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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Property restoration |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Founder | Paul W. Davis |
| Headquarters | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S., |
Key people |
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| Parent | FirstService (FirstService Brands) |
| Website | www |
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc. is a property restoration franchise network founded in 1966.[1] The company has offices located throughout North America and operates under the parent company FirstService Corporation’s FirstService Brands.[2]
The franchise system provides water, fire, mold, and storm damage mitigation, with some offices specializing in biohazard cleanup, reconstruction and remodeling, and contents cleaning, for both residential and commercial property. Paul Davis is headquartered in Jacksonville, FL.
History
editPaul Davis Restoration was founded by a contractor named Paul W. Davis. In 1969, Paul began franchising the business when the restoration and construction industry became more insurance-driven.[3]
In 1997, FirstService Corporation acquired Paul Davis Restoration, bringing the brand under its FirstService Brands.[4]
In 2010, Paul Davis opened a national training center in Jacksonville, FL with a 1700-square foot, two-story flood house used to train new owners on how to dry a home. This flood house has been approved by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the industry standards organization.[5]
In January of 2026, another Paul Davis training center opened in Salt Lake City, Utah and is also approved by the IICRC.[6]
Operations
editPaul Davis operates a franchise system in the United States and Canada with over 350 offices in the network.[7]
Industry Involvement
editPhilanthropy and Partnerships
editPaul Davis Restoration supported the American Red Cross in 2024 with a donation of US $500,000 to the ADGP. Franchisee volunteer initiatives also participated in events with the American Red Cross such as smoke alarm installations and blood drives.[10]
In Canada, the brand announced a multi-year partnership with the Canadian Red Cross via the Disaster Response Alliance.[11]
Selected Disaster Response
editRecognition
editIn the 2025 Entrepreneur Franchise 500® list, Paul Davis Restoration was ranked #65, and one of the top 100 Game Changers in 2025 from the Franchise Dictionary Magazine.[14][15]
Paul Davis was also recognized as one of the Top Brands of 2025 in Franchise Journal and Top Franchise for Veterans in 2025.[16][17]
- ↑ "Paul Davis Restoration Names Barry Floyd CFO". Claims Journal. March 7, 2013.
- ↑ "Company History". FirstService Corporation.
- ↑ "Founder of Paul Davis Passes Away at Age 92". Restoration & Remediation. June 17, 2019.
- ↑ "Company History". FirstService Corporation.
- ↑ "Paul Davis Restoration Opens New National Training Center". The Franchise Mall.
- ↑ "Paul Davis Restoration Opens Training Center in Utah". Claims Journal. January 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Paul Davis Restoration Will End First Quarter of 2025 With Strong Growth". Restoration & Remediation.
- ↑ "Paul Davis Restoration Senior Vice President Named President and Chair of the Industry's Important Certification Board". Franchising.com. April 28, 2025.
- ↑ "Prestigious Industry Award Presented to Leslie Anderson of Paul Davis Restoration". Franchising.com. April 3, 2025.
- ↑ "Paul Davis Restoration Continues its Pledge to the Red Cross by Hosting Blood Drive Events at Local Offices". Franchising.com. July 5, 2024.
- ↑ "Paul Davis Announces Partnership with Canadian Red Cross to Improve Disaster Response". Franchise Canada.
- ↑ "Paul Davis averaging '3 calls per minute' for service after flooding". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. August 14, 2025.
- ↑ Paul Davis Restoration Dr. Phil and Hurricane Katrina. YouTube.
- ↑ "Paul Davis Restoration Named Among the Top Franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500® Ranking". Entrepreneur.
- ↑ "2025 Game Changers". Franchise Dictionary Magazine.
- ↑ "Top Brands of 2025". Franchise Journal Magazine. December 2025.
- ↑ "Paul Davis Restoration Named One of 2025's Top Franchises for Veterans by Entrepreneur". Paul Davis Business.
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