Paul Davis Tri-state Blog

We all know how unpredictable the weather can be in Kentucky. It’s already the end of December and we still haven’t had consistent freezing temperatures. But maybe that’s a good thing. It gives us a little extra time to prepare for the harsh winter weather that lies ahead in January and February.

One simple thing you can do to prepare for the freezing weather, is to unhook your water hose. It’s quick, easy, and can save you a headache when spring rolls around. Here’s why.

When a water hose is left hooked up to an outside spigot during a cold winter when consistent freezing temperatures begin, the pipe can easily burst and then leak water when you turn it on.

The water hose only has to be hooked up for a very short period of time before the water freezes and a pipe bursts. Why? The water in the hose has a tendency to siphon back into the spigot itself and hold there. The freezing can occur in the middle of the night when the temperatures drop the most, causing the pipe to burst. The temperature the day before and after may be warm, but the damage has been done. This can happen early in the winter season, as most people don’t use the outside spigots until the weather begins to warm up.

We suggest you never leave a hose hooked up to a spigot in the spring, fall, or winter.

Take action now to avoid a mess in the springtime. Have a safe winter and stay warm!

Time is of the essence when it comes to an emergency. Our office is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to respond to emergency situations. All it takes on your part is a phone call or a visit to our website.

When you come to our website, you’ll notice an emergency services form right on our homepage. Simply fill out the form and someone from our office will contact you promptly regarding your situation.

The specialists here at Paul Davis Tri-State know what to do in an emergency. Our mitigation experts help to minimize the impact and recovery time from a loss. Since emergencies rarely come with fair warning, you can count on us to be there no matter when disaster strikes.

Here’s what you can expect from our team.

24-Hour Emergency Services:
• Contact within 30 minutes
• On site within four hours
• Structural stabilization & board-up
• Water extraction & structural drying
• Fire/smoke damage restoration
• Storm/wind damage restoration
• Vehicular impact/vandalism damage
• Contents cleaning & pack-outs
• IICRC certified technicians

For the quickest response and the best results, it pays to select a company with a heritage of more than forty years in property restoration. And we’re always ready for your call.

In recent months, we’ve taken the necessary steps to improve our web presence and make it easier for people to find us online. Along with that, when visitors get to our site, we want them to be able to find what they’re looking for fast and easy. Whether that be general information about our company, specific information about a product or service, or how Paul Davis can help solve whatever problem they have.

We also want to make it easy for people to connect with us through a variety of different channels like social media, online contact forms, our blog, through email, and more.

In order to accomplish these things, we’ve launched a new website. This site is interactive and will hopefully provide a better online experience for you. Although the site looks similar to what we had before, it’s on a completely different platform that’s easy to update and interact on.

Here are some things you can expect:

• Regular blog posts covering new happenings at Paul Davis and industry-related news.
• Videos, interviews, and other media that will help you get to know us on a more personal level.
• Other ways to connect online, like links to our social media accounts.
• The ability to sign up for our monthly newsletter or subscribe via RSS feeds.
• Easy-to-navigate pages and links to vendors.
• More online content for education and enjoyment purposes.

Thanks for checking out our new site. If you have any questions or if there’s a certain topic you would like to see covered on our blog, you can submit comments through our online form. Let us know what you think!

Christmas time is here! Can you believe this year is almost over? Every December we pause to reflect on the passing year—areas where we succeeded and areas where we can improve.

We also like to take this opportunity to let our employees and our customers know how much we appreciate them. The people we work with really are the life of the business, and we have the best. We are grateful for the loyalty of both our employees and our customers, and we look forward to continuing to build those relationships as we enter the New Year.

Hopefully the excitement of the holiday season will linger awhile as we enjoy time with family and friends over the next couple of weeks. 2012 holds the promise of a happy and successful business year ahead.

Paul Davis Tri-State wishes you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Tis the season for holiday fun. Family gatherings, entertaining, and festive decorations are among the highlights of the holiday season.

However, sometimes the holiday season brings unexpected risks into your home. According to the United States Fire Administration, during the Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s seasons, there is an elevated risk for home fires due to extensive cooking, decorations, home heating, and open flames.

Paul Davis Restoration Tri-State has a few tips we’d like to share with you 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. Don’t place candles near children, pets, or gift wrapping.

Lights: Make sure there are no frayed wires, broken sockets, or loose connections. Check labels to be sure about the proper use of indoor and outdoor lights. Don’t overload electrical outlets.

Trees: Cut a few inches off the trunk of a live tree and fill the stand with water to keep it from drying out and becoming a fire hazard. An artificial tree should be labeled “Fire Resistant.” Place trees away from fireplaces, radiators, or portable heaters.

Fire Escape Plan: Make sure everyone understands the escape routes and where to meet once outside.

Smoke Alarms: Make sure your smoke alarms are in proper working order and change the batteries at least twice a year.

Fire Extinguishers: Make sure there is a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen, laundry room, and garage. Learn how to use the fire extinguisher.

Fireplace/Chimney: Have your fireplace and chimney inspected and cleaned by a professional chimney sweep. Never burn greens, boughs, papers, or other decorations in the fireplace. Check to see that the flue is open before starting a fire.

Keep a list with important emergency phone numbers: Include police and fire departments, doctors, and the national poison help line.

In case of emergency property damage, give us a call or contact us online and we’ll step in to immediately handle the restoration for you.