Water Damage at Home

From broken refrigerators to broken pipes, water damage changes in source and severity. No matter where it starts, it can result in serious problems for the structure and stability inside. Wooden surfaces and drywall are particularly vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew if neglected after water damage. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to reach when your property requires water damage restoration.

Preparing for the Professionals

There are several ways to ready the flooded area before Paul Davis specialists come to help. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized things, it's essential to act quickly to prevent water damage in your home. Don't enter your house unless it's safe. Your property becomes an unsafe place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Before entering your home, turn off the main breaker. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can deliver a powerful shock when damaged by water.

Salvaging Items and your Home

A serious flood in your home can leave all your items damaged. To prevent water damage from harming small items, relocate them before larger items. Paper and inked things like newspapers need a flat, dry area. Small lamps, knickknacks and additional tabletop items should also be removed. You can begin cleaning as soon as you've relocated magazines, small items and other wet materials. Circulate air around your house with fans to dry the floors, walls and other surfaces. Dry all minor pools and standing water with a wet mop and towels. Though you may want to try, never use a regular home vacuum cleaner to remove water. This can damage the appliance and harm you if incorrectly used. When you're ready to move furniture, prop up furniture such as heavy chairs using wooden and cement blocks to above them above the floor. Fabrics and carpet are particularly heavy when wet. This additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to move. If you must move a rug, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry correctly. Depending on how much water damage your home takes on, you might not be able to salvage every piece of fabric you own. The same water weight that affects rugs and carpets can damage your home's foundation. Because of this, do not go near drooping ceilings or bowed floors. Areas like these have likely taken on the most water and could crumble under weight.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is no match for the Paul Davis team. And with a some help from our customers, we can begin treating the flooding faster. We will restore your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts are experienced and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in a range of home and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can get life back to normal.