Water Damage Tips

Flood damage at home can stem from a series of issues. Wherever it starts, it can cause severe harm to the foundation and stability indoors. Floors, walls and other surfaces are especially vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew when flood damage is left untreated. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the ones to reach when your property needs water damage restoration.

Before Our We Arrive

There are several ways to ready the flooded area before Paul Davis service masters arrive. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite things, it's essential to work quickly to avoid water damage in your home. First, make sure your home is safe to enter. Power down all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but dampened appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

Salvaging Items & your Home

Water gets into everything. To keep water damage from destroying small items, remove them first. Use a dry, stable area to place books, magazines and other paper things. Books and any inked items should be go on a dry, stable area. This also includes small tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. The big work begins when you've moved books and other small items. To start the drying process, we recommend air movers or your home's AC throughout your property to push air around the area. Wipe or mop damp areas like tables to make sure minor puddles of standing water have been absorbed. Though you may want to try, never use a standard home vacuum to clean water. Improper use of these appliances can be hazardous to you and harm the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, stack larger pieces such as heavy chairs using wooden or cement blocks to elevate them away from the floor. Carpet and fabrics take on weight when soaked. This additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs hard to lift. If you must remove a large fabric item, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry properly. Keep in mind that water damage can affect such items permanently, so you might not be able to save them. The same water weight that damages carpets and rugs can hurt your home's structure. Because of this, do not go near drooping ceilings or bowed floors. Areas like these have likely absorbed large amounts of water and could fall around you.

Why You Should Call Paul

Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. And with a some help from our customers, the water damage will be removed more quickly. We can get your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts have worked with a range of flood conditions in a range of residential and commercial properties. Additionally, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.