Branchville NJ Water Damage at Home

Water damage in your home can come from several places. If neglected, water damage can hurt the structure of your property. Porous surfaces like floors and walls are especially vulnerable to harboring mold and mildew if neglected after water damage. The Paul Davis specialists are the ones to talk to when your home or business experiences water damage.

Before We Arrive

Before a Paul Davis service master arrives, there are several steps you can do to help make the job faster. From the floors, walls, ceiling, and your prized possessions, it’s essential to work quickly to prevent water damage in your home.

Be sure your property is safe to work in. Power down all electronics and breakers around your property to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly careful, but dampened appliances can be harmful when exposed to water.

Getting Started

A severe home flood can leave furniture and possessions damaged. Relocate all your small things to deter further water damage. Paper and inked items like magazines need a flat, dry surface. Do not forget light fixtures and other shelf things either. You can begin cleaning as soon as you’ve relocated newspapers, small items and other damp materials.

Fans or air conditioning move air around your property and begin drying the area. Wipe or mop wet surfaces like countertops to ensure smaller puddles of sitting water have been cleaned. Though you may want to try, never use a normal home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the appliance or hurt you if incorrectly used. When you’re ready to move furniture, lift up furniture such as sofas and heavy chairs using wooden or cement blocks to elevate them above the floor.

Carpet and fabrics become heavier when exposed to water. This additional weight makes fur, rugs and leather goods difficult to move. If you have to remove a large fabric item, lift with caution. 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 salvage every piece of fabric you own.

The same water weight that damages rugs and carpets can damage your home’s foundation. Because of this, stay away from sagging ceilings or warped floors. These areas have likely absorbed the most water and could crumble under weight.

Why You Should Call Paul

Paul Davis technicians know water damage. They can treat your home more effectively with a little prep work from you. We will restore your home back to normal safely and quickly. Our technicians have worked in a variety of flood conditions in different types of home and commercial properties around Branchville. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.