Three Generations of Blanchard Homes. Three Sets of Problems. One Guy Who Knows Them All.

That's the right question. Blanchard went from 2,800 to 10,000 in twenty years. New rooftops, new driveways, new pavement — all sending water somewhere. When the storm drains were designed for a town one-third this size, the math stops working during a five-inch May downpour. I've seen garages in newer subdivisions take water from overwhelmed street drainage. The houses are fine. The infrastructure is catching up. In the meantime, I dry the houses.

The physics is the same — water is water, mold is mold. But the materials are different. Imported hardwood floors need different drying protocols than laminate. Custom cabinets need careful handling. Large open floor plans mean smoke from a small kitchen fire travels to every room. I adjust the approach, not the urgency. Your home is worth what it's worth because of those details. I protect them.

After a flood, your well can get contaminated by surface runoff — especially if your well head isn't sealed properly. Your septic drain field can saturate, which means waste backs up through floor drains or bathtubs. That's Category 3 water — a biohazard. I handle the interior cleanup and drying, and I coordinate with well and septic specialists for the outdoor systems. Don't drink the water until it's tested.

Every home in Blanchard is at risk from tornadoes — that's the reality of living in central Oklahoma. The rebuilt homes are constructed to current code, which is better than what was there before. But an EF4 doesn't care about building codes. The difference is what happens after: modern construction with insurance documentation means faster restoration. If your rebuilt home takes water damage, call me — I understand the construction timeline.

Usually yes — and by a wide margin. A $3K-$8K restoration on a $150K bungalow is a no-brainer financially. These homes have character that can't be rebuilt, and pier-and-beam construction actually dries better than slab once you get airflow under the house. I'll give you an honest scope and won't inflate it. If it doesn't make financial sense, I'll tell you that too.

Almost certainly. Underground storm shelters are moisture traps — dark, below grade, and rarely ventilated. Blanchard's humidity makes it worse. Most shelters I inspect have some level of mold growth. The question is whether it's surface mildew or deep colonization. Either way, you don't want your family breathing it during a tornado warning. I'll inspect, treat, and recommend a dehumidifier setup.

Three things. First: red clay. It swells when wet, shrinks when dry, and shifts your foundation. Slab leaks are common. Second: hail. Your roof takes hits every spring — micro-cracks leak weeks later. Third: humidity. May through September, any moisture in your home grows mold in 48 hours. Get a moisture assessment when you move in. It's cheaper than finding out later.

About 30 minutes on I-35. If you've got standing water, a pipe spraying, or a ceiling dripping, call me. I'll be there before the next commercial break. Equipment running in your house within an hour of my arrival.