Photo backup and protection in Sidmouth
Looking for professional photo backup and protection help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable tech help services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-110
Typical Duration
30-90 mins
Location
Sidmouth
Your precious photos backed up safely to cloud storage or external drive. Automatic backup configured so future photos are protected too. Never lose memories to a lost or broken phone.
### When Your Whole Life Is On Your Phone
You've got **thousands of photos** on your phone. Kids, holidays, family occasions, random snapshots. All the memories that actually matter, stored on a device you could drop down the toilet tomorrow.
Most people know they should back up photos. Few actually do it.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** The best backup is automatic. If you have to remember to do it manually, it won't happen. I set up cloud backup so every photo you take is copied automatically - you never have to think about it again.
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### Why This Matters
| ✅ Backed Up Properly | ❌ Not Backed Up | |----------------------|-----------------| | Photos safe even if phone lost/broken | Everything gone if phone dies | | Access from any device | Only on one phone | | Free up phone storage space | Phone constantly full | | Automatic ongoing backup | Never gets around to it |
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### What You Get
**🔧 Complete Backup Solution**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Backup existing photos** | Copy all current photos to cloud or drive | | **Set up automatic backup** | Configure phone to backup new photos automatically | | **Free up space** | Remove backed-up photos from phone if needed | | **Show you how to access** | Where to find photos on other devices |
**📦 You're Left With** - All existing photos backed up - Future photos backup automatically - Access photos from any device - Phone storage freed up (if wanted)
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### Pricing
| Backup Scope | Time Needed | You'll Pay | |-------------|-------------|------------| | Single phone, cloud backup | 30-45 mins | **£60** | | Multiple devices or large collection | 45-90 mins | **£60-110** | | Old laptop/drives to gather up too | 90+ mins | **£110-160** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Time varies with photo quantity and internet speed.*
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### Backup Options I Set Up
✅ **Google Photos** - Free 15GB, works on iPhone and Android
✅ **iCloud** - 5GB free, best for Apple devices
✅ **OneDrive** - Included with Microsoft 365
✅ **External hard drive** - One-time purchase, no monthly cost
✅ **Both cloud and drive** - Maximum safety
Why Choose Us for Photo backup and protection in Sidmouth?
Photos backed up to cloud or hard drive
Automatic backup configured for future
Access photos from any device
Free up phone storage space
What to Expect
### Step 1: Choose Backup Method Discuss whether you want cloud (automatic, access anywhere) or hard drive (one-time cost, physical copy), or both. Check what storage you've already got. ### Step 2: Initial Backup Upload or copy all your existing photos. This can take a while if you've got thousands and slow internet - I'll set it going and check it's working properly. ### Step 3: Configure Automatic Backup Set your phone to automatically upload new photos. Test it works. Show you how to access backed-up photos and manage storage.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 📸 **How many photos have you got?** Check your phone - probably way more than you think. My record is someone with 47,000 photos who'd never backed up anything. Took ages but got them all safe. **Slow internet?** Initial photo upload to cloud can take days if you've got thousands of photos and slow broadband. I'll set it going but it'll keep working after I leave. Check it's completed later. **Old phones and cameras?** If you've got photos scattered across old devices, memory cards, laptops etc, I can gather them all together and consolidate into one backup. Takes longer but means everything's in one place.
Frequently Asked Questions about Photo backup and protection in Sidmouth
Where do you backup photos to?
Usually cloud storage - Google Photos, iCloud, or OneDrive depending on what you've already got. Cloud is best because it's automatic and you can access photos from anywhere. But if you prefer, I can back up to an external hard drive too. Or both - belt and braces approach.
Will I still have photos on my phone after backup?
Yes - backing up means copying your photos to a safe location, not moving them. Your originals stay on your phone. Once backup is working, you can choose to delete old photos from your phone to free up space, knowing they're safely stored in the cloud.
How much does cloud storage cost?
Google Photos and iCloud give you some free storage (5-15GB usually), which might be enough. After that it's a few quid a month - typically £2-£8 depending on how much storage you need. I'll show you what you're using and what options you have. Way cheaper than losing irreplaceable photos.
Can I access the backed up photos later?
Yes - that's the beauty of cloud backup. Install Google Photos or iCloud app on any device, sign in, and all your photos are there. Perfect if you get a new phone or want to show someone photos on your laptop.
What about really old photos - can you backup those too?
If they're already digital (on an old laptop, memory cards, USB sticks), yes I can gather them all together and back them up. If they're physical photos, you'd need to scan them first - I can recommend scanning services locally or you can do it yourself with a phone app.
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