A burst pipe, a severe storm, an overflowing sink, a sump pump on the fritz – structural water damage is distressingly common. Water damage accounts for 50% of home insurance claims costs across Canada. Those in British Columbia are particularly weary: water damage claims costs in this province rose 84%… Read more »
The puddle next to the baseboard in the main corridor was mysterious but the maintenance crew didn’t worry about it. Perhaps an employee spilled something. But mopping up the same splotch seven days in a row? That was more than a curiosity. As they pondered the source, a wet clue… Read more »
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 »
Floods have bragging rights: they are the most common natural calamity in Canada. They can surge in suddenly from so many sources: torrential rains from seasonal weather fronts, hurricanes, storm surges, spring thaws, even precipitation runoff from denuded wildfire areas. It’s no surprise that so many property owners are asking… Read more »
Good habits formed during youth often make a lifetime of difference. A great example is Layne Gammill, a 21-year old water technician with Paul Davis in Central Mississippi. With just over two years of field experience under his belt, tackling mold, sewage and other nasty water-damage jobs, he was recently… Read more »