Can a Summer Storm Really Start a House Fire? What Dayton Homeowners Should Know
Lightning doesn’t have to strike your house directly to start a fire. Here’s how storm-related power surges cause fire damage days after the storm has already passed.
What Happens to Your Sump Pump When the Power Goes Out During a Storm?
A sump pump can’t run without power — and Dayton’s summer storms have a habit of taking both at once. Here’s what happens in the basement, and how to stay ahead of it.
Why This Summer’s Heat Is Fueling Dayton’s Basement-Flooding Storms
Dayton’s heat wave is turning ordinary summer storms into flash-flood events — and the same heat is speeding up how fast mold grows once a basement floods.
What a Professional Storm Response Actually Looks Like From the Inside
A behind-the-scenes look at what a restoration team does in the first 24 hours after a major storm event — from the first call to equipment in place. Most people have never seen the inside of a professional storm damage response. They know something happened — wind, water, a tree — and then they know […]
Board-Up Is the Beginning of the Restoration Process. Not the End of It.
What comes after emergency stabilization — and why the contractor who boards up your property should be the same one who walks you through everything that follows. A board-up crew shows up. Plywood goes over the windows. A tarp goes over the roof. The immediate opening is closed. And then — for many property owners […]
What Actually Grows in Your Walls After a Flood in Ohio
Your basement flooded last week. You got the water out. The carpet dried. The floor feels solid. You ran a dehumidifier for a few days and everything looks fine. Here’s the part nobody tells you: what’s happening inside your walls right now has nothing to do with what you can see. This is one of […]
Why Dayton Homeowners Are Waiting Too Long to Call After Water Damage — And What It’s Costing Them
There’s a pattern we see over and over at Ram Restoration. A homeowner notices water in the basement or a wet spot on the ceiling. They get out the fans. They mop it up. They wait to see if it dries out on its own. Sometimes they’re watching insurance deductibles and wondering if the damage […]
What Should You Do in the First Hour After Your Basement Floods?
Your sump pump failed during last night’s storm. Or a pipe let go. Or the floor drain backed up. You walked downstairs this morning and found standing water. What you do in the next 60 minutes matters more than almost anything that comes after it. This isn’t about panic. Flooded basements happen thousands of times […]
What Is Structural Drying? A Dayton Homeowner’s Guide to How Water Damage Is Actually Fixed
If you’ve ever had a restoration company respond to water damage in your home or commercial building, you’ve seen the equipment: industrial air movers aimed at baseboards, commercial dehumidifiers humming in corners, and technicians checking readings on a handheld device every morning. The process is called structural drying — and it’s one of the most […]
Storm Damage in Dayton: What to Do Before You File an Insurance Claim
A storm rolls through the Miami Valley and leaves your home or building with visible damage. The instinct is to call your insurance company immediately. That’s the right general direction — but what you do in the window between the storm and that call significantly affects how well-supported your claim is and how smoothly the […]
Commercial Water Damage: What to Do, What to Expect, and Why the Clock Matters
A burst pipe in a commercial building hits differently than one in a home. At home, you’re dealing with damaged belongings and disrupted routines. In a commercial space, you’re also dealing with business interruption, liability, employee safety, and in many cases, a landlord or building owner who needs to be in the loop. The pressure […]
The 3 Common Causes of Water Damage in Dayton to Homes & Buildings
Water damage is one of the most common — and most disruptive — problems we see in homes and commercial buildings across the Dayton area. After more than a decade of responding to calls throughout Miami Valley, our team has a clear picture of what’s behind most of it. The good news: most water damage […]
Ram Restoration – Dayton’s No. 1 Emergency Remediation Company
When disaster strikes – in the form of water damage, fire damage, wind and storm damage or mold – you need emergency restoration services. Ram Restoration is the Dayton area’s premier emergency remediation team, certified and trained to respond quickly and mitigate damage. Quick Response to Emergency Restoration Emergency remediation services can offset property losses […]
How Insurance Companies Work with Mold Removal and Mold Damage
If you have mold in your home or business, or if you suspect mold is growing, it’s time to find a mold removal and remediation company. You probably have questions like: Is mold damage covered by insurance? Ram Restoration offers mold removal, remediation, inspection and repair for both residential and commercial buildings. We are the Dayton, Ohio, […]
Dayton Fire Restoration Contractors
Now that warmer, dryer weather is here for the Miami Valley region, are you worried about the chance of a fire at your home or business? If you do have a fire, contacting the Dayton fire restoration contractors at Ram Restoration is the best place to start. We aim for a rapid response to help […]
Dayton Water Damage Cleanup for Summer
Have summer storms affected your home or office? The Miami Valley is notorious for its summer storms that may cause water damage or mold growth in residential or commercial buildings. When you need Dayton water damage cleanup, Ram Restoration is the best water damage contractor to choose. Our restoration professionals will work with you around […]
What is Mold?
Have you ever been greeted by a patch of gray fuzz resting on top of the sour cream container in your fridge? If you’re like most others, you likely had an unpleasant feeling and some anger about food getting wasted. But what exactly is this hairy organism and why should you care about its presence […]
Protecting Yourself from Mold
What is mold? When it comes to protecting yourself from mold, you’ll want to know what mold is first. At Ram Restoration, we are here to help with mold remediations of your space. Whether you need a residential mold remediation or a commercial mold remediation, we’ll work with you from start to finish. With mold […]
Commercial Water Damage Repair
Are you a business owner? You have to deal with a number of things when it comes to your company. One of the things you shouldn’t have to worry about is water damage. But if your commercial space has water damage, you’ll want to get it taken care of right away. At Ram Restoration, we’ve […]
What is a Flood?
When you think of floods, the first thing that comes to mind is a natural event such as a heavy storm, melting snow or ice, or ocean waves swallowing the shore, resulting in water encroaching on otherwise dry land. However, flooding extends beyond natural factors. For example, if a failure in your plumbing system […]
24 Hour Water Damage Repair
Do you regularly have water damage issues at home and worry about hiring a 24 hour water damage repair service? Procrastinating on the remediation process only makes the situation worse, resulting in more costly repairs. Read on to know what to expect from a reliable service provider. Minimizing Health Concerns Depending on the degree of […]
Controlling Residential Humidity
Summer is on the horizon, which means the Miami Valley humidity is just around the corner. When it comes to controlling residential humidity, it’s more than just keeping your home comfortable. It also is a key way to control mold growing in your home. If you do find mold in your home, the mold remediation […]
Does Temperature Affect Mold Growth?
Does temperature affect mold growth? Mold can grow under many types of conditions with humidity and temperature serving as two potential ways. Whether you need residential or commercial mold remediation or a mold inspection for your home or business, Ram Restoration is here to help. Since 2002, we’ve worked with homes and businesses in Dayton, Springboro, […]
Mold 101: Effects on Human Health
The Bottom Line Mold is a non-scientific term for many types of unwanted fungi found both indoors and outdoors. Active mold growth requires moisture. Actively-growing mold damages the material it lives on, thereby impairing structural integrity. In addition, mold is associated with some untoward health effects in humans, including allergies and infections. The Full Story […]
What to Do After Your House Experiences Fire Damage
What to Do After Your House Experiences Fire Damage If your home has sustained fire damage, you need fire damage restoration services to assess the situation quickly and begin remediation. The expert fire damage restoration team at Ram Restoration serves the Dayton, Ohio, area with services that secure and restore your property. We’re experienced in fire damage […]
Easy Ways to Prevent Damage in Your Home
Easy Ways to Prevent Water Damage in Your Home Do you know how to prevent water damage in your home? Water damage is one of the most common homeowner insurance claims. Yet, many of us fail to recognize the danger. A flooded home can result in thousands of dollars of repairs, take months to completely […]