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Oklahoma families choose Sprague’s Backhoe for personal service, straightforward communication, and experienced storm shelter installation. Stacey handles customers from the office, while Jack brings more than 20 years of hands-on storm shelter experience to every installation. Sprague’s Backhoe has been locally owned and operated in Oklahoma since 2013.
Sprague’s Backhoe isn’t a large storm shelter company with salespeople, multiple installation crews, and customers passed from one department to another.
It’s a small Oklahoma business. Stacey handles the office, customer communication, scheduling, and paperwork. Jack handles the equipment and storm shelter installations.
That owner-operated approach has been at the heart of Sprague’s Backhoe since 2013, and it’s one of the biggest reasons Oklahoma families continue to choose the company for their storm shelters.
You’ll Know Who You’re Working With
When you call or text Sprague’s Backhoe, Stacey is the person on the other end answering questions, helping with paperwork, and coordinating your installation.
When installation day arrives, Jack is the one handling the installation.
Sprague’s Backhoe doesn’t subcontract storm shelter installations or send rotating crews. The people responsible for the business are also directly involved in the work.
More Than 20 Years of Hands-On Experience
Storm shelter installation isn’t always as simple as delivering a shelter and putting it in the yard.
Utilities, septic systems, fences, trees, drainage, overhead lines, and equipment access can all affect an installation. Jack brings more than 20 years of storm shelter industry experience to evaluating those conditions and completing installations.
If something about a property creates a concern, Sprague’s Backhoe would rather discuss it before installation than pretend every property is the same.
Straight Answers Without the Sales Pitch
Not every family needs the same shelter, and not every property works for every installation.
Sprague’s Backhoe will explain the differences between the available options, discuss potential site issues, and answer questions without trying to push every customer toward the same model.
Sometimes that also means telling a customer that the shelter or placement they originally wanted may not be the best fit for the property.
Above-Ground and Below-Ground Options
Sprague’s Backhoe installs above-ground storm shelters throughout Oklahoma. These shelters provide level entry without interior stairs and are installed directly on suitable ground using steel anchors driven into the ground.
Below-ground shelters are also available for many properties in central Oklahoma. Sprague’s Backhoe installs Slope Front and Easy Access models, with placement depending on property access, utilities, septic systems, drainage, and other site conditions.
If you’re unsure which style you prefer, the above-ground vs. below-ground storm shelter comparison covers the differences in more detail.
Storm Shelters Designed With Safety Standards in Mind
The storm shelters installed by Sprague’s Backhoe are designed to meet or exceed FEMA safe room guidelines.
You’ll never hear Sprague’s Backhoe call a shelter “FEMA-certified” or “FEMA-approved” because FEMA does not certify individual storm shelter products.
Sprague’s Backhoe is also fully insured for the work performed on customer properties.
No Deposit on Storm Shelters
Sprague’s Backhoe does not require a deposit for storm shelter installations.
Customers can schedule their installation without paying for the shelter months in advance. Payment is due when the installation is completed.
It’s a simple policy and part of keeping the process as straightforward as possible.
Built on an Oklahoma Reputation
Sprague’s Backhoe has served Oklahoma homeowners since 2013, but Jack’s storm shelter experience began years before the business did.
Over the years, customer reviews and word-of-mouth recommendations have become an important part of the business. Sprague’s Backhoe was also recognized as a Top 5 company in The Oklahoman’s Readers’ Choice awards for five consecutive years, from 2016 through 2020, before the storm shelter category was discontinued.
For a small owner-operated business, that kind of reputation matters.
Still Small on Purpose
Sprague’s Backhoe has grown since 2013, but the way the business operates hasn’t changed into a large sales-and-crew model.
Stacey still handles the customer side. Jack still handles the installations. There are still no subcontractors.
Keeping the business small allows Sprague’s Backhoe to stay involved in the details instead of handing customers from one person to the next.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns Sprague’s Backhoe?
Sprague’s Backhoe is an Oklahoma owner-operated business run by Stacey and Jack. Stacey handles office operations and customer communication, while Jack handles storm shelter installations and field operations.
Who will install my storm shelter?
Jack personally handles Sprague’s Backhoe storm shelter installations. Sprague’s Backhoe does not use subcontractors or rotating installation crews.
How much storm shelter experience does Sprague’s Backhoe have?
Jack has more than 20 years of hands-on storm shelter industry experience. Sprague’s Backhoe has been locally owned and operated since 2013.
Does Sprague’s Backhoe require a deposit?
No deposit is required for standard above-ground storm shelter installations. Payment is due when the installation is completed.
Does Sprague’s Backhoe install throughout Oklahoma?
Yes. Above-ground storm shelter installation is available statewide, with delivery charges applying beyond the standard service radius. Below-ground installation is generally available within about 60 miles of Blanchard, depending on the exact property location and site conditions.
Are Sprague’s Backhoe storm shelters FEMA-approved?
FEMA does not approve or certify individual storm shelter products. The storm shelters installed by Sprague’s Backhoe are designed to meet or exceed FEMA safe room guidelines.
Key Takeaways
- Sprague’s Backhoe has been locally owned and operated in Oklahoma since 2013.
- Jack brings more than 20 years of storm shelter industry experience to every installation.
- Stacey handles customer communication, scheduling, and paperwork.
- Storm shelter installations are handled by Sprague’s Backhoe without subcontractors or rotating crews.
- Above-ground storm shelters are available statewide, with below-ground installation available throughout much of central Oklahoma.
- No deposit is required for standard above-ground storm shelter installations.
- Storm shelters are designed to meet or exceed FEMA safe room guidelines.
Want to work with Sprague’s Backhoe for your storm shelter? Contact Stacey at Sprague’s Backhoe or call (405) 600-4905 to ask questions and request a free quote.
