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Document restoration

Recover and protect vital records with expert document restoration, saving irreplaceable information from water, fire, or mould damage.

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Restoring documents after water, fire, or mould damage

When documents are damaged by water, fire, smoke, mould, or age, the information they hold can seem lost forever. But in many cases, documents can be cleaned, dried, and restored to usable condition. From personal records to critical business archives, we provide expert document restoration and disaster recovery services that save what’s most valuable.

With decades of experience, specialist facilities, and advanced restoration techniques, we help you protect vital information, reduce loss, and ensure continuity after unexpected events.

Why choose us

  • Specialist expertise – Skilled teams experienced in handling delicate and valuable documents.
  • Rapid response – Immediate action prevents further damage and increases recovery success.
  • Secure handling – Confidential and sensitive records treated with the highest standards of security.
  • Advanced techniques – Drying, cleaning, and odour removal adapted to each type of document.
  • Comprehensive support – From single documents to large archive collections.
  • Continuity assurance – Helping organisations restore essential records and minimise downtime.

Use cases

  • Archives & libraries – Recovering historic and cultural collections damaged by water, fire, or mould.
  • Legal & government records – Protecting vital documents such as contracts, deeds, and case files.
  • Healthcare & education – Restoring patient files, student records, and institutional archives.
  • Businesses & finance – Recovering invoices, HR records, research material, and other critical paperwork.
  • Private individuals – Preserving irreplaceable family records, photos, and personal collections.

The process

1

Emergency response

Rapid collection and secure transport of affected documents to prevent further deterioration.

2

Assessment & prioritisation

We evaluate the type and extent of damage and prioritise the most critical records.

3

Stabilisation & drying

Damaged documents are carefully dried and stabilised to stop mould growth and further decay.

4

Cleaning & restoration

Removal of soot, odour, dirt, and contaminants using specialist techniques.

5

Return & preservation guidance

Restored documents are returned securely, with advice on long-term preservation and digital backup where appropriate.

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Frequently asked questions

Can wet or water-damaged documents be restored?

Yes. Using specialist drying and cleaning techniques, we can recover wet, soaked, or water-damaged paper files, books, photographs, and archives, often saving critical information that would otherwise be lost.

Can fire- or smoke-damaged documents be restored?

In many cases, yes. Even if pages are covered in soot or odour, our document restoration process removes smoke residue and contaminants to stabilise and recover the materials.

Can mouldy or aged documents be restored?

Yes. Mould-affected or deteriorating documents can often be cleaned, dried, and stabilised to prevent further decay and preserve legibility.

How quickly should I act after document damage?

Immediately. The sooner documents are stabilised, the greater the chance of successful recovery, especially for water, mould, or soot-affected materials.

Are restored documents handled securely?

Absolutely. We follow strict confidentiality protocols with secure transport, storage, and restoration environments to protect sensitive or private information.

Can you digitise restored documents?

Yes. We can scan and convert restored files into secure digital formats, ensuring long-term access and reducing future risk.

Document restoration expertise from Polygon.

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Don’t let valuable records or irreplaceable documents be lost to damage. Contact us today for expert document restoration and secure recovery.

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Polygon International
Mäster Samuelsgatan 42
SE-111 57  Stockholm
Sweden

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