From malfunctioning refrigerators to leaky pipes, water damage varies in origin and severity. If neglected, water damage can harm the stability of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to fungal growth after covered in water. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the experts to reach when your property requires water damage restoration.
Before the Pros Arrive
Before a Paul Davis professional arrives, there are different things you can do to help make the process faster. To save everything on your property from water damage, it’s essential to act quickly.
First, make sure your home is safe to work in. Deactivate all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly cautious, but dampened appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.
First Things First
Water can leak into everything. To keep water damage from destroying small items, relocate them first. Even, sturdy surfaces are best for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Lamps, collectibles and any other display items should also be removed. The cleaning can begin as soon as you’ve moved paper material, small items and other dampened materials.
To dry your house, use several fans. Leave the big messes for the experts, however, you can wipe or mop smaller messes. Though you may want to try, do not use a regular home vacuum to clean water. The average vacuum isn’t designed to suck up puddles of water. To avoid further water damage, use wooden or cement blocks to raise furniture off the floor.
Fabrics and carpet are very heavy when wet. The additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to move. If you must remove a rug, lift carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry thoroughly. Depending on the severity of water damage in your home, you may not be able to salvage every item of fabric you own.
In severe flooding situations, the additional water weight can affect the structural strength of your home. Ceilings and floors might warp when they absorb too much water weight, it’s best to stay clear of these hazards.
Why Paul Davis?
Paul Davis contractors are experienced with flooding. But with a some help from our customers, the water damage will be removed faster. We will get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our professionals have restored a range of flood conditions in a range of residential and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can get life back to normal.
