How to Handle Water Damage

Water damage in your home can begin from several issues. If left unchecked, water damage can deteriorate the stability of your home. Floors, walls and other surfaces are particularly vulnerable to mold and mildew growth after taking on water. If your home takes on water damage, call the professionals from Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

There are several things you can do before Paul Davis restoration professionals arrive. To salvage everything on your property from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. First, make sure your home is safe to work in. Power down all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but damaged appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

Saving Items and your Home

A severe flood in your home can leave everything soaked. Move all your small possessions to deter more water damage. Even, sturdy surfaces are best for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. This includes small tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. You can begin cleaning when you've moved magazines, small items and other dampened materials. To start the drying process, try using fans and air conditioning in your home to push air around the area. Soak up all minor puddles and sitting water with a wet mop or towels. Though you may want to try, you should never use a regular home vacuum to remove water. Improper use of these appliances can be hazardous to you and break the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, stack furnishings such as sofas and heavy chairs onto wooden and cement blocks to elevate them above the floor. Carpet and fabrics are very heavy when wet. This additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to move. So if you must move a rug, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry thoroughly. Remember that water damage can affect such items permanently, so you may not be able to salvage them. Water damages your home's structure in a similar way it affects rugs and carpets. Ceilings and floors may bow when they take on water weight, it's best to stay away from these areas.

Why You Should Call Paul

Water damage is easy for Paul Davis. And with a little prep work from you, we can begin removing the damage faster. We can restore your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our pros are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in a range of residential and business properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.