Fixing Water Damage

Water damage at home can come from several issues. No matter how it comes from, it can cause severe harm to the infrastructure and stability indoors. Wooden surfaces and drywall are especially vulnerable to mold and mildew growth if neglected after flood damage. If your home takes on water damage, call the professionals at Paul Davis.

Preparing for the Experts

Before a Paul Davis technician appears, there are a few easy measures you can do to help make the job speed up. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized things, it's essential to work quickly to prevent water damage in your home. Before starting, be sure your home is safe to work in. Power down all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly cautious, but dampened appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

Getting Started

Water leaks into everything. Relocate all your smaller items to avoid further water damage. Even, sturdy surfaces are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. This includes small tabletop items, such as lamps and collectibles. Once you've removed handheld items, newspaper and any other wet materials, the cleaning can begin. To start the drying process, try using air movers and your home's AC in your property to circulate air throughout the area. Remove water from wood furniture or flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum cleaner to remove water. Incorrect use of these appliances can be dangerous to you and harm the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, stack larger pieces like heavy chairs and sofas using wooden and cement blocks to elevate them off the floor. Fabrics and carpet are especially heavy when exposed to water. All that extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs hard to move. This means when you have to move a rug, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Depending on the scale of water damage in your home, you might not be able to salvage every item of fabric you own. The same water weight that damages rugs and carpets can hurt your home's structure. Ceilings and floors can bend when they take on water weight, be sure to avoid these hazards.

Why You Should Call Paul

Paul Davis technicians are experienced with flooding. But with a little prep work from homeowners, we can get to work sooner. We work hard to return your property back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our experts have worked with a range of flood conditions in a range of residential and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.