The Shredding Company Reviews 

472
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Evaluating 68 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the efficient and professional service, highlighting the ease of the entire process from ordering to collection. Many people appreciate the helpful and friendly staff, particularly the drivers and those assisting with orders, making interactions pleasant and productive. The delivery and collection services are noted for their speed and reliability, with consumers appreciating the prompt arrival of sacks and timely pickups. The ordering process is described as straightforward, and the quick receipt of destruction certificates provides peace of mind, ensuring a secure and hassle-free experience.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All contact with them has been excellent. Via phone and email. The response has been immediate, courteous and friendly. The young man who collected from us was equally courteous, friendly and profe... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These guys just make it easy for you. Ordering the sacks via their website is straightforward, they arrived within a few days, arranging collection of the full sacks was again simple and confirmed by... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly staff especially Elisha Plume who was so helpful and also quick to answer any emails ! The collection man was so nice and the whole experience getting bags off shredding was quick and easy. I... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

In these days of data protection and working from home, a stress-free, affordable shredding solution is a godsend. No more lugging bags of paper around or going mad trying to find a far-flung industr... See more


Company details

  1. House Clearance Service
  2. Data Destruction Equipment Store

About The Shredding Company

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The Shredding Company are a division of The Hill Company. The Hill Company’s core business is document management. We are a well–established dedicated records management company servicing the length and breadth of the UK. We remain family owned and run with that ethos. We are the largest privately owned records management company in the UK. The management team has a successful proven track record of many years’ standing of excellent service within the storage industry.

We can offer a pre-paid shredding sack service, collection services or hire services. We service nationwide too.


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4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient and easy

Very easy to order. I needed to dispose of several years' worth of business papers, following my retirement. The bags are a good size - I ordered 6. Prompt collection of the bags for disposal - I contacted the company on Friday and received a quick reply confirming collection the following Monday. The guy collecting was very friendly. Very efficient service throughout. I will use them again

March 25, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service

I needed old business materials shredding - found The Hill Company online. They talked me through the process and it took just a few days to get the sacks to me, fill them and arrange collection. So all round excellence.

March 8, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

I have used this company to get rid of confidential documents and the service was excellent. I was impressed from the beginning when I initially had problems booking my order. They replied quickly telling me what to do. They picked up my sacks on the date given and during the time slot.They have also collected my unused sacks and refunded me. I would recommend to family and friends.

February 23, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Yes, they’re great!

The Shredding Company are super helpful, responsive and just get on with it! I’ve used them in a corporate and personal capacity and have no hesitation rebooking each time! Recommend 👍🏻👍🏻

February 14, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Friendly service

Friendly service, fast delivery of shredding bags. Would be nice to be able to do all online, especially for adhoc customers like myself.

January 8, 2024

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