If you’re interested in getting some documents shredded, you may be curious as to the cost of the process.
In a nutshell, standard paper shredding costs an average of £15-25 per sack. Offsite shredding costs between £40-50, depending on whether the service is on an ad hoc or scheduled basis. To get the shredding done onsite, it’ll cost you around £125 per hour.
It’s worth noting that these prices are averages. If you want a more accurate quote, then please get in touch with our team today.
For more details on prices and how they’re affected, keep reading.
What Impacts the Price of Paper Shredding?
There are quite a lot of things that impact the price of paper shredding. These include the quality of the paper, where it’s being shredded, and how regularly you need the shredding.
The Quality of Paper
Different paper may change the price of shredding. This is because some companies base the price on paper weight, and higher quality paper usually weighs more, therefore, you might end up getting charged slightly more.
Where You Want the Paper Shredded
The location has a big impact on how much you’ll be charged for your shredding. Where you live in the country will change how much you are charged.
If you live in a small village or town, you might be able to get shredding services cheaper. Alternatively, if you live in a larger, more expensive city, you might be charged a little more. Therefore, it is important to hunt around your local area to find the best deal.
The location of where the shredding occurs also impacts price. If you want the paper or documents to be shredded onsite, you’ll usually pay more for the convenience. As stated above, the average price for onsite shredding can be up to £125/hour. If you’re looking for a more cost-effective solution, it might be a better idea to use an offsite shredding company.
How Regularly You Need Shredding
How regularly you need a shredding service will also contribute to how much you are charged. If you can set up a regular schedule with the shredding company, you may get the services cheaper. Additionally, some providers may offer a discount for continued business.
If you require one-off shredding services, this will tend to cost more. On average, ad hoc shredding costs around £10 more a sack. So, by maintaining a regular schedule, you can save a bit of money.
We offer one-off shredding services here at GTW. If you need a one-off quote and want to know how much we’ll charge, contact us for an enquiry now.
How Much Paper You Need Shredding
Of course, how much paper you need shredded will increase and decrease the price. The more paper you need shredding, the higher the costs will be. This is why regular shredding can be cheaper. By ensuring paper and documents aren’t building up, you can save money by shredding less paper at one time and avoid inflated ad hoc costs.
What’s Included in the Price of Shredding?
There are a variety of additional services usually thrown in with the price of paper shredding. These include:
- Recycling
- Barcode Tracking
- Delivery and Collection of Sacks
- Shredding of All Paper
- Destruction certificate
Of course, what you get included will depend on the company you choose to shred your paper as each company will have different deals and offers.
A common offer you might see is a discount for bulk orders. If you have a lot of paper to shred, the company you use might give you a discount for the volume. You’ll tend to pay more for one-off jobs that involve small shredding amounts.
Summary
The costs of paper shredding vary throughout the country and between providers. The price you pay will be dependent on a variety of factors, such as where you want the documents shredded, the quality of the paper, and how much you need shredding.