FirstService Corporation Acquires Paul Davis Restoration and California Closets Franchises

The acquisitions expand the company-owned operations of these home services brands across the Midwest.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 6:38pm

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A photorealistic studio still life featuring a modern, minimalist closet system made of polished wood and metal, along with a tape measure and home decor accessories, all arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background to symbolize the precision and craftsmanship of custom home organization solutions.FirstService Corporation’s strategic acquisitions expand its direct-to-consumer home services footprint across the Midwest.Akron Today

FirstService Corporation has completed the acquisitions of two franchised operations within its Paul Davis Restoration and California Closets business lines. The Paul Davis Restoration acquisition covers the Cleveland and Akron, Ohio markets, while the California Closets acquisition encompasses the metropolitan areas of Indianapolis, Indiana; Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky; and Cincinnati, Ohio.

Why it matters

These acquisitions allow FirstService Corporation to further consolidate and expand its company-owned footprint within two of its key home services brands, Paul Davis Restoration and California Closets. This strategy of selectively acquiring franchises aligns with the company’s goal of growing its direct-to-consumer operations and capturing more of the value chain.

The details

The Paul Davis Restoration acquisition brings the Ohio region’s existing leadership team on board as owners, allowing them to continue running day-to-day operations. The California Closets acquisition expands the brand’s owned operations into additional high-growth Midwest markets.

  • The acquisitions were completed on April 14, 2026.

The players

FirstService Corporation

A leading provider of essential property services to residential and commercial customers across North America.

Paul Davis Restoration

A FirstService Corporation brand that provides mitigation, contents, reconstruction and mold remediation services to residential and commercial property owners.

California Closets

A FirstService Corporation brand that designs and installs custom closet and home organization solutions.

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The takeaway

These acquisitions demonstrate FirstService Corporation’s strategy of consolidating and expanding its company-owned operations within its key home services brands, allowing it to capture more of the value chain and drive growth.