Hampton FL Water Damage at Home

Flood damage at home can stem from several places. If left to continue, water damage can harm the foundation of your property. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are prone to mold and mildew growth if neglected after water damage. If your property experiences water damage, contact the professionals at Paul Davis of Hampton.

Getting Ready for the Experts

There are different measures you can take before Paul Davis service masters come to assist. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized things, it’s essential to act quickly to postpone water damage in your home.

Before working, you need to ensure your property is safe to enter. Your property becomes an unsafe place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Shut off the main breaker before stepping into your home. Even if they look harmless, home appliances can be dangerous when touched by water.

First Things First

Water gets into everything. When your property is safe to enter, move all your possessions. Paper and inked things like magazines need a flat, dry surface. This includes small tabletop things, such as lamps and knickknacks. The cleaning can begin as soon as you’ve removed paper material, small items and other wet materials.

To dry your house, use air conditioning or fans. Dry water from wooden furniture or flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, do not use a standard home vacuum to clean water. This can damage the vacuum or endanger you if incorrectly used. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden or cement props to raise heavy chairs off the floor.

Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to dry. This means when you must remove a rug, lift with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the affected area to dry properly. Depending on how much water damage your home takes on, you may not be able to salvage every item of fabric you own.

The same water weight that affects rugs and carpets can hurt your home’s structure. Because of this, do not go near drooping ceilings or bowed floors. These areas have likely absorbed large amounts of water and could crumble under weight.

Why You Should Call Paul

Professionals from Paul Davis know water damage. They can treat your home more effectively with a little prep work from you. We know how to get your house back to normal efficiently and quickly. Our professionals are knowledgeable and have worked with severe, moderate and small amounts of water damage in all types of residential and business properties. Furthermore, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims promptly, so you can return to normal.