Flood and Water Damage Treatments

From faulty washing machines to broken pipes, water damage varies in origin and scale. No matter where it starts, it can cause serious problems for the infrastructure and stability indoors. Floors, walls and other surfaces are susceptible to harboring mold and mildew after taking on water. If your property takes on water damage, contact the professionals from Paul Davis.

Before Paul Davis Pros Arrive

It can be tempting to try and remedy the water damage yourself. That said, we recommend leaving the heavy lifting up to the professionals. However, there are some things you can do before the Paul Davis crew arrives. To salvage everything in your home from water damage, it's necessary to act quickly. The first step to take is to evaluate the safety of your property. We all know that water and electricity are dangerous together, so look for electrical hazards around your home before you act. Even if it looks undamaged, avoid using items like televisions, toasters or any household appliances. Power off all breakers and circuits to avoid electrocution and ensure total safety.

Getting Started

Water can leak into everything. To keep water damage from harming small items, remove them first. Level, sturdy areas are ideal for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Don't forget light fixtures and other shelf things either. You can begin cleaning when you've relocated books, small items and other damp materials. Fans and air conditioning circulate air throughout your home and begin drying the area. Dry water from hard furniture and smaller surfaces. Though you may want to try, do not use a normal home vacuum to remove water. The average vacuum isn't equipped to clean up pools of water. To avoid further water damage, use wooden and cement blocks to elevate furniture off the floor. Fabrics and carpet take on weight when exposed to water. This additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to dry. So if you need to remove a rug, proceed with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry thoroughly. Remember that water damage can affect these items permanently, so you may not be able to salvage them. Water treats your property's structure the same way it affects rugs and carpets. Because of this, do not go near sinking ceilings or bent floors. These areas have likely absorbed the most water and could collapse around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Specialists from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. But with a little prep work from you, the water damage will be treated faster. We will restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our pros have restored a variety of flood conditions in a range of residential and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.