Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Flood damage at home can come from a series of issues. Wherever it starts, it can cause serious harm to the structure and fixtures inside. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to fungal growth after covered in water. The Paul Davis specialists are the experts to talk to when your property takes on water damage.

Preparing for the Professionals

There are other ways to ready your home before Paul Davis service masters come to assist. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite things, it's important to act quickly to avoid water damage in your home. Be sure your home is safe to work in. Turn off all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly careful, but flooded appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

Getting Started

Water is a pervasive liquid that can dampen every corner of your house. Relocate all your smaller possessions to avoid further water damage. Use a dry, stable surface to place books, magazines and other paper items. Newspaper and other inked items should be placed on a dry, stable surface. Do not forget light fixtures and other tabletop things either. The cleaning can begin as soon as you've relocated magazines, small items and other damp materials. Fans and air conditioning move air around your home and start drying the area. Leave the larger messes for the pros, but you can wipe and mop smaller spots. Though you may want to try, do not use a standard home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Incorrect use of these tools can be hazardous to you and break the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, stack larger pieces such as sofas and heavy chairs onto wooden and cement blocks to elevate them above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The extra weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur difficult to move. If you must move a rug, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Items such as draperies may not be salvaged easily. The same water weight that damages carpets and rugs can damage your home's structure. Floors and ceilings will warp when they absorb too much water weight, be sure to avoid these hazards.

Paul Davis Restoration

Water damage is easy for Paul Davis. But with a little prep work from homeowners, the water damage will be removed faster. We can restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts have restored a range of flood conditions in a range of home and commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.