Water Damage at Home

From broken dishwashers to broken pipes, water damage changes in origin and intensity. If neglected, water damage can deteriorate the stability of your property. Wooden surfaces and drywall are particularly vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew after covered in water. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to call when your property requires water damage restoration.

Getting Ready for the Experts

It can be tempting to try and fix the water damage yourself. That said, it's best to leave the job up to the professionals. However, there are some measures you can take before the restoration professionals arrive. To salvage everything at home from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. Be sure your property is safe to work in. Deactivate all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly cautious, but damaged appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

Getting Started

Water gets into everything. To prevent water damage from harming small items, remove them before large furniture. Paper and inked things like books need a level, dry area. This also includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. The real work begins when you've relocated magazines and other small items. To start the drying process, try using air movers or air conditioning throughout your property to channel air throughout the area. Wipe or mop damp surfaces like countertops to ensure smaller puddles of standing water have been removed. Though you may want to try, don't use a regular home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Improper use of these tools can be hazardous to you and harm the vacuum. To avoid further water damage, use wooden or cement props to lift heavy chairs and sofas off the floor. Fabrics and carpet become heavier when wet. The additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to move. This means when you must remove a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry correctly. Depending on the scale of water damage in your home, you might not be able to keep every piece of fabric you own. The same water weight that damages rugs and carpets can damage your home's structure. Because of this, stay away from drooping ceilings or warped floors. These areas have likely absorbed the most water and could crumble around you.

Why Paul Davis?

Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. But with a some assistance from our customers, the water damage can be treated faster. We will restore your property back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our pros have restored a variety of flood conditions in a range of home and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.