Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Flood damage at home can stem from a variety of issues. If left unchecked, water damage can deteriorate the stability of your home. Floors, walls and other surfaces are especially vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew after taking on water. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to call when your home or business experiences water damage.

Before Our Contractors Arrive

Before a Paul Davis service master arrives, there are different measures you can do to help make the job faster. To save everything at home from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. The first step to take is to evaluate the any hazards in your home. We all know that water and electricity are dangerous together, so inspect the area for electrical hazards on the premises before you act. Bare wiring or damp electronics can present 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

Water can get into everything. As soon as your home is safe to enter, relocate all your possessions. Level, dry surfaces are suitable for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and collectibles. Once you've moved handheld items, magazines and any other wet materials, you can begin cleaning. To begin the drying process, try using fans and your home's AC throughout your home to circulate air through the area. Wipe and mop damp surfaces such as tables to ensure minor pools of standing water have been absorbed. Though you may want to try, you should never use a standard home vacuum to remove water. This can damage the vacuum and hurt you if incorrectly used. When you're ready to move furniture, prop up furnishings such as sofas and heavy chairs using wooden and cement blocks to above them above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to lift. If you must remove a carpet, lift with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry correctly. Pieces such as these might not be salvaged easily. Your home's foundation and floors aren't impervious to water weight either. Because of this, do not go near drooping ceilings or bent floors. These areas have likely taken on large amounts of water and could fall under weight.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. And with a some assistance from you, we can begin reversing the flooding more quickly. We work hard to restore your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our pros are knowledgeable and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in different types of home and business spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.