Recovering from Water Damage

Flood damage at home can come from several places. If neglected, water damage can deteriorate the stability of your property. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are prone to harboring mold and mildew after covered in water. The Paul Davis specialists are the experts to talk to when your property takes on water damage.

Before Paul Davis Pros Arrive

It can be hard not to try and remedy the situation yourself. That said, we recommend leaving the work up to the specialists. However, there are some ways to clean before the Paul Davis crew arrives. To save everything at home from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. Make sure your property is in a safe condition to enter before starting work. The hazardous blend of water and electricity makes a dampened home an unsafe place to work in. Turn off the main breaker before stepping into your home. Even if they look harmless, home appliances can be dangerous when touched by water.

Salvaging Possessions and your Home

Water leaks into everything. To prevent water damage from harming small possessions, move them them first. Use a dry, stable surface to lay books, magazines and other paper things. Newspaper and any inked items should be placed on a stable, dry surface. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and collectibles. The cleaning can begin when you've removed newspapers, small items and other damp materials. Circulate air through your home with air conditioning to dry the floors, walls and other surfaces. Leave the big spills for the pros, but you can wipe and mop smaller spots. Though you may want to try, never use a regular home vacuum to remove water. The average vacuum isn't equipped to suck up pools of water. Once the room is clear of smaller items, use wooden and cement props to lift heavy chairs away from the floor. Fabrics and carpet become heavier when exposed to water. This additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to move. If you must remove a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry thoroughly. Keep in mind that water damage can affect such items permanently, so you may not be able to save them. The same water weight that affects carpets and rugs can damage your home's foundation. Ceilings and floors will bend when they take on water weight, it's best to stay clear of these hazards.

Why Call Paul?

Professionals from Paul Davis are experts on water damage. And with a little prep work from you, the water damage can be treated faster. We will get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our professionals are experienced and have worked with varying degrees of water damage in all kinds of residential and commercial properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.