Our story
Built by Two Veterans
Texas Damage Response is veteran-owned and family-operated. It’s owned by Ricky Ballard, a Marine Corps veteran, and Tyler Spears, a Navy veteran, and Ricky’s wife helps run the business too. It’s built by people who learned this work in the field and care about the families who depend on it.
Why We Built Texas Damage Response
I’m Ricky Ballard, co-founder of Texas Damage Response. My career has taken me from serving in the United States Marine Corps to building a business focused on helping people through some of the hardest days they face.
After the Marines, I followed my uncle’s footsteps into restoration. I started in the field as a technician and carpenter, learned the work from the ground up, and worked my way through the industry. I later moved into residential construction and, in 2020, started my first construction company. We built spec and custom homes and completed remodels and additions. That company still operates today, and we have amazing clients.
My business partner and I returned to restoration because we care about the work and the people who depend on it. Together, we built Texas Damage Response to serve homeowners across Texas, with plans to expand into other states. Our employees bring more than 15 years of combined experience across our companies.
Ricky BallardCo-founder, Texas Damage Response
Meet Tyler Spears
I’m Tyler Spears, Partner Owner of Texas Damage Response, a proud Navy veteran, and a local San Antonio area business owner with 10 years of experience in restoration, roofing, and remodeling. I bring integrity, accountability, and attention to detail to every project, with a commitment to honest communication and quality workmanship. Taking care of my community is personal, and my goal is to help every customer feel informed, supported, and confident from start to finish.
Tyler SpearsPartner Owner, Texas Damage Response
Meet Lee Fager
Lee Fager oversees operations for Texas Damage Response across its Texas locations, including San Antonio, Austin, and the surrounding communities. With six years in the restoration industry, Lee has grown alongside the company’s owner, starting at the ground level and working his way into leadership. That hands-on experience gives him a strong understanding of how homes are built and how to guide restoration work from start to finish.
Lee is WRT-certified, mold-certified, and Xactimate-certified. He focuses on responding quickly, keeping projects moving efficiently, and making sure customers feel supported throughout the process. His goal is to deliver a five-star experience and build lasting relationships with every customer.
Lee FagerOperations Manager, Texas Damage Response
- Owned by two veteransUnited States Marine Corps and United States Navy
- 15+ years of combined experienceAcross our team and our companies
- Xactimate-certified operations managerMore than six years of reconstruction experience
- IICRC-certifiedInstitute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
Restore, Pack Out, Rebuild
We provide restoration, pack-out, reconstruction and remodeling services. Our operations manager has more than six years of reconstruction experience and is Xactimate-certified.
Restoration
Water, mold, fire and smoke damage, 24/7, with work starting on the first visit.
Pack-out
We professionally wrap and protect each item and store it securely while the work is underway.
Reconstruction
We rebuild the projects we restore.
Remodeling
If you want to rebuild differently while the walls are open, we can help with that too.
Raising the Standard in Restoration
Our goal is to raise the standard in restoration by taking care of our clients, respecting their belongings and helping make a difficult situation easier to navigate.
We’re a veteran-owned, family-operated business built around three things. When your home is in shambles, you need people you can count on.
- Clear communication
- Careful workmanship
- Personal attention to every project
Want to work with us? See careers, or learn about owning a location. If you’ve served too, see franchising for veterans.
When your home is in shambles, call people you can count on.
Texas Damage Response is available 24/7. Call now, or send a service request and tell us what happened.