Responding to Water Damage

From malfunctioning appliances to leaky pipes, water damage changes in origin and scale. Wherever it starts, it can result in serious problems for the structure and fixtures indoors. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to harboring mold and mildew if untreated after flood damage. If your property experiences water damage, call the professionals from Paul Davis.

Before Our Specialists Arrive

It can be tempting to try and remedy the flooding yourself. That said, it's best to leave the heavy lifting up to the professionals. However, there are some ways to clean before the Paul Davis crew arrives. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized possessions, it's important to take action quickly to prevent water damage in your home. First, make sure your property is safe to work in. Power down all electronics and breakers around your house to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly cautious, but dampened appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

First Things First

Water is a persistent substance that can leak into every nook and cranny in your home. Relocate all your smaller items to avoid further water damage. Paper and inked items like books need a dry, stable surface. Don't forget light fixtures and other shelf items either. The big work begins when you've removed newspapers and other small items. Fans and air conditioning can circulate air around your property and start drying the area. Let the experts dry the big damage. Though you may want to try, you should not use a regular home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Improper use of these appliances can be hazardous to you and harm the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, raise up seating such as heavy chairs and sofas onto wooden or cement blocks to elevate them away from the wet areas. Carpet and fabrics are quite heavy when soaked. All that extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to dry. So if you must remove a rug, proceed with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Remember that water damage can affect these items permanently, so you may not be able to salvage them. Water treats your property's structure in a similar way it affects carpets and rugs. Floors and ceilings will bow when they absorb too much water weight, be sure to avoid these hazards.

Why You Should Call Paul

Specialists from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. And with a some help from you, the water damage will be removed faster. We know how to get your property back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our experts have worked with a range of flood conditions in a range of residential and business properties. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can get life back to normal.