Fixing Water Damage

From malfunctioning washing machines to leaky roofs, water damage changes in source and severity. No matter where it begins, it can result in severe harm to the infrastructure and fixtures indoors. Wooden surfaces and drywall are susceptible to harboring mold and mildew after covered in water. If your home takes on water damage, contact the experts from Paul Davis.

Before The Paul Davis Arrive

There are a few steps you can take before Paul Davis specialists arrive. To salvage everything in your home from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. First, make sure your home is safe to enter. Shut off all electronics and breakers around your house to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly cautious, but dampened appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

Salvaging Items & your Home

Water gets into everything. To keep water damage from destroying small possessions, relocate them first. Even, flat areas are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. Once you've removed handheld items, paper items and any other wet materials, you can begin cleaning. To begin the drying process, try using air movers or air conditioning in your house to circulate air through the area. Leave the larger spills for the experts, but you can wipe and mop smaller spots. Though you may want to try, do not use a standard home vacuum cleaner to remove water. This can damage the vacuum or endanger you if improperly handled. When you're ready to move furniture, stack furniture such as sofas using wooden or cement blocks to elevate them away from the wet areas. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to dry. This means when you have to remove a large fabric item, proceed with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry thoroughly. Remember that water damage can affect such items permanently, so you might not be able to save them. Your house's foundation and floors aren't immune to water weight either. Because of this, avoid sagging ceilings or warped floors. Areas like these have likely taken on the most water and could fall around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Professionals from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. And with a little prep work from you, we can start removing the flooding more quickly. We will get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our professionals have worked with a range of flood conditions in all kinds of home and business properties. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.