Water Damage Tips

Flood damage at home can come from several places. If neglected, water damage can harm the stability of your property. Floors, walls and other surfaces are particularly vulnerable to fungal growth when water damage is neglected. If your property takes on water damage, contact the specialists from Paul Davis.

Preparing for the Experts

There are different solutions you can try before Paul Davis restoration professionals arrive. To salvage everything on your property from water damage, it's necessary to act quickly. Make sure your home is safe to enter before starting work. Your property becomes a dangerous place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Power off the main breaker before entering your home. Even if they look safe, home appliances can pack a punch when touched by water.

First Things First

Water can get into everything. To keep water damage from destroying small possessions, move them them first. Level, sturdy surfaces are suitable for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Don't forget light fixtures and other tabletop items either. Once you've removed small items, magazines and any other wet materials, the cleaning can begin. To dry your house, use several fans. Let the professionals dry the big messes. Though you may want to try, don't use a normal home vacuum to clean water. These appliances aren't equipped to clean up bodies of water. To avoid further water damage, use wooden or cement blocks to lift sofas away from the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to lift. This means when you must remove a large fabric item, proceed carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry correctly. Pieces like draperies might not be salvaged easily. In serious flooding cases, the additional water weight can damage the structural strength of your home. Ceilings and floors may bend when they take on water weight, be sure to avoid these areas.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. But with a little prep work from our customers, we can begin working immediately. We will get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts have restored a variety of flood conditions in all types of residential and business properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.