Water Damage Tips

Flood damage at home can stem from several sources. Wherever it comes from, it can result in severe problems for the foundation and fixtures indoors. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are susceptible to fungal growth after taking on water. The Paul Davis specialists are the experts to talk to when your property takes on water damage.

Getting Ready for the Experts

Before a Paul Davis technician arrives, there are different things you can do to make the restoration speed up. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized things, it’s essential to act quickly to prevent water damage in your home.

Before working, it is necessary to ensure your home is safe to enter. The dangerous combination of water and electricity makes a flooded home an unsafe place to enter. Shut off the main breaker before stepping into your home. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can pack a punch when damaged by water.

Salvaging Items & your Home

A severe flood can leave all your items soaked. Remove all your smaller possessions to deter increased water damage. Use a dry, stable area to put books, magazines and other paper things. Books and paper or inked items should be placed on a stable, dry area. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and collectibles. The cleaning can begin as soon as you’ve removed books, small items and other damp materials.

Fans and air conditioning move air around your property and begin drying the area. Leave the big messes for the pros, however, you can wipe and mop surface messes. Though you may want to try, you should not use a regular home vacuum cleaner to remove water. The average vacuum isn’t designed to clean up bodies of water. Once the room is clear of smaller items, use wooden and cement blocks to lift sofas above the floor.

Carpet and fabrics become heavier when wet. This extra weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur hard to lift. So if you have to remove a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry properly. Remember that water damage can affect these items permanently, so you may not be able to save them.

Water treats your home’s structure the same way it affects carpets and rugs. Because of this, do not go near drooping ceilings or bent floors. These areas have likely absorbed large amounts of water and could collapse around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. And with a some assistance from homeowners, the water damage can be treated faster. We know how to get your property 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 commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.