Water Damage Tips

Water damage at home can stem from several places. If left to continue, water damage can harm the foundation of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to harboring mold and mildew after covered in water. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the experts to talk to when your home or business needs water damage restoration.

Before The Paul Davis Come to Your House

Before a Paul Davis pro arrives, there are several steps you can do to help make the job faster. You need to move quickly to salvage the possessions in your home from water damage. Before acting, it is important to ensure your home is safe to enter. The hazardous combination of water and electricity makes a flooded home an unsafe place to enter. Before stepping into your home, power off the main breaker. Even if they look safe, home appliances can deliver a powerful shock when damaged by water.

First Things First

A severe flood can leave furniture and possessions wet. When your house is safe to enter, relocate all your possessions. Even, sturdy areas are ideal for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. This also includes small tabletop items, such as lamps and knickknacks. The real work begins when you've removed newspapers and other small items. Fans and air conditioning can circulate air around your home and begin drying the area. Wipe and mop damp areas such as tables to make sure minor pools of standing water have been removed. Though you may want to try, you should never use a regular home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the appliance or hurt you if incorrectly used. To help the floor and furniture dry, use wooden or cement props to raise sofas off the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that extra weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to move. So if you need to remove a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry thoroughly. Items such as furniture may not be saved easily. Water affects your home's structure the same way it affects rugs and carpets. Ceilings and floors can warp when they take on water weight, be sure to stay away from these areas.

Paul Davis Restoration

Specialists from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. And with a some assistance from you, the water damage will be removed faster. We can restore your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our pros have worked with a range of flood conditions in a range of residential and commercial properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.