Flood and Water Damage Treatments

From faulty dishwashers to leaky pipes, water damage changes in origin and severity. No matter how it starts, it can cause serious harm to the foundation and fixtures indoors. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are susceptible to harboring mold and mildew when flood damage is neglected. The Paul Davis specialists are the experts to talk to when your property requires water damage restoration.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

There are a few solutions you can try before Paul Davis service masters come to assist. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite possessions, it's crucial to act quickly to postpone water damage in your home. Make sure your home is safe to enter before beginning work. Your property becomes a risky place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Power off the main breaker before entering your home. Even if they look harmless, home appliances can pack a punch when damaged by water.

Salvaging Possessions and your Home

Water gets into everything. Move all your smaller possessions to deter increased water damage. Even, dry areas are suitable for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Don't forget lamps and other tabletop items either. Once you've moved handheld items, books and other dampened materials, the cleaning can begin. Circulate air throughout your property with fans to dry the wet area in your home. Let the professionals take care of the big messes. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum to clean water. Standard vacuums aren't designed to suck up pools of water. Once the room is clear of smaller items, use wooden and cement props to elevate heavy chairs above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This extra weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur hard to lift. So if you must move a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry thoroughly. Keep in mind that water damage can affect such items permanently, so you might not be able to save them. Water damages your property's structure the same way it affects carpets and rugs. Because of this, stay away from drooping ceilings or bowed floors. These areas have likely taken on large amounts of water and could collapse under weight.

Why You Should Call Paul

Specialists from Paul Davis know water damage. But with a some assistance from our customers, the water damage can be removed faster. We can return your home back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our specialists have worked with a variety of flood conditions in a range of home and commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.