Handling Water Damage

Water damage in your home can begin from several issues. If neglected, water damage can deteriorate the structure of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to mold and mildew growth after taking on water. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the ones to call when your home or business takes on water damage.

Before Paul Davis Pros Arrive

There are other ways to ready the flooded area before Paul Davis service masters arrive. To salvage everything on your property from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. The first step to take is to assess the condition of your home. We all know that water and electricity are hazardous together, so look for electrical hazards on the premises before you start cleanup. Bare wiring or wet electronics can be a hazard, even when appliances have been shut off. We recommend turning off all breakers and circuits to ensure total safety.

First Things First

Water is a persistent substance that can dampen every nook and cranny in your home. To keep water damage from harming small items, relocate them before large furniture. Paper and inked things like magazines need a dry, flat surface. Do not forget light fixtures and other shelf items either. The big work begins when you've moved books and other small items. To dry your home, use fans or air conditioning. Dry water from hard furniture or flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, do not use a standard home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the vacuum and harm you if improperly handled. To avoid further water damage, use wooden and cement props to lift heavy chairs and sofas away from the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs hard to move. So if you must remove a carpet, lift carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry correctly. Pieces such as these may not be salvaged easily. Water treats your home's structure in a similar way it affects rugs and carpets. Because of this, stay away from sagging ceilings or bent floors. Areas like these have likely taken on large amounts of water and could collapse under weight.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis service masters know water damage. But with a some assistance from our customers, we can begin treating the flooding more quickly. We know how to restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our pros have worked with 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 effectively, so you can get life back to normal.