Responding to Water Damage

From broken appliances to broken pipes, water damage changes in source and severity. No matter how it comes from, it can cause severe problems for the infrastructure and stability indoors. Floors, walls and other surfaces are susceptible to mold and mildew growth after taking on water. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to reach when your property requires water damage restoration.

Getting Ready for the Experts

There are several ways to ready the flooded area before Paul Davis service masters come to assist. You need to work quickly to save everything in your home from water damage. First, make sure your home is safe to work in. Power down all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly careful, but flooded appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

Getting Started

Water is a pervasive liquid that can leak into every nook and cranny in your house. To prevent water damage from harming small items, move them them first. Use a dry, level surface to lay books, magazines and other paper things. Newspaper and paper or inked items should be placed on a level, dry surface. Lamps, collectibles and any other tabletop items should also be removed. You can begin cleaning once you've removed newspapers, small items and other wet materials. Circulate air through your property with fans to dry the floors, walls and other surfaces. Wipe or mop damp surfaces like countertops to ensure minor puddles of sitting water have been absorbed. Though you may want to try, do not use a standard home vacuum to remove water. The average vacuum isn't equipped to suck up bodies of water. When you're ready to move furniture, raise up larger pieces such as heavy chairs and sofas using wooden or cement blocks to above them away from the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to move. This means when you have to move a carpet, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry correctly. Things such as these may not be saved easily. The same water weight that affects carpets and rugs can hurt your home's foundation. Ceilings and floors can bow when they absorb too much water weight, it's best to stay clear of these areas.

Paul Davis Restoration

Specialists from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. And with a some help from homeowners, the water damage can be treated faster. We will return your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our experts are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in all kinds of residential and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.