Flood and Water Damage Treatments

From faulty dishwashers to broken pipes, water damage varies in origin and severity. If neglected, water damage can deteriorate the structure of your property. Wooden surfaces and drywall are prone to fungal invasion if neglected after flood damage. If your property experiences water damage, get the professionals at Paul Davis.

Before The Paul Davis Arrive

Before a Paul Davis specialist arrives, there are several things you can do to make the process faster. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite things, it's essential to work quickly to prevent water damage in your home. Before starting, be sure your property is safe to enter. Deactivate all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but dampened appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

First Things First

A serious home flood can leave all your possessions soaked. To keep water damage from destroying small possessions, relocate them first. Use a dry, flat surface to put books, magazines and other paper items. Books and any inked items should be placed on a flat, dry surface. Lamps, knickknacks and additional tabletop items should also be removed. Once you've removed smaller items, books and other wet materials, the cleaning can begin. To start the drying process, try using air movers or air conditioning in your home to circulate air through the area. Let the professionals dry the big damage. Though you may want to try, don't use a normal home vacuum to remove water. Standard vacuums aren't designed to suck up puddles of water. Once the room is clear of smaller items, use wooden or cement blocks to raise furniture above the floor. Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that additional weight makes rugs, leather goods and fur hard to move. So if you must remove a large fabric item, proceed carefully. Hang clothing, draperies 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 save them. Your home's foundation and floors aren't immune to water weight either. Ceilings and floors will bow when they absorb too much water weight, it's best to stay clear of these hazards.

Paul Davis Restoration

Experts from Paul Davis are experts on water damage. And with a little prep work from you, the water damage will be removed faster. We know how to get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists are knowledgeable and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in different types of residential and commercial spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.