Recovering from Water Damage

Water damage in your home can come from several places. If left unchecked, water damage can deteriorate the structure of your property. Wooden surfaces and drywall are particularly vulnerable to fungal invasion when water damage is left untreated. If your property experiences water damage, get the specialists at Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Experts

It can be tempting to try and remedy the situation yourself. That said, it's best to leave the job up to the experts. However, there are some measures you can take before the restoration professionals arrive. You need to work quickly to salvage everything in your home from water damage. Before beginning, you need to verify your house is safe to enter. Your property becomes an unsafe place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Before entering your home, shut off the main breaker. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can pack a punch when touched by water.

First Things First

Water can leak into everything. When your home is safe to enter, remove all your possessions. Paper and inked items like magazines need a dry, level area. Don't forget light fixtures and other shelf things either. Once you've moved small items, newspaper and other dampened materials, you can begin cleaning. Fans and air conditioning can circulate air throughout your property and start drying the area. Absorb all minor pools and sitting water with a wet mop and towels. Though you may want to try, you should not use a standard home vacuum cleaner to remove water. This can damage the appliance or endanger you if improperly used. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden or cement props to elevate sofas away from the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to move. So if you need to remove a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry properly. Remember that water damage can affect these items permanently, so you might not be able to salvage them. Water treats your property's structure in a similar way it affects carpets and rugs. Because of this, stay away from drooping ceilings or bent floors. These areas have likely absorbed the most water and could crumble under weight.

Why Call Paul?

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. And with a little prep work from homeowners, we can start removing the damage faster. We can get your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our professionals have worked with a variety of flood conditions in a range of home and business properties. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.