Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Water damage at home can come from several sources. No matter how it begins, it can cause serious harm to the foundation and stability indoors. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are especially vulnerable to mold and mildew growth if untreated after flood damage. Our specialists at Paul Davis are the ones to talk to when your home or business needs water damage restoration.

Before Our We Come to Your House

Before a Paul Davis professional arrives, there are several things you can do to make the process speed up. You need to move quickly to salvage the possessions in your home from water damage. Be sure your home is safe to enter. Power down all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly cautious, but dampened appliances can be harmful when exposed to water.

Salvaging Possessions and your Home

Water is a persistent substance that can soak into every nook and cranny in your home. To keep water damage from destroying small possessions, move them them before large furniture. Use a dry, level surface to set books, magazines and other paper things. Magazines and any inked items should be placed on a level, dry surface. This includes small tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. The real work begins when you've relocated magazines and other small items. To start the drying process, try using air movers and air conditioning throughout your home to push air through the area. Leave the larger messes for the pros, however, you can wipe or mop easier spots. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum to remove water. The average vacuum isn't equipped to clean up pools of water. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden and cement props to elevate sofas off the floor. Carpet and fabrics are quite heavy when wet. The extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to lift. If you have to remove a large fabric item, proceed with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry thoroughly. Things such as these may not be easily saved. Your home's framework and floors aren't immune to water weight either. Ceilings and floors may bend when they take on water weight, be sure to stay clear of these areas.

Why You Should Call Paul

Paul Davis contractors are experts on water damage. And with a some help from our customers, the water damage can be treated more quickly. We will get your property back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our professionals are knowledgeable and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in all kinds of residential and commercial properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.