WhatsApp usDisaster Recovery: Water, Fire & Accidents
In the event of a disaster, our experts will swiftly respond to safely restore order, reduce claim costs and save affected pieces with a professional treatment plan from our conservators
Recovering damaged artworks, objects and furniture
Timing is crucial when it comes to fire, water or structural damage. We can arrange to visit you on-site as soon as possible to assess the situation, equipped with the necessary safety equipment and resources to begin the recovery process.
Our expert team will create an inventory and pack and transport the damaged contents or work on-site, depending on the scale and nature of the problem. We know this can be a difficult time, so we work hard to reduce the stress of having to organise the recovery yourself – offering a clear timeline, ongoing updates and reassurance that normality will be restored as soon as possible.
We work directly with major insurance companies and loss adjusters to get the best result for all parties involved.
Fire Damage
Fire damaged paintings, paper, decorations and furniture often suffer from severe soot discolouration and smoke damage. You may also see blistering, flaking, cracking, warping and charred areas at the brink of severe deterioration. Secondary water damage commonly occurs in rescue efforts, leading the possibility of further complexities when it comes to treatment.
Luckily, our conservators are well-versed in the recovery of artworks and items that have been taken from a fire damaged building. Even the most devastating damage can often be treated with wonderful results.
Our treatments are all encompassing, ensuring future preservation as well as visual and historic integrity. We even look into the scent of fire damage, treating pieces to prevent the smell of the incident lingering as a traumatic reminder.
Accidental Damage
Breaks, tears, dents, chips and stains can accidentally occur to many decorative items. We can assist in the conservation-led repair of damage following incidents, whether this is caused through mishandling, pets, broken hanging mechanisms, falls, inappropriate cleaning methods or simply an unfortunate incident.
See our pages on torn paintings, broken ceramics and more services to see the satisfying and safe results that can be achieved.
Water Damage
Water damage from a flood, leak or escape of water within your home may lead to mould growth, staining, breakages and severe deterioration. Water damage can appear as white stains on oil paintings and wooden furniture, dirt and contaminants can also affect pieces if the flood water is unclean.
We have extensive experience in handing water damaged paintings, paper, decorative objects and furniture. We can also restore impacted in-situ artworks such as painted ceilings and murals.
Mould growth can be stopped and removed swiftly after collection from the affected property, reducing the risk of extreme damage and total loss of your precious items.
