Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Water damage in your home can come from a variety of sources. If left to continue, water damage can deteriorate the foundation of your home. Floors, walls and other surfaces are prone to fungal invasion when flood damage is left untreated. If your home takes on water damage, get the experts from Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Experts

There are several measures you can take before Paul Davis service masters arrive. You need to move quickly to save everything in your home from water damage. First, make sure your home is safe to enter. Power down all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but dampened appliances can be harmful when exposed to water.

First Things First

Water leaks into everything. Move all your small items to deter further water damage. Use a dry, stable area to put books, magazines and other paper things. Magazines and any inked items should be go on a stable, dry area. Lamps, knickknacks and any other tabletop items should also be removed. The big work begins when you've moved newspapers and other small items. To dry your home, use several fans. Soak up water from hard furniture or smaller surfaces. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum cleaner to remove water. Incorrect use of these appliances can be harmful to you and break the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, prop up seating like heavy chairs onto wooden or cement blocks to above them above the floor. Carpet and fabrics take on weight when exposed to water. The additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to dry. If you have to move a rug, proceed with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry thoroughly. Items like draperies might not be easily saved. In severe flooding cases, the additional water weight can damage the foundation of your home. Ceilings and floors can warp when they absorb too much water weight, it's best to stay clear of these hazards.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. But with a little prep work from our customers, the water damage will be treated more quickly. We know how to restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our technicians have worked in a variety of flood conditions in different types of residential and commercial properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can get life back to normal.