Emergency & Disaster Response
When disasters happen! We are here to help!
Specialist Conservation for Damaged Artworks and Historic Objects
Unexpected incidents can cause significant damage to artworks, antiques and historic collections. Whether resulting from fire, flooding, accidental damage or unsuitable storage conditions, prompt professional assessment and appropriate conservation treatment can help prevent further deterioration and preserve valuable original materials.
At A M Conservation Ltd, we have experience assessing, stabilising and treating a wide range of damage affecting paintings, historic furniture, sculpture, gilded frames and decorative objects.
Types of Damage We Treat
Smoke and Fire Damage – Removal of soot, smoke residues and associated deposits, together with the assessment and stabilisation of heat-affected materials.
Water and Flood Damage – Assessment and treatment of water-damaged paintings, furniture and historic objects, including staining, deformation, lifting paint and weakened structures.
Pet and Accidental Damage – Conservation of artworks and furniture affected by scratches, tears, punctures, breakages and other accidental damage.
Insect and Rodent Damage – Assessment of pest-related deterioration, stabilisation of damaged materials and recommendations for appropriate pest management.
Mould and Fungal Contamination – Assessment, controlled removal of mould contamination where appropriate, and recommendations for preventing recurrence.
Shipping, Handling and Storage Damage – Repair of structural damage, surface abrasions, fractures, paint losses and deterioration resulting from unsuitable packing, transport or storage.
Previous Inappropriate Restoration – Assessment and, where feasible, reduction or removal of unsuitable restoration materials, discoloured retouching, incompatible adhesives and damaging previous interventions.
Physical Damage and Material Loss – Structural repairs, consolidation, filling and sympathetic reintegration of damaged or missing elements, where appropriate.
Emergency Assessment & Conservation Support
We provide professional condition assessments, photographic documentation, treatment recommendations and detailed conservation estimates. Where necessary, we undertake on-site assessments, advise on immediate stabilisation and safe handling, and arrange appropriate conservation treatment.
Working with Your Insurance Company
We understand that damage to a valued artwork, antique or historic collection can be both distressing and complicated, particularly when an insurance claim is involved.
A M Conservation Ltd can work directly with your insurance company, loss adjuster or appointed representative, providing the professional conservation assessments and supporting documentation required to assist with the claims process.
Our services include:
Independent condition assessments and damage documentation.
Detailed photographic records.
Written conservation reports identifying the nature and extent of damage.
Itemised conservation treatment proposals and estimates.
Liaison with insurance companies, loss adjusters and claims representatives.
Professional advice regarding the feasibility and scope of conservation and restoration.
Conservation treatment and final documentation of completed work.
We aim to make the conservation process as straightforward as possible, providing clear professional communication and appropriate documentation throughout.
Our priority is the preservation of your artwork, with treatments carefully considered to retain original materials, respect historic integrity and achieve long-term stability.
If your artwork or historic object has suffered damage, contact A M Conservation Ltd to arrange a professional assessment and discuss the available conservation and restoration options.
Image
19th Century Portrait. Oil on canvas. 92cms x 70cms.
Accidental Damage: Damage sustained when a dog collided with a painting that had been temporarily placed on the floor awaiting installation..