Water Damage at Home

From malfunctioning dishwashers to leaky pipes, water damage changes in origin and intensity. No matter how it comes from, it can result in severe problems for the foundation and stability inside. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are particularly vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew when flood damage is neglected. The Paul Davis specialists are the experts to reach when your home or business needs water damage restoration.

Before the Pros Arrive

It can be hard not to try and fix the leak yourself. That said, we recommend leaving the work up to the professionals. However, there are some measures you can take before the Paul Davis crew arrives. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized possessions, it's important to act quickly to postpone water damage in your home. Make sure your house is in a safe condition to enter before beginning work. The dangerous blend of water and electricity makes a flooded home an unsafe place to enter. Turn off the main breaker before stepping into your home. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can deliver a powerful shock when damaged by water.

First Things First

Water leaks into everything. Once your home is safe to enter, move all your possessions. Use a dry, stable surface to set books, magazines and other paper items. Magazines and any inked items should be go on a dry, stable surface. Lamps, knickknacks and additional display items should also be removed. The cleaning can begin once you've removed magazines, small items and other dampened materials. To dry your house, use fans or your AC system. Wipe or mop wet areas such as shelves to ensure smaller pools of sitting water have been absorbed. Though you may want to try, you should never use a standard home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the vacuum or hurt you if incorrectly used. To avoid further water damage, use wooden or cement blocks to lift furniture above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This extra weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur hard to move. So if you must move a large fabric item, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry properly. Depending on the scale of water damage in your home, you may not be able to keep every item of fabric you own. In severe flooding situations, the extra water weight can damage the structural integrity of your home. Because of this, avoid sinking ceilings or bowed floors. These areas have likely taken on the most water and could collapse around you.

Why You Should Call Paul

Specialists from Paul Davis know water damage. And with a little prep work from you, the water damage can be removed more quickly. We work hard to return your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists are experienced and have worked with varying degrees of water damage in different types of residential and business properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.