Reversing Water Damage

Water damage in your home can stem from several places. If left to continue, water damage can harm the structure of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are susceptible to mold and mildew growth after taking on water. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the experts to talk to when your property requires water damage restoration.

Before The Paul Davis Arrive

Before a Paul Davis service master arrives, there are different steps you can do to make the job speed up. To salvage everything in your home from water damage, it’s crucial to act quickly.

First, make sure your home is safe to enter. Power down all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly careful, but flooded appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

Salvaging Possessions & your Home

Water is a persistent substance that can dampen every nook and cranny in your property. To prevent water damage from destroying small items, relocate them before large furniture. Level, sturdy areas are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and collectibles. You can begin cleaning when you’ve removed books, small items and other wet materials.

Fans and air conditioning move air around your home and start drying the area. Let the professionals dry the big damage. Though you may want to try, do not use a normal home vacuum to remove water. This can damage the appliance or hurt you if incorrectly handled. To help the floor and furniture dry, use wooden or cement blocks to lift heavy chairs above the floor.

Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. This additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to move. If you have to remove a carpet, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry correctly. Items such as draperies might not be easily saved.

In severe flooding situations, the additional water weight can damage the structural integrity of your property. Floors and ceilings will bend when they take on water weight, it’s best to avoid these hazards.

Paul Davis Restoration

Specialists from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. But with a little prep work from our customers, we can begin working right away. We know how to get your home back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our technicians are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in a range of home and commercial properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can get life back to normal.