As springtime approaches, Texoma residents prepare for the upcoming storm season. Most experienced Texans have realized the only certainty of Texas weather is uncertainty. All over the state, you can hear weather conversations where people say, “If you don’t like the weather in Texas, just wait a few minutes, and it will change.” Springtime weather really takes that old adage to heart. One day it can be sunny, and the next day could be stormy or even worse. Inclement weather can appear anytime, but it especially likes to show its unwelcome face during the spring storm season. Several local businesses always stay ready to respond to the damage caused by storms and some even help Texoma residents be prepared for when the storms do arrive.
Jeff Williams of JW Land and Water says that prevention is sometimes the best path. “We offer our services proactively. We are here to help our Texoma customers be prepared for whatever weather does appear. We build our landscaping and irrigation systems to the highest standards, which can reduce storm damage. Our expertise and use of the best quality products available can help your property weather any storms. Using native plants that are suited to our area can also reduce damage to landscaped areas. Our native plants are strong and grow deep roots to withstand the strong winds and rains that can cause lots of damage to poorly designed landscapes.” In addition to irrigation and landscaping, JW Land and Water installs water catchment systems and offers property maintenance for residential and commercial customers. According to Mr. Williams, “Preserve, enhance and sustain are what we promote. Having sustainability helps weather our storms. It really is true what they say. An ounce of protection is worth a pound of cure.”
Ron and Lisa Sherwinski with Duck Fence & Deck share similar sentiments regarding storm season. Ron states, “I’ve been doing this for twenty-plus years, and I have seen a lot of bad weather. When March, April, and May come along, our team does everything we can to be ready. Building a quality fence can really go a long way to helping your property survive the bad weather that visits us. We build a lot of fences during storm season and one reason that fences take a beating from the weather is that they were built with poor-quality materials in the first place. The best course of action is to build something that will last you a long time. We usually recommend a cedar fence. With good care and maintenance, a cedar fence can last twenty to thirty years. Customers must decide whether to shop price per foot or longevity per foot. Often after storms, Texoma is bombarded with out-of-towners who offer cheap fence replacement with inferior materials and poor workmanship. I was born at Perrin Air Base Hospital, so you know I have been here for a while! We are here for the long run and want to be a good neighbor – someone that our customers can trust to take care of them after the sale. We get a lot of repeat business because our customers know and trust us.” Duck Fence also installs decks, remote gates, pergolas, and even bridges.
Cody and Kim Slagle of Get Roofed are another family-operated and owned business with local ties. Cody Slagle says being born and raised here helps him know what to expect from the upcoming storm season. As a business that installs residential and commercial roofs, he has seen the damage spring storms can do to a community. “Storm season causes a lot of issues for our customers. Sixty percent of our business is generated by storm-related issues, so we do our best to be prepared. Our company specializes in residential and commercial roofing, new construction, roof replacement, and storm and hail damage." Slagle also warns Texoma residents about the large amount of out of out-of-town roofers that will swarm the area after the storms. “We want to be your hometown roofer. We are certified members of the National Roofing Contractors Association, Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, and GAF Master Elite Contractors, and we have certifications with several other prestigious roofing-related products. Always do research on any contractors you are considering hiring. Get several quotes, and don’t let any contractor rush you into making a decision you might regret. And above all, don’t ever give money upfront. If any company is asking you for money upfront, then they are not reputable. If you have questions or need a second opinion, please contact us. We work hard to bring honesty to the table and respect from the community is a huge deal to us. We are your neighbors. We want to earn your trust and your business.” In addition to roofing, Get Roofed offers rain gutter replacement and repair, window replacement, painting, and even remodeling.
JW Land and Water | TX-JW.com
Duck Fence & Deck | DuckFence.com
Get Roofed | GetRoofedUSA.com