Emergency Storm Cleanup in Flourtown

Best Option Restoration of Montgomery, PA provides emergency storm cleanup for homes and businesses in Flourtown. When a storm drops limbs on your roof, opens a hole for rain or sends water into the basement, we are available 24/7 to secure the property, remove water and debris and start drying.

Flourtown is a community in Springfield Township with a long history along the Wissahickon side of the county. It dates to 1743 and takes its name from the flour milling that once happened along the Wissahickon Creek. Today it is home to about 5,000 people, according to Census estimates, in a neighborhood shaped largely by the postwar building years.

Why Storm Cleanup in Flourtown Calls for a Local Approach

• A 1950s neighborhood. Census estimates put the median year built for Flourtown homes at 1955, and roughly four in ten were built during the 1950s. In homes of that age, storm damage often involves older roofing, original windows and basement walls, so we check each of those closely before planning repairs.
• Older houses mixed in. About one in six Flourtown homes dates to 1939 or earlier. The historic Black Horse Inn, listed on the National Register in 2005, is a reminder of how far back the community goes.
• Township services, not a borough. Flourtown is unincorporated, so storm repairs that need permits go through Springfield Township's Community Development Department, also known as Building and Zoning. We confirm permit needs before rebuilding.
• Downed trees and wires. Springfield Township asks residents to report downed trees to the township or police, and to leave the area and contact PECO for downed wires or the smell of gas. We start cleanup once the utility has made the scene safe.

Our Emergency Storm Cleanup Process in Flourtown

1. Assess safety hazards, including downed lines, structural damage and wet electrical areas.
2. Photograph and document the damage before anything is moved.
3. Tarp roof openings and board up broken windows and doors.
4. Help arrange removal of trees and large limbs from the structure.
5. Extract water from floors and basements and remove soaked carpet, padding and debris.
6. Set drying equipment and log moisture readings until walls, floors and framing are dry, then plan repairs.

Property Types We Work In Around Flourtown

Most of our Flourtown work is in single-family homes from the 1950s and earlier, along with some newer houses and townhomes. We also handle storm cleanup for the shops, restaurants and offices along Bethlehem Pike, churches and other community buildings. For businesses, we plan the work to keep your doors open as much as possible while the damaged area is dried and repaired.

Areas We Serve In and Around Flourtown

We provide emergency storm cleanup in Flourtown and nearby Montgomery County communities, including:

• Lafayette Hill
• Fort Washington
• Glenside
• Plymouth Meeting
• Ambler

Common Questions About Emergency Storm Cleanup in Flourtown

Who is the fire company for Flourtown?

The Flourtown Fire Company is one of Springfield Township's volunteer fire companies, along with Oreland and Wyndmoor. If a storm causes a fire or an emergency, call for help first. We take over cleanup once the scene is safe.

Water came into my basement during the storm. What should I do first?

Stay out of standing water if it is near outlets, cords or appliances. If you can reach your electrical panel from a dry spot, shut off power to the basement. Then take photos and call us to start water removal. The EPA says mold can begin to grow on wet materials within 24 to 48 hours.

Do I need a permit to repair storm damage?

Cleanup and drying usually do not. Structural repairs, roofing and some other work may. Springfield Township's Building and Zoning office can confirm, and we check before rebuilding.

Will you work with my insurance company?

Your insurer decides what your policy covers. We provide photos, moisture logs and a written scope to share with your adjuster.

If a storm has damaged your Flourtown home or business, call Best Option Restoration of Montgomery, PA for 24/7 emergency storm cleanup.