Reviews · Backup and DR
Find out if you can actually restore, before you need to.
Most businesses have backups. Far fewer have tested a full restore, know how long it would take, or have a copy that ransomware cannot reach. We check what is backed up, where it goes and how long recovery would take, then give you a prioritised list of fixes.
- spec sheet
- updated 21 October 2026
- Price
- £525 one-off (list £750)
- What you get
- Coverage map, recovery estimates, fix list
- Covers
- Servers, databases, file shares, cloud apps
- Access needed
- Read-only, or a guided call
- Vendor-neutral
- We review the tools you already use
What we check
- Coverage. Every server, database, file share and cloud service (such as Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace mailboxes and files) and whether each one is actually backed up.
- Copies and separation. How many copies exist, on how many kinds of storage, and whether at least one is offline or immutable so ransomware and a compromised admin account cannot delete it.
- Recovery point. How much work you would lose: the gap between backups for each system.
- Recovery time. How long a realistic restore of each important system would take, including finding the right person and the right password.
- Access and alerts. Who can delete backups, whether that access uses multi-factor authentication, and whether anyone notices when a backup job fails.
- The plan on paper. Whether a written recovery plan exists, and whether it would still work if your usual IT person were on holiday.
We use the National Cyber Security Centre's small organisations guide (opens in a new tab) and its advice on offline backups (opens in a new tab) as the baseline, and adjust for the size and risk of your business.
What you receive
| Deliverable | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Backup coverage map | Each system, whether it is backed up, how often, where to and for how long. |
| Recovery estimates | Realistic recovery point and recovery time for each important system. |
| Restore test plan | A safe way to prove a restore works, without touching production. |
| Prioritised fix list | What to fix first, why, and a rough cost for each item. |
Want a head start? Our free UK small business backup checklist covers the basics you can check today.
How it works
- 01
Book online
Pay by card. A person checks every first order before work starts.
- 02
Inventory call
We list your systems with you and agree which ones matter most.
- 03
Read-only review
We look at backup consoles and settings with read-only access or on a guided screen share. We change nothing.
- 04
Report and walkthrough
You get the written report and a call to go through the fix list.
Price
Backup and disaster recovery review
Review
Backup coverage, restore test plan and fixes.
£525one-offList price
£750- Backup coverage map
- Recovery time and point estimates
- Prioritised fix list
Prices in pounds. No VAT is added: we are not VAT registered. The lower price is our intro price for the first 50 customers; the struck-through figure is the list price.
FAQ
Questions we get asked
Do you run a test restore?
We give you a restore test plan and can run it with you if you want, in a way that does not touch your live systems. We never restore over production data during the review.
We use Microsoft 365. Isn't that backed up already?
Microsoft keeps the service running and keeps deleted items for limited retention periods. Recovering from your own mistakes, a departed member of staff or a compromised account is largely down to you and your settings. We check what your retention and backup settings actually cover.
Do we have to switch backup software?
No. We review what you already use. If a tool is the problem we say so, but most fixes are settings, separation and testing.
Is this enough for Cyber Essentials or an insurer?
It helps you answer their backup questions with evidence, but it is not a certification. We tell you plainly which gaps those questionnaires usually ask about.
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Ready when you are.
Order online, or ask an engineer first if you want to check the fit. Nothing is set up until you have paid, and every first order is checked by a person.