Del City Doesn't Need a Sales Pitch. It Needs Someone Who Shows Up.
I'm Phil Sheridan. Service-disabled veteran — Oklahoma Army National Guard, six years, Afghanistan 2011–2012. IICRC certified. When you call 405-896-9088, you're talking to the person who's going to do the work.
Service-Disabled Veteran · IICRC Certified · 25 Min From Del City · Not a Franchise
Epperly Built These Homes in 1946. I Know What 80 Years Looks Like.
George Epperly bought 160 acres in 1946 and started building houses at SE 29th and Sunnylane. By 1948, Epperly Heights had 582 homes. They named the city after his daughter, Delaphene. Seventy-eight years later, a lot of those original homes are still standing — and I know what 78-year-old construction looks like from the inside.
Pier-and-beam foundations with bare dirt crawl spaces. No vapor barriers. Cast-iron sewer lines that have been corroding since Eisenhower was president. Galvanized water lines with mineral buildup thick enough to choke the flow. Attic insulation that's been sitting in unconditioned space since before the moon landing.
I'm about 25 minutes northeast in Edmond. I take I-35 south to I-240 east and I'm in your neighborhood. I've worked near Tinker, I've dried homes in the Del Aire area, and I know what I'm looking at when I go under a 1958 pier-and-beam home — because that's the work most other companies won't do.
Del City Remembers May 3rd. So Do I.
Nobody in Del City needs to be told that storms are real. Seven people died in the 1999 F5 tornado. The Del Aire addition took F3 to F4 damage. There's a granite memorial in AWACS Park that lists every name.
That tornado taught Del City something most suburbs never learn — that weather isn't a news story. It's a before-and-after moment for your family.
What people forget is that tornado damage isn't just the dramatic stuff. Every hailstorm that chips a shingle is a future leak point. Every storm that overwhelms the drainage systems of Crutcho Creek, Cherry Creek, and Branch Creek is a future crawl space problem. FEMA mapped five active flood sources in Del City.
I watch the same weather you do. And I know that the damage I deal with most often in Del City isn't from one big event — it's from decades of small ones adding up in a house that was already at its limit.
What 1950s Construction Looks Like in 2026
The originals (1946–1960s): Pier-and-beam with bare dirt crawl spaces and no vapor barrier. Ground moisture goes straight into your joists. Cast-iron sewer lines from the 1950s corrode from the inside — tree roots find the cracks, and one day black water comes up through your bathroom floor.
The tornado rebuilds (1999–2000): Built during the biggest construction surge in OKC metro history. Speed meant poorly sealed duct connections, rushed flashing, and skipped moisture barriers. Twenty-six years later, those shortcuts show up as condensation in the attic, slow leaks, and mold behind walls nobody thinks to check.
I've dried both. The 1958 Epperly original with standing water under the crawl space. The 2000 Del Aire rebuild with a leaking HVAC duct nobody noticed for three years. Different eras, different failures. Same solution.
What I Handle in Del City
> Water Damage Restoration
Emergency water extraction, structural drying, and full documentation — from burst pipes in 1950s ranch homes to crawl space flooding after July storms.
> Mold Remediation
Pier-and-beam crawl spaces and Oklahoma humidity are a mold factory. Containment, removal, and HEPA filtration — I handle what's growing under your house.
> Sewer Backup Cleanup
Category 3 water — the worst kind. Cast-iron line failures are common in Del City's oldest homes. Extraction, disinfection, and structural drying.
> Fire & Smoke Restoration
Soot in your ductwork, smoke behind walls, and deodorization. The fire truck leaves. I stay until your house smells like home.
Water emergency in Del City? Call me. I'm 25 minutes away.
405-896-9088Based in Edmond — typically on-site in Del City within 30 to 40 minutes.
24/7 emergency response · Phil answers.
Questions Del City Homeowners Actually Ask Me
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=01 "My Del City home has a pier-and-beam foundation with no vapor barrier — is that a water damage risk?" ▶ ENTER
It's one of the biggest ones. Most Del City homes built from the 1940s through the 1960s — Epperly Heights and the original additions — have pier-and-beam foundations with bare dirt crawl spaces and no modern vapor barrier. That means ground moisture evaporates directly up into your floor joists. In summer, Oklahoma humidity adds to it. Over time, the wood stays damp enough to support mold growth on the subfloor and joists. I've gone under homes in Del City where the crawl space was wet and the homeowner had no idea because they hadn't been under the house in years. A vapor barrier and dehumidification fix it — but first you need to know what you're dealing with. I'll crawl under there and tell you.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=02 "My house was in the path of the 1999 F5 tornado — could there be hidden damage after all these years?" ▶ ENTER
If your home was rebuilt in 1999 or 2000 after the tornado — especially in the Del Aire addition — it was built fast during the biggest construction surge in OKC metro history. Speed meant shortcuts. Some of those homes had ductwork connections that weren't properly sealed, flashing that was rushed, and moisture barriers that were skipped. Twenty-six years later, those shortcuts show up as slow leaks, condensation in the attic, and mold behind walls. If you've noticed musty smells, staining, or humidity issues that don't go away with AC, it's worth a look. Free assessment.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=03 "Does my USAA homeowner's policy cover water damage restoration?" ▶ ENTER
Most USAA policies cover sudden and accidental water damage — burst pipe, appliance failure, storm-driven rain through a damaged roof. What they typically don't cover is gradual damage or maintenance-related failures. So a pipe that bursts overnight? Covered. A pipe that's been slowly leaking for 6 months? That's where it gets complicated. The key is documentation. I photograph everything, log moisture readings, and scope every job in Xactimate — the same software USAA adjusters use. I've worked with USAA on multiple claims and I know what they need to approve.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=04 "I think I have a sewer backup in my Del City home — is that something you handle?" ▶ ENTER
Yes. Sewer backups are one of the worst calls I get and one of the most common in Del City. A lot of these homes still have original cast-iron sewer lines from the 1950s. Cast iron corrodes from the inside — tree roots find the cracks, grease builds up, and eventually the line collapses. When it does, black water comes up through your lowest drain. That's Category 3 water — the worst kind. I extract, disinfect, and dry the affected area. I use botanical antimicrobials that smell like thyme, not bleach. After the cleanup, you need a plumber to replace that line. I handle the water. They handle the pipe.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=05 "How close is 4D Restoration to Del City? Can Phil really get here fast?" ▶ ENTER
I'm in Edmond — about 25-30 minutes northeast of Del City depending on traffic. I take I-35 south to I-240 east, or cut through Midwest City. I've worked near Tinker, I've worked in the Del Aire area, and I know the layout. I'm not the closest option geographically, but I'm the one who answers his own phone, shows up with his own equipment, and doesn't send a subcontractor. When it's 2 AM and your bathroom is flooding, 30 minutes is fast enough — especially when the person on the other end of the call is the one doing the work.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=06 "My Del City home smells musty but my landlord says it's fine — what can I do?" ▶ ENTER
Your landlord might not know what 'fine' means in a home with a dirt crawl space from 1958. Musty smell means moisture is feeding biological growth somewhere. Oklahoma law requires landlords to maintain habitable conditions, and active mold growth affecting air quality is a habitability issue. I can come out and check with a moisture meter and thermal camera. If the readings are clean, great — your landlord is right. If they're not, I'll give you a written report you can show your landlord. The assessment is free.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=07 "We're near Crutcho Creek — should I be worried about flooding?" ▶ ENTER
Crutcho Creek, Cherry Creek, Branch Creek, Crooked Oak Creek — Del City has five active flood sources mapped by FEMA. If you're within the Special Flood Hazard Area, there's a 26% chance of flooding over a 30-year mortgage. Most standard homeowner's policies don't cover flood damage — you need a separate NFIP flood policy. A lot of Del City homeowners don't have one because they inherited the house and never checked. If you're near those creeks, check your policy now.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=08 "What makes 4D different from SERVPRO or the other franchises that serve Del City?" ▶ ENTER
I'm a service-disabled veteran — Oklahoma Army National Guard, six years, Afghanistan 2011–2012. When you call SERVPRO, you get a franchise call center. When you call 405-896-9088, you get Phil. I don't send someone with a clipboard. I show up with my equipment, I make decisions on-site, and I don't need to call a regional manager. Del City has the strongest military community in the metro because of Tinker. A lot of my customers here are veterans or active duty. They don't want a sales pitch. They want someone who shows up on time, does what they said, and doesn't disappear after the first check.
I'm a Veteran. I Show Up on Time. I Do What I Said.
Del City has the strongest military community in the metro. I understand that because I'm one of you — Oklahoma Army National Guard, six years, Afghanistan. When you call 4D Restoration, you get the owner. I bring my equipment, I explain what I'm doing, and I give you a file your insurance company can't argue with. I'm Phil Sheridan — IICRC certified, service-disabled veteran, founded 4D Restoration in January 2024.
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