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 »
Paul Davis team members organize numerous volunteer and charity activities every year in support of many local charities. Local efforts by Paul Davis Restoration business units throughout Canada will continue in 2024. Serving others is a core principle of these companies and in many communities the local needs continue to… Read more »
Since the 1970s, when inexpensive, highly effective smoke-detector warning devices began to be required for single and multi-family homes, annual residential fire deaths in Canada were in the 900 plus range. Today and from 2011, roughly 220 fire related deaths occur annually in Canada, a decline of 76%. Most home… Read more »
Paul Davis Restoration companies throughout Canada have come to expect great demand for post-wildfires cleanups during fire seasons. During 2023, that season lasted long and was widespread. Caused by lightning, careless camping habits, a powerline spark or a smoldering trash fire, then fueled by drought conditions and severe winds, wildfires… Read more »
Higher prices are an exasperating reality and homeowner’s insurance is not exempt from sticker shock. “The average rise in homeowner’s policy cost last year was nearly nine percent. That’s good incentive to review your coverage as 2024 begins,” says Richard Green, President of Paul Davis Restoration Ottawa, Ontario.“Make an appointment… Read more »