Moore Has 44 Tornado Sirens. I've Heard Every One. And Every Time They Stop, I Show Up.
I'm Phil Sheridan. Veteran-owned, IICRC certified, local to Moore. I don't knock on your door with a clipboard and a Texas license plate.
IICRC Certified · Veteran-Owned · Not a Storm Chaser · Already Here
What Happens After the Storm — The Part Nobody Talks About
I'm based in Edmond — about 25 minutes north of Moore on I-35. Moore is one of the most storm-tested cities in the country, and that history shapes every restoration job I do here. Some neighborhoods have been rebuilt more than once. Some homes are brand new on lots where previous houses were destroyed. The building stock is a mix of originals and rebuilds, and that mix creates different problems depending on which era of construction you're dealing with.
I drive through Moore regularly — south on I-35, exit at 19th Street or Indian Hills Road, through the neighborhoods between 4th Street and SE 89th. I know which areas flood first during heavy spring rains. I know which subdivisions were rebuilt after 2013 and which ones still have original construction from the 1970s. That matters because the house that was rebuilt in 2014 has different vulnerabilities than the one that's been standing since 1978.
When you call 4D Restoration, you get me — Phil Sheridan, the owner. I'll give you a straight answer on the phone and come look at your property for free. No sales pitch.
Your Roofer Fixed the Outside. Who's Fixing the Inside?
The May 3, 1999 EF5 destroyed over 8,000 homes in the metro — Moore caught the worst of it. Bridge Creek, southeast Moore, and the neighborhoods along SE 149th were devastated. Fourteen years later, on May 20, 2013, another EF5 cut a mile-wide path through Moore, destroying Plaza Towers Elementary and over 1,100 homes. These are the headlines. But the water damage that followed — from exposed structures, broken plumbing, and rain entering compromised rooflines — lasted months.
Beyond tornadoes, Moore gets the same spring deluges as the rest of the OKC metro — about 36 inches of precipitation per year, concentrated heavily in May. Flash flooding along the Little River corridor backs up into neighborhoods that weren't designed for the runoff load that post-tornado development created. More roofs, more driveways, more impervious surface — more water moving faster into fewer drains.
Winter events hit Moore hard too. The February 2021 freeze burst pipes across the city. Homes that survived EF5 tornadoes had their plumbing fail in negative-ten-degree temperatures because the pipes weren't insulated for Arctic cold.
Moore's weather history isn't abstract for me. It directly shapes the work I do in every neighborhood. A post-2013 rebuild has different failure points than a 1970s original. Same storm, different damage pattern.
I Was Here Before the Storm. I'll Be Here After the Next One.
Moore's housing stock is uniquely layered. You've got original homes from the 1970s and 1980s — slab-on-grade, copper supply lines, original HVAC systems, and builder-grade materials that were standard for the era. These homes are now 40 to 50 years old. Supply lines are corroding, water heaters are past their lifespan, and the HVAC condensate lines that nobody's checked since installation are dripping into wall cavities.
Then you've got the post-tornado rebuilds — homes constructed in 2013 and 2014, often on tight schedules during Oklahoma's hottest months. These homes meet current building code, but they were also sealed up fast. Tight building envelopes with spray-foam insulation are energy-efficient, but if moisture got trapped during construction — and during an Oklahoma July build, that's likely — it's been sitting inside the wall cavity for over a decade. I've found mold behind the drywall in rebuilt homes that looked perfect from the outside.
And out toward the newer subdivisions — Eastlake, the developments south of Indian Hills Road — you've got 2010s and 2020s construction on expansive red clay. Same foundation-movement problems as the rest of the metro: clay expands when wet, contracts when dry, and the slab cracks at the stress points.
Every generation of Moore construction has its own moisture vulnerabilities. I know what to look for in each one because I've opened the walls and seen what's behind them.
What I Do in Moore
> Water Damage Restoration
Emergency extraction, structural drying, and insurance documentation — from storm floods to burst pipes in Moore's mix of rebuilt and original homes.
> Mold Remediation
Detection, containment, removal, and verification. Moore's storm history and rapid rebuild cycles create unique mold vulnerabilities.
> Fire & Smoke Restoration
Soot removal, smoke deodorization, and structural assessment. Kitchen fires, electrical events, and heating-related damage.
> Specialty Services
Odor control, sewage cleanup, trauma remediation, and asbestos testing for Moore residential and commercial properties.
Water in your Moore home right now? Stop reading. Call me.
405-896-9088Based in Edmond — typically on-site in Moore within 30 to 45 minutes.
24/7 emergency response · Phil answers.
Questions Moore Homeowners Actually Ask
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=01 "My Moore home was rebuilt after a tornado — should I worry about water damage in the new construction?" ▶ ENTER
You shouldn't worry. But you should check. Post-tornado rebuilds in 2013-2015 used available materials under time pressure. After 10 years of Oklahoma hail, UV, and freeze-thaw cycles, builder-grade materials — especially roof flashing, caulking, and AC drain routing — can fail before the rest of the structure. If you see ceiling stains, hear dripping in walls, or notice musty smells, call me for an assessment.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=02 "How many times can a roof be repaired after hail before it needs full replacement?" ▶ ENTER
There's no universal number, but every hail event degrades the shingle substrate. After two or three significant hail repairs on the same roof — especially if different contractors performed the work — the integrity of the flashing, underlayment, and shingle bonding is compromised. At that point, water is finding paths that patches can't seal. I work downstream from your roofer — when the roof repair doesn't stop the water, I stop the water damage.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=03 "What happens when storm chasers do a bad roof repair and it starts leaking later?" ▶ ENTER
It's one of Moore's most common water damage scenarios. A storm-chaser contractor patches the roof, collects the insurance payout, and leaves town. Six months later, the patch fails and water enters through the same area. The original contractor's phone is disconnected. I fix the water damage on the inside, document it properly for your insurance, and make sure the restoration holds.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=04 "Is my 1970s Moore home more likely to have water damage from old plumbing?" ▶ ENTER
Yes. Cast-iron drain pipes corrode from the inside out, especially with Moore's hard water. Pipes installed in the 1970s have had 50 years of mineral buildup and corrosion. They don't burst dramatically — they develop slow pinhole leaks that drip behind walls for weeks before you notice the smell. If your home was built between 1965 and 1985 and you haven't had the plumbing scoped, it's worth a look.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=05 "How do I prevent mold in my Moore home during Oklahoma's humid summer?" ▶ ENTER
Three things: ventilation, dehumidification, and monitoring. Keep indoor humidity below 50% — use a hygrometer to check, not your comfort level. Ensure bathroom exhaust fans actually vent to the exterior (many in older Moore homes vent into the attic, which makes the problem worse). And check your slab perimeter for signs of moisture intrusion after heavy rains.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=06 "Can frozen pipes burst in a Moore home even with the heat on?" ▶ ENTER
Yes. Pipes in attic spaces, exterior walls, and crawl spaces are often outside the heated envelope of your home. Your thermostat reads 70°F in the hallway, but the attic is at ambient temperature — which during an ice storm can be in the single digits. Exposed pipe runs in these unheated spaces freeze and fail regardless of your thermostat setting.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=07 "Should I stay in my house during water damage restoration or move out?" ▶ ENTER
For most water damage restorations — pipe bursts, roof leaks, AC overflows — you can stay. The affected area is contained, equipment isn't dangerous, and the noise is tolerable during the day. For extensive mold remediation or fire/smoke damage, I'll recommend relocating during the active remediation phase and tell you exactly when it's safe to return.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=08 "What should I do in the first 30 minutes after discovering water damage in my home?" ▶ ENTER
Stop the source if you can — shut off the water supply or the appliance. Move furniture and valuables away from standing water. Do NOT turn on your HVAC — it can spread moisture and mold spores through the ductwork. Take photos for insurance documentation. Then call me. The first 30 minutes determine whether this is a 3-day dry-out or a 10-day remediation.
Moore Rebuilds. I'm the Part That Comes Between the Sirens and the Rebuild.
I'm Phil Sheridan. I'm based at 615 Evergreen Street in Edmond — about 25 minutes north of Moore on I-35. I founded 4D Restoration in January 2024 because Moore and the rest of the OKC metro deserve a restoration company that shows up fast, works honest, and documents every detail. I'm IICRC certified, a service-disabled veteran — Oklahoma Army National Guard, six years, Afghanistan 2011–2012 — and I answer my own phone.
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