Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Water damage at home can come from several issues. Wherever it comes from, it can result in severe problems for the foundation and fixtures indoors. Floors, walls and other surfaces are prone to mold and mildew growth when flood damage is left untreated. If your property experiences water damage, get the professionals at Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

It can be tempting to try and fix the flooding yourself. That said, we recommend leaving the work up to the professionals. However, there are some ways to clean before the Paul Davis crew arrives. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite possessions, it's essential to take action quickly to postpone water damage in your home. First, evaluate the any hazards in your property. We all know that water and electricity are hazardous together, so inspect the area for electrical hazards around your home before you act. Even if it looks safe, steer clear of items like televisions, microwaves or other household appliances. To avoid accidents, shut down all breakers and circuits around your property to prevent electrocution.

Getting Started

Water gets into everything. Move all your smaller possessions to deter more water damage. Even, sturdy areas are best for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Small lamps, collectibles and additional display items should also be removed. The big work begins when you've removed newspapers and other small items. Fans or air conditioning can circulate air through your house and begin drying the area. Remove water from wooden furniture or smaller surfaces. Though you may want to try, you should not use a normal home vacuum to remove water. This can damage the vacuum or harm you if improperly used. When you're ready to move furniture, raise up larger pieces such as sofas onto wooden or cement blocks to above them above the wet areas. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur hard to lift. This means when you must move a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry thoroughly. Depending on how much water damage your home takes on, you may not be able to save every item of fabric you own. Water treats your property's structure the same way it affects carpets and rugs. Floors and ceilings may bow when they absorb too much water weight, it's best to avoid these areas.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. And with a some help from our customers, the water damage will be removed more quickly. We work hard to restore your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our specialists are experienced and have worked with all types of water damage in a range of home and commercial spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.