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Home Remodeling & Rental Rehabs in Grauwyler Heights

S&L Good Fellas is an insured, family-owned contractor based in Irving. We quote remodels, rental rehabs, paint, fences and yard work for the older houses near East Grauwyler Road. Text or call for a free quote.

Central Irving, ZIP 75061

Updating an Older Irving House

Grauwyler Heights is a small pocket of central Irving near East Grauwyler Road and Airport Freeway. Some houses here, on streets like Waldrop Street and Dory Lane, date to the 1950s. In an older house, the baths, kitchen counters, tile, trim and paint are often due, so home remodeling in Grauwyler Heights can start with those rooms.

The area mixes houses with apartment complexes. We quote work for homeowners, landlords and investors in Grauwyler Heights. If you own a rental house, ask about paint, tile, trim and yard work that gets it ready for the next tenant or for a sale.

Send a text or call. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.

Quick Answers

What Grauwyler Heights homeowners ask before they ask for a quote.

Do you work in Grauwyler Heights?

Yes. We are based in Irving, so Grauwyler Heights is close to home. We serve the Irving blocks between East Grauwyler Road and Airport Freeway, in ZIP 75061.

Do you work on rental houses?

Yes. We quote investment property rehabs: paint, tile, vanities and fixtures, trim, fence repair and yard cleanup, so a house is ready for a tenant or a sale.

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 you a free quote.

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Where We Work

Grauwyler Heights in Central Irving

We serve the Irving blocks between East Grauwyler Road and Airport Freeway (State Highway 183), in ZIP 75061. Text us your street to talk about the job, even if your deed uses an older addition name.

ZIP Codes We Serve

  • 75061
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Services in Grauwyler Heights

What We Quote in Grauwyler Heights

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  • Large garage interior with taped and mudded drywall on the walls and ceiling, a stepladder, and buckets on the floorAdditions · Rehabs · Framing

    General Contracting

    Whole-home and rental rehabs for older houses, from framing fixes to the last piece of trim.

  • Room with dark hardwood floors, a crystal chandelier, and white built-in shelves over a wet barTile · Trim · Closets

    Home Remodeling

    Tile, trim, built-ins and closets that help an older floor plan fit how you live now.

  • Bathroom with a white clawfoot tub, marble-look tile, a tall white cabinet and a vanity with a black counter and ornate mirrorTile · Showers · Vanities

    Bathroom Remodeling

    Shower remodels, bathroom tile and new vanities from one worn-out guest bath to every bath in the house.

  • White kitchen with a large angled island, veined white countertops, brass lantern pendants and dark hardwood floorsCounters · Cabinets · Tile

    Kitchen Remodeling

    New countertops and backsplashes, or a full kitchen remodel, for an older Irving house.

  • Room with deep navy walls, white beadboard wainscoting, a white door and a glossy hardwood floorInterior · Exterior · Trim

    Painting

    Interior paint between tenants, and exterior paint for long, hot Irving summers.

  • Close view down a long stained wood privacy fence with a top cap, running across bare ground under large treesInstall · Repair · Gates

    Fencing

    Fence repair, new fences and gates for yards on clay that swells and shrinks.

  • Green front lawn, rounded shrubs and an edged bed around a large tree trunk, in front of a brick houseSod · Mulch · Makeovers

    Landscaping

    Yard cleanup, sod and mulch to get a rental or a for-sale house looking cared for.

  • Five crew members in orange shirts and helmets on bare dirt, most wearing chainsaw chaps, one holding a chainsawTrimming · Removal · Stumps

    Tree Service

    Trimming, removal and stump grinding, with cleanup and a walkthrough on every job.

  • Gray composite deck with a raised step-up platform on a rooftop terrace with stucco walls, under a partly cloudy skyCustom Decks · Built to Last

    Decks

    Custom decks designed, permitted and built for North Texas weather, with the site cleaned up after.

  • Wood deck built around a large tree trunk behind a red house, lit by a single work light at nightPergolas · Structures

    Outdoor Living

    Pergolas and outdoor structures that turn a backyard into a place you actually use.

Local Conditions

What Changes the Work in Grauwyler Heights

USDA soil maps show two main soils under Grauwyler Heights, Rader and Wilson, both with clay below the surface. The depth and condition can vary by yard. Clay like this swells when wet and shrinks when dry, which can tip fence posts and crack patios. On the house side, one recent listing for a 1954 house on Waldrop Street called out remodeled baths, granite counters, new subfloors and fresh paint. Hot Irving summers also wear on exterior paint and fence stain.

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Work We Quote Here

Jobs that fit older houses, rental turnovers and clay yards.

  • Bathroom Remodels

    Shower remodels, bathroom tile, vanities and fixtures for an older bath that is due for an update.

  • Rehabs Between Tenants

    If you own a rental house, ask about paint, tile, fixtures, trim and yard work between leases to get it ready to rent again.

  • Fences on Shrink-Swell Clay

    Clay under these yards moves with rain and drought, which may affect posts. Ask about repairs, new posts and gates. Irving needs a permit for a new fence.

  • Sod and Yard Cleanup

    Topsoil here runs from sandy loam to clay loam. We quote yard cleanup, sod and mulch. Ask what prep your yard needs first.

  • Exterior Paint and Stain

    Long, hot summers fade paint and dry out fence wood. We quote exterior painting and fence staining. Ask what prep your surfaces need.

  • Trees on Older Lots

    On older lots, big trees can grow out over roofs, fences and driveways. We trim, remove trees and grind stumps.

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FAQ

Grauwyler Heights 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.

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Does my street count as Grauwyler Heights?

If you are in Irving between East Grauwyler Road and Airport Freeway, we serve your block either way. Deeds and listings may use older addition names instead of Grauwyler Heights, like Westwood Park on Waldrop Street and Milner Road, or Meadowbrook Estates on Dory Lane. Not sure? Text us your street to talk about the work.

Is Grauwyler Heights the same as Grauwyler Park?

No. Grauwyler Park is a Dallas city park on Harry Hines Boulevard, named for John Grauwyler. Grauwyler Heights is a neighborhood in Irving, so permits for work here go through the City of Irving, not Dallas. We work in both cities, so text or call either way.

Are there rules for a new fence or shed in Grauwyler Heights?

Check your deed and any association rules before outside work. Irving permit rules also apply. For example, building or fully replacing a fence needs a city permit, while a small repair does not. Ask the city if you are not sure what your project needs.

What should I update first in an older house here?

It depends on your plans. If you live in the house, a bath or kitchen remodel tends to change daily life the most. If you plan to rent or sell, start with what people see first: paint, tile, bath fixtures, trim and a clean yard. Tell us which rooms need work. We chat on the phone, take a look at the job, and send a free quote.

Why do fence posts lean in Grauwyler Heights yards?

Clay soil is one common reason. USDA soil maps show soils with clay below the surface in this area, though the depth and condition can vary by yard. That clay swells after rain and shrinks in dry spells, which can push posts out of line. Ask about repairs, new posts, gates or a new fence when you call.

Can you get a rental house ready between tenants?

Yes. We quote investment property rehabs in Grauwyler Heights: interior paint, tile, vanity and fixture swaps, trim, fence repair and yard cleanup. Share your target move-in date when you call, and ask about availability.

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Ready to Update Your Grauwyler Heights Home?

Text or call (469) 340-2030. We chat on the phone, take a look at the house, and send a free quote for your Grauwyler Heights project.

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