If you have had flood damage recently there is good news for you. If you are like me you must be worried to death about your precious documents and retrieving the information on those flood damage documents. There are a surprising number of companies that offer flood damage document freeze drying. A quick internet search will bring up local and national companies that can help you restore your important flood damage documents. Before you start calling them, it is important to figure out the extent of the damage and approximately how many flood damage documents will need to be restored.



Some companies charge around $30 per pound of flood damage paper or books. Other companies charge $60 for the same amount but offer a more thorough process. Consider whether you need the originals restored back to functioning level or if you just need to get the information on the paper before you have your documents freeze dried. Some companies offer a discount if you have your flood damage documents photo-copied and then freeze dried. Even the companies that don't offer a discount suggest copies be made before they start the process. The reason for this is freeze drying is not an exact science and sometimes the flood damage documents are freeze dried just fine, but become so brittle during the heat process (depending on paper type and the amount of damage) that they are unusable after the process is complete. Copying your documents first will enable you to retrieve any information you need in the event that your papers are not restorable after the freeze drying process.

The price varies also depending on the type of flood damage documents you need freeze dried. Many companies offer special handling of confidential documents including a special vault that only one or two people have access to. This is great in the event that your flood damage documents contain confidential information but it does cost a little more. Like most things in life though, it is worth what you pay and if it is important for you to be assured that only one or two people will have eyes on your flood damage documents, paying an extra bit to keep them safe is most certainly worth it.

The best thing to do when pricing flood damage document freeze drying is to know before hand the type of service you will need. An internet search will give you an idea of where to start and most companies welcome the phone call asking about prices and services. If you live in an area that has a big company who specializes in freeze drying flood damage documents, your best bet is to go in and talk with somebody. This will give you the opportunity to really understand what freeze drying does and does not do before you get started. Only then will you be able to take an informed decision. Best of luck for your endeavors to restore your flood damage documents, photos, letters and books.