Flood and Water Damage Treatments

From broken refrigerators to broken roofs, water damage varies in origin and intensity. If neglected, water damage can deteriorate the foundation of your property. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are especially vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew when flood damage is neglected. The Paul Davis specialists are the experts to talk to when your property takes on water damage.

Preparing for the Professionals

There are other ways to ready your home before Paul Davis specialists come to assist. You need to work quickly to save everything in your home from water damage. Before beginning, it is necessary to verify your home is safe to enter. The dangerous mixture of water and electricity makes a dampened home a risky place to enter. Before entering your home, shut off the main breaker. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can be dangerous when damaged by water.

Getting Started

A serious flood in your home can leave all your possessions soaked. Move all your smaller items to avoid further water damage. Level, sturdy surfaces are best for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Don't forget lamps and other tabletop items either. Once you've removed handheld items, paper items and any other dampened materials, you can begin cleaning. Fans and air conditioning move air around your home and begin drying the area. Dry water from hard furniture and flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, don't use a regular home vacuum to clean water. The average vacuum isn't designed to clean up bodies of water. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden or cement blocks to elevate heavy chairs and sofas off the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur hard to lift. If you must remove a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry thoroughly. Items like draperies might not be saved easily. In serious flooding events, the additional water weight can hurt the foundation of your home. Ceilings and floors can bend when they take on water weight, it's best to stay clear of these areas.

Why Paul Davis?

Experts from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. But with a little prep work from homeowners, we can begin treating the flooding more quickly. We will restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists are experienced and have worked with varying degrees of water damage in a range of residential and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can get life back to normal.