Recovering from Water Damage

From malfunctioning refrigerators to leaky roofs, water damage varies in source and scale. Wherever it begins, it can result in serious harm to the infrastructure and stability indoors. Floors, walls and other surfaces are susceptible to mold and mildew growth when flood damage is neglected. If your property takes on water damage, get the professionals at Paul Davis.

Preparing for the Professionals

There are several ways to prepare your home before Paul Davis service masters arrive. You need to move quickly to salvage everything in your home from water damage.

Be sure your property is safe to work in. Unplug all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly cautious, but damaged appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

Salvaging Items & your Home

Water can get into everything. To prevent water damage from harming small possessions, relocate them first. Use a dry, stable surface to place books, magazines and other paper things. Newspaper and other inked items should be lie on a dry, stable surface. Do not forget lamps and other tabletop things either. Once you’ve moved handheld items, books and any other wet materials, the cleaning can begin.

To dry your home, use fans or your AC system. Soak up all minor puddles and standing water with a wet mop and towels. Though you may want to try, do not use a regular home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Improper use of these appliances can be hazardous to you and break the vacuum. When you’re ready to move furniture, stack larger pieces like sofas and heavy chairs using wooden or cement blocks to elevate them off the wet areas.

Fabrics and carpet become heavier when wet. All that extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to dry. So if you have to remove a rug, lift with caution. 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 may not be able to salvage every piece of fabric you own.

Water affects your property’s structure the same way it affects carpets and rugs. Ceilings and floors can bow when they absorb too much water weight, it’s best to avoid these areas.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is no match for the Paul Davis team. But with a little prep work from our customers, the water damage can be removed more quickly. We can get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our technicians are experienced and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in all types of residential and business properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.