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 »
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 »
Fireworks are beautiful to view in the night sky. With descriptive firework names, which describe the shape of the aerial detonation, they demonstrate impressive flower power. The“chrysanthemum” explodes in a perfect, expanding circle. A “peony” blasts points of light outward that trail slowly down. A “bouquet” boasts multiple small chrysanthemums.… Read more »
Our local Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Columbia celebrated twenty years of service in 2019. Read more here: Thank-you-for-a-great-year
Look – Listen – Learn – Be Aware Fire can happen anywhere. Be Smart In The Kitchen Smart chefs always stay in the kitchen until the oven is turned off. If you’re helping to bake cookies, or a cake, or a pizza, set a timer to remind you when to check… Read more »
Our warehouse manager Angie has family friends that had a fire earlier in the year. They were under the impression that they had to use the restoration contractor their insurance suggested and did not realize they had options and could decide to go with another company. After several weeks Angie… Read more »
We all have flammables in our home, but do you know how to properly store them when they’re not in use? Many people do not. When stored improperly, flammables can have devastating consequences including poisoning, fires, and explosions. So if you keep gasoline, propane or other flammables in or around… Read more »
There’s no question that fires are deadly. In 2016, over 1.3 million fires took place in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires caused 3,390 civilian deaths, 14,650 civilian injuries, and $10.6 billion in property damage. We all fear fire’s flames, but smoke from… Read more »
You might not realize how much you depend on natural gas. From our hot water heaters to gas stovetops, natural gas is everywhere. And as gas lines tend to be buried below the surface of the ground, it’s easy to forget they’re there. That is until you smell the tell-tale… Read more »
Flooding of a home or business property is a calamity that no one wants to experience. Even in the U.S. where flood prediction and mitigation is quite advanced, flood damage occurs all too often, amounting to over $6 billion worth of damage and contributing to the deaths of about 140… Read more »