What to Do if You See Water Damage

Water damage in your home can come from a series of issues. If left to continue, water damage can harm the stability of your property. Floors, walls and other surfaces are susceptible to fungal growth after taking on water. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the ones to talk to when your home or business requires water damage restoration.

Getting Ready for the Experts

There are a few things you can do before Paul Davis specialists come to help. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite possessions, it's essential to work quickly to prevent water damage in your home. Be sure your property is safe to work in. Unplug all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but damaged appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

Salvaging Possessions & your Home

Water is a persistent substance that can dampen every area of your house. Remove all your smaller things to avoid more water damage. Paper and inked items like newspapers need a stable, dry surface. Don't forget light fixtures and other shelf things either. The cleaning can begin as soon as you've removed books, small items and other dampened materials. To dry your house, use fans or air conditioning. Let the specialists take care of the big messes. Though you may want to try, you should never use a normal home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the vacuum and hurt you if incorrectly used. To avoid further water damage, use wooden and cement props to lift sofas away from the floor. Fabrics and carpet take on weight when soaked. The extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to move. This means when you have to remove a rug, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry thoroughly. Pieces like these might not be saved easily. Water damages your property's structure in a similar way it affects carpets and rugs. Ceilings and floors may bend when they take on water weight, it's best to avoid these areas.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for the Paul Davis team. But with a little prep work from homeowners, we can get to work faster. We can return your property back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our experts have restored a variety of flood conditions in all kinds of residential and commercial properties. Additionally, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.