Recovering from Water Damage

Water damage in your home can begin from several places. Wherever it comes from, it can result in serious harm to the structure and fixtures indoors. Wooden surfaces and drywall are particularly vulnerable to mold and mildew growth after covered in water. If your property takes on water damage, contact the professionals at Paul Davis.

Preparing for the Professionals

There are other ways to ready your home before Paul Davis service masters come to assist. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized possessions, it's important to take action quickly to postpone water damage in your home. Do not enter your property until you know it's safe. The dangerous combination of water and electricity makes a flooded home an unsafe place to work in. Before stepping into your home, turn off the main breaker. Even if they look harmless, home appliances can be dangerous when damaged by water.

First Things First

Water gets into everything. To prevent water damage from destroying small items, relocate them first. Paper and inked items like newspapers need a dry, stable surface. This includes little tabletop items, such as lamps and knickknacks. The hard work begins when you've relocated newspapers and other small items. To dry your property, use several fans. Soak up water from wood furniture or smaller surfaces. Though you may want to try, you should never use a standard home vacuum to clean water. Improper use of these tools can be hazardous to you and harm the vacuum. To help the floor and furniture dry, use wooden and cement blocks to lift large furniture away from the floor. Carpet and fabrics become heavier when soaked. All that extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to lift. So if you need to move a rug, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry properly. Pieces such as furniture might not be salvaged easily. Your property's framework and floors aren't immune to water weight either. Because of this, stay away from sinking ceilings or bowed floors. Areas like these have likely taken on the most water and could crumble under weight.

Why You Should Call Paul

Experts from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. And with a little prep work from you, the water damage can be removed more quickly. We know how to return your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in a range of residential and business spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can get life back to normal.