Flood and Water Damage Treatments

From malfunctioning refrigerators to leaky roofs, water damage varies in source and intensity. If left to continue, water damage can harm the stability of your property. Wooden surfaces and drywall are particularly vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew after taking on water. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to talk to when your home or business needs water damage restoration.

Preparing for the Professionals

Before a Paul Davis professional appears, there are a few easy measures you can do to help make the restoration speed up. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite things, it's important to take action quickly to postpone water damage in your home. Do not enter your property unless it's safe. The dangerous combination of water and electricity makes a flooded home an unsafe place to enter. Before walking into your home, power off the main breaker. Even if they look safe, home appliances can pack a punch when damaged by water.

First Things First

Water is a pervasive liquid that can soak into every area of your property. Relocate all your small items to avoid more water damage. Even, sturdy surfaces are best for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Small lamps, collectibles and other tabletop items should also be removed. The big work begins once you've moved magazines and other small items. Fans and air conditioning move air around your house and start drying the area. Let the specialists handle the big damage. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum to clean water. This can damage the vacuum and harm you if incorrectly used. To avoid further water damage, use wooden and cement props to raise sofas off the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to dry. This means when you need to remove a rug, proceed carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Depending on the severity of water damage in your home, you may not be able to save every piece of fabric you own. Your property's framework and floors aren't impervious to water weight either. Ceilings and floors might bend when they absorb too much water weight, be sure to stay away from these areas.

Why Paul Davis?

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. But with a some assistance from you, we can begin working right away. We work hard to get your property back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our specialists are experienced and have worked with varying degrees of water damage in different kinds of residential and commercial spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.