What to Do if You See Water Damage

From malfunctioning washing machines to leaky roofs, water damage changes in origin and severity. If neglected, water damage can deteriorate the structure of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are particularly vulnerable to fungal invasion when flood damage is neglected. If your home takes on water damage, call the experts at Paul Davis.

Before the Pros Arrive

There are other ways to ready your home before Paul Davis restoration professionals arrive. You need to move quickly to salvage the possessions in your home from water damage. Don't enter your home unless it's safe. Your home becomes an unsafe place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Turn off the main breaker before walking into your home. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can be dangerous when damaged by water.

Salvaging Possessions & your Home

A severe home flood can leave all your possessions soaked. To prevent water damage from destroying small possessions, remove them first. Paper and inked things like magazines need a stable, dry surface. Do not forget light fixtures and other shelf pieces either. The big work begins when you've removed magazines and other small items. To dry your home, use several fans. Leave the big messes for the experts, but you can wipe and mop surface messes. Though you may want to try, don't use a regular home vacuum to clean water. Incorrect use of these tools can be harmful to you and break the vacuum. To help the floor and furniture dry, use wooden and cement props to lift large furniture above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs hard to lift. If you have to remove a large fabric item, proceed with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry properly. Items like these may not be easily salvaged. In severe flooding events, the extra water weight can hurt the foundation of your home. Floors and ceilings may bend when they take on water weight, be sure to stay away from these areas.

Why You Should Call Paul

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. And with a some assistance from our customers, the water damage will be removed faster. We will get your home back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our technicians have worked in a variety of flood conditions in a range of residential and business properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.