JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 9, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spring is when many property owners plan to remodel and improve their homes and May is National Home Improvement Month. According to the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI), homeowners are spending more time at home with an increase in residential improvements.
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a national franchise company and leading provider of water damage cleanup, fire damage restoration and remodeling services for residential and commercial properties, offers the following tips to find a qualified remodeler and plan for a successful project.
According to Tom Seibert, Paul Davis's Director of Remodeling Services, choose to hire a professional with years of training and experience to rejuvenate properties while saving time and money.
Paul Davis also offers the following advice:
- Think the project through from start to finish. The home improvement project can update a property, increase the value of the investment and customize a living space for a lot less than the cost of a new home.
- Look over the property carefully. What repairs are needed? What improvements need to be made? Determine future needs. Licensed remodelers can help with options and improvements on budget.
- Review the homeowner's insurance policy and adjust for the added value of the work being done.
- Professional remodelers can provide information on using materials for tax credits.
An investment in a home improvement or remodeling project can be best made by hiring a professional. Be sure the remodeler has a commitment to providing exceptional customer service with references and work samples. For more tips on a home improvement or remodeling project, call 904.737.2779 or visit www.pdrestoration.com.
About Paul Davis:
Paul Davis Restoration, Inc., a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (Nasdaq:FSRV) (TSX:FSV), is a national franchisor and leading provider of restoration services for residential and commercial properties since 1966. Paul Davis Restoration also provides complete remodeling services and has franchise locations throughout North America with owners and technicians who are certified by The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC). Visit the website at www.pdrestoration.com.
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About FirstService:
FirstService Corporation is a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector, providing a variety of services in commercial real estate, residential property management and property services. As one of the largest property managers in the world, FirstService manages more than 2.3 billion square feet of residential and commercial properties through its three industry-leading service platforms: Colliers International, one of the largest global players in commercial real estate services; FirstService Residential Management, the largest manager of residential communities in North America; and Property Services, including Field Asset Services, one of America's largest property preservation and distressed asset management companies and FS Brands, one of North America's largest providers of property services through franchise networks.
FirstService generates over US$2.2 billion in annual revenues and has more than 23,000 employees worldwide. More information about FirstService is available at www.firstservice.com.