Home contents restoration is the process of assessing, documenting, cleaning, deodorizing, packing, storing, and returning personal belongings after a property damage event. Every item is handled based on its condition, material, contamination level, and restoration potential.

• Emergency contents assessment
• Photo documentation and inventory support
• Pack-out and careful removal of belongings
• Cleaning and deodorizing of salvageable items
• Smoke and odour removal
• Water-damaged contents handling
• Furniture and household item cleaning
• Soft contents cleaning coordination
• Secure storage during restoration work
• Pack-back services after repairs are complete
• Insurance claim documentation support

Water damage can affect belongings quickly, especially when moisture sits inside a home for too long. Carpets, furniture, boxes, clothing, wood items, books, and stored belongings can absorb water and become vulnerable to staining, swelling, mould growth, and odours.

Drystandards helps sort and manage affected contents after water damage, separating salvageable items from items that may be unsafe or beyond restoration. We help reduce further damage by removing contents from wet areas and coordinating the cleaning, drying, and storage process where appropriate.

Common water-damaged contents include:

• Furniture and upholstery
• Area rugs and carpets
• Clothing and linens
• Books, paperwork, and stored boxes
• Children’s toys and household items
• Small appliances and electronics
• Garage and basement storage items
• Decor, artwork, and sentimental belongings

After a fire, smoke and soot can spread far beyond the area where flames occurred. Even rooms that were not directly burned may have smoke odours, soot residue, and airborne contamination on walls, furniture, clothing, electronics, and personal belongings.

Our contents restoration process helps identify which items can be cleaned and restored, which require specialty handling, and which may need to be documented for replacement. We focus on careful handling, proper documentation, and effective odour reduction.

• Soot-contaminated contents assessment
• Smoke odour removal support
• Cleaning of hard-surface household items
• Furniture and contents deodorizing
• Pack-out of belongings from affected rooms
• Inventory and photo records for insurance claims
• Separation of salvageable and non-salvageable contents

Sewer backups and contaminated water losses require extra caution. Items affected by sewage may contain harmful bacteria, pathogens, and unsafe contaminants. Not every item can be safely restored after direct exposure to sewage, especially porous materials.

Drystandards helps homeowners identify affected contents, safely separate contaminated items, and document the damage for insurance purposes. Our team follows appropriate safety procedures when handling contents impacted by sewage or unsanitary water.

Items often affected by sewer backups include:

• Basement furniture
• Stored boxes and personal items
• Carpets and area rugs
• Children’s toys
• Clothing and soft goods
• Appliances and utility room contents
• Garage and crawlspace belongings

When restoration work is required inside the home, belongings often need to be removed from affected rooms. A professional pack-out helps protect personal items while allowing demolition, drying, cleaning, reconstruction, and repairs to move forward.

During a pack-out, contents are carefully sorted, documented, packed, labelled, and moved to a secure storage location or designated clean area. This helps prevent additional damage and keeps the restoration project organized.

• Room-by-room contents sorting
• Careful packing and labelling
• Photo documentation before removal
• Inventory support for insurance claims
• Separation of affected and unaffected items
• Safe transport and storage coordination
• Return and placement after repairs are complete

One of the most stressful parts of a property damage claim is proving what was damaged. Drystandards helps homeowners with detailed contents documentation so the insurance claim process is more organized and easier to manage.

We can assist with photo records, item condition notes, room-by-room documentation, and separation of salvageable and non-salvageable belongings. This helps your insurance adjuster review the claim and understand the extent of the contents loss.

Our documentation process may include:

• Photographing damaged contents
• Creating itemized inventory records
• Identifying salvageable and non-salvageable items
• Documenting rooms and affected areas
• Supporting communication with adjusters
• Helping organize replacement and restoration records

Not every damaged item needs to be discarded. Many belongings can be cleaned, deodorized, and restored depending on the type of damage, material, and contamination level. Our team evaluates contents carefully to determine the best approach.

• Hard-surface contents cleaning
• Furniture cleaning support
• Smoke odour reduction
• Deodorizing of affected belongings
• Cleaning of household goods and decor
• Coordination of specialty contents restoration
• Safe handling of fragile or sentimental items

Specialty Contents Restoration

Some belongings require specialized restoration methods. These may include electronics, documents, artwork, antiques, musical instruments, collectibles, and high-value items. Drystandards can help coordinate specialty restoration services when items require advanced cleaning or expert evaluation.

• Electronics assessment coordination
• Document and photo recovery support
• Artwork and collectible handling
• Antique and heirloom item coordination
• Specialty textile and fabric cleaning referrals
• High-value contents documentation

When a home requires extensive drying, demolition, cleaning, or reconstruction, belongings may need to be stored away from the damaged area. Proper storage protects contents from dust, moisture, odours, construction activity, and additional damage.

Drystandards can help coordinate contents storage during the restoration process so your belongings remain organized and accessible when needed.

• Short-term contents storage
• Storage during water damage repairs
• Storage during fire and smoke restoration
• Protection from construction dust and debris
• Organized return after restoration is complete

Once the home has been cleaned, repaired, and restored, contents can be returned through a pack-back process. Items are brought back, unpacked, and placed back into the appropriate rooms. This final step helps homeowners move back into their space with less stress after a difficult property damage event.

• Return of stored contents
• Room-by-room unpacking
• Placement of restored belongings
• Final review of contents condition
• Support during move-back after restoration