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This Paul Davis Difference Maker Brings Joy To So Many Customers

One of life’s greatest rewards is making people happy. Hernan Rodriguez, Mitigation Team Lead of Paul Davis Restoration in Suburban Virginia, is a perfect example of that principle. Owners of this busy, successful Paul Davis Virginia operation, Andrew Golkin and Alexis Golkin, are continually amazed by Rodriguez. “He truly brings… Read more »

Paul Davis Employees Take the Initiative With A Helpful Hand

Paul Davis team members welcome the opportunity to lend charitable support with their energy, time and money across North America. By donating time, bringing enthusiasm and lending skills in their local communities, Paul Davis special people can be front and center for those who need extra help. It’s also a… Read more »

Understanding the Facts About Garages and Car Fires

All too often today, we hear sensational stories about Electric Vehicles (EVs) bursting into flames in home garages. When they do occur, these fires will burn at intensely high temperatures and fire departments find them far more difficult to extinguish than fires involving gas or diesel powered vehicles. Extinguishing an… Read more »

This Paul Davis Difference Maker™ Brings Pride to The Job

Many people view their work as just a job and they gain satisfaction doing it well. Others take pride in doing their work to the best of their ability as they seek expanding opportunities to grow and achieve more within their profession and their lives. Joseph Browning, Lead Mitigation Supervisor for… Read more »

Plumbing Leaks in Public Restrooms – A Needless Issue

We’re spoiled by bathrooms we frequent in the privacy of our homes. Yes, we clean them regularly and restock paper products as needed. Otherwise, they quietly function day in and day out. Calling a plumber once a year would be exasperatingly often. Public restrooms, in contrast, are very high-maintenance locales… Read more »

Appliance Fires Pose Significant Dangers

Like many conscientious homeowners, Karen Young owned a fire extinguisher in case cooking fires flared up. Her smart planning was a lifesaver. One memorable evening, Young pulled the pin and pointed the extinguisher… at the dishwasher. The front vents, where steam gently wafted after cycles finished, boiled with black smoke… Read more »

How In The World Do So Many Fires Start in Commercial Buildings?

“Commercial fires are less common than residential fires but far more destructive and costly for several reasons,” explains Kevin Lethers, President of Paul Davis of Polk County, Florida. “Non-residential structures are larger and contain more expensive building materials. Their contents are greater in density and higher in value because they… Read more »

Hardwired vs. Battery Smoke Alarms — Which to Choose?

You might want to know the answer to this question, because the safety and welfare of your family can be impacted by how you decide. Battery-source smoke detectors are in widespread use today because they are generally less expensive to buy and less expensive to install, since they don’t require… Read more »

For Smoke-Damaged Electronics, Be Smart and Hire a Pro

Few of us can manage our daily lives without mobile phones, tablets, laptop and desktop computers, along with routers, printers, and so much more. After a fire with even a slight degree of smoke, sensitive electronics like these can become contaminated. In post-fire situations, these devices may look visually okay,… Read more »