Take a look at our frequently asked questions for further information about RADS and the various effective services that we provide to all of our clients.
Yes, we can provide you with a closed and secure system by security tagging the tamper proof storage boxes. This means that you don’t have to worry about anybody else accessing the information within your confidential documents.
As well as offering full archive management and open box file retrieval to our customers, we also offer a custom referencing system on a client by client basis. After collecting your documents, we create electronic copies of them and give them their own unique reference for your own simple referencing system.
We use a unique management system that allows us to track each individual box, providing us with relevant information such as its history. We track the movements of each box so that we know exactly where our customers’ documents are at all times.
The items we destroy are cross-shredded, bailed and recycled for use in toilet paper and other recyclable items. All items are destroyed and recycled in an environmentally friendly way.
We can also destroy other items such as plastic, polythene, scanboard and clothing.
Yes we can destroy electronic media such as DVD's and CDs including the packaging as well as electronic storage devices such as memory sticks and hard drives.
We can destroy all types of paper and cardboard, including baled, loose in cages or palletised documents. We can also destroy all types of books including hardbacks and magazines.
Yes, our distribution service is very successful and effective for clients that we work with. We have managed NCSL publication materials since 2005 and have overseen a rapid rate of growth, developing innovative ways to adapt our service to their requirements.
We have numerous places to store materials and objects, such as in boxes within our archive depots or on pallets within our open store rooms. We provide high security of everything that we store, with CCTV and protective measures in place.
We utilise a very unique stock management system and distribution process so that we can be sure to meet all requirements set by our clients, providing an effective and efficient service for all customers.
We retain electronic PDF files of your documents for 6 months after the process is complete, meaning that you are able to request additional disks should you require them.
We are able to return your documents for free with our fleet of vehicles, store them at our secure premises or confidentially destroy them, depending on which option you would prefer to take.
Yes, we scan your documents and electronically store them, giving you digital access to all of your documents. This is a great way of saving time, giving you a quick and simple way of accessing the information within the documents, without having to look through various other documents whilst trying to find what you are looking for.
No, our fully managed process includes the preparation of your documents. Once we have transported them to our secure premises, we will prepare them for scanning, removing all paper clips and staples.
We offer document scanning of any size of paper from A5 to A0, which also includes any type of document and double sided documents.
The minimum length of time for storage is 6 months
No, there is no limit, you can store as many boxes as required. We pride ourselves on being able to offer customers unlimited expandable storage space.
Very easy, all we require is a phone call or email to let us know what you want to retrieve. All archived documents will have their own unique reference number to make it easy to retrieve files quickly and efficiently.
No, the minimum is just 1 box, which can contain as many or as few documents as you required.
Yes, 24/7 same day delivery is available in emergency situations.
No you can use your own boxes, however the box needs to be in good condition and must include a lid. We recommend using Rads boxes as they have been designed to specifically fit on our shelving units, which can save storage space when compared to using other boxes.
