From broken dishwashers to broken pipes, water damage varies in origin and intensity. No matter where it comes from, it can cause serious problems for the structure and fixtures indoors. Floors, walls and other surfaces are prone to mold and mildew growth if untreated after water damage. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the experts to call when your property experiences water damage.
Before Our Contractors Arrive
It can be tempting to try and remedy the situation yourself. That said, it’s best to leave the job up to the experts. However, there are some ways to clean before the Paul Davis crew arrives. You need to act quickly to salvage everything in your home from water damage.
First, make sure your property is safe to enter. Deactivate all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly careful, but flooded appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.
Getting Started
Water gets into everything. To keep water damage from harming small items, remove them first. Paper and inked items like books need a dry, flat surface. Small lamps, collectibles and other tabletop items should also be removed. The cleaning can begin when you’ve moved paper material, small items and other dampened materials.
Fans or air conditioning move air around your property and start drying the area. Wipe or mop damp surfaces such as tables to make sure smaller pools of sitting water have been absorbed. Though you may want to try, don’t use a regular home vacuum cleaner to remove water. This can damage the appliance and endanger you if improperly handled. When you’re ready to move furniture, raise up furniture like sofas and heavy chairs onto wooden and cement blocks to above them away from the wet areas.
Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to dry. This means when you must remove a large fabric item, proceed with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry properly. Remember that water damage can affect these items permanently, so you might not be able to salvage them.
Water affects your property’s structure in a similar way it affects rugs and carpets. Ceilings and floors might warp when they take on water weight, be sure to stay clear of these areas.
Why Paul Davis?
Professionals from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. But with a some assistance from homeowners, we can start treating the flooding faster. We know how to restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our professionals are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in a range of residential and commercial properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis helps you with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.
