Responding to Water Damage

From faulty appliances to leaky roofs, water damage varies in source and intensity. If neglected, water damage can deteriorate the stability of your property. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are susceptible to fungal invasion after taking on water. Our specialists at Paul Davis are the ones to talk to when your home or business takes on water damage.

Getting Ready for the Experts

There are different measures you can take before Paul Davis specialists come to help. To salvage everything on your property from water damage, it's important to act quickly. Be sure your property is safe to work in. Shut off all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly cautious, but dampened appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

Getting Started

Water is a pervasive liquid that can dampen every nook and cranny in your property. When your property is safe to enter, relocate all your possessions. Even, sturdy surfaces are suitable for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Lamps, collectibles and any other tabletop items should also be removed. You can begin cleaning once you've moved books, small items and other dampened materials. To dry your property, use fans or your AC system. Leave the big messes for the experts, but you can wipe or mop smaller messes. Though you may want to try, never use a regular home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the vacuum or harm you if improperly used. To avoid further water damage, use wooden or cement props to raise sofas above the floor. Fabrics and carpet are very heavy when exposed to water. The additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to move. So if you must move a large fabric item, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry thoroughly. Keep in mind that water damage can affect these items permanently, so you might not be able to salvage them. Water treats your property's structure in a similar way it affects carpets and rugs. Because of this, do not go near drooping ceilings or bowed floors. These areas have likely taken on large amounts of water and could fall around you.

Why You Should Call Paul

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. And with a some help from homeowners, we can start reversing the damage more quickly. We will restore your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts have worked in a variety of flood conditions in a range of residential and business properties. Additionally, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can get life back to normal.