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Steps to Take When You Buy a “Fixer-Upper”

Buying your first home is a big step. But, with house prices skyrocketing across the US, you might be considering buying a house that needs a bit of elbow grease equity. Smart move, but there are a few things you need to do to ensure that your fixer-upper doesn’t flop. Keep reading for ideas. Rectify… Read more »

Paul Davis Restoration offers complimentary cleaning at first responder facilities including apparatus, gear, and emergency personnel vehicles during pandemic

Kaysville, UT. – April 23, 2020 – Paul Davis Restoration of Utah, a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage emergency and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is showing its appreciation to local firefighters, law enforcement and emergency first responders with complimentary cleaning services during the pandemic. Paul Davis trained technicians will… Read more »

The Doll

Our warehouse manager Angie has family friends that had a fire earlier in the year. They were under the impression that they had to use the restoration contractor their insurance suggested and did not realize they had options and could decide to go with another company. After several weeks Angie was speaking with her friends… Read more »

Better Ways to Store Flammables at Home

Better Ways to Store Flammables at Home

We all have flammables in our home, but do you know how to properly store them when they’re not in use? Many people do not. When stored improperly, flammables can have devastating consequences including poisoning, fires, and explosions. So if you keep gasoline, propane or other flammables in or around your home, here is how… Read more »

How Smoke Permeates a Home

There’s no question that fires are deadly. In 2016, over 1.3 million fires took place in the United States, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). These fires caused 3,390 civilian deaths, 14,650 civilian injuries, and $10.6 billion in property damage. We all fear fire’s flames, but smoke from fires is also a deadly… Read more »

Take These Actions if You Suspect a Gas Leak

You might not realize how much you depend on natural gas. From our hot water heaters to gas stovetops, natural gas is everywhere. And as gas lines tend to be buried below the surface of the ground, it’s easy to forget they’re there. That is until you smell the tell-tale rotten egg scent of a… Read more »

Protection Against Indoor Flooding

Protection Against Indoor Flooding

Flooding of a home or business property is a calamity that no one wants to experience. Even in the U.S. where flood prediction and mitigation is quite advanced, flood damage occurs all too often, amounting to over $6 billion worth of damage and contributing to the deaths of about 140 people every year. That’s why… Read more »

Annual Mold Inspections Might Be Smart

Annual Mold Inspections Might Be Smart

Mold can cause big problems for your home or business. And with the unusually wet year we’ve had, mold has been given ample opportunities to grow. It’s not always easy to spot, though. That’s because mold not only grows in obvious places—like on your shower curtain—but it can also appear behind walls, under carpet, or… Read more »

Signs of Water Damage in Walls

Signs of Water Damage in Walls

No one wants to deal with water damage, and it can be especially disheartening to find water damage in your walls. This is because there are a number of things behind your walls that can be causing the damage—and finding the source of the problem can be costly. Unfortunately, in many cases signs of water… Read more »