Water Damage Tips

From broken washing machines to broken pipes, water damage changes in source and scale. Wherever it comes from, it can cause severe problems for the structure and stability inside. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are susceptible to mold and mildew growth after taking on water. If your home experiences water damage, contact the experts from Paul Davis.

Before the Pros Arrive

There are different solutions you can try before Paul Davis restoration professionals arrive. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized possessions, it's crucial to work quickly to avoid water damage in your home. Make sure your home is safe to enter before working. Your home becomes a hazardous place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Shut off the main breaker before entering your home. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can be dangerous when damaged by water.

First Things First

Water is a pervasive liquid that can dampen every part of your home. To prevent water damage from harming small items, remove them first. Level, flat areas are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and collectibles. The big work begins when you've moved newspapers and other small items. Fans and air conditioning can circulate air through your house and start drying the area. Let the specialists take care of the big damage. Though you may want to try, don't use a normal home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Incorrect use of these appliances can be hazardous to you and break the vacuum. When you're ready to move furniture, stack furnishings such as heavy chairs onto wooden and cement blocks to above them above the wet areas. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to lift. This means when you must move a large fabric item, lift with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry correctly. Items such as furniture might not be easily saved. In severe flooding cases, the additional water weight can affect the structural integrity of your property. Ceilings and floors may warp when they absorb too much water weight, it's best to stay away from these areas.

Why You Should Call Paul

Water damage is no match for the Paul Davis team. But with a little prep work from our customers, we can get to work faster. We will return your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our technicians have worked in a variety of flood conditions in different types of residential and commercial properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can get life back to normal.