Tag: water damage prevention

Sump Pump Maintenance - A Good Idea Often Overlooked

The number one reason why sump pumps fail is perfectly understandable when you factor in imperfect human nature. “It’s user error,” says Travis Byrnes, Owner and General Manager of Paul Davis of West Michigan. “People unplug them. They use the outlet for something else, then forget to plug them back… Read more »

Never Take Chances When You See Water Spots in Your Home

When water leaks in a home, its behaviour can be hard to predict. “Roof leaks, for example, are notoriously tricky to trace back to their source,” says Andrew Golkin, President, Paul Davis of Suburban Virginia. “The water could be entering at the northwest corner of the second floor while the… Read more »

Sudden Water Damage Poses Multiple Headaches for Homeowners

The Smith’s holiday celebration was warm and delightful, featuring visiting family and friends, a delicious spread of festive foods and a lively touch football contest. Marring the occasion: the sound of splashing water coming from the basement that evening. Which Mr. Smith found was a blocked sewage pipe overflowing onto… Read more »

Cleared Eaves and Downspouts Are Important

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 »