Reversing Water Damage

From malfunctioning washing machines to broken roofs, water damage varies in source and intensity. No matter how it begins, it can result in severe harm to the infrastructure and stability inside. Floors, walls and other surfaces are susceptible to fungal growth if untreated after water damage. If your home takes on water damage, contact the professionals at Paul Davis.

Before The Paul Davis Come to Your House

It can be tempting to try and remedy the situation yourself. That said, it's best to leave the work up to the professionals. However, there are some measures you can take before the Paul Davis crew arrives. You need to work quickly to salvage everything in your home from water damage. Make sure your home is safe to enter before working. The dangerous mixture of water and electricity makes a flooded home an unsafe place to work in. Shut off the main breaker before stepping into your home. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can deliver a powerful shock when touched by water.

First Things First

Water is a persistent substance that can dampen every corner of your home. Remove all your small things to deter further water damage. Level, flat surfaces are best for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Don't forget lamps and other tabletop items either. The cleaning can begin when you've relocated books, small items and other wet materials. To dry your home, use several fans. Leave the larger spills for the experts, but you can wipe or mop smaller spots. Though you may want to try, you should not use a standard 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 and cement blocks to raise heavy chairs and sofas above the floor. Fabrics and carpet take on weight when wet. This extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to lift. This means when you must move a large fabric item, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry correctly. Depending on how much water damage your home takes on, you might not be able to keep every item of fabric you own. In severe flooding cases, the extra water weight can damage the foundation of your house. Because of this, avoid sinking ceilings or bent floors. Areas like these have likely taken on the most water and could collapse under weight.

Why Paul Davis?

Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. And with a some help from you, we can begin removing the damage more quickly. We can restore your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our pros have restored a variety of flood conditions in a range of home and business properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.