Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Water damage at home can begin from several sources. If neglected, water damage can hurt the stability of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to mold and mildew growth when water damage is left untreated. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to call when your home or business takes on water damage.

Before Paul Davis Pros Arrive

It can be hard not to try and remedy the leak yourself. That said, it's best to leave the heavy lifting up to the experts. However, there are some things you can do before the restoration professionals arrive. You need to work quickly to salvage the possessions in your home from water damage. Make sure your home is in a safe condition to enter before working. Your home becomes a hazardous place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Before entering your home, power off the main breaker. Even if they look safe, home appliances can deliver a powerful shock when touched by water.

Getting Started

A serious flood can leave everything you own damaged. To keep water damage from harming small items, remove them before large furniture. Paper and inked items like magazines need a level, dry surface. This includes little tabletop items, such as lamps and collectibles. Once you've removed small items, newspaper and any other dampened materials, the cleaning can begin. Fans or air conditioning circulate air through your property and start drying the area. Let the experts dry the big damage. Though you may want to try, never use a normal home vacuum to clean water. These appliances aren't equipped to clean up bodies of water. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden or cement blocks to lift sofas away from the floor. Fabrics and carpet become heavier when exposed to water. The additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to dry. This means when you must remove a carpet, proceed with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry correctly. Pieces like furniture may not be saved easily. The same water weight that damages carpets and rugs can hurt your home's foundation. Because of this, avoid sinking ceilings or bowed floors. These areas have likely taken on large amounts of water and could crumble around you.

Why You Should Call Paul

Professionals from Paul Davis are experts on water damage. But with a little prep work from our customers, we can begin working immediately. We will get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists are experienced and have worked with varying degrees of water damage in a range of residential and commercial properties. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.