Water Damage Tips

Flood damage in your home can stem from a variety of issues. Wherever it starts, it can result in severe problems for the foundation and stability indoors. Wooden surfaces and drywall are susceptible to fungal invasion when water damage is neglected. If your home experiences water damage, call the specialists from Paul Davis.

Before Paul Davis Pros Arrive

Before a Paul Davis professional appears, there are several steps you can do to help make the job speed up. You need to work quickly to save the possessions in your home from water damage. Don't enter your property until you know it's safe. The dangerous blend of water and electricity makes a flooded home an unsafe place to work in. Power off the main breaker before entering your home. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can be dangerous when damaged by water.

First Things First

Water leaks into everything. To prevent water damage from destroying small possessions, remove them before large furniture. Even, dry areas are suitable for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Do not forget lamps and other shelf things either. The big work begins once you've relocated books and other small items. Fans and air conditioning can circulate air around your home and begin drying the area. Soak up all smaller puddles and standing water with a wet mop and towels. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the vacuum or endanger you if incorrectly used. When you're ready to move furniture, raise up seating like sofas and heavy chairs onto wooden or cement blocks to elevate them away from the wet areas. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to move. So if you must remove a rug, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry correctly. Depending on the amount of water damage in your home, you might not be able to salvage every piece of fabric you own. Your property's framework and floors aren't impervious to water weight either. Floors and ceilings may bend when they absorb too much water weight, it's best to stay away from these areas.

Paul Davis Restoration

Experts from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. And with a little prep work from homeowners, the water damage will be removed more quickly. We will get your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our technicians are experienced and have worked with varying degrees of water damage in all kinds of home and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.