Water Damage in your Home

Water damage in your home can come from a series of places. No matter how it begins, it can cause serious harm to the foundation and stability inside. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to harboring mold and mildew if neglected after water damage. If your home takes on water damage, contact the specialists from Paul Davis.

Getting Ready for the Professionals

It can be hard not to try and fix the situation yourself. That said, we recommend leaving the heavy lifting up to the specialists. However, there are some ways to clean before the restoration professionals arrive. To salvage everything on your property from water damage, it’s crucial to act quickly.

First, assess the condition of your home. We all know that water and electricity are a hazardous combination, so search for electrical hazards around your home before you begin cleanup. Even if it appears undamaged, stay away from objects like TVs, microwaves or other household appliances. To avoid accidents, turn off all breakers and circuits around your property to avoid electrocution.

First Things First

Water is a persistent substance that can leak into every area of your home. As soon as your property is safe to enter, remove all your possessions. Even, sturdy surfaces are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Small lamps, collectibles and additional display items should also be removed. Once you’ve removed handheld items, paper items and any other dampened materials, the cleaning can begin.

To dry your home, use fans or your AC system. Absorb all minor pools and sitting water with a wet mop and towels. Though you may want to try, you should not use a standard home vacuum cleaner to remove water. Incorrect use of these appliances can be harmful to you and break the vacuum. When you’re ready to move furniture, lift up seating like heavy chairs and sofas using wooden or cement blocks to above them off the floor.

Carpet and fabrics become heavier when soaked. All that additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to dry. This means when you need to remove a carpet, lift with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry thoroughly. Items like furniture may not be salvaged easily.

In serious flooding situations, the additional water weight can damage the foundation of your property. Floors and ceilings can bow when they absorb too much water weight, it’s best to stay away from these hazards.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. But with a some help from our customers, we can start treating the damage faster. We will get your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our professionals are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in all types of residential and commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.