Water Damage Tips

From broken washing machines to leaky pipes, water damage varies in origin and scale. If left to continue, water damage can hurt the stability of your property. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to fungal growth after taking on water. If your property experiences water damage, contact the specialists from Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

There are several ways to prepare your home before Paul Davis restoration professionals arrive. To salvage everything on your property from water damage, it's important to act quickly. Before starting, evaluate the safety of your property. We all know that water and electricity are a hazardous combo, so look for electrical hazards on the premises before you act. Bare wiring or damp electronics can present a problem, even when appliances have been turned off. Cut power to all breakers and circuits to avoid electrocution and ensure total safety.

Saving Items & your Home

A serious flood in your home can leave everything dampened. To keep water damage from harming small items, move them them before large furniture. Paper and inked things like magazines need a flat, dry area. This also includes small tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. The hard work begins once you've moved books and other small items. To dry your house, use fans or your AC system. Leave the larger spills for the experts, but you can wipe and mop smaller messes. Though you may want to try, you should not use a standard home vacuum cleaner to remove water. This can damage the vacuum and harm you if incorrectly used. Once the room is clear of smaller items, use wooden and cement blocks to lift heavy chairs and sofas above the floor. Fabrics and carpet take on weight when soaked. All that additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to move. So if you must move a rug, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry correctly. Things such as furniture might not be easily salvaged. In serious flooding cases, the additional water weight can damage the foundation of your home. Because of this, stay away from sagging ceilings or bowed floors. These areas have likely taken on large amounts of water and could crumble around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Professionals from Paul Davis know water damage. And with a some help from you, the water damage can be treated more quickly. We can get your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists are experienced and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in a range of home and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.