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Condition Survey

Conservation & Restoration

A systematic assessment of the current state of a heritage structure or collection, documenting any deterioration, damage, or risks. Professionals carry out condition surveys to understand conservation needs – for instance, noting cracks in a museum building, fading pigments on a painting, or pests in storage. The survey findings guide restoration priorities and the development of conservation or maintenance plans.

Source: ICCROM, ICOMOS

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