Fixing Water Damage

From faulty washing machines to broken roofs, water damage changes in source and severity. No matter how it comes from, it can cause serious problems for the structure and stability inside. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are prone to fungal invasion if untreated after flood damage. If your home takes on water damage, get the experts from Paul Davis.

Preparing for the Experts

Before a Paul Davis specialist appears, there are a few easy measures you can do to make the job faster. To save everything on your property from water damage, it's essential to act quickly. First, evaluate the condition of your home. It's no secret that water and electricity are a hazardous combination, so search for electrical hazards on the premises before you act. Even if they look undamaged, stay away from objects like televisions, microwaves or any household appliances. Shut off all breakers and circuits to avoid electrocution and ensure total safety.

First Things First

Water can get into everything. Remove all your small possessions to avoid increased water damage. Use a dry, flat area to place books, magazines and other paper things. Books and other inked items should be lie on a flat, dry area. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. The cleaning can begin once you've moved newspapers, small items and other damp materials. Move air around your house with fans to dry the floors, walls and other surfaces. Let the professionals handle the big damage. Though you may want to try, you should never use a regular home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the appliance and harm you if incorrectly handled. When you're ready to move furniture, prop up furnishings such as sofas using wooden and cement blocks to elevate them above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to dry. If you need to remove a carpet, lift with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Depending on the severity of water damage in your home, you may not be able to salvage every item of fabric you own. In serious flooding cases, the additional water weight can damage the foundation of your house. Because of this, stay away from sinking ceilings or warped floors. Areas like these have likely taken on large amounts of water and could crumble under weight.

Why You Should Call Paul

Professionals from Paul Davis are experts on water damage. But with a some assistance from our customers, we can start reversing the damage faster. We will restore your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts are experienced and have worked with all types of water damage in different types of home and commercial properties. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.