Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Flood damage in your home can come from a variety of places. If neglected, water damage can deteriorate the stability of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are susceptible to harboring mold and mildew if neglected after water damage. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the ones to reach when your property requires water damage restoration.

Preparing for the Experts

It can be tempting to try and remedy the leak yourself. That said, it's best to leave the job up to the pro. However, there are some ways to clean before the 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. First, make sure your home is safe to enter. Turn off all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly careful, but damaged appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

First Things First

Water gets into everything. Once your property is safe to enter, remove all your possessions. Even, sturdy areas are best for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Don't forget lamps and other tabletop things either. The cleaning can begin once you've removed books, small items and other wet materials. Circulate air throughout your property with fans or air conditioning to dry your furniture and other possessions. Wipe and mop damp areas like tables to ensure minor puddles of sitting water have been absorbed. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum to remove water. The average vacuum isn't designed to clean up puddles of water. When you're ready to move furniture, prop up furniture like sofas onto wooden and cement blocks to above them off 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 rug, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry properly. Remember that water damage can affect these items permanently, so you might not be able to salvage them. Your property's framework and floors aren't immune to water weight either. Because of this, do not go near sagging ceilings or bowed floors. Areas like these have likely taken on the most water and could crumble around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis contractors know water damage. And with a some assistance from you, the water damage will be treated more quickly. We will restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our technicians have restored a range of flood conditions in a range of home and commercial properties. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.