Water Damage Tips

From broken refrigerators to broken roofs, water damage changes in source and severity. Wherever it begins, it can result in severe problems for the structure and stability inside. Floors, walls and other surfaces are susceptible to harboring mold and mildew after covered in water. If your property experiences water damage, contact the professionals at Paul Davis.

Before the Pros Arrive

There are other ways to prepare your home before Paul Davis restoration professionals come to assist. To save everything on your property from water damage, it's important to act quickly. First you need to assess the any hazards in your property. It's common knowledge that water and electricity are hazardous together, so look for electrical hazards around your home before you act. Even if they look safe, steer clear of items like TVs, microwaves or any household appliances. Cut power to all breakers and circuits to avoid electrocution and ensure total safety.

Salvaging Possessions & your Home

A severe flood can leave everything wet. As soon as your house is safe to enter, move all your possessions. Level, flat areas are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Do not forget light fixtures and other shelf things either. Once you've removed handheld items, magazines and other damp materials, the cleaning can begin. To dry your home, use several fans. Wipe and mop wet areas such as tables to ensure minor puddles of sitting water have been cleaned. Though you may want to try, you should never use a regular home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Improper use of these tools can be hazardous to you and harm the vacuum. To help the floor and furniture dry, use wooden or cement blocks to raise large furniture off the floor. Fabrics and carpet take on weight when wet. This additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to lift. So if you have to move a carpet, lift carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry properly. Things like draperies may not be salvaged easily. In severe flooding situations, the additional water weight can affect the structural strength of your house. Because of this, stay away from drooping ceilings or bowed floors. These areas have likely taken on the most water and could fall around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Professionals from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. And with a some help from you, we can begin reversing the flooding faster. We will get your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in a range of residential and commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.