Handling Water Damage

Flood damage in your home can come from a series of issues. Wherever it starts, it can result in severe problems for the foundation and stability indoors. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are especially vulnerable to mold and mildew growth when water damage is neglected. If your property experiences water damage, get the specialists at Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Experts

Before a Paul Davis professional arrives, there are different measures you can do to help make the restoration faster. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized things, it's essential to act quickly to postpone water damage in your home. Before cleaning, evaluate the safety of your property. We all know that water and electricity are hazardous together, so inspect the area for electrical hazards on the premises before you begin cleanup. Exposed wires or wet electronics can be a danger, even when they have been powered down. Shut down all breakers and circuits to avoid electrocution and ensure total safety.

First Things First

A severe flood in your home can leave furniture and possessions soaked. Move all your smaller possessions to prevent more water damage. Use a dry, level surface to put books, magazines and other paper items. Books and any inked items should be placed on a dry, level surface. Lamps, collectibles and additional tabletop items should also be removed. The big work begins when you've relocated magazines and other small items. Fans and air conditioning can circulate air around your home and begin drying the area. Let the specialists take care of the big damage. Though you may want to try, do not use a regular home vacuum cleaner to remove water. These appliances aren't equipped to clean up puddles of water. When you're ready to move furniture, stack furniture like sofas onto wooden and cement blocks to above them off the wet areas. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur hard to move. So if you need to remove a large fabric item, proceed with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry thoroughly. Pieces like these might not be easily saved. Your home's framework and floors aren't immune to water weight either. Because of this, stay away from sinking ceilings or warped floors. These areas have likely taken on large amounts of water and could fall around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for Paul Davis. And with a little prep work from you, we can get to work faster. We can get your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts have worked in a variety of flood conditions in different types of home and commercial spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.