Fixing Water Damage

Water damage at home can begin from a range of issues. If left unchecked, water damage can deteriorate the structure of your home. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are susceptible to harboring mold and mildew when flood damage is left untreated. If your home experiences water damage, contact the experts from Paul Davis.

Preparing for the Professionals

There are different steps you can take before Paul Davis restoration professionals come to assist. To salvage everything on your property from water damage, it's crucial to act quickly. Before starting, assess the any hazards in your home. It's no secret that water and electricity are hazardous together, so inspect the area for electrical hazards around your home before you begin cleanup. Even if it appears harmless, avoid using items like TVs, microwaves or other household appliances. Shut down all breakers and circuits to avoid electrocution and ensure total safety.

Getting Started

A serious flood in your home can leave everything you own wet. Remove all your smaller things to prevent increased water damage. Level, flat areas are suitable for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. This also includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and collectibles. The big work begins once you've removed magazines and other small items. Move air throughout your home with fans to dry the wet area in your home. Let the professionals dry the big damage. Though you may want to try, never use a standard home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Improper use of these appliances can be dangerous to you and break the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, raise up furniture like sofas onto wooden or cement blocks to elevate them above the wet areas. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to move. This means when you need to remove a carpet, proceed with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Remember that water damage can affect such items permanently, so you might not be able to save them. Water treats your home's structure the same way it affects rugs and carpets. Because of this, avoid drooping ceilings or bent floors. Areas like these have likely taken on the most water and could fall around you.

Why Call Paul?

Paul Davis service masters are experienced with flooding. And with a some help from our customers, the water damage will be treated more quickly. We will get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts have worked in a range of flood conditions in all types of home and business properties. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.