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[PRESS RELEASE] Montreal (Quebec), May 6, 2026 - Polygon Restoration, a global leader in property damage restoration and temporary climate solutions, is pleased to announce the opening of a new office in Gatineau, Québec. This new location reflects Polygon Restoration’s ongoing commitment to strengthening its local presence in the Outaouais region and continuing to support clients across the market.

On a construction project, the cost of a water leak is often measured in time as much as in damage. The longer water flows, the greater the impact on materials, labour schedules, and project delivery timelines. A leak that runs for several hours can delay multiple trades and require significant rework, while the same leak detected and addressed quickly may have minimal impact.

Water damage is becoming an increasingly visible challenge in aging hospitals across Quebec. Behind the scenes, recurring leaks and infrastructure failures are not only affecting buildings, but also disrupting operations and patient care. As investment focuses on new facilities, the risks within existing hospital environments continue to grow.

Repairing and restoring damaged surfaces instead of replacing could help reduce claim severity while supporting sustainability goals. In many property damage claims, cosmetic surface damage leads to the replacement of fixtures that remain fully functional.

Shifting the focus from restoring damage to preventing loss before it occurs. Water damage remains one of the most consistent and costly drivers of property claims across Canada. While catastrophic flooding events capture national attention, many of the most significant losses for insurers begin with something far less dramatic: a burst pipe, a failed plumbing connection, a leaking appliance hose, or a slow leak inside a wall.