Grosse Pointe MI Water Damage Tips

Water damage at home can begin from several places. If left to continue, water damage can harm the foundation of your property. Wooden surfaces and drywall are especially vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew if neglected after water damage. If your property experiences water damage, get the professionals at Paul Davis of Grosse Pointe.

Preparing for the Experts

Before a Paul Davis technician arrives, there are several things you can do tomake the job faster. You need to move quickly to save the possessions in your home from water damage.

Do not enter your house unless it’s safe. Your property becomes a hazardous place when exposed to water and electricity combined. Power off the main breaker before entering your home. Even if they look safe, home appliances can pack a punch when damaged by water.

Getting Started

Water can leak into everything. Relocate all your smaller items to avoid further water damage. Paper and inked things like newspapers need a flat, dry surface. This also includes little tabletop things, such as lamps and collectibles. Once you’ve moved smaller items, books and other damp materials, you can begin cleaning.

To dry your home, use air conditioning or fans. Wipe and mop wet areas like tables to make sure smaller pools of standing water have been removed. Though you may want to try, never use a standard home vacuum cleaner to clean water. Incorrect use of these appliances can be harmful to you and break the vacuum. To avoid further water damage, use wooden or cement blocks to lift heavy chairs and sofas off the floor.

Carpet and fabrics take on weight when exposed to water. All that extra weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods hard to dry. This means when you must move a carpet, lift with caution. Hang clothing, draperies and other fabrics away from the soaked area to dry thoroughly. Depending on the amount of water damage in your home, you might not be able to save every piece of fabric you own.

In severe flooding events, the extra water weight can damage the foundation of your house. Floors and ceilings can bow when they take on water weight, be sure to avoid these areas.

Why Call Paul?

Experts from Paul Davis know water damage. A little prep before professionals arrive speeds up the restoration process. We can get your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our technicians have restored a variety of flood conditions in different types of residential and commercial properties around Grosse Pointe. Furthermore, Paul Davis will work with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.