Recovering from Water Damage

From broken dishwashers to broken roofs, water damage varies in origin and scale. If left to continue, water damage can deteriorate the structure of your home. Floors, walls and other surfaces are susceptible to harboring mold and mildew after taking on water. If your home experiences water damage, contact the specialists from Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

There are a few steps you can take before Paul Davis specialists come to assist. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite things, it's essential to take action quickly to avoid water damage in your home. Make sure your property is safe to enter before working. The hazardous mixture of water and electricity makes a dampened home a risky place to work in. Power off the main breaker before entering your home. Even if they look safe, home appliances can be dangerous when damaged by water.

Salvaging Possessions and your Home

Water gets into everything. Move all your smaller things to deter more water damage. Use a dry, flat surface to set books, magazines and other paper things. Books and paper or inked items should be lie on a flat, dry surface. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. The hard work begins when you've moved newspapers and other small items. Fans or air conditioning can circulate air around your house and start drying the area. Wipe or mop wet surfaces like tables to make sure minor pools of sitting water have been cleaned. Though you may want to try, never use a normal home vacuum cleaner to remove water. Incorrect use of these appliances can be harmful to you and harm the vacuum. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden and cement blocks to elevate furniture above the floor. Fabrics and carpet become heavier when soaked. All that additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to move. If you must move a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry properly. Depending on the amount of water damage in your home, you may not be able to save every piece of fabric you own. In serious flooding events, the additional water weight can hurt the structural strength of your property. Floors and ceilings will bow when they absorb too much water weight, be sure to stay away from these hazards.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. And with a little prep work from you, we can begin reversing the flooding faster. We will restore your property back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our specialists are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in different kinds of home and commercial spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.