Water Damage at Home

From broken dishwashers to broken pipes, water damage changes in source and severity. No matter how it starts, it can cause severe harm to the foundation and fixtures indoors. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are prone to harboring mold and mildew after covered in water. If your home takes on water damage, call the specialists at Paul Davis.

Before Paul Davis Pros Arrive

Before a Paul Davis pro arrives, there are different measures you can do to help make the job faster. To save everything on your property from water damage, it's crucial to act quickly. Before acting, you need to verify your house is safe to enter. Your home becomes an unsafe place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Turn off the main breaker before entering your home. Even if they look harmless, home appliances can deliver a powerful shock when damaged by water.

First Things First

Water is a pervasive liquid that can dampen every area of your home. Once your property is safe to enter, relocate all your possessions. Use a dry, flat surface to lay books, magazines and other paper things. Magazines and any inked items should be go on a dry, flat surface. Do not forget lamps and other tabletop things either. The real work begins once you've removed books and other small items. Circulate air around your property using fans or air conditioning to dry the wet area in your home. Soak up water from wooden furniture and flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, you should never use a standard home vacuum to clean water. Improper use of these appliances can be harmful to you and harm the vacuum. To help the floor and furniture dry, use wooden and cement props to lift furniture off the floor. Carpet and fabrics are very heavy when soaked. All that additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs hard to lift. This means when you have to remove a rug, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry properly. Keep in mind that water damage can affect these items permanently, so you might not be able to save them. Water damages your home's structure in a similar way it affects rugs and carpets. Because of this, do not go near sagging ceilings or warped floors. These areas have likely absorbed the most water and could fall around you.

Why You Should Call Paul

Paul Davis service masters are experienced with flooding. And with a little prep work from our customers, we can begin working sooner. We work hard to restore your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our pros have worked in a range of flood conditions in all kinds of residential and commercial spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.