The Shredding Company Reviews 

472
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Review summary

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Evaluating 48 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently highlight the efficiency and ease of the service, from ordering sacks to collection. Many people praise the staff for being courteous, friendly, and professional, especially the drivers and those handling inquiries. The delivery and collection processes are frequently described as prompt and reliable, with destruction certificates arriving quickly. Reviewers appreciate the clear communication throughout the process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience. Many consumers also value the professionalism and security provided, giving them peace of mind. The company's ability to adapt to changes and handle specific requests efficiently is also noted by several users.

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Service

Clients share positive opinions on service, consistently highlighting its efficiency and ease from ordering... See more

Staff

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Delivery service

Users describe positive interactions with delivery service, highlighting good communication and prompt... See more

Order

Consumers find the ordering process to be positive, with many describing it as easy, straightforward, and... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

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

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

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


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

Communication speedy

Communication speedy. Incredibly helpful. Easy service. Collected when they said they would. Will use again and highly recommend

August 13, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Excellent, efficient service. Bags were delivered in a timely manner and collected when we had filled them. Disposal certificate issued promptly.

July 31, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

The politeness and understanding of Sean who came to pick up the sack. He was very friendly but extremely professional. Great service definitely recommend it.

July 22, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Efficient, professional service

Friendly, professional service. helpful and informative staff, and reasonably priced. I would happily use them again for the destruction/recycling of sensitive documents.

June 19, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Great service to use, simple to arrange and team very quick to arrange collection etc. Collection took place on day arranged.
Would recommend.

June 13, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy ordering of a confidential wheelie…

Easy ordering of a confidential wheelie bin. Delivered quickly. Nice clean bin. We managed to get all our confidential waste sorted quickly and requested an earlier collection which was no problem. The very professional collection team were polite & friendly. A certificate of destruction was issued the next day. A really great service.

June 11, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good and efficient experience

Very good and efficient experience from start to finish. Responded to emails within a few minutes. Were able to pick up on a day that was convenient for me. Destruction certificate sent the next morning.
Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

June 12, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service!

Able to pick up last minute, very friendly service, invoice sent straight away and certificate followed swiftly after collection of the boxes.
Also very good price.

June 3, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Confidential Document Shredding

The procedure was very straightforward and explained well on the website and in the paperwork sent with the number of sacks specified. The Collection of the filled sacks was easily arranged and the Collecting Driver was extremely pleasant and helpful.

May 22, 2024

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