Recover Nordic Norge

What Recover Nordic Norge does

Recover Nordic Norge (legally Recover AS) is the largest emergency response and damage control company in Norway and Scandinavia's leading specialist in damage remediation and reconstruction following fire, water, and environmental damage. The company provides a vertically integrated service offering spanning 24/7 emergency dispatch (Døgnvakt), damage limitation, drying, specialized cleaning (including laser cleaning, dry-ice blasting, and sandblasting), contents restoration, craftsman and reconstruction work, pest control, and condition assessments. Technical capabilities include 3D-scanning digital twin documentation, certified drone inspection, and laser cleaning supported by more than 20 certified laser operators, deployed across 70+ branches nationwide with 1,200+ employees and 35,000+ projects annually.

Recover's business model is primarily professional services revenue, billed either directly to insurance companies after a referral from the policyholder's insurer or to enterprise and public-sector clients under framework agreements (rammeavtaler) and readiness agreements (beredskapsavtaler). Go-to-market combines insurance-company referral partnerships (covering all major Norwegian insurers), a dedicated enterprise sales function for industrial, maritime, commercial real estate, and public-sector accounts, and direct customer acquisition via a 24/7 emergency hotline and the Min side self-service portal. Specialized sub-brands — Recover Storskade (large/complex industrial and offshore damage), Recover Entreprise (construction/rehabilitation), and Recover Grønn (sustainability-led service line launched in 2024) — reflect deliberate productization around customer segment and ESG positioning.

The company is headquartered in Oslo, owned by EQT Private Equity since 2020, and operates as part of a Nordic group with Scandinavian-wide headcount above 2,500 following a series of acquisitions in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland between 2015 and 2021. Recover holds ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications, central approval (Sentralt godkjent) for demolition and environmental sanitation, Mesterbedrift status, and StartBank registration, and has participated in the UN Global Compact since 2021.

Name

Recover Nordic Norge

Legal name

Recover AS

Website

https://recover.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Recover Nordic Norge (Recover AS) is Norway's largest emergency response and damage remediation company, serving insurance companies, property managers, public sector, industrial, and maritime clients across 70+ branches with 24/7 service and integrated reconstruction capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Oslo

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Emergency damage response and remediation services: Core revenue from 24/7 emergency response services including damage limitation, drying, sanitation and reconstruction after water, fire and environmental damage. Services are typically billed to insurance companies after the customer has reported the damage, or directly to private customers for non-covered damage types.
2. Craftsman and maintenance services: Handyman services, property maintenance, renovation and rehabilitation services for housing cooperatives, property managers, businesses and public sector. May be delivered through framework agreements or project-based contracts.
3. Industrial and marine services: Specialized services for industrial facilities and maritime sector including rapid response, sanitation, rehabilitation and maintenance. Often provided through readiness agreements (beredskapsavtaler) with guaranteed response times.
4. Large damage projects (Storskade): Complex, large-scale damage handling for major incidents affecting buildings, industrial facilities and offshore. Includes dedicated project management, specialized personnel and coordinated execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Recover Nordic Norge (Recover AS) is Norway's largest damage service and craftsman services provider, offering 24/7 emergency response and end-to-end damage remediation for water, fire, and environmental damage. The company coordinates the entire damage lifecycle—from initial damage limitation, drying, and sanitation through craftsman reconstruction—with 1,200+ employees across 70+ branches nationwide. Services are delivered primarily through insurance company referrals, framework agreements with public sector and property managers, and direct response to private homeowners.

Product overview

Recover Norge operates as Norway's largest damage service and craftsman service provider, offering a comprehensive suite of services organized around emergency response (24/7 Døgnvakt), damage limitation, craftsman services, and specialized cleaning. The portfolio includes core damage types covering water damage, fire damage, and environmental damage (including asbestos, mold, oil leaks). The company serves multiple industry verticals including maritime, commercial real estate, industrial, public sector, and housing cooperatives through specialized divisions like Recover Storskade for large-scale complex cases, and Recover Entreprise for construction projects. Customer-facing digital services include the Min side (My Page) portal for case tracking. The company operates approximately 70 branches nationwide with over 1,200 employees and conducts 35,000+ projects annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Døgnvakt (24/7 Emergency Response) Round-the-clock emergency response service available 365 days per year for rapid damage limitation when water, fire, or environmental damage occurs. Dispatched from 70+ branches nationwide.
• Skadebegrensning (Damage Limitation) First aid and damage remediation services following water, fire, and environmental damages, focused on preventing further damage and minimizing loss.
• Håndverkstjenester (Craftsman Services) Comprehensive craftsman services for property and industry, including damage prevention and repair work, delivered by one of Norway's largest carpentry companies with master company (mesterbedrift) certification.
• Innbo og teknisk renovering (Contents and Technical Renovation) Specialized departments dedicated to saving contents and technical equipment affected by fire, powder damages, water damage, and environmental damage, including storage services during remediation.
• Spesialrengjøring (Specialized Cleaning) Professional cleaning services including sandblasting, dry ice blasting, laser cleaning, chemical cleaning, and high-pressure washing for damage remediation and maintenance.
• Skadedyr (Pest Control) Pest control, elimination, and prevention services including inspection and early detection to avoid larger damages.
• Øvrige tjenester (Other Services) Condition assessments for general maintenance and damage cases.
• Recover Storskade (Large-Scale Damage) Dedicated unit handling the largest and most complex damage cases, with specialized expertise in project management, HSE, quality, and documentation for complex projects including ships, offshore, and industrial facilities.
• Recover Entreprise Construction division for larger rehabilitation, maintenance, and conversion projects for commercial buildings, housing cooperatives, and the public sector, supported by Recover's nationwide capacity and expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rapid response available 24/7, 365 days per year
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core subsidiary.

• Bjerklind Byggcore subsidiaryOthers · 1 January 2021Bjerklind Bygg was established in 1987 as a total supplier for new construction, conversion, rehabilitation and maintenance of schools, institutions, residential and commercial buildings in Greater Oslo. Bjerklind Bygg has been part of the Recover Group since 2021.
• Din Håndverkspartnercore subsidiaryOthers · 1 January 2021Din Håndverkspartner was established in 2013 as S.I Entreprenør and Malerservice. They deliver first-class carpentry and painting services to professional and private customers in Eastern Norway and Trøndelag. Part of Recover Group since 2021.
• Byggmester Rygg og Myrland AS (ROGM)core subsidiaryOthers · 1 January 2021Byggmester Rygg og Myrland AS has since its inception in 2013 performed construction assignments in Stavanger and surrounding area. Their main customers are insurance companies, but they also perform assignments for housing cooperatives in Stavanger and Sandnes. Part of Recover Group since 2021.
• Byggmester Kompanietcore subsidiaryOthers · 1 January 2021Byggmester Kompaniet was established in 2000 and has since participated in a number of well-known commercial projects in the Haugalandet region. The company is a total supplier within building renovation, conversion, repair and maintenance. Part of Recover Group since 2021.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ISS A/S: ISS is a global integrated facility services company that also offers property damage remediation and maintenance services in the Nordics. It was the previous owner of Recover (1997-2013) and remains a broadly comparable large Nordic services incumbent with overlapping damage and facility capabilities.
• Sodexo: Sodexo is a global integrated facility services provider with property maintenance and project services capabilities overlapping Recover's craftsman and framework agreement segments in the Nordics.
• Coor Service Management: Coor is a leading Nordic facility management and integrated workplace services provider. While not a pure damage restoration player, it overlaps with Recover on property maintenance, craftsman services, and framework agreements for large Nordic property and public-sector clients.

Direct peers

• Paul Davis Restoration: Paul Davis is a North American franchise-based property damage restoration and reconstruction network. It follows the same insurance-referral-led emergency response and rebuild service model as Recover.
• Polygon Group: Polygon is one of the largest European property damage restoration and temporary climate-control providers, headquartered in Sweden. It is the most direct Nordic competitor to Recover in water, fire, and environmental damage remediation and serves insurance, commercial, and industrial customers with a similar insurance-anchored GTM.
• Belfor: Belfor is the global market leader in property damage restoration with direct presence across Europe and North America. It competes head-to-head with Recover on the same insurance-referral-led damage response business model and service portfolio (water, fire, mold, reconstruction).
• Steamatic: Steamatic is a global damage restoration and specialized cleaning franchise network covering water, fire, and mold remediation. Its service portfolio and insurance-anchored customer model closely mirror Recover's core offering.
• Antirex Gruppen: Antirex is a Norwegian damage control and restoration specialist serving insurance companies and commercial clients with water, fire, and mold remediation. It is a direct smaller-scale competitor to Recover in the Norwegian market.
• Pallas Group: Pallas Group is a Norway-based emergency damage restoration and craft services provider. It directly competes with Recover in Norwegian insurance-referred water, fire, and environmental damage response and shares the same primary customer base.
• ServPro: ServPro is one of the largest North American property damage restoration and cleaning franchises, anchored by insurance-claim referrals. It is a direct business-model peer in fire/water damage response and reconstruction.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recover-nordic
• Instagraminstagram.com/recovernorge

Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A10 records

Investments

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