2.8 Square Miles. 10,000 People. Homes Older Than the School District. I Know Them All.
From Cherokee Hills to MacArthur Blvd. Every crawlspace. Every pipe. Every tree that's threatening your roof. I'm Phil Sheridan. I own 4D Restoration. IICRC-certified, veteran-owned, and I treat Warr Acres as what it is — a city, not a zip code.
IICRC Certified · Veteran-Owned · 20 Min From Warr Acres · 24/7 Emergency
Warr Acres Isn't OKC. It Never Was.
In 1948, this community voted to become its own city rather than get swallowed by Bethany. That fierce independence is still here — 2.8 square miles of it, completely surrounded by Oklahoma City and Bethany, with its own police, its own fire department, and its own identity.
I know the Cherokee Hills homes with the big oaks that drop limbs every April. I know the 1960s ranches along NW 50th with pier-and-beam crawlspaces that haven't been inspected since Reagan. I know the restaurants on MacArthur — Cajun King, Travel By Taste, Bianca's — where a pipe burst means a family's livelihood stops.
Every franchise restoration company treats Warr Acres as a zip code inside OKC. I treat it as what it is: a city with 50-70 year old homes, mature trees, and people who've been taking care of their own property for decades.
Oklahoma Doesn't Stop at the City Limits.
The OKC metro has logged 193 tornado occurrences since 1890. Warr Acres sits right in the middle of that zone. The big ones missed, but straight-line winds, hail, and flash flooding hit every time.
Wind + mature trees = branches through shingles, limbs on roofs, root upheavals that crack foundations. The October 2020 ice storm coated every oak in Warr Acres — power outages lasted days, tree damage was everywhere. Central Oklahoma averages 6-12 hail days per year — your 1965 shingles aren't built for that. 20 days in July are classified "muggy, oppressive, or miserable." Mold starts in 24-48 hours in that humidity. And February freezes burst pipes in homes with minimal insulation — which describes most of Warr Acres' housing stock.
These Homes Were Built When Putnam City Almost Became the State Capitol.
Original Additions (1937-1950s): The oldest homes in Warr Acres — small brick ranches from the original Clyde Warr developments. Galvanized pipes that corrode from the inside. Pier-and-beam crawlspaces with no vapor barrier. These homes have character and 80 years of deferred maintenance.
Cherokee Hills & Mid-Century (1950s-1970s): The majority of Warr Acres. Ranch-style homes with cast iron sewer lines, attached garages, and mature landscaping. The trees planted in 1960 are now 60-foot oaks — great for cooling, terrible in ice storms and wind events.
Route 66 & MacArthur Commercial: Strip retail, restaurants, flat-roof buildings. Grease fires in commercial kitchens. Flat roofs that pond after heavy rain and leak into inventory. Business owners who need restoration measured in hours, not days.
What I Restore in Warr Acres
> Water Damage Restoration
Galvanized pipe bursts in 1960s homes. Crawlspace flooding from poor drainage. Hail-damaged roof leaks. Tree limb puncturing roof + rain intrusion. Most of Warr Acres' plumbing is 50-70 years old — pipe failure isn't unusual, it's inevitable.
> Mold Remediation
Crawlspace colonies in pier-and-beam homes. Bathroom mold from 60 years of poor ventilation. HVAC condensation in homes without modern ductwork. Warr Acres' older housing stock + Oklahoma humidity = mold risk that's higher than you think.
> Fire & Smoke Cleanup
Kitchen fires in residential and commercial properties. Space heater incidents in winter. Old wiring failures. MacArthur Blvd restaurant fires where every hour closed means family income lost. Soot removal, thermal fogging, HVAC decontamination.
> Storm Damage Restoration
Tree-on-roof removal coordination — Warr Acres' mature oaks are the #1 storm risk. Roof tarping after hail. Board-up after wind. Emergency drying for burst pipes in winter. The October 2020 ice storm hit Warr Acres trees harder than most.
I'm 20 minutes from Warr Acres. If you've got water in the crawlspace, a tree through the roof, or a pipe that just gave up after 60 years — call me. I'll be there before you've finished explaining it to your insurance company.
405-896-9088Based in Edmond — typically in Warr Acres within 20 minutes.
24/7 emergency response · Phil answers · Owner-operated
Questions Warr Acres Homeowners Ask Me
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=01 "Warr Acres has so many mature trees. What happens when one falls on my roof during a storm?" ▶ ENTER
First priority: make sure nobody's hurt. Then call your insurance company, then call me. I coordinate with tree removal services — they handle the tree, I handle the house. Once the limb is off, I tarp the opening to prevent rain intrusion, then assess interior damage. Water from rain getting through a tree hole can spread fast through ceiling cavities. The sooner we tarp and dry, the less drywall comes out.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=02 "Our 1960s Warr Acres house has a crawl space that smells musty every summer. Is that mold?" ▶ ENTER
Almost certainly. A 1960s pier-and-beam crawlspace without a vapor barrier is a moisture trap. Oklahoma's humidity pushes moisture up through the soil, condenses on cool floor joists, and mold grows. Many Warr Acres crawlspaces have had this for years — homeowners just got used to the smell. I'll inspect, test if needed, and give you an honest scope. Usually it's remediation plus a vapor barrier install to prevent recurrence.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=03 "I'm on a fixed income. Can you work directly with my insurance so I don't pay more than the deductible?" ▶ ENTER
Yes. I work with insurance every day. I'll document everything — moisture readings, photos, inventory — and submit directly to your adjuster. You pay your deductible. Insurance covers the rest. I don't upsell. I scope what's needed, not what inflates the invoice. If insurance doesn't cover something, I'll tell you upfront before any work starts.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=04 "The October 2020 ice storm damaged our neighbor's house. Is there hidden damage we should check for?" ▶ ENTER
Ice storms cause subtle damage that shows up months later. Tree limbs that didn't fall might have stressed your roof deck — creating micro-separations where water seeps in over time. Ice can also crack gutters and downspouts, redirecting water into your foundation zone. If you haven't had an inspection since 2020, it's worth checking. I'll look at the attic for water stains, gutters for misalignment, and foundation for new cracks.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=05 "Our home is right on the border of Warr Acres and OKC. Does jurisdiction matter for property restoration?" ▶ ENTER
Not for restoration work — I'm licensed and insured to work across the metro. What CAN matter is permitting (some work requires city permits, and Warr Acres has its own building department) and insurance mapping (your policy may say 'Oklahoma City' even though you live in Warr Acres). I handle both — I know which city your property falls in and what's required.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=06 "I own a restaurant on MacArthur Blvd. Can you work after hours so I don't lose business?" ▶ ENTER
Absolutely. I understand that every hour closed is money your family doesn't make. For commercial properties, I prioritize speed and schedule around your business hours whenever possible. Burst pipe at 6 PM? I'll have water out and fans running by close. Smoke damage? I'll work overnight. I document everything in real time for your commercial insurance claim.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=07 "We've been told our galvanized pipes need replacing. What happens if they burst before we can?" ▶ ENTER
Galvanized pipes corrode from the inside out — they narrow over years until water pressure drops or a weak spot gives way. When they burst, they burst inside walls. You won't see it until the baseboard is wet or the ceiling stains. I handle the water damage and drying. A plumber handles the pipe replacement. We often coordinate together to minimize tear-out. Don't wait for the burst — but if it happens, call immediately.
admin@4d : ~/faq $ query --id=08 "Is it worth restoring a $130K house, or should I just sell?" ▶ ENTER
That depends on you, not me. But I'll tell you this: most water or mold damage in older homes is fixable for a fraction of the home's value. A $3K-$8K restoration is worth it on a $130K home — especially if you've lived there 20 years and your mortgage is paid off. I'll give you an honest scope and not inflate it. If restoration doesn't make financial sense, I'll tell you that too.
Warr Acres Deserves Phil, Not a Franchise.
I'm Phil Sheridan. I run 4D Restoration out of Edmond — 20 minutes from anywhere in Warr Acres. I don't treat you like a zip code. I treat you like the independent city you are. I answer my own phone. I show up with my own equipment. And I don't leave until your house is dry.
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