Water Damage Tips

From broken washing machines to leaky roofs, water damage changes in origin and scale. No matter how it begins, it can result in severe harm to the structure and fixtures indoors. Floors, walls and other surfaces are susceptible to mold and mildew growth if neglected after water damage. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to reach when your property takes on water damage.

Before Paul Davis Pros Arrive

There are other ways to ready your home before Paul Davis specialists come to help. You need to act quickly to salvage everything in your home from water damage. Be sure your home is safe to work in. Deactivate all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but dampened appliances can be harmful when exposed to water.

Getting Started

A severe flood in your home can leave furniture and possessions dampened. To prevent water damage from destroying small items, move them them before larger items. Level, flat areas are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Don't forget light fixtures and other shelf items either. Once you've removed smaller items, newspaper and other damp materials, you can begin cleaning. To begin the drying process, try using fans and air conditioning throughout your home to push air throughout the area. Leave the larger messes for the specialists, but you can wipe or mop easier messes. Though you may want to try, don't use a normal home vacuum cleaner to remove water. The average vacuum isn't designed to clean up pools of water. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden and cement blocks to raise heavy chairs and sofas above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to dry. So if you have to remove a carpet, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry correctly. Depending on the scale of water damage in your home, you might not be able to keep every item of fabric you own. In severe flooding events, the additional water weight can damage the foundation of your home. Ceilings and floors might bend when they take on water weight, be sure to stay clear of these areas.

Why You Should Call Paul

Water damage is easy for Paul Davis. And with a little prep work from you, the water damage can be treated faster. We know how to return your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our technicians are knowledgeable and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in a range of home and business properties. Additionally, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.