Water Damage

Christmas Eve 2022 Was a Day to Remember

The emergency call to Paul Davis on December 24, 2022, was urgent. A local company, having never called Paul Davis before, just discovered their new global headquarters was flooded. Sprinkler lines had ruptured overnight flooding cherished historic items in their entire lobby and two floors of new offices. Operating systems… Read more »

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 »

How Fast Does Mould Grow After Water Damage?

When a tornado ripped through the mall, its powerful winds and rain wreaked havoc in minutes, ripping gaping holes and funneling torrential rain inside. About 80 percent of the interior was wet. Paul Davis leapt into action, rapidly deploying a large team armed with desiccants, powerful air movers and other… Read more »

Properly Securing Commercial Buildings After Interior Water Damage

The new global headquarters– termed “our front door to the world” by the midwestern company’s president - was stunning. Embellished by historical elements in the lobby, the 124,000-square-foot building demonstrated the company’s commitment to growth in Northeast Ohio. But no structure is immune to thousands of gallons of water erupting… Read more »