Bucks County PA Water Damage at Home

Flood damage in your home can stem from a series of places. If left unchecked, water damage can harm the foundation of your property. Floors, walls and other surfaces are prone to harboring mold and mildew after taking on water. If your property takes on water damage, call the professionals at Paul Davis of Bucks County.

Before We Arrive

There are different measures you can take before Paul Davis restoration professionals come to help. To salvage everything on your property from water damage, it’s essential to act quickly.

Before starting, be sure your property is safe to work in. Shut off all electronics and breakers around your house to avoid electrocution. This may sound overly cautious, but damaged appliances can be dangerous when exposed to water.

Getting Started

A serious flood in your home can leave everything soaked. When your house is safe to enter, relocate all your possessions. Use a dry, stable surface to set books, magazines and other paper things. Magazines and paper or inked items should be placed on a dry, stable surface. Small lamps, collectibles and additional tabletop items should also be removed. Once you’ve removed small items, magazines and other wet materials, the cleaning can begin.

To dry your home, use air conditioning and fans. Dry water from hard furniture or flat surfaces. Though you may want to try, never use a standard home vacuum cleaner to clean water. This can damage the appliance and hurt you if improperly used. If your furniture has been affected, use wooden and cement blocks to elevate furniture away from the floor.

Carpet and fabrics become heavier when soaked. The extra weight makes leather goods, fur and rugs difficult to dry. If you have to remove a rug, lift with caution. Hang draperies, clothing and other fabrics away from the wet area to dry thoroughly. Depending on the amount of water damage in your home, you may not be able to save every piece of fabric you own.

Water affects your property’s’ structure in a similar way it affects rugs and carpets. Because of this, do not go near sagging ceilings or bent floors. These areas have likely absorbed the most water and could fall 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 can restore your property back to normal safely and quickly. Our pros have worked with a variety of flood conditions in different types of residential and commercial properties around Bucks County. Additionally, Paul Davis works with your insurance company to settle your claims effectively, so you can get life back to normal.