak trimming from the third week of July through January. The Las Colinas landscape guide opens its oak window in the third week of July, and the Texas A&M Forest Service says not to prune or wound oaks from February through June, when the beetles that spread oak wilt are most active. It also says to paint every fresh oak cut. Damaged limbs are the exception: the guide lets a split or hanging limb come down any time of year.
My kitchen and bath are original. Where should a remodel start?
Start with the rooms you use most. We can quote new countertops and backsplash, a shower remodel, a new vanity, or fresh trim and paint. If you plan to update several rooms, one plan for the whole house keeps the tile, trim and colors matching. Tell us when your home was built and which rooms need work.
Can you trim trees on the golf course side of my lot?
We trim limbs that hang over your yard and your house. The golf course belongs to the club, so a tree that stands on its side of the line is the club's call. If a big limb from your tree reaches over a fairway or a lake edge, it makes sense to talk to the club first.
Let's Talk About Your Cottonwood Valley Home.
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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