Water Damage Tips

From malfunctioning dishwashers to leaky pipes, water damage varies in source and intensity. If neglected, water damage can hurt the foundation of your property. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are especially vulnerable to mold and mildew growth when water damage is neglected. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to talk to when your home or business experiences water damage.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

There are several ways to ready the flooded area before Paul Davis specialists come to assist. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized things, it's crucial to act quickly to avoid water damage in your home. Don't enter your home until you know it's safe. Your property becomes a dangerous place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Before stepping into your home, shut off the main breaker. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can be dangerous when touched by water.

Salvaging Items and your Home

A serious home flood can leave furniture and possessions dampened. To prevent water damage from destroying small items, move them them first. Use a dry, level surface to lay books, magazines and other paper things. Magazines and other inked items should be lie on a dry, level surface. Lamps, collectibles and any other display items should also be removed. The hard work begins once you've relocated magazines and other small items. Fans and air conditioning can circulate air around your home and begin drying the area. Absorb all smaller puddles and sitting water with a wet mop and towels. Though you may want to try, don't use a regular home vacuum to remove water. These appliances aren't designed to suck up puddles of water. When you're ready to move furniture, prop up seating like sofas and heavy chairs onto wooden and cement blocks to above them off the wet areas. Carpet and fabrics take on weight when wet. The extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to move. If you must remove a rug, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry correctly. Items like wet fabrics may not be salvaged easily. The same water weight that damages rugs and carpets can hurt your home's foundation. Ceilings and floors may bow when they take on water weight, be sure to avoid these areas.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis contractors know water damage. And with a little prep work from homeowners, the water damage can be removed more quickly. We can restore your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our pros have worked in a variety of flood conditions in a range of residential and business spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.