As summer deepens, our team members continue to lend a charitable hand across North America. Here is where our people donated time, enthusiasm and skills in their communities to support those who need extra help. Supporting Firefighters: Paul Davis of Tidewater and Virginia Beach helped clean the course mats used… Read more »
Fire, a severe storm, a vehicle impact or even a single window punctured by a falling tree limb – any of these can force an owner to board up part or all of a structure, either temporarily or for a lengthy period. It looks simple – grab lumber, hammer, a… Read more »
When Jessica Cruz joined Paul Davis of Tampa, Florida, about 18 months ago, she shouldered a complex but increasingly in-demand task. “Jessica stepped in as our Electronics Technician when we needed skilled help,” says Juan Servin, a Contents Manager proud to work alongside Cruz. “This is a newer service for… Read more »
Summer storms are becoming increasingly intense, lashing homes and businesses with drenching rains, high winds, lightning strikes and flash flooding. Hail, too, is becoming more frequent and damaging, as Calgary discovered painfully in June of 2020. A 20-minute hailstorm – hailstones the size of tennis balls, pounded structures, dented vehicles… Read more »
The car – parked for a week while its owners vacationed – smelled powerfully like a vineyard when they returned. An unopened can of grape soda left in a cup holder had baked under the intense summer sun, exploded, and sprayed the interior with a fine coating of sweet liquid.… Read more »
The fire, ignited by an electrical problem, burned hot. Raging flames rapidly gutted the family-owned pizza restaurant and burst through the roof. The owner, like many people who experience a disaster, was shocked and distraught. How would her business recover? Mitigation and restoration after any fire requires a unique set… Read more »
As summer launches, our team members continue to lend a charitable hand across North America. Here is where our people donated time, enthusiasm and skills in their communities to support those who need extra help. Donating to the Fire Service: Paul Davis, Lethbridge, Alberta, pledged $10,000 to the Stirling Fire… Read more »
Jane and Pedro loved their renovated Victorian within walking distance to shops and an independent movie theater. But a dark and unknown territory lurked overhead: the attic. The only access was a small panel in the guest bedroom closet that required a ladder to reach. Odd sounds drifted from above… Read more »
“Flat roofs make sense for office buildings, manufacturing, malls and larger structures,” explains Darren Impson, President of Paul Davis of Tampa, Florida. “They cover bigger expanses, economize on materials and take up less space than peaked designs. But don’t skip regular inspection and maintenance after winter ends and as summer… Read more »
We twist the faucet handle, press start on the dishwasher or turn on the hose. Presto, water gushes forth. It’s a familiar result that reliably happens dozens of times every day and we don’t think about it very much, if at all. Big plumbing issues, however, often send early, subtle… Read more »