Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Flood damage in your home can come from a variety of places. Wherever it comes from, it can cause severe harm to the foundation and fixtures inside. Floors, walls and other surfaces are particularly vulnerable to fungal growth when flood damage is left untreated. If your property takes on water damage, contact the specialists at Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

There are different measures you can take before Paul Davis specialists come to help. To save everything in your home from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. Do not enter your house unless it's safe. The hazardous combination of water and electricity makes a dampened home a risky place to work in. Shut off the main breaker before walking into your home. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can be dangerous when touched by water.

First Things First

A severe home flood can leave everything dampened. Relocate all your small things to prevent further water damage. Paper and inked things like newspapers need a stable, dry surface. Lamps, collectibles and additional tabletop items should also be removed. Once you've removed smaller items, books and other dampened materials, you can begin cleaning. Fans or air conditioning move air throughout your home and begin drying the area. Let the experts handle the big damage. Though you may want to try, never use a standard home vacuum to clean water. This can damage the appliance and hurt you if incorrectly handled. When you're ready to move furniture, stack furniture like sofas using wooden and cement blocks to above them off the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to dry. This means when you must remove a rug, lift carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Things like draperies may not be easily saved. Your house's framework and floors aren't impervious to water weight either. Floors and ceilings might bow when they absorb too much water weight, be sure to stay clear of these hazards.

Why Call Paul?

Paul Davis professionals know water damage. And with a little prep work from you, we can get to work immediately. We will get your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our experts are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in all kinds of residential and business spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.