Water Damage at Home

From faulty washing machines to leaky roofs, water damage varies in origin and intensity. If neglected, water damage can hurt the structure of your home. Floors, walls and other surfaces are particularly vulnerable to mold and mildew growth when flood damage is left untreated. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the experts to call when your home or business experiences water damage.

Before Our Contractors Arrive

There are a few measures you can take before Paul Davis service masters come to help. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized possessions, it’s essential to work quickly to avoid water damage in your home.

The first step to take is to evaluate the any hazards in your home. It’s common knowledge that water and electricity are dangerous together, so inspect the area for electrical hazards nearby before you start cleanup. Even if it appears safe, stay away from objects like televisions, toasters or any household appliances. Shut off all breakers and circuits to avoid electrocution and ensure total safety.

First Things First

Water leaks into everything. Relocate all your small possessions to prevent further water damage. Level, sturdy surfaces are ideal for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Don’t forget light fixtures and other shelf things either. The cleaning can begin as soon as you’ve removed newspapers, small items and other wet materials.

Move air throughout your home using air conditioning to dry the floors, walls and other surfaces. Remove water from wood furniture and smaller surfaces. Though you may want to try, you should not use a standard home vacuum cleaner to remove water. The average vacuum isn’t designed to suck up bodies of water. To help the floor and furniture dry, use wooden and cement blocks to raise heavy chairs and sofas above the floor.

Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to move. If you must remove a carpet, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry correctly. Pieces like these might not be saved easily.

In serious flooding situations, the extra water weight can hurt the structural integrity of your home. Because of this, do not go near sagging ceilings or warped floors. These areas have likely absorbed the most water and could crumble under weight.

Why You Should Call Paul

Paul Davis contractors know water damage. And with a little prep work from you, the water damage will be treated faster. We can return your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists are experienced and have worked with all types of water damage in a range of home and commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.