From malfunctioning refrigerators to leaky pipes, water damage varies in source and severity. Wherever it starts, it can cause severe problems for the infrastructure and fixtures indoors. Wooden surfaces and drywall are susceptible to fungal growth after covered in water. The Paul Davis specialists are the experts to reach when your home or business experiences water damage.
Getting Ready for the Professionals
There are other ways to prepare your home before Paul Davis specialists arrive. To save everything in your home from water damage, it’s important to act quickly.
Before starting, be sure your home is safe to work in. Shut off all electronics and breakers around your home to avoid electrocution. It may sound overly careful, but dampened appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.
First Things First
Water can get into everything. As soon as your home is safe to enter, remove all your possessions. Even, flat surfaces are ideal for airing out books, magazines and other paper materials. This includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and collectibles. You can begin cleaning when you’ve moved magazines, small items and other dampened materials.
Fans or air conditioning move air through your property and begin drying the area. Leave the larger spills for the pros, however, you can wipe or mop easier messes. Though you may want to try, you should not use a standard home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Improper use of these appliances can be dangerous to you and harm the vacuum. Once the room is clear of smaller items, use wooden or cement props to raise heavy chairs and sofas above the floor.
Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. All that additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to move. This means when you have to remove a rug, proceed carefully. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry properly. Depending on the severity of water damage in your home, you might not be able to save every item of fabric you own.
Water treats your home’s structure the same way it affects carpets and rugs. Floors and ceilings may bow when they absorb too much water weight, it’s best to stay away from these areas.
Why You Should Call Paul
Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. But with a little prep work from homeowners, the water damage will be removed more quickly. We can restore your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists are experienced and have worked with varying degrees of water damage in a range of home and business spaces. Additionally, Paul Davis negotiates with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can return to normal.
