The records storage companyIron Mountain customerswish they'd called first.

For 30 years, Armstrong Archives has been Dallas‑Fort Worth's local records storage, scanning, and shredding partner.

4.9
Google · 50 reviews
Top Rated Service 2026
verified by Trustindex
VS
IRON MOUNTAIN
1.4
Trustpilot · 156 reviews
  • No annual price increases. Locked for your full contract.
  • Store more for less. Pay per item, not empty space.
  • No long-term contract. Cancel anytime after 90 days.
  • Any record, same day. Online 24/7 or scanned on request.
New client offer3 Months Free Storage

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Jermaine Galloway
Jermaine Galloway
★★★★★
“We switched from Iron Mountain two years ago and have never looked back! Totally wish we had used Armstrong Archives from the beginning.”

Armstrong Archives vs. Iron Mountain

A side-by-side look at how Armstrong Archives, a local records storage partner, compares to Iron Mountain, a national records storage provider.

Armstrong Archives
IRON MOUNTAIN
Pricing model
Flat rate per item, no cubic-foot math
Cubic-foot / volume-based billing
Rate increases
Rates locked for the life of your contract
Annual rate increases
Fees
No surcharges, no admin fees, free reports
Fuel surcharges, admin fees, report fees, withdrawal fees
Contracts
Flexible — cancel anytime after 90 days, $65 minimum
Required, 12-month agreement
Who you talk to
A real person who gives you a real quote on the call
Call center / ticketing system
Service model
Locally owned in Carrollton; the same DFW team every time
National, centralized corporate structure
Document scanning
In-house scanning + same-day scan-on-demand
Available, enterprise process
Shredding
Secure DFW pickup, flat-rate
Available, priced separately
Storage type
Climate-controlled, not self-storage
Commercial warehouse

Hear from businesses that switched to Armstrong Archives

Considering a change from Iron Mountain? Give Armstrong an opportunity
★★★★★
“If you're currently using Iron Mountain in the DFW area and are considering a change, I highly recommend giving Armstrong Archives an opportunity. Honest, fair, professional, and truly a pleasure to work with.”
LA
Lexi AllenGoogle review
Left Iron Mountain over poor service, never looked back
★★★★★
Top notch personalized service. Almost 10 years with Armstrong and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Previously I was a customer of Iron Mountain, but I left because I was consistently getting very poor service.
DB
David BellGoogle review
Armstrong made switching over easy
★★★★★
“Trent, Cheri and April provided exceptional customer service, and Ozzy and Ricky are phenomenal at acquiring our boxes from another competitor's facility, who isn't making it easy on anyone.”
KK
Kelli KoehlerGoogle review
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Free quote. No obligation. 3 months free storage for new clients.

From boxes to digital, the easy way

Most businesses assume digitizing years of records is a project. With Armstrong Archives as your partner, it isn't.

1

Get a free quote

Tell us how many boxes you have. We send a clear, flat-rate digitization quote with no obligation.

2

We pick up and scan

Our DFW team collects your boxes and scans them into secure digital files, with same-day scan-on-demand for anything urgent.

3

You choose what's next

Store the originals locally, keep them yourself, or shred them securely. Your records, your call.

Your records, secured in a climate-controlled DFW warehouse

Barcoded chain-of-custody, 24-hour secured access, and free online inventory. 30 years protecting Dallas-Fort Worth's records.

Why DFW businesses choose Armstrong Archives

Flat rate per item

Store more for less. You pay per item, never for empty space you're not using.

Flexible contract terms

No long-term lock-in. Cancel or extend anytime after 90 days.

Free 24/7 web access

See and manage your full inventory of files and boxes online, anytime, anywhere.

One local facility

Storage, scanning, and shredding under one Dallas roof. No running around.

A real person, every time

No phone tree. Fast callbacks from a team that knows your account.

Locally owned in DFW

Save on travel and cost, and support a local Dallas business.

$65 minimum, no service fees

Pay only for what you store. Scale up or down anytime.

Free reports, anytime

Request an account or fee report whenever you want, at no charge.

No hidden fees

No admin fees, no fuel surcharges. The quote is the price.

Round-trip pickup fees

Trip charges are round trip, not each way, so it costs less than you'd expect.

30 Years in DFW

Locally owned since 1996

HIPAA Compliant

Protected health information

SAS 70 Audited

Verified security controls

BBB Accredited

A+ rated business

WBENC Certified

Women-owned enterprise

NCTCOG Vendor

Approved govt. contractor

Ready for your new records storage and scanning partner?

Get a free, flat-rate digitization quote, no obligation, no phone tree. Store the originals with us and your first 3 months are free.

Get My Free Quote Call (972) 646-2065