Water Damage at Home

From broken dishwashers to leaky roofs, water damage changes in source and scale. If neglected, water damage can hurt the stability of your property. Wooden surfaces and drywall are susceptible to mold and mildew growth when water damage is left untreated. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the ones to talk to when your home or business needs water damage restoration.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

Before a Paul Davis pro appears, there are several things you can do to make the job faster. To save everything at home from water damage, it's necessary to act quickly. Do not enter your home unless it's safe. The hazardous blend of water and electricity makes a flooded home a risky place to work in. Before walking into your home, power off the main breaker. Even if they look safe, home appliances can pack a punch when damaged by water.

Saving Possessions and your Home

Water leaks into everything. To prevent water damage from destroying small items, remove them first. Even, flat areas are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Lamps, collectibles and any other display items should also be removed. Once you've moved small items, magazines and any other wet materials, you can begin cleaning. Fans or air conditioning move air around your property and start drying the area. Dry all minor pools and standing water with a wet mop or towels. Though you may want to try, don't use a regular home vacuum to clean water. Standard vacuums aren't equipped to suck up puddles of water. Once the room is clear of smaller items, use wooden or cement props to raise heavy chairs off the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The extra weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur hard to move. So if you must remove a large fabric item, lift with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry correctly. Depending on how much water damage your home takes on, you may not be able to salvage every piece of fabric you own. Your home's framework and floors aren't impervious to water weight either. Ceilings and floors will warp when they take on water weight, it's best to avoid these hazards.

Why You Should Call Paul

Water damage is easy for Paul Davis. But with a little prep work from homeowners, the water damage will be treated more quickly. We can restore your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists have worked with a variety of flood conditions in a range of residential and business properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.