Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Flood damage in your home can come from a range of issues. Wherever it begins, it can cause serious harm to the foundation and fixtures indoors. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are prone to mold and mildew growth if neglected after flood damage. Our professionals at Paul Davis are the ones to reach when your home or business requires water damage restoration.

Before the Pros Arrive

It can be hard not to try and remedy the water damage yourself. That said, it's best to leave the job up to the pro. However, there are some measures you can take before the restoration professionals arrive. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your favorite things, it's essential to work quickly to prevent water damage in your home. Don't enter your property unless it's safe. Your home becomes an unsafe place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Power off the main breaker before stepping into your home. Even if they look undamaged, home appliances can pack a punch when touched by water.

Saving Possessions & your Home

Water gets into everything. To prevent water damage from harming small items, move them them before large furniture. Paper and inked things like books need a stable, dry area. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. You can begin cleaning once you've moved magazines, small items and other damp materials. Move air throughout your property with fans to dry your furniture and other possessions. Wipe or mop damp surfaces like countertops to ensure minor puddles of standing water have been removed. Though you may want to try, don't use a regular home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the vacuum or hurt you if improperly handled. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden or cement blocks to lift furniture above the floor. Carpet and fabrics are quite heavy when exposed to water. All that extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to dry. So if you must move a carpet, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the flooded area to dry properly. Depending on how much water damage your home takes on, you may not be able to save every piece of fabric you own. Water damages your home's structure in a similar way it affects carpets and rugs. Because of this, do not go near drooping ceilings or warped floors. These areas have likely taken on large amounts of water and could collapse around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Paul Davis service masters are experienced with flooding. But with a little prep work from homeowners, we can get to work faster. We will restore your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our experts are knowledgeable and have worked with all types of water damage in all kinds of home and commercial spaces. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.