Paul Davis Restoration Franchise News

May 24, 2012 // Franchising.com // Jacksonville, FL - After the devastating fire at New Berlin Road Church in Jacksonville, Fla., Paul Davis National, large loss specialists and part of the Paul Davis Restoration franchise network, provided emergency services and disaster response along with demolition, fire damage clean-up, drying and stabilization. The Baptist church congregation was originally established more than 100 years ago on Main Street in north Jacksonville. The newer 25,000-square-foot metal frame church building was erected at 2351 New Berlin Road in 2005.
On the evening of March 1, a motorist was passing by the church and noticed smoke pouring from the building. Inside, flames from an electrical fire had engulfed the sanctuary and parts of the fellowship hall, kitchen and offices...

March 28, 2012 // Franchising.com // Milwaukee, Wis. - Paul Davis National, the specialized commercial and large loss franchise of Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., has launched its updated website with a new look and expanded capabilities. The website has been overhauled with new content, photography, and a fresh design, that provides a more user-friendly site.
One of the many features of the site includes a one-stop location to access company information, interactive project status portals, an RFP submission tab, new Priority Preferred Customer program registration and access, and training, to name a few. The website will also allow users to maneuver several website portals without leaving the website address at www.pdnational.com.
According to Howdy Russell, Paul Davis National co-owner and spokesperson, the website includes several new items covering fire and water damage mitigation, smoke and odor removal, consulting services in estimating, dispute resolution and cost management along with detailed explanations about catastrophe services and mitigation response for Paul Davis offices and customers...

Local restoration company receives first time 2011 Crossover Award
December 09, 2011 // Franchising.com // Harrison Twp., MI – The Paul Davis Restoration office serving customers in Macomb and St. Clair counties has been awarded the 2011 Crossover Award from the Anchor Bay Chamber of Commerce (ABCC). The award was accepted by Paul Maysura, who serves as Paul Davis’ marketing representative and business development manager, at the Annual Holiday Gala and Festival of Trees and the Annual Awards ceremony on Dec. 2.
According to Paul Maysura, the honor is particularly special this year because it is the first time the award has been designated by the Chamber and its collaborative relationship with the Sterling Heights Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SHRCCI)...

November 29, 2011 // Franchising.com // Harrison Twp., MI - Paul Davis Restoration offices of Michigan have committed to a 2012 Diamond Level Partnership for the Michigan Association of Independent Agents (MAIA). The locally owned restoration franchise group has pledged $9,000 to the MAIA for the second year in a row. The Paul Davis offices have also sponsored a variety of MAIA activities for the past several years.
According to Paul Maysura, marketing representative for the Paul Davis office in Macomb and St. Clair counties, funds will go towards a variety of activities for the professional insurance association including training events, continuing education courses, the Young Agents Council (YAC) Conference, and various other professional development activities...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a national franchise company and leading provider of fire damage and water damage clean up and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, announced today that one of its largest franchises Paul Davis National is establishing its headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The new headquarters will be located at 2000 S. Fourth St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Paul Davis National will make a capital investment of $10 million in equipment and the new headquarters building.
“This business model allows us to increase our manpower and equipment to support the growing demand from insurance carriers and commercial property owners for our specialized large loss capabilities...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Family gatherings, entertaining and festive decorations are among the highlights of the holiday season. According to the United States Fire Administration, during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s season, there is an elevated risk for home fires due to extensive cooking, decorations, home heating and open flames.
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a national franchise company and leading provider of fire damage and water damage clean up and restoration services for residential and commercial properties offers the following tips to make the holidays safe for you and your family.
Holiday Decorations: Decorate with non-combustible or flame-resistant materials. Never use lighted candles on a tree, evergreens or other flammable materials...

November 07, 2011 // Franchising.com // Kernersville, NC - Paul Davis Restoration - Triad, Inc. is helping those less fortunate by collecting items needed for homeless shelters in Lexington, Thomasville, and Winston-Salem, NC.
According to the Alliance to End Homelessness, more than 600,000 families with 1.35 million children experience homelessness each year in the U.S. “Families are becoming the fastest growing sector of the homeless population nationally. And locally, many people are experiencing homelessness due to job loss, an unexpected crisis, an illness or from housing costs,” said Joey Moore, Paul Davis office owner.
The Paul Davis office is providing local businesses, offices, classrooms, and other locations with collection boxes and lists of the items needed by local shelters...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. a national franchise company and leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties is participating in this year's National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) National Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15. This year's Fire Prevention Week theme is,Protect your family from fire.
According to the NFPA, from 2005 until 2009, U.S. fire departments have responded to an average of 373,900 reported home structure fires per year with thousands of civilian deaths and injuries, and $7 billion in property damage. Smoking materials remain the leading cause of home fire deaths, while cooking equipment is the leading cause of home structure fires and injuries...

October 04, 2011 // Franchising.com // Jacksonville, FL - Paul Davis National, large loss specialists for Paul Davis Restoration, has named John F. Fleming as executive vice president of insurance services. Fleming will be responsible for overseeing the company's commercial insurance claims department and business development. Fleming will be assisting insurance professionals with large loss projects in flooding, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, wind damage and other catastrophic events. Fleming joins the company to grow the commercial insurance lines in large loss work for the Paul Davis franchise.
For more than 35 years, Fleming has vast experience in the commercial insurance claims and large loss industry. Fleming has served as a senior level executive for two of the largest claims adjusting companies in the U...

Drying and stabilization services completed after damage from recent floods 
Jacksonville, Fla. – September 30, 2011 - Paul Davis National (PDN), the large loss specialists for Paul Davis Restoration, recently completed the building restoration, drying and stabilization services along with reconstruction work for Reading Area Community College located at 10 South 2nd St. in Reading, PA. The 30,000 square foot water damaged areas at the college were recently flooded due to rising waters from the Schuylkill River. Three buildings including a four story academic building, one warehouse and one carpentry and maintenance building experienced devastating flood damage with up to a foot of water throughout the basement and first floor levels when water poured in from the recent rains in September...

September 01, 2011 // Franchising.com // Aurora, Ill. - Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a leading national provider of water, fire and mold damage clean up and restoration services for residential and commercial properties, is participating in National Preparedness Month to help individuals and families learn about being ready for disasters.

The awareness program in September is sponsored by The Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Ready Campaign. Visit www.Ready.gov for information.

"The likelihood that you and your family will survive an emergency increases if you have a plan and practice that plan. You must have the tools in place, no matter where you are when disaster strikes," said Jack O'Connell, Paul Davis office owner...

August 29, 2011 // Franchising.com // Aurora, Ill. - Jack O'Connell, owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Kane, Kendall, and West Cook Counties has announced that his company will support The Scott J. Baran Agency of American Family Insurance 2nd Annual Shriners fundraiser to be held at Douglas Street Sports Bar and Grill, 231 Douglas Street in downtown Elgin, Ill. On Sunday, September 11 from 11:30 am until 4:00 pm, the event will benefit the Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenR - Chicago

Jack O'Connell, Paul Davis office owner will donate a "Wii" video game console to be auctioned off at the event.

Shriners Hospitals for ChildrenR - Chicago, is a 60-bed pediatric orthopaedic, spinal cord injury and cleft lip and palate hospital...

August 18, 2011 // Franchising.com // Jacksonville, FL - Paul Davis National, the large loss specialists for Paul Davis Restoration, has named Lloyd Swiggum as president of the company. Swiggum will be responsible for overseeing the commercial and industrial property damage restoration organization and assisting customers following flooding, fires, earthquakes, tornadoes, wind damage and other catastrophic events. Swiggum joins the company to grow the large loss segment of the business for the franchise which operates throughout the United States.

Paul Davis National is the commercial arm of the Paul Davis Restoration Inc. franchise system and specializes in the large loss aspect of the industry and works in tandem with other franchise offices...

June 17, 2011 // Franchising.com // Aurora, Ill. - Jack O'Connell, owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Kane, Kendall, and West Cook Counties has announced that his company has awarded a $500 scholarship to Holly Louise Kuhn of Sugar Grove, Ill. Holly is a student at Rosary High School and received the honor for an essay about her father. Phil Kuhn, a firefighter in St. Charles, was featured in his daughter's essay about his dedication to saving lives while working in a perilous occupation. Holly honored her father with a portion of the essay that explained Phil's courage and hard work to support the family. Holly also shared her thoughts about the support and kindness she received from local firefighters during a recent family member's health set back...

March 28, 2011 // Franchising.com // Chicago, IL - Paul Davis Restoration offices in the Chicago metro area will sponsor The American Burn Foundation (ABA) fundraising event to benefit local firefighters, burn victims and their families. The event will be held on Wednesday, March 30 from 5:30 pm until 8:00 pm at Buddy Guy's Legends, 700 South Wabash Avenue in Chicago. Cost per person is $10 cover charge and includes drink specials and half-price appetizers. Live music entertainment and the venue space will be donated by Buddy Guy's Legends. The Paul Davis offices are donating an Apple iPad as a raffle prize.

The ABA is hosting approximately 75 firefighters and their families from the U.S. and Canada with fundraising activities that will raise money for firefighters who have been injured and families who have lost their loved ones in the line of duty...

March 07, 2011 // Franchising.com // Aurora, Ill. - Spring is almost here and with it comes the threat for severe weather. Thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding, lightning, hail and tornadoes are all too common during this time of year, and can cause significant damage to homes in minutes. Paul Davis Restoration of Kane, Kendall and West Cook Counties, a leading provider of fire and water damage clean up and restoration services, offers consumers some safety measures to protect their family and property.

According to Jack O'Connell, Paul Davis office owner, every homeowner should have a disaster plan and a basic emergency kit for their family should a severe storm strike. A family disaster plan should include where to assemble in the house when the storm hits (i...

Company Launches $10,000 Video Contest to Promote Fire Safety to Florida Students

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties, along with the company's Florida offices, will be participating in National Fire Protection Association's (NFPA) National Fire Prevention Week, October 3-9. Paul Davis is providing consumers with tips for the Fire Prevention Week theme, Smoke Alarms: A sound you can live with.

In addition, the Paul Davis offices in Florida are participating in Paul Davis Restoration, Inc.'s $10,000 "The Fire Safety Project" video contest to draw awareness to the importance of fire safety and to recognize the life-saving efforts of fire professionals throughout the state...

17,000 square foot facility includes flood house and advanced teaching center

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Paul Davis Restoration, a national franchise company and leading provider of fire, water and mold damage restoration services for residential and commercial properties, has opened its new 17,000 square foot national training center located at 7251 Salisbury Road in Jacksonville, Fla. The company's former training facility was also located in Jacksonville. Paul Davis Restoration Inc. is owned by The Franchise Company (TFC), a First Service Corporation (FSV) company.

According to Tim Robinson, Paul Davis Restoration's COO, the decision to expand the training center and its capabilities supports the company's growth as a leader in the property damage restoration industry even during difficult economic times in the U...