“The holidays bring joy but they also bring seasonal risks for commercial property owners and tenants,” says Kevin Lethers, President of Paul Davis of Polk County, Florida. “We recommend precautions against four specific hazards: fires, security threats, accidents and insurance coverage gaps.” Focusing on a few key “do’s and don’ts”… 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 »
Fire damage, a severe storm, a vehicle impact, vandalism, even a single window punctured by a falling tree limb – all of these events may force an owner to quickly board up part or all of a structure, either temporarily or for a lengthy period. “Sometimes,” says Mickey McHenry, President… Read more »
As fall deepens, Brady Chuckel is looking up: at the eaves poised to cause big headaches for homeowners. “Clearing clogged eaves and downspouts is an essential maintenance task,” says this president of Paul Davis of Southeast Wisconsin. “Neglected eave problems pile up quietly so it’s easy to put off cleaning… Read more »
Annually, hundreds of people die and many more suffer serious property damage due to “wind-related tree failures” that accompany extreme weather like thunderstorms, derechos, hurricanes and tornadoes. “Tree failures are particularly likely if strong wind follows a saturating storm,” comments Wayne Merlino, Owner, Paul Davis of Palatine, Illinois. “But it’s… Read more »