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Document Storage & Confidential Shredding · Nationwide

Secure Physical Document Storage and Confidential Shredding for UK Businesses.

From our Preston base, we provide secure physical document storage and retrieval for organisations across the UK. We also store original wills and deeds, arrange confidential shredding and manage archive clearances. Collections and retrievals are free, as is the initial transfer from your current provider. Same-day or next-day delivery is available.

Nationwide Service from Preston
Free Office Collections and Retrievals
Same-Day or Next-Day Delivery
1.4m+ items managed
100+ organisations supported
100% of clients recommend us
Same-Day quotations
Independent family-run business
Nationwide coverage

Experience You Can Rely On

Trusted by Organisations Across Many Sectors

With over 20 years' experience, we provide secure physical document storage, retrieval and confidential shredding for organisations across the UK.

Our Services

Practical Help with Paper Records, from Storage to Confidential Shredding

Whether you are storing a few boxes, moving a full file room or arranging confidential shredding for approved records, we help you plan the work and keep the next steps clear.

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Document Storage

Move inactive business files into secure off-site storage. We barcode every box so our team can locate it quickly when you request it.

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Wills and Deeds

Original wills and deeds are held separately in our secure, fingerprint-access vault. Email us when you need one and we will arrange its return.

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Confidential Shredding

Businesses can arrange secure destruction for approved paperwork. Individuals can drop off confidential paper at our Preston facility for £7.99 per bag, with a certificate of destruction provided.

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Tape and Media Storage

Keep physical backup tapes, discs and removable media in secure off-site storage. Tell us the formats and requirements so we can agree a suitable arrangement.

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Archive Clearance

Free up office space during a move, closure or review. Separate records to keep from records authorised for destruction, then plan the work in stages.

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Boxing and Re-Boxing

We can supply archive boxes and discuss re-boxing where current containers are damaged, unsuitable or difficult to handle.

About Archive Boxes

File and Box Retrievals

Email us with the details you have. We use our own barcode system to locate the right box, then confirm same-day or next-day delivery options.

Client Feedback

Personal Service Matters When Records Are Important

Our clients value clear communication, careful handling and a team they can speak to directly.

Fast and Professional

"The office team is always friendly, efficient, and ready to help."
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Family-Run. Personally Accountable.

A Team That Knows You by Name

You are never just an account number. As a family-run business, we get to know how you work and take personal responsibility for every request. Expect clear answers, careful handling and a quick, dependable response from the people arranging your service.

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Changing Storage Provider?

We'll Manage the Move and Make Your Switch Simple

We contact your current provider, coordinate the handover and move your records into our facility free of charge. You get one point of contact, a clear plan and regular updates throughout the transition.

  • No-charge initial transfer into Stor-it
  • We liaise with your current provider for you
  • Nationwide collection from your existing store
  • Your records organised for straightforward retrievals
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Who We Help

Records Storage for Organisations Across Every Sector

We provide nationwide storage and retrieval for law firms, insolvency practitioners, healthcare providers, pharmacies, care homes, accountants, finance teams, construction and property businesses, schools, charities, manufacturers, utilities and public bodies.

Law Firms and Solicitors

Paper-record storage and retrieval for law firms, with confidential shredding, archive clear-outs, and separate storage for original wills and deeds.

Insolvency Practitioners

Secure storage and retrieval for large volumes of case files, creditor records and company paperwork.

Healthcare, Pharmacies and Care Homes

Patient, resident, service and operational records that need to be kept securely off site.

Accountancy and Finance

Accounts, payroll, client files and supporting paperwork, stored away from busy office space but available when requested.

Construction and Property

Paper plans, contracts, site files, property records and completed project archives.

Employers and HR Teams

Personnel files, payroll records and other business paperwork that needs a reliable home after day-to-day use.

Education and Other Organisations

Paper records for schools, colleges, charities, councils, public bodies, manufacturers, utilities and other organisations.

Keep and destroy with confidence. Your organisation decides what to retain and authorises any destruction. We carry out the agreed storage, retrieval or shredding service.

Care and Security

Careful Handling at Every Stage

Fingerprint-controlled entry, 24-hour CCTV, perimeter fencing and monitored alarms help protect our Preston centre. Our tracked fleet supports collections and deliveries nationwide.

Secure Off-Site Storage

Fingerprint access, CCTV and monitored alarms help protect the Preston facility.

Easy to Find

We place our own barcode on every box, making it easy for our team to locate when you request it.

Clear Authority

You tell us who may request records or approve destruction.

Secure Wills and Deeds Vault

Original wills and deeds are held in our secure vault, protected by fingerprint-controlled access.

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Areas We Cover

Local Service from Preston, with Nationwide Reach

Based in Preston, we serve organisations throughout Lancashire and the North West, including Blackburn, Chorley, Lancaster, Blackpool, Bolton, Manchester and Liverpool. We also work with clients across the UK. Get in touch and we will arrange a service to suit you.

Need Help with Business Records?

Tell us what you have and when you need it moved. We'll talk you through a practical next step.

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