Fixing Water Damage

From malfunctioning washing machines to broken pipes, water damage changes in source and scale. Wherever it starts, it can cause severe harm to the infrastructure and fixtures indoors. Floors, walls and other surfaces are especially vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew if neglected after flood damage. If your home takes on water damage, get the professionals at Paul Davis.

Before Our We Come to Your House

There are several ways to ready the flooded area before Paul Davis specialists come to help. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized possessions, it's crucial to work quickly to avoid water damage in your home. First, assess the any hazards in your home. We all know that water and electricity are hazardous together, so search for electrical hazards on the premises before you begin cleanup. Bare wiring or damp electronics can be a threat, even when appliances have been powered down. We suggest shutting off all breakers and circuits to ensure total safety.

Getting Started

Water is a persistent substance that can seep into every nook and cranny in your property. To prevent water damage from harming small possessions, move them them first. Level, flat areas are suitable for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Lamps, collectibles and additional tabletop items should also be removed. Once you've moved small items, books and any other damp materials, you can begin cleaning. Fans or air conditioning circulate air through your house and begin drying the area. Let the professionals take care of the big damage. Though you may want to try, never use a normal home vacuum to remove water. This can damage the vacuum and harm you if incorrectly handled. When you're ready to move furniture, stack furnishings such as sofas using wooden and cement blocks to above them away from the wet areas. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to dry. So if you must remove a large fabric item, lift carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry thoroughly. Depending on the scale of water damage in your home, you might not be able to save every piece of fabric you own. The same water weight that damages rugs and carpets can hurt your home's foundation. Because of this, avoid sagging ceilings or bent floors. Areas like these have likely absorbed large amounts of water and could fall around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for Paul Davis. And with a some help from homeowners, the water damage will be treated more quickly. We will restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our technicians have restored a variety of flood conditions in a range of home and commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.