Document Restoration

Each year, we perform services to salvage millions of paper and film-based documents from damage caused by water or fire. The types of documents may range from historical artefacts to tax, medical and legal records.

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

How Critical Are Your Documents to Business Continuity?

Many companies still use physical documents daily, and losing these documents or business-critical information in a fire or flood can have serious business continuity and legal consequences. When these records are damaged, Polygon should be appointed as soon as possible to recover and stabilise the damage, to prevent further deterioration. 

Our services save millions of documents and archives every year from water and fire damage. We process a wide range of documents from historical documents to tax administration, medical and legal documents, through our extensive fleet of document drying chambers across Europe, most notably in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium & Finland.

Each assignment is designed according to the quality of the damaged documents. Our experts are able to quickly determine the most suitable drying methods for the material based on the value of the documents and the extent of the damage.

 

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.

Fire Damage

Fire causes visible burns and hidden damage from soot and smoke. If not treated immediately, these contaminants can re-soil the structure. By starting early, Polygon addresses all fire damage components to ensure a complete restoration.

For a full list of services in support of document restoration, contact a member of the sales team on 01480 442 327. 

Water Damage

Water damage stems from many sources, including floods, burst pipes, storm surges, and even firefighting efforts. Polygon’s desiccant air distribution system can recover and restore most affected areas.

Our trained staff meticulously monitors the process to ensure all materials are dried thoroughly, preventing future damage from setting in.

Mould Damage

Time is critical for salvaging water-damaged documents and media, as mould grows rapidly in damp, humid environments. Polygon’s desiccant air drying system quickly eliminates moisture to prevent growth, and the sooner we intervene, the better the chance of saving your materials.

If mould is already present, we have the resources to clean or reproduce contaminated records with the same efficiency as our water and fire damage restoration services.

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