Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Flood damage in your home can begin from a range of sources. If left to continue, water damage can deteriorate the stability of your home. Floors, walls and other surfaces are particularly vulnerable to mold and mildew growth if neglected after flood damage. If your home experiences water damage, get the specialists from Paul Davis.

Before Our Contractors Come to Your House

It can be tempting to try and fix the leak yourself. That said, we recommend leaving the job up to the experts. However, there are some ways to clean before the restoration professionals arrive. To salvage everything in your home from water damage, it's important to act quickly. Be sure your home is safe to enter. Unplug all electronics and breakers around your house to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly cautious, but damaged appliances can be harmful when exposed to water.

First Things First

Water is a pervasive liquid that can seep into every nook and cranny in your house. Relocate all your small items to prevent increased water damage. Even, sturdy surfaces are best for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. The cleaning can begin as soon as you've removed books, small items and other dampened materials. To dry your house, use fans or air conditioning. Remove water from wood furniture and smaller surfaces. Though you may want to try, never use a standard home vacuum to remove water. This can damage the vacuum or endanger you if incorrectly used. When you're ready to move furniture, stack furniture like sofas and heavy chairs onto wooden or cement blocks to elevate them off the floor. Carpet and fabrics take on weight when wet. This extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs hard to dry. This means when you must move a rug, lift with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry properly. Keep in mind that water damage can affect such items permanently, so you may not be able to save them. Water damages your home's structure the same way it affects carpets and rugs. Ceilings and floors may bow when they take on water weight, be sure to stay away from these hazards.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for Paul Davis. But with a little prep work from you, we can begin reversing the flooding more quickly. We can get your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our experts have worked with a variety of flood conditions in a range of home and commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.