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Fire Damage Restoration for Your Home or Business

Whether at home or in your business place, fires wreak havoc and can be devastating to recover from. For as daunting as the fire recovery process can be, knowing the steps in fire restoration makes the difference in returning to normal quickly. To prevent fires in your home and to learn what the restoration process […]

How Board-Up Services for Weather Damage Can Protect Your Ohio Business Both Before and After a Storm

Storms in northern Ohio, especially in the winter, are no laughing matter. From flooding to hail or winter storms, you want to protect your business from the elements no matter what. After all, severe weather can damage your property in a wide variety of ways which can, in turn, lead to expensive repairs, decreased business, […]

8 Commercial Property Cold Weather Maintenance Tips

While the winter months bring joys like the holidays and hot cocoa, they bring their share of problems, too. Even if you’ve taken all autumn to prepare, the winter weather of northern Ohio can still create problems for homeowners and businesses alike. Without taking the right precautions, you might find yourself with significant structural damage. […]

Professional Fire Damage Restoration: Learn About the Equipment That Can Help Your Business Recover Quickly and Completely

Few things are quite as devastating as fire damage to a business. Fires can create a dangerous situation almost instantly, and the longer they burn, the more dangerous and destructive they become. Even the process of dousing a major fire can be destructive, leaving your property subject to water damage as well as fire damage. […]

When Do You Need Professional Odor Removal Sources?

Chances are, if your property has been smelling bad lately, you’d like to get rid of the stench as quickly as possible. Maybe you’ve tried a deep clean and the smell is still there. In some cases, you’ll want to hire professional help. Odor removal services can get rid of smells that regular cleaning cannot. […]

Best Landscaping Plants to Prevent Erosion in Ohio

Water damage and flooding don’t just occur in your home when a sewage pipe backs up or an appliance leaks. It can also occur when water from the outside is directed into your house from improper landscaping. Fortunately, water drainage can be redirected by landscaping with native plants. Local plants will also help filter storm […]

Is a Vehicle Into a Building Crash Covered By Your Business Insurance?

It’s not rare for vehicles to crash into building storefronts, in fact, it happens 60 times a day. Delivery drivers may think they have the truck in reverse when it’s actually in drive, there could be a pedal error, or drivers could be under the influence. Vehicles crash into buildings for all kinds of reasons. […]

Repairing Water Damaged Carpet in a Commercial or Residential Building

Water damage can occur quickly and without warning in your residential or commercial building. Heavy rainfall or extreme weather can cause an unexpected flood, and a burst pipe or sewage backup can cause major damage to your home. Regardless of what the cause is, water damage can cause wet carpeting that must be cleaned up […]

When To Clean Versus Replacing Your Carpeting

Water damage can be a major problem for a homeowner. Regardless if it is brought on by a small leak or sudden flood, the damage caused by water can lead to mold growth and can potentially result in damage to the building’s structure. Homes may also take on a musty/mildew smell even after the water […]

Return To School Safely With This Maintenance Checklist

As school years progress the newness of the building can fade quickly. As staff and students use the facility on a daily basis, the brand new equipment can start to break down or fall apart. It’s important for your maintenance team to stay on top of your school’s building maintenance as equipment and structures age […]

What Is Contents Cleaning and How Do We Do It?

If you’ve experienced a fire in your commercial building it can be overwhelming for you, your business, and your tenants. You know what happens to your building: The insurance company has come in and explained the process to you already and you have contractors ready to help. However, what happens to the items that were […]

How Professional Disaster Restoration Can Help in an Emergency

As a business owner, dealing with water, fire, and other sudden damage caused by disasters can be completely overwhelming for you or your tenants. In Ohio, we deal with our share of natural disasters that can cause flooding and fire damage to local businesses. Having a restoration company like Roth Construction on call 24/7 is […]

DIY Sewage Clean Up – Leave it to the Professionals

Dealing with a sewage backup is the last thing a business owner or property manager wants to deal with. It is messy, scary, and typically happens at the worst of times. It also puts a significant amount of stress on you AND your tenants, not to mention can cause health concerns among everyone in the […]

Identify Different Types of Soot and Fire Damage and How to Treat Them

If you’ve experienced the devastation of a fire in your commercial or residential building, you know that the damage is not limited to the damage caused by the actual flames. Smoke and soot can cause visible and invisible damage beyond what the fire causes. The damage can be done by dry or wet smoke, synthetic […]

Quick Water Damage Clean Up – Why Is It Important?

When your home has been hit by a flood and experienced water damage, it is important to act quickly and get the professional repair service on-site ASAP.  Acting within the first 24 – 48 hours is critical to save your possessions and avoid further damage from wood rot, mold, and bacteria. What Can Happen If […]

How To Protect Your Building From a Vehicle Crashing Into It

Vehicle collisions can occur to business and residential properties at any time. These are costly accidents that can require major damage repair, even when the impact appears to be minor. At Roth Construction, our clean up and restoration team is ready and trained to spot structural damage and help you fix the small problems before […]

Maintaining Customer Satisfaction During Renovations

As your company starts to expand and grow, renovations may be a logical next step to your process. This can be a remodel or even a brand new space for your company. This is a big step for any company, but especially if your company has regular customers it can be a stressful time. It […]

5 Reasons Quick Graffiti Removal is Essential to Your Business

Whether you own your own business, own a commercial property, or are a property manager, at some point, you may deal with graffiti issues at your building. If you have experienced tagging, vandalism, or other forms of graffiti on your property, you understand the importance of removing it as quickly as possible. All graffiti is […]

Fire Escape Plans: How to Create a Safe Escape for Your Family

If your home experiences a house fire, the safety of you and your family is the number one priority. According to The American Red Cross, you have as little as two minutes to be alerted first and get out of the house before it becomes too dangerous. During an emergency, stress can take over, and […]

How to Keep Your AC Unit Running Smoothly During the Summer Months

During the warm summer months sitting in an air conditioned room can be essential to your comfort at home and efficient operation of your business. If you are a rental property owner or manager, you also may have numerous tenant air conditioning units to keep running. Air conditioners protect us from the harsh Ohio summer […]

Make Your Landscape Work For You: Help Prevent Fires at Home

Over the past few years, wildfires have become more and more common in the United States. An estimated 10.1 million acres of land have burned in 2020 due to wildfires. Over 5,000 acres of land in Ohio were ravaged by wildfires in 2020, with causes ranging from lightning to human errors. Wildfires can travel up […]

Prevent and Repair Damaged Caused by Fire in Your Commercial Building

When a fire hits your commercial building, it can be scary and expensive. In the United States, a fire is reported every minute of every day and results in over $12 billion dollars in property loss each year. To prevent this from happening to your business, be on the lookout for these simple things to […]

After the Flood: How to Safely Re-Enter Your Property

If your property has been damaged in a flood due to a natural disaster like a tornado, storm surge, or heavy rain, it may also hide some contamination from mold, mildew, and even sewage, which can ultimately lead to health problems for you and your family. When you are ready to return to your property, […]

Preventing Fire Damage in Historic Ohio Homes and Buildings: What You Need to Know

Do you live in or run your business out of a unique vintage property? If so, you understand that old buildings come with both exclusive charm and potentially risky features. In this piece, we will explain the meaning and process of historic designation, plus how to prevent and deal with fires in historic properties. What […]

Should I Install a Dehumidifier in My Home?

Has your home or workplace been feeling a little humid or smelling a little musty? If so, it might be time to bring in a dehumidifier. A dehumidifier is exactly what it sounds like – a machine that pulls moisture out of the air before it builds up and creates mold, mildew, and bacteria. In […]

Keep Your Home Safe While You Are on Vacation

Now that the weather is warming up and limitations are lifted, people are eager to travel once again. Spending time away from home on the campgrounds or beach, or just away from a long weekend means leaving your home unoccupied. This also means making sure that you secure it properly while you’re away. Accidents may […]

Does Your Fire Insurance Properly Cover Your Commercial Property from Fire Damage?

In commercial properties, even the smallest things can be considered fire hazards. Deep fryers in commercial kitchens, space heaters, even candles in apartment buildings all run the risk of turning into large fires within minutes. Fires can start from simple accidents. Regardless of how they start, if you are a property owner or a renter, […]

How to Prevent Sump Pump Failure Through Regular Maintenance

In Ohio, our weather is unpredictable. We get snow and rain at any time that can lead to flooding and water damage if homeowners are not careful. According to reconstruction industry estimates, about 98% of basements will experience some sort of water damage during the life of the house. Causes include excess rainfall, broken appliances, […]

Does Your Commercial Space Have Enough Fire Insurance? | Roth Companies

In a matter of minutes, a fire can devastate your Ohio commercial property causing irreparable damage. If you are renting a building for your business, you could be liable to cover the damages. As a result of not having proper fire insurance coverage, you’re at risk for a major financial loss. Let’s take a look […]

Checklist for Preparing Your Office to Reopen After Coronavirus

Since March of 2020, COVID-19 has caused most businesses to convert to a “work from home” model to keep employees safe. As we continue to take safety measures and precautions seriously and vaccines become available to the masses, we begin to talk about opening up office buildings and having employees return to the office. The […]

Can Attic Insulation Help Prevent Ice Dams?

In Cleveland, winters can be harsh,  and freezing temperatures can ultimately lead to ice formations in places where ice is not wanted. While icicles can transform a gray winter into a sparkling winter wonderland, they can also cause gutters to tear off your home, loosen the shingles of your roof, and cause potential water back […]

Summer Checklist for Maintenance Needs in School Buildings

School’s out for summer, but that doesn’t mean that the entire building shuts down. In fact, during the months when faculty and students are out of the building, the school maintenance staff are hard at work, fixing and prepping the building for a safe and successful return in the fall. As part of the school […]

How to Test a Sump Pump to Make Sure it Works

Spring and summer are around the corner, which means heavy rains and flood season. To prevent flooding from reaching your basement, it’s important to make sure your sump pump is in full working order. With temperatures warming up, large amounts of water from melting snow and rain can cause water damage. The water damage can […]

Is Your Sump Pump Ready for Spring Flooding?

Spring is around the corner and as the weather warms up, it means melting snow and spring rainstorms. Excess water can mean flooding if you have not taken preventative measures to keep the water from entering your home. Ensuring your sump pump is in working order is the first step to keeping water out of […]

Fire Damage Restoration Company for Your Commercial Property

Fire damage can be devastating to your business, regardless of how much damage is caused by the flames. Fires can ruin structures, possessions, and potentially lead to water damage from the water used to extinguish the flames. It is important to get in touch with a professional restoration company as soon as possible to keep […]

The Benefits of Emergency Board Up Services

If your business or home has been affected by stormy weather, water damage, fire, or even a vehicle accident, your building will benefit from board-up services during the restoration process. Board-up services help insulate and protect your property before and after repairs, preventing additional issues from happening during the clean-up. Reasons to Use Board Up […]

Ice Snow Claims

Water Damage Winter water damage is usually caused by the formation of roof-edge ice dams (see Figure A). Ice dams are created when rising heat from a home’s living space is trapped in the attic. This trapped heat warms the underside of the roof. If there’s a layer of snow on the roof, enough heat […]

How to Prevent Crawl Space Flooding

If your home has a crawl space, you will want to make sure that you keep it clear of excess water and moisture. A crawl space is an alternative to a traditional basement. Simply, the house is built upon blocks, footings, and supports to create a buffer between the house and the ground. Water in […]

How to Prevent Ice Dams Before They Form

With winter rearing its ugly head here in Cleveland, it’s time to start thinking about how to prevent roof damage from ice and snow. Ice dams can cause major damage inside and outside your home, and working on home repairs during an Ohio winter is not ideal. Take a look at how to prevent ice […]

5 Things To Expect from Restoration Contractors

As a business or homeowner, do you know what to do when disaster hits your property? If your building is struck by fire damage, flooding, mold, or any other natural disaster, is a general contractor or restoration specialist the right phone call for repair services? What Does A General Contractor Do? A general contractor is […]

Can Warm Winter Days Be A Problem For Property Owners?

Winter can seem like it lasts forever, especially living in areas that experience frigid temperatures like Cleveland, Elyria, and surrounding Ohio cities. At Roth Companies, we know that warmer temperatures in the dead of winter can be a welcome change from the snow and ice, but warm winter weather can sometimes lead to water damage […]

Restoration Solutions After Disaster Strikes

In the restoration business, we are all too familiar with the different disaster types that can hit at any time. Tornadoes, burst pipes, flooding, and winter storms can occur over the course of a year. All of these issues may leave major damage to buildings and homes. Water is a major cause of property damage […]

Outdoor Space and Tenants – What to Put in Your Leasing Agreements

As a landlord, covering what tenants can do inside their rental units is where you tend to focus most of your energy. However, some properties come with outdoor space that tenants like to utilize to host outdoor gatherings, having their children spend time outside, etc. These outdoor spaces are sometimes forgotten about when drafting a […]

Fire Safety When Using Fire Pits and Patio Heaters

As the winter months hit Cleveland and Elyria with bitterly cold weather, we tend to turn from outdoor activities to the warmth of our homes. However, as we try to stay outdoors for social gatherings, staying warm using fire pits and patio heaters have become increasingly more popular. These heat sources are rising in popularity […]

6 Tips to Finding the Best Contractor in Your Area

If you are looking for a contractor to help you with your business restoration projects or helping with repairs to old roofs, pipe insulations, etc. It is important to find a contractor that you know you can work with and trust. Many contractors boast experience in restoration and renovation, but how do you know which […]

What is Causing Your Ceiling Damage?

Water damage can present itself in a few different ways, but problems in your ceiling can be some of the most telling. You may not know that there’s a water problem in your home until your ceiling starts to present signs like brown spots, cracks, or other issues. These are signs that things need to […]

Snow Removal Tips to Prevent Flooding

In Cleveland, we experience our share of winter weather. As the colder months approach, it’s time to start preparing for how to keep your home safe from water damage and flooding due to snowfall with snow removal. Here’s how snow damage happens – and what you can do to help prevent it from happening to […]

How to Tell if Your Ceiling Has Water Damage

Ceilings provide much-needed protection from the elements, only second to your roof. Keeping you safe from extreme temperatures and debris floating in the air your ceiling not only keeps you safe but keeps beams and pipes undercover. A ceiling will also hold your insulation in. While you may not give your ceiling a second thought, […]

How to Prevent Fire Damage to Your Commercial Building

While fire departments do put regulations in place to protect properties from fire damage, accidents will still happen. Fires put your property and tenants in serious risk. They can also cost you extreme amounts of money in property damage and insurance claims. When structural fires occur, it affects the building itself on a daily basis […]

Save Money with a Home Evaluation

Most homeowners do not purchase their new house with the intention of only spending their money on their new home and nothing else. This is typically known as being “house poor”. Being house poor is becoming increasingly more common for a number of reasons. This includes rising housing costs and many new homeowners with less […]

What Are the Top Questions You Should Ask a Contractor Before Hiring Them?

When it’s time to bring in a contractor to complete that big (or not so big) home renovation project you’ve been thinking about, you may wonder if you’re hiring the right person to do the job. Let’s face it – if you could do the job yourself, you wouldn’t need the help of a professional… […]

Fall Put Away Checklist

As the summer fades into fall and the days get shorter and colder, it’s time to start thinking about how to prepare your home for the winter months. Getting your home ready for fall and winter will help keep potential damage to a minimum – and here is a great fall checklist to use to […]

Does Your Property Insurance Cover Vandalism at Your Business?

According to the Small Business Administration, one act of vandalism can cost an average of $3,370. As a business owner, you pay for this damage in several ways. A break-in or reported act of vandalism can cause businesses to lose customers out of fear. The repairs can be costly for businesses to cover. While business […]

5 Steps to Protect Your Business from Break-Ins

Regardless of the size of your business, an unexpected robbery can cause major financial problems. With an unpredictable economy, it is important to safe-guard your investment against burglaries to keep any unexpected expenses at bay. Use these five easy ways to protect your business against the unknown. 1. Brighten thing Up The best way to […]

How to Prolog the Life of your Roof Through Ongoing Maintenance

While you rarely see the top of your roof, it is undoubtedly one of the most important parts of your home. It keeps you and your possessions safe from the elements and often, since it is out of sight, a roof goes without the attention it needs until a problem presents itself. While it’s unlikely […]

How to Save Yourself from Sewage Issues Before They Start

When you’re a homeowner, sewage problems are not something fun to deal with. You don’t want to know the inner workings of your septic system, but recognizing a problem before it leads to major damage can mean the difference between a huge issue or a small inconvenience. Summer Sewage Clogs Your sewage system is constantly […]

6 Steps to Take After A Business Burglary

We all think long and hard about how we secure our homes. With the latest smart technology, we have front-facing doorbell cameras, motion-detecting lights, and home security systems. But what about the safety of our businesses? According to the FBI, a burglary only takes about 20 seconds, and about half a million businesses have break-ins […]

4 Reasons to Consider Professional Graffiti Removal

You invest a lot in your business, trying to keep it clean, well-maintained, and professional for your customers. So when someone vandalizes your building with graffiti, it can make you feel violated. Even though you didn’t put the graffiti there, just having it on your building can send a mixed message to your customers, and […]

Home Appliance Inspection and Repair

Water damage isn’t only caused by stormy weather or when heavy snowfall begins to melt. Your indoor appliances can also be the culprit of indoor flooding and unwanted water. The dishwasher, refrigerator, washer, water softener, water heater, and air conditioner, while modern conveniences able to improve daily life, can all lead to a wet mess. […]

Home Remodeling Tips for Preparing Your House for Fall

When you think of remodeling your northeastern Ohio home, your sights might be solely set on improving the form or function of a space or increasing your home’s resale value. As good of reasons to undergo a major home project as those may be, don’t underestimate the value some remodeling projects can have in keeping […]

How to Secure Your Business Investments with Emergency Board Up Services

As a Northeastern Ohio business owner, you may be experiencing more of a delay in opening your business because of viruses like COVID-19. Leaving your business closed may leave it vulnerable to not only stormy weather, but also vandalism, theft, and graffiti. During this trying time as you fight to keep your business running, you […]

How to Keep Your Home Safe From Fire During Colder Months

During the summer, outdoor grills and bonfires require following summer fire safety guidelines. If you own a rental or vacation house, your tenants will be extra careful where they place their grills and to make sure they safely put out the fire in the fire-pit after roasting their s’mores. But when fall comes around and […]

Do Fireproof Safes Work and Do I Need One?

No one likes to think about it, but home disasters like fires can strike at any time, to anyone. While the chances of this happening to you are slim, it is incredibly important to ensure that not only is your family prepared for a fire, but that your personal documents are kept safe and ready […]

Top Five Safety Tips for Landlords and Property Managers

As a building owner or manager, you put yourself at risk each time you enter a property or apartment unit. This can be from disgruntled tenants, angry pets, or even buildings that aren’t structurally safe. That’s why it is vitally important to take every precaution necessary to protect you and your team as much as […]

Tips to Reopen a School After Flooding Occurs

Cleveland and the surrounding areas can experience its fair share of extreme weather. During particularly harsh conditions heavy rain and excess water could lead to flooding in residential homes and commercial buildings. While it is impossible to prevent the weather from striking, it is always important to prep school buildings as much as possible to […]

How to Prevent Pest Infestation After Flooding in Your Home

Spring and water damage tend to go hand in hand in Ohio, be it from melting snow, falling rain, or rising levels of humidity. And seasons aside, there’s also man-made water damage due to burst pipes, leaky appliances, and inadequate ventilation. As soon as the water hits–whatever its source–the destruction begins, leaving behind stains, odors, […]

How to Stay Safe Outside in Your Yard During the Summer

There’s nothing like spring and summer in Ohio. These are the seasons when you’re eager to clean out your house, grill outdoors, and hang out in the backyard. After a long, cold winter stuck indoors, you and your family may see your backyard–or any land surrounding your property–as an outdoor oasis offering fresh air and […]

How to Choose the Best Insurance Plan: Condo Insurance vs. Homeowner Insurance

Purchasing your first home is a big deal. No matter what kind of home you are buying–a condo, duplex, or single family home–you have no doubt saved your pennies, worked with a realtor, looked at many places until you found the exact right one. Now that you own your home, the first thing you want […]

Roth Companies Newsletter 4

We need YOUR help finding a name for our NEW monthly newsletter. Submit your name to Elana at egrinnell@rothconstruction.com If we choose your name, you will be featured in our next newsletter! If you respond to all 4 trivia questions in the May weekly newsletter, you will be put in our monthly drawing to in […]

How to Reduce the Impact of Floods By Using Landscaping Best Practices

As temperatures get warmer in Cleveland, OH and spring arrives, the more people want to get outside, and prep their homes and gardens for summer. As you begin planting flowers, plants, and trees that will accent your garden beds, backyard, and home’s exterior, remember: there’s more to landscaping than just growing your curb appeal.   Landscaping […]

Roth Companies Newsletter 3

We need YOUR help finding a name for our NEW monthly newsletter. Submit your name to Elana at egrinnell@rothconstruction.com If we choose your name, you will be featured in our next newsletter! If you respond to all 4 trivia questions in the May weekly newsletter, you will be put in our monthly drawing to in […]

Roth Companies Newsletter 2

We need YOUR help finding a name for our NEW monthly newsletter. Submit your name to Elana at egrinnell@rothconstruction.com If we choose your name, you will be featured in our next newsletter! If you respond to all 4 trivia questions in the May weekly newsletter, you will be put in our monthly drawing to in […]

Roth Companies Newsletter 1

We need YOUR help finding a name for our NEW monthly newsletter. Submit your name to Elana at egrinnell@rothconstruction.com If we choose your name, you will be featured in our next newsletter! If you respond to all 4 trivia questions in the May weekly newsletter, you will be put in our monthly drawing to in […]

What is the Proper Way to Remove PPE to Protect Yourself From Illnesses?

Most of the world is currently shut down due to stay at home and social distancing protocols from COVID-19. This doesn’t mean disasters don’t continue to happen in your home or commercial business. Roth Companies is still open and available to help solve your water damage, fire damage, board-up services, and reconstruction issues and to […]

Apartment Building Maintenance Checklist: Tips for Warm Weather Preparation

Northern Ohio can have brutal winters. When the snows melt and make way for blooming flowers and trees, it’s time to do regular spring maintenance on your apartment buildings to prepare it for the warmer weather. Winter weather can cause damage to your roof, siding, and foundation that may not be visible until the spring […]

3 Types of Water Damage That Can Happen in Your Home and How to Identify Them

The most common types of water damage in Ohio comes from flooding. Flooding can be due to natural disasters and severe weather. Water flowing from a leaking or broken appliance may also cause flooding. When your home or business is actively flooding, it’s important to act quickly to stop the water and help keep everyone […]

Do I Need Flood Insurance if I Don’t Live in a Flood Zone?

If you live in Northern Ohio and don’t have flood insurance, don’t worry–you’re not alone. Most people don’t know to add flood insurance onto their policy, or don’t bother checking to see if they even need to add it. But increased rainfall has occurred in the Cleveland, Ohio area over the past two decades has […]

How to Clean Up After Water Damage or Fire Using Omegasonic Ultrasonic Cleaning Methods

Omegasonic Ultrasonic Contents Cleaning Restoration If you’re a homeowner in Northern Ohio, you are no stranger to flooding from severe weather and the damage it may cause to your home and items. Even a burst pipe from freezing winters, or backed up appliances, or leftover soot and smoke smell from a house fire can ruin […]

5 Tips to Secure Your Property From Weather Damage and Vandalism

If your home, school, or business needs reconstruction from vehicle impact, fire damage, or water damage, your property will be vacant for some time. Keep your vacant property safe from further damage is key during the time of rebuilding. You already have so much on your plate to worry about when it comes to your […]

Roth Companies, both Roth Construction and Roth Cleaning is OPEN!

At Roth Companies, we pride ourselves on providing top-notch restoration services to the residents of Northeast Ohio when they need them most. We recognize that the COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on many businesses, but we wanted to assure our customers that we are still open! Of course, we are taking the precautions outlined […]

Tips for Successful Commercial Snow Removal

When winter arrives, there are many things you need to do to maintain and protect your commercial property from cold weather hazards. One of those things is snow removal and maintenance. When snow falls at your commercial property, removing it is a must in order to make entering and exiting the building and its parking […]

Protect Your Business: Business Insurance Coverage Types and the Benefits of Each

You worked hard to build your Ohio-based business and want to do whatever it takes to keep it safe, but do you have the right insurance coverage? There are so many to choose from, but outside of liability and worker’s compensation, what other kinds of insurance should you get to protect your company from natural […]

Is Renters Insurance Required? Benefits of Renters Insurance for Your Tenants

Being a landlord, apartment owner, and property manager is a lot of work. When something goes wrong, like carpet water damage, fire damage, or property damage, it’s your job to ensure the building and property gets fixed. However, some tenants get blindsided that your insurance doesn’t cover their personal items. Benefits of Renters Insurance By […]

Home Remodeling Tips in Winter Weather

Even though summer may seem the best time to tackle all those home improvement projects, every season provides unique opportunities. That said, each season comes saddled with challenges, too. Depending on the climate of where your home resides, it’s easy to assume warm weather equals outdoor remodeling projects and cold weather moves the work indoors. […]

How to Create a Healthy School Environment By Hiring and Training Cleaning and Maintenance Staff

Caring for your school requires considerable experience, planning, budgeting, and expertise. Like any business, your goal is to hire the most qualified maintenance and custodial staff who possess that expertise. And even if you hire an experienced facility and maintenance crew, they may not be trained on the most up to date methods of keeping […]

How to Protect Your Home From Winter Hazards

When the future forecast calls for stormy weather, heavy snowfall, ice, and plummeting temperatures can mean trouble ahead for your home. Before you bundle up indoors and wait for Mother Nature to do her worst, take a few precautionary steps to protect your home from costly and inconvenient damage. Winter Storm Hazards Many people think […]

Health Risks After a House Fire

After you experience a fire in your home, your first instinct may be to clean. Even though some DIY fire cleanup methods can help you remove soot and smoke smell from clothing and fabrics, it’s important to leave the deep cleaning to the professionals. There are many health hazards and threats left behind by fires. […]

How to Remove the Odor of Smoke after a Fire

Cleaning up after a fire in your home can be a devastating event when the reality of what has been lost sets in. What does survive fire damage should bring comfort, but when the smoke odor sets in, eliminating it from fabrics, clothing, and furniture can seem like an impossible task. While this undertaking can […]

School Winter Break Maintenance Tips

Winter break is coming up for your school. It’s important to keep your school facility safe while you and your students are away. Ohio winters can be brutal, with low temperatures and lots of heavy snow. Especially during the colder months, you should consider winterizing your facility before you go to help maintain its operations […]

What is a Sump Pump and Should I Get One?

A sump pump is a device that can prevent flooding in a home by eliminating moisture build up and removing water that has accumulated in the sump basin. It is commonly found in the basement of homes or the lower level of commercial buildings. Having one installed can help prevent a build-up of water and […]

5 Steps for Fire Safety Education in Schools

Educational facilities like schools, daycares, church Sunday schools, and preschools all have a common goal to teach children while keeping them safe. One way to ensure their safety is to make sure your teachers, faculty, and staff are armed with the proper tools for fire prevention. According to the National Fire Protection Association, about 5,000 […]

Contractor Connection Awards Roth’s Team the 2019 Golden Hammer

Our team of experts at Roth Construction has received recognition from the Contractor Connection, winning the prestigious 2019 Golden Hammer Award for the areas we serve in Northern Ohio. We also won the Best in the District Award, which is given to one company in the district that demonstrates excellence,  customer satisfaction, and superior quality above […]