Storm Damage Restoration in Glenside

Best Option Restoration of Montgomery, PA provides storm damage restoration for homes and businesses in Glenside. When wind, a falling limb or hours of driving rain damage your property, we secure it, dry what got wet, remove what cannot be saved and repair the house so it is ready for the rest of the season.

Glenside is one of the older communities in eastern Montgomery County, and that shapes every storm job here. It is not a borough with its own government. Glenside is a census-designated place split between Cheltenham Township and Abington Township, so the township your address sits in handles permits and inspections. Census estimates put the median year built for Glenside homes at 1938, with more than half built in 1939 or earlier and the large majority built before 1960. Tacony Creek also runs through Glenside, so heavy rain affects low spots near the creek as well as the roofs above.

Why Storm Damage in Glenside Calls for a Local Approach

• Older houses, older details. With most homes built before 1960, storm damage here often means plaster walls, old wood windows, older roofing and masonry chimneys. We dry and repair those materials carefully instead of defaulting to tear-out.
• Two townships, two permit offices. Cheltenham Township's Building, Zoning and Codes department and Abington Township's Code Enforcement Division each cover part of Glenside. Before rebuilding, we confirm which one your property falls under.
• Fall nor'easters and wind-driven rain. The National Weather Service says nor'easters are most frequent between September and April. Long, windy rain pushes water into older masonry and around window frames, and stains can show up well away from where water got in.
• Mostly owner-occupied homes. Census estimates show about 77 percent of Glenside homes are owner-occupied. We work directly with homeowners and explain each step so you can make decisions with clear information.

Our Storm Damage Restoration Process in Glenside

1. Inspect the property, note safety hazards and photograph all damage inside and out.
2. Tarp roof openings and board broken windows to stop more water from getting in.
3. Help arrange removal of fallen limbs or trees from the structure.
4. Map moisture in plaster, framing, floors and the basement with meters.
5. Dry the structure with dehumidifiers and air movers, logging readings until it is dry.
6. Remove and replace materials that cannot be saved, and repair finishes to match.

Property Types We Work In Around Glenside

Most of our Glenside work is in older single-family homes and twins. We also work in apartment buildings, small offices and storefronts along Easton Road and near the Glenside train station, as well as churches and institutional buildings. Glenside is also home to well-known historic landmarks like Arcadia University's Grey Towers, built in the 1890s, and the Keswick Theatre, built in 1928.

Areas We Serve In and Around Glenside

We handle storm damage in Glenside and nearby Montgomery County communities, including:

• Flourtown
• Fort Washington
• Ambler
• Lafayette Hill
• Blue Bell

Common Questions About Storm Damage Restoration in Glenside

Which township do I contact about permits for storm repairs in Glenside?

It depends on your address. Part of Glenside is in Cheltenham Township and part is in Abington Township. We check which applies before any permitted repair work begins.

Which fire company serves my part of Glenside?

Glenside Fire Company No. 1 is one of Cheltenham Township's volunteer companies, and Weldon Fire Company on North Easton Road covers south-central Abington, including Easton Road and the Keswick Village section. In any emergency, call for help first. We handle the cleanup once the scene is safe.

A limb hit my roof but I do not see a leak. Should I worry?

It is worth checking. A strike can crack roof boards or loosen flashing without an immediate leak. Look in the attic and at upstairs ceilings after the next rain, or have us take a look.

Will you help with my insurance claim?

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

If a storm has damaged your Glenside home or building, contact Best Option Restoration of Montgomery, PA to schedule a storm damage inspection.