Conservation Assessment
This service can be booked individually or as part of a bundle, depending on the aim of your institution. All reports are tailored to the client’s specific objectives and the complexity of each object. If required, the report will include comprehensive Conservation Strategies on all aspects of preventive conservation, such as environmental conditions, vibration and light levels, and packing and storage requirements.
Risk Assessment
Based on detailed surveys, a comprehensive review of potential collection threats highlights the most urgent areas of concern. This condensed assessment offers a concise overview of vulnerabilities, emphasising the ten agents of deterioration - physical forces, fire, water, pests, pollutants, light, temperature, humidity, theft/vandalism, and custodial neglect.
Grounded in material science and years of experience in addressing complex degradation processes, our approach enables clients to set clear priorities and allocate resources effectively.
Collection Needs Assessment
This service is based on assessing the current condition of objects to create a reference point for future comparison and to highlight conservation requirements. This holistic evaluation notes dimensions, materials, structural concerns, surface conditions, and past treatments
This survey provides appropriate preservation strategies to enable you to make informed decisions about conservation treatments and estimate potential costs. This comprehensive assessment can also value your object for insurance purposes.