Water Damage Tips

From faulty appliances to broken pipes, water damage changes in origin and scale. Wherever it begins, it can result in severe harm to the foundation and stability inside. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are especially vulnerable to mold and mildew growth after covered in water. Our specialists at Paul Davis are the ones to talk to when your property needs water damage restoration.

Before The Paul Davis Come to Your House

There are a few solutions you can try before Paul Davis restoration professionals arrive. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized things, it's essential to take action quickly to postpone water damage in your home. Before starting, be sure your home is safe to enter. Turn off all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but flooded appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

Saving Items and your Home

A severe flood in your home can leave furniture and possessions soaked. To keep water damage from harming small possessions, remove them before large furniture. Even, sturdy areas are best for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Don't forget lamps and other tabletop pieces either. The big work begins when you've removed magazines and other small items. To start the drying process, try using air movers or air conditioning in your property to channel air throughout the area. Soak up water from hard furniture or flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum to clean water. Incorrect use of these tools can be hazardous to you and harm the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, prop up larger pieces such as sofas and heavy chairs using wooden or cement blocks to elevate them off the wet areas. Fabrics and carpet take on weight when wet. All that additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to lift. This means when you must remove a rug, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry properly. Depending on the amount of water damage in your home, you may not be able to salvage every piece of fabric you own. Your property's framework and floors aren't immune to water weight either. Because of this, stay away from sagging ceilings or bowed floors. Areas like these have likely absorbed large amounts of water and could crumble around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis service masters know water damage. But with a little prep work from homeowners, we can get to work faster. We can get your home back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our experts are knowledgeable and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in different kinds of residential and commercial properties. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.