Paul Davis Restoration, founded by the company’s namesake in 1966 and acquired by FirstService Brands in 1977, today enjoys a premier, leading position in the restoration services business. Ranked 59th by Franchise Times magazine among the top 400 franchise businesses currently in operation, the company is recognized for its commitment to excellence in mitigation and restoration of residential and commercial properties impacted by fire, water, mold, storms, and other disasters. Actions have always spoken louder than words at Paul Davis. “Earning distinctions such as this one from Franchise Times comes about when you truly make a difference that brings positive benefits to the world around you,” says Bob Hillier, Owner, Paul Davis Restoration of Greater Houston, Texas. “At Paul Davis Restoration our 3C core values inspire us to best serve Customers, Communities, and Co-workers. And this credo, started over 50 years ago by Paul Davis, continues uninterrupted today.
Hillier goes on to explain that starting with the company’s franchise ownership model, Paul Davis always sought independent businessmen and women who live in the communities they commit to serve for disaster mitigation and restoration needs. Brenda Davis, wife of the company’s founder, recalled in a book published about her husband Paul, that many of his life principles formed the foundation of his business. In Paul’s own quotes: “There is no higher goal than to seek to make someone’s life better by your words and deeds. Caring is actions, not just words! I feel a sense of pride and give thanks that I was able to create a business based on this philosophy. At my retirement at age eighty-eight, I can enjoy remembering the successes of starting and growing Paul Davis, the company. I have memories of the hundreds of really good people who were part of the franchisee organization, people who now enjoy their own success. When I watch what FirstService Brands is now doing to tremendously expand on the foundation of my dream, I can’t help but feel a sense of gratification and pride … that its leaders and staff are committed to continue the caring culture that came out of my need to serve others.”
The book entitled, If I Could, So Can You, was published in 2017 and continues to be a cornerstone of today’s Paul Davis Restoration business model.
Today at Paul Davis our thousands of people spread throughout North America share an expanded vision. We are Difference MakersTM. Beyond our business lies our passion to help others. “At Paul Davis we are Difference Makers, ” notes Hillier, “who truly relish serving our communities, simply because of who we are. We are united by our values and beliefs. The Paul Davis mission, vision, and core values inspire us to serve not only our customers, but importantly also our fellow coworkers and our communities. We are fortunate to have each other. We know that through our actions and good deeds we can improve the lives of so many that are less fortunate. Our founder, Paul Davis, would be proud. Learn more at https://pauldavis.com/about/culture/
