Aberdeen Proving Ground MD Water Damage at Home

Water damage at home can come from a range of issues. Wherever it starts, it can cause severe harm to the infrastructure and fixtures inside. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are especially vulnerable to mold and mildew growth if neglected after water damage. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to reach when your property needs water damage restoration.

Before the Pros Arrive

Before a Paul Davis technician arrives, there are several steps you can do to help make the restoration speed up. You need to work quickly to salvage everything in your home from water damage.

First, assess the any hazards in your property. It’s no secret that water and electricity are hazardous together, so look for electrical hazards around your home before you act. Even if they look in-tact, steer clear of objects like televisions, microwaves or any household appliances. We suggest turning off breakers and circuits to ensure total safety.

First Things First

Water leaks into everything. To prevent water damage from harming small items, remove them before large items. Even, flat surfaces are ideal for drying books, magazines and other paper materials. Small lamps, collectibles and additional display items should also be removed. Once you’ve removed small items, magazines and other dampened materials, you can begin cleaning.

Circulate air around your home with air conditioning or fans to dry. Remove water from wood furniture or flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, never use a regular home vacuum cleaner to remove water. These appliances aren’t designed to suck up puddles of water. Once the room is clear of smaller items, use wooden or cement blocks to lift sofas away from the floor.

Water adds weight to surfaces, carpets, and fabrics. The additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to move. If you have to remove a rug, lift carefully. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry correctly. Items like draperies may not be easily saved.

In severe flooding cases, the additional water weight can affect the foundation of your home. Because of this, do not go near drooping ceilings or bowed floors. These areas have likely absorbed the most water and could collapse around you.

Why Call Paul?

Water damage is no match for Paul Davis. With a little professionals arrive speeds up the restoration process. We know how to get your house back to normal safely and quickly. Our specialists have worked in a variety of flood conditions in different types of home and commercial properties around Aberdeen Proving Ground. Additionally, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims quickly, so you can return to normal.