Reversing Water Damage

From broken refrigerators to broken pipes, water damage varies in origin and scale. If neglected, water damage can harm the structure of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to mold and mildew growth when water damage is neglected. If your home experiences water damage, contact the specialists from Paul Davis.

Before the Pros Arrive

There are several ways to prepare your home before Paul Davis specialists arrive. To save everything at home from water damage, it's necessary to act quickly. Before starting, be sure your home is safe to enter. Unplug all electronics and breakers around your house to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly careful, but damaged appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

Getting Started

Water can leak into everything. To prevent water damage from harming small possessions, relocate them first. Level, sturdy surfaces are ideal for airing out 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 relocated newspapers, small items and other wet materials. To start the drying process, try using fans and your home's AC in your house to circulate air around the area. Wipe and mop damp surfaces such as shelves to make sure smaller pools of sitting water have been cleaned. Though you may want to try, do not use a normal home vacuum cleaner to remove water. Improper use of these appliances can be dangerous to you and break the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, lift up furnishings such as heavy chairs using wooden and cement blocks to elevate them off the floor. Carpet and fabrics take on weight when exposed to water. The additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to move. So if you need to remove a carpet, proceed with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Depending on how much water damage your home takes on, you might not be able to save every item of fabric you own. The same water weight that affects carpets and rugs can damage your home's foundation. Floors and ceilings can bow when they absorb too much water weight, it's best to stay away from these hazards.

Why Call Paul?

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. And with a little prep work from our customers, the water damage will be treated more quickly. We will restore your property back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our experts have restored a range of flood conditions in a range of residential and business properties. Additionally, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.