Flood and Water Damage Treatments

Flood damage in your home can stem from a range of places. If neglected, water damage can hurt the structure of your home. Wooden surfaces and drywall are especially vulnerable to fungal growth after taking on water. Our specialists at Paul Davis are the experts to talk to when your home or business requires water damage restoration.

Preparing for the Experts

There are several ways to prepare the flooded area before Paul Davis restoration professionals arrive. To save everything in your home from water damage, it's crucial to act quickly. Before starting, be sure your home is safe to work in. Unplug all electronics and breakers around your house to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but dampened appliances can be hazardous when exposed to water.

Saving Items & your Home

A serious flood in your home can leave all your items wet. To keep water damage from harming small items, remove them before larger items. Even, flat areas are best for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. Small lamps, collectibles and any other display items should also be removed. The hard work begins when you've moved magazines and other small items. Fans or air conditioning move air around your house and start drying the area. Dry water from hard furniture or flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, don't use a standard home vacuum cleaner to remove water. This can damage the vacuum and harm you if improperly used. To avoid further water damage, use wooden and cement props to raise heavy chairs off the floor. Carpet and fabrics become heavier when wet. All that additional weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs hard to move. If you have to remove a large fabric item, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry properly. Remember that water damage can affect such items permanently, so you may not be able to salvage them. The same water weight that affects carpets and rugs can damage your home's foundation. Because of this, stay away from sagging ceilings or warped floors. Areas like these have likely absorbed large amounts of water and could crumble around you.

Paul Davis Restoration

Experts from Paul Davis are experienced with flooding. But with a little prep work from our customers, we can start reversing the flooding faster. We know how to return your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our technicians have restored a variety of flood conditions in a range of residential and commercial properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.