Hard Drive Data Recovery Services

You can lose data saved in your internal or external HDD due to physical damage, accidental deletion, software or hardware failure, data corruption, water or fire damage, or even malware. But SalvageData's mission is to restore lost data, no matter how impossible it seems. Count on our certified experts to safely recover your files from any hard drive.
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Get started with our free evaluation. Our certified engineers will diagnose your hard drive and provide a detailed recovery quote with no obligation.

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Recover data with the highest levels of security and privacy

Get your data recovered in an ISO-level secure laboratory and highly-rated professionals with years of experience in secure HDD data recovery. In order to satisfy the stringent security requirements set by the corporate customers and government agencies we serve, SalvageData also undergoes annual company-wide SOC 2 Type II audits, which validate the effectiveness of information protection methods at every stage of recovery.

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With over 100 locations, you can find our services near you

When you bring sensitive data to a SalvageData facility, you're not just choosing convenience—you're choosing security. Every one of our 100+ North American locations follows the same strict recovery protocols, backed by SSAE 16 SOC3 Type III certification and a documented chain-of-command. Visit your nearest location today for a no-cost evaluation.

Our HDD data recovery process

When it comes to data loss, SalvageData's technicians apply cutting-edge recovery technology and advanced certified equipment to retrieve missing data even in the most hopeless cases. Here's how we recover lost data from hard drives, from evaluation to sending your data back to you.

Our HDD data recovery process

Evaluation

1

First, we need to access and evaluate your hard drive at our ISO-certified laboratory. This allows us to make an accurate diagnosis, determine if the data recovery is possible, and send you a detailed quote.

Review & recovery

2

After your approval, we start recovering your data. With a 96% success rate in data recovery, our qualified engineers can quickly and efficiently send you a list of the recovered data for your review. We only send you the invoice after you guarantee that we restored all the data you need.

Receive data

3

Depending on the condition of your device, we can return the HDD with all the restored data back to you via secure shipping, by loading the files on a new device, or simply sending it to you digitally. You can track every step via the Case Tracker or the SalvageData app.

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With thousands of successful recoveries behind us, our reputation speaks through our clients. Here's what businesses and individuals share about working with SalvageData

A clear winner compared to other data recovery services.

Without the help of SalvageData Recovery, I would not have been able to restore the data my client needed in order to complete their day-to-day operations. Their level of thoroughness and attention to detail makes them a clear winner compared to other data recovery services. I highly recommend their services for anyone who is looking for high-quality work at an affordable price.

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How much does hard drive recovery cost?

Whether your hard drive has suffered physical damage or logical corruption, the cost of HDD recovery depends on the type of failure and how complex the repair process is. The breakdown below highlights the most common HDD problems, so you can see which recovery tier may fit your situation.

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Minor

$300–1,000

Damage or Failure Type
Deleted dataIncluded
Corrupt sectorsIncluded
Quickly formattedIncluded
What You Might Notice
Slow Reading
Missing Files
Blue or Black Screen
Blinking Light
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Moderate

$600–1,500

Damage or Failure Type
Power surgeIncluded
Controller chip failureIncluded
Degraded surfaceIncluded
What You Might Notice
Slow Reading
Clicking Hard Drive
Beeping or Buzzing HDD
Dropped Hard Drive
Hard Drive Not Found
No Power
Blinking Light
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Severe

$1,000–2,000

Damage or Failure Type
Spindle seizureIncluded
Read/write head crashIncluded
Advanced firmwareIncluded
What You Might Notice
Clicking Hard Drive
Beeping or Buzzing HDD
Hard Drive Not Found
No Power
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Extreme

$1,800–2,700+

Damage or Failure Type
Platter damageIncluded
Fire / WaterIncluded
Edge CaseIncluded
What You Might Notice
Clicking Hard Drive
Scratching or Grinding Sounds
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We recover data from all hard drive manufacturers

Our technicians are certified to provide data recovery services to all HDD manufacturer brands without affecting your device's warranty.

Why choose SalvageData

Choose SalvageData for secure, fast, and risk-free data recovery, performed by highly-rated, certified experts in an ISO-certified laboratory. Count on our "no data, no charge" guarantee and request your free evaluation today.

Certified experts

Get your data recovered in a ISO-certified laboratory and highly-rated professionals with years of experience in secure data recovery.

No data, no charge

It's simple: on the unlikely chance that the data is unrecoverable, there's no charge for our data recovery attempt.

Free diagnostic

Get an expert evaluation to find out exactly what's the issue is with your device and determine the complexity of the recovery.

Fast recovery

We offer a range of turnaround times that you can choose from so you can get your data recovered as fast as you need it.

24/7 emergency services

Count on our 24/7 emergency data recovery options. Call now to speak with a data recovery advisor and get your data recovered ASAP.

Talk to a data recovery advisor

Our expert team provides immediate assistance and is ready to address all your questions.

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FAQ

Learn what hard drive noises mean, the solution to HDD error messages, as well as the cost, process, and security measures for complete data recovery.

If you can hear your hard drive making clicking noise repeatedly, that is a sign of defective movement or failure of the read-and-write actuator. Basically, it results from your drive making continuous attempts to restart that are followed by an error.

The beeping sound comes from the struggles of the drive's mechanical components and usually is caused by its electronics failing to supply enough power to the spindle motor, so the latter is unable to spin up at all. Being rather the sound of stuck parts inside the computer than a programmed 'beep', it indicates your hard drive cannot move as usual.

Buzzing is most likely to be related to something large obstructing the normal functioning of the fans that keep the hardware of your machine cool. This noise is usually not related to a hard drive failure, but if it continues it's certainly worth getting it checked out by professionals.

Scratching, whirring or grinding noises should be taken very seriously, and your hard drive is at risk of permanent data loss. This is past the point of the clicking sound, meaning that the spindle is actually scratching the platter surface, you should turn off your device to prevent further damage.

When a hard drive physically stops working, fails to boot, responds slowly, or does not power on at all, it means the HDD has crashed and there's a risk for data loss. The safest course of action is to contact a data recovery service provider with the certifications and cleanroom to open the drive, diagnose the problem and recover your data.

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Data recovery services for all devices

Here are just a few of the data recovery services SalvageData provides.

External drive data recovery

External drive data recovery

We recover data from both external SSD and HDD drives. Rely on certified experts to restore your important files from damaged or corrupted external drives.

Hard drive data recovery

Hard drive data recovery

Recover data from all brands of HDD, PC hard drives, and hybrid disks. Our specialists ensure fast and secure recovery for any data loss scenario.

Mobile device data recovery

Mobile device data recovery

Our mobile data recovery experts restore lost or deleted files from any iPhone, Android device, tablet, or iPad. Using industry-leading tools, we recover photos, contacts, messages, and more.

NAS data recovery

NAS data recovery

Recover data from NAS devices, including RAID configurations. Our team handles all types of NAS systems and ensures data recovery with minimal downtime.

RAID data recovery

RAID data recovery

Our RAID data recovery services cover RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, and other configurations. We offer expert solutions for failed, degraded, or corrupted RAID arrays.

SAN data recovery

SAN data recovery

Our team specializes in handling SAN devices from leading manufacturers like Dell EMC, HP, and IBM, ensuring efficient recovery with minimal disruption to your operations.

SD card data recovery

SD card data recovery

Our recovery experts specialize in restoring data from SD and memory cards. We guarantee quick recovery with a no-data, no-charge policy.

SSD data recovery

SSD data recovery

Our data recovery experts handle all SSD data loss scenarios with advanced tools, ensuring maximum recovery with high-security protocols.

USB flash data recovery

USB flash data recovery

Recover lost data from USB flash drives, regardless of the damage or brand. We offer free in-lab evaluations to assess data recovery needs.