Handling Water Damage

From broken washing machines to leaky roofs, water damage varies in source and intensity. No matter how it comes from, it can cause severe harm to the foundation and stability inside. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are prone to mold and mildew growth after taking on water. If your home experiences water damage, contact the experts at Paul Davis.

Before Paul Davis Pros Arrive

It can be tempting to try and remedy the leak yourself. That said, we recommend leaving the work up to the experts. However, there are some measures you can take before the restoration professionals arrive. To save everything on your property from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. Be sure your home is safe to work in. Deactivate all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly cautious, but damaged appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

Saving Possessions & your Home

A severe home flood can leave everything damaged. To prevent water damage from destroying small items, remove them before large furniture. Use a dry, flat surface to put books, magazines and other paper things. Magazines and paper or inked items should be placed on a flat, dry surface. This also includes small tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. You can begin cleaning once you've relocated paper material, small items and other damp materials. To start the drying process, we recommend air movers and air conditioning throughout your home to push air around the area. Wipe or mop damp areas such as tables to ensure minor pools of sitting water have been absorbed. Though you may want to try, don't use a normal home vacuum to clean water. The average vacuum isn't designed to clean up bodies of water. When you're ready to move furniture, raise up seating like sofas using wooden and cement blocks to above them above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to dry. So if you need to move a large fabric item, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry correctly. Items like furniture might not be easily salvaged. Water damages your home's structure in a similar way it affects carpets and rugs. Because of this, do not go near sinking ceilings or bent floors. These areas have likely taken on the most water and could fall around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. And with a little prep work from homeowners, the water damage will be treated faster. We work hard to get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in all types of residential and business spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.