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Isn’t building cleaning the same as building restoration?

Buildings Affected by Disasters Are Involved in Multiple Stakeholder Interests
When a building is affected by a disaster, various stakeholders are involved. From insurance payouts and causes of the disaster to human casualties, different perspectives and interests shape the conversation. However, the most important thing is always restoring life back to normal.

Why Building Restoration Is Necessary
When a fire or flood occurs, a building can be devastated in an instant. The contamination from fire consists of sticky, black residue that cannot be removed using standard cleaning methods and tools. Similarly, flood contamination is just as challenging. Not only does it create foul odors due to sediment buildup, but bacteria and microorganisms thrive, which can lead to further damage if not removed quickly. This is why disaster recovery experts are necessary—the process of restoring a damaged building to full safety and functionality is complex and requires specialized expertise.

What Makes BELFOR’s Restoration Different?
At BELFOR, we use the most appropriate equipment and chemicals to remove the contaminants left by disasters on buildings and facilities. With equipment such as high-pressure steam cleaners, industrial vacuum cleaners, dehumidifiers, ozone machines, and specialized restoration chemicals that aren’t available to the public, we provide top-tier restoration quality.

In addition, BELFOR doesn’t rely on visual inspections to assess the extent of damage. We use professional measurement tools to assess contamination levels and verify restoration completion through test results. Our processes are rigorously checked and validated to meet global standards.

One Day Is All It Takes
Clients who choose BELFOR realize on the very first day of the project why restoration is needed instead of mere cleaning. Our expertise lies in the technology, knowledge, and processes that restore your life back to normal as quickly and completely as possible. It only takes one day to realize this fact.

Built on Trust
Since our headquarters in Germany first started disaster recovery in 1979, BELFOR has been dedicated to ensuring complete client satisfaction. Helping you recover and rise again after a disaster is the only goal we aim for at BELFOR.