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Hard Drive Recovery Group has established flat-rate hard drive recovery and data recovery service prices that are based on average labor and material costs as well as the type and level of hard drive data recovery and data loss. Flat rate data recovery services costs translate to consistent and affordable pricing for you, the customer. Believe us, you don’t succeed in the data recovery business for almost 30 years without the industry’s most consistent and affordable hard drive recovery clean room costs.

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Beware Of Data Recovery Pricing Myths

It has been called to our attention recently that some competitors are claiming that “some data recovery companies charge $1 per GB to recover data”. The idea, obviously, to make you think that your 1TB drive will cost $1000 to recover, automatically, no matter the damage or what recovery process becomes necessary. This is blatantly false, as absolutely NO reasonable data recovery company charges “per GB recovered”. Those kind of data recovery rates are simply not realistic. What’s more, the cost of data recovery varies depending on types of storage devices and hard drives, as well as the issue itself.

The $1 per GB concept is a patently ridiculous claim, but if you do run into a data recovery company with this kind of “per gigabyte” data recovery cost scheme, avoid them and you will save not only time, but a lot of money. Professional data recovery companies simply do not use this pricing scheme, no matter the kind of data loss experienced.

First of all, it’s important to note that data recovery prices are typically based on “labor time spent”, much like your car’s mechanic. So while a $100+/hr in-lab fee is very common in the industry, any data recovery pricing scheme that would charge by the amount of data recovered is either a complete fraud, or in this case, made up.

Here are some common questions asked by customers. To see the answers, click on the links, or read on for a more substantial explanation of data recovery prices and costs:

Is data recovery expensive?
What are common data recovery charges per GB?
How much does data recovery from a hard drive cost?
Why does data recovery cost so much?
How much does data recovery cost for iPhone?
Why do data recovery prices differ from drive to drive?
Is it possible to reduce the cost of data recovery by focusing on specific files?

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If you found this page via Google, it is likely because our reputation for competitive data recovery costs precedes us. We ensure every one of our data recovery price estimates is clear, easy to understand and rock solid (no strange hidden data recovery fees here). We always do our best to provide you with the lowest and most affordable hard drive recovery price, no matter what type of data loss you have experienced.

Got Two Minutes For An Exact Data Recovery Cost Estimate?

The best way to get exact data recovery pricing based on your situation is always a quick phone call to:

1-866-341-4374

HDRG’s data recovery engineers can evaluate, diagnose and estimate your data recovery in the time it takes to read this page. If you’re looking for the best buy on data recovery, you’ve come to the right place. Plus, we’re one of the only shops in the industry to have engineers on call, 24 hours per day, every single day of the year. So you get an exact price estimate quickly, and the free technical support you’re looking for.

QUICK NOTE: Pricing on typical hard drive recovery cost ranges can run anywhere from $49 to $1500

(Of course, complex problems, multiple drive setups and extreme damage can easily double or even triple your cost, something we inform you of before we even begin. )

We wish we could tell you more, but that is quite tough to do without knowing the specifics of your situation. Every data loss issue is different, and although we could bore you with “classifications” and “data recovery levels”, we won’t. However, you may be interested in these examples, which are typical:

The Low End Example: A $49-$99 The File Deletion Problem

Alright, so let’s say you have deleted a file from your data storage device and can’t get it back… This is the kind of data recovery that almost any computer repair shop can do. Typically, it just involves downloading an inexpensive data recovery software program (like the one noted below), and then a quick data recovery on your data storage devices. No harm, no foul.

In some cases (particularly with repeat clients), we will even provide this service free of charge. Suffice it to say, a typical file un-deletion service is easy to provide, and not an issue for a data recovery company that is used to far more complicated data loss and recovery jobs.

A High End Data Recovery Price Example:

A $1000 Water Soaked Hard Drive

So here’s our high-end example: Let’s say your house has flooded. Let’s also say that your important files were saved on a external hard drive attached to a computer, in the basement. Let’s also say that the system was powered up when the flood began, and the water shorted out your computer.

This is a more difficult repair situation that may come with higher data recovery costs. You’re going to need a professional for this, and not just a “local computer repair guy”. This job will require a hard drive recovery service with a clean room.

Like, as an example, your friends at Hard Drive Recovery Group.

Take a minute to call our friendly technicians directly at 1-866-341-4374 (no voicemail here!) or fill in our quote form here, and once we have a good idea of the problem at hand, we can typically provide you with a quick, solid data recovery price quote.

We ALWAYS give you a written data recovery quote before you send us your drive or media. Our customers have found this to be an extremely valuable and time saving, as they know what to expect up front.

One piece of advice we always give to people with data loss seeking data recovery is to always request an upfront quote. And remember:

If we don’t recover your data, we don’t charge.

The Cheapest Avenue: Data Recovery Software

There is one question you probably should ask yourself: are you sure you have an actual physical hard drive failure? If you are just looking for a couple of deleted files, have had some partition corruption or think your hard drive is fully intact and just not working right, software may do the trick.

While we naturally prefer that you call us before you do anything rash (in cases of physical hard drive crashes, software can actually damage the hard disk platter and make recovery much harder), if we have to recommend a data recovery software, it’s got to be Stellar Phoenix, no doubt about it.

We RARELY recommend software products (simply because they are frequently the SOURCE of further destruction to a damaged hard drive), but this one is pretty decent, and does a good job with simple partition reconstruction and file recovery.

Data Recovery Price Answers

Is data recovery expensive?

It can be, depending on if the hard drive has physically failed, or it is simply a file system issue. If the data can be recovered with software, it will generally be much cheaper than if a clean room data recovery service is required.

What are common data recovery charges per GB?

The idea of charging for data recovery by the GigaByte makes very little sense, as the job is typically an all-or-nothing proposition. This myth was created by a specific provider in Los Angeles, CA, to make it appear that their data recovery costs are particularly low compared to other shops. They are not.

How much does data recovery from a hard drive cost?

Depending on the severity of the issue, recovering a hard drive can cost anywhere from $99 to $2000. This is a common range for most data recovery companies.

Why does data recovery cost so much?

Data recovery equipment is specialized, data recovery engineers are well educated and extremely hard to find, and most companies have invested thousands of dollars in a clean room environment. Not to mention data recovery tools, which are extremely esoteric, very niche-specific and quite expensive. All of these factors add up to an hourly rate that is often double that of an automotive mechanic. For most customers seeking hard drive data recovery, the cost of data recovery will determine whether they will pay for recovery services, or just deal with permanent data loss.

How much does data recovery cost for iPhone?

Less than $100 for an iPhone that has been backed up using iCloud, all the way up to $1000 for failed iPhone drives.

Why do data recovery prices differ from drive to drive?

The answer here is quite simple: data recovery prices can differ because every hard drive data recovery job tends to be unique in its own way. Despite the questions we may ask you about your hard drive failure, unfortunately many drive failure issues are not apparent until we have had the opportunity to see the hard drive in person, in a professional data recovery setting.

Is it possible to reduce the cost of data recovery by focusing on specific files?

In the majority of cases, this will not reduce data recovery costs. When restoring hard drives that have been physically damaged, a data recovery engineer creates a complete clone of the entire drive. During this process, we will not be able to target any specific files. In cases where there isn’t any physical damage, the first step is to create a complete backup, and targeting individual files doesn’t save any time or reduce the cost of the process. Nonetheless, if you’re looking for specific deleted files (or a specific type of file), please let us know. Our no data, no charge policy applies to the files that you identify as being of particular importance. If we are unable to recover data that fits your requirements, you will not be charged a recovery fee.

Thanks to years of drive failure experience, however, we have managed to dial in our questions about your hard drives so that we can provide you with an estimate we will not exceed during the recovery process. Your recovered data is critical to us, but so is our reputation as America’s most affordable provider. So on the rare occasion that our data storage recovery process gets too expensive, you won’t know it. We stand by our data recovery estimates, no matter what.

No Data Recovered, No Fee

At Hard Drive Recovery Group, we’re confident that we can recover data from whatever storage devices, drive or media you send us. In fact, 98% of the time, our client’s data is fully recovered via either data recovery software or hard disk repair.

However, as an additional guarantee, be assured that if we do not recover your data, we will not charge you for data recovery services. It sounds like a simple promise, but many of our competitors still charge unnecessary fees, even when their data recovery services have failed miserably!

Free Hard Drive Evaluations

We do not charge you a fee simply to provide you a quote on your hard drive data recovery. Because of our flat-rate data recovery service pricing, it is not a requirement for us to evaluate the state of your equipment in person before contacting you to provide you with a solid cost estimate.

Unlike many of our competitors, we use our data recovery experience to calculate cost averages for material and labor to give you truly up-front pricing. Any minimum charge that may apply to your order is included in your successful recovery, something most data recovery companies can’t promise.

Looking for data recovery prices?

Every data recovery situation is different: a few lost files, as an example, requires only low cost software to do the job. Meanwhile, some hard drive data recovery jobs require clean room hard drive repair. Servers with complex RAID arrays, meanwhile, may require expedited service if you need your server back online quickly.

No matter the issue, a data recovery engineer should be able to answer your question immediately.

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How Much Does Data Recovery Cost? Common Rates for 2023

Have you ever experienced data loss due to an unfortunate mistake, software error, or hardware malfunction? If so, then you’re not alone. Nearly one out of two people lose data every year. Desperate to get it back, many consider professional data recovery services, only to find out that their prices are less than clear.

If you’re also wondering how much data recovery services cost, keep reading because you’ll know the answer by the end of this article. But we should warn you that data recovery prices are complicated, to say the least, so don’t expect an exact number.

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Pro Tip: You can greatly reduce your data recovery cost by following this simple advice: stop using your storage device as soon as you discover that important files are missing. Why? Because you want to avoid overwriting them, which would make their recovery significantly more difficult at best or impossible at worst.

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IMPORTANT: Be sure to try DIY data recovery software before contacting a data recovery service. How do you know if the software solution is right for you? Read more about different data loss scenarios here.

Here is a small selection of reliable software that we recommend. We suggest starting with Disk Drill, as the Windows version allows you to restore up to 500 megabytes for free. You will have enough space to work within that limit, and after scanning, you will be able to see which files can be recovered before deciding to upgrade to the PRO version.

Why Are Data Recovery Prices Complicated?

We’re willing to bet that this isn’t the first article about data recovery prices that you’ve opened recently, correct? If we’re right, then you’re most likely wondering why it’s so difficult to find a clear overview of data recovery prices for various storage devices (hard drives, optical media, memory cards, and so on) and data loss scenarios (water ingress, accidental formatting, malware attack, and so on).

You’re certainly not the only one who’s confused by data recovery prices. Just read these questions posted on r/datarecovery, a subreddit to discuss the ins and outs of data recovery, both logical and physical:

• I have a Seagate 1 TB portable drive that fell off my desk onto my foot and is making a beeping sound. How much would it cost to recover the data from it? I mostly have photos on it that I never backed up on another drive. (Source)
• I stupidly never backed up the stuff from my old laptop (contains all my uni work which I can use for job applications) and had an accident recently where I dropped it. It had already had some temperamental issues of crashing from time to time, but now it just crashes during the bootup process whenever I try to switch it on. Is it likely that the hard drive itself is bust in a situation like this? And if not, then how much would it likely cost to remove it and extract the data to my current laptop? I know that it’s possible to do it yourself, but I don’t want to accidentally damage it any further. (Source)
• My girlfriend got a Passport that was working fine but suddenly stopped. I didn’t hear any telltale signs of physical damage, but running various tools on a Linux image (as suggested in this subreddit) failed to recover anything. Will it cost me $500–$1000 if I want any chance of getting back the data? (Source)

So, why do data recovery companies seemingly hide their prices, making it difficult for potential customers to decide if professional data recovery is worth it? There are several reasons why:

• Every recovery job is different: Some data recovery jobs are so straightforward that they take just a few minutes and don’t require any special equipment. Other jobs are so complicated that they can be performed only inside a data recovery clean room by a highly experienced technician, whose hourly rate ranges between $100 and $300.
• Remote assessments are unreliable: Many data recovery companies perform remote assessments by asking the customer a series of questions over the phone to come up with at least a rough price estimate. However, such assessments are unreliable because customers can’t always accurately describe the cause of the data loss and the symptoms associated with it.
• Inaccurate quotes can harm reputation: Most importantly, data recovery companies can’t afford to mislead customers into thinking that the data recovery cost will be lower than what it will really be. That’s why most companies avoid talking about data recovery prices until they have the storage device in their hands and can carefully examine what’s wrong with it.

To estimate data recovery costs yourself, you need to know the difference between the most common data loss scenarios and understand how easy or difficult they are to recover from.

Understanding Common Data Loss Scenarios

Let’s take a closer look at the most common data loss scenarios, starting with the one that typically costs the least amount of money to recover from.

🟩 Accidental Deletion (Affordable)

Cost: $0–$300

Accidentally deleting the wrong file may feel devastating, but it’s actually the least costly and complicated data loss scenario one can encounter. That’s because deleted files remain physically present on storage devices until they are overwritten by new data and can be quickly recovered using data recovery software.

🟧 Logical Failure (Moderate)

Cost: $300–$1,000

Logical failure includes all file access issues that are caused by non-mechanical problems, such as file directory damage due to malware attack, master boot record corruption, or accidental formatting. In most cases, data can’t be recovered from a logically damaged storage device unless the storage device is connected to a different computer and scanned in read-only mode, which is something not all DIY solutions can do.

🟥 Mechanical Failure (Expensive)

Cost: $500–$3,000

Whenever your hard drive starts making strange noises, experiences an unfortunate encounter with water, or simply dies without any warning, you have a big problem because mechanical issues can be very expensive to repair, requiring replacement components, advanced techniques and equipment, and controlled cleanroom environment.

Other Factors That Affect Data Recovery Prices

In addition to the type of data loss scenario you encounter, there are several other factors that affect data recovery prices, and you should keep them in mind when choosing between multiple data recovery companies, such as a local one and a remote one.

• ⌛ Hourly rates: Data recovery specialists are highly sought-after professionals who earn an above-average salary. That said, there’s a huge difference between the data recovery rates of specialists working for a company located in San Francisco versus, let’s say, Belarus.
• 🧰 Special equipment: Not all data recovery companies have spent the same amount of money to buy the equipment necessary to solve even the most complicated cases of data loss. Naturally, a company with shelves full of high-end equipment that guarantees excellent recovery results can charge more money than a team of college students working from a garage.
• 🏢 Facilities and infrastructure: Some data recovery companies operate exclusively online without any physical locations. By simplifying their infrastructure, they can offer better prices—but not always better service.
• 💻 Replacement parts: Enterprise-grade hard drives can be very expensive, and the cost of replacement parts (which typically have to be taken from a healthy donor drive) can greatly increase the hard drive recovery cost.
• ⏱️ Turnover time: If you hate waiting and want to get your data back as soon as possible, you need to be ready to spend extra money on expedited shipping and priority recovery. How much varies from one company to the next. Large customers, such as enterprises with thousands of employees, typically receive massive discounts and free priority service, but the same discounts are rarely available to small customers.

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Notice that data recovery prices are typically NOT affected by the amount of data to be recovered. That’s because virtually all reputable data recovery companies charge a flat fee + an hourly rate, which tends to hover around $150 an hour, according to data published by Thumbtack, but can be as low as $100 or as high as $300.

Yes, it does technically take longer to recover 1 TB than 1 GB, assuming all other variables remain identical, but the problem is that they never do remain identical in the real world. Just compare the read/write speeds of modern SSDs (around 500 MB/s) with traditional HDDs (80-160MB/s), and it becomes obvious why it may sometimes be faster to recover 1 TB than, let’s say, 500 GB.

If you encounter a data recovery company that charges per GB (or MB) of recovered data, then you should be extremely wary because the people running the company most likely want to take advantage of inexperienced data loss victims and send them an unreasonably high bill.

Is Data Recovery Cost Dependent on the Device Type?

Data recovery professionals spend their days recovering lost data from all kinds of devices, including:

• Hard disk drives (HDDs)
• Solid-state drives (SSDs)
• External hard drives
• Memory cards
• USB flash drives
• Digital cameras and camcorders
• Smartphones and tablets
• Laptops and personal computers

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But despite the huge differences between these devices, the cost of data recovery is still influenced predominantly by the factors described in the previous two chapters.

That’s because it can be just as easy to recover several TB of data from a large enterprise-grade hard drive that has been accidentally formatted as a few MB of documents from a smashed USB flash drive whose memory chip has barely survived.

In other words, just because a storage device seems “simpler” doesn’t mean that it will be easier for a professional to recover your data from it.

Is There an Alternative to Professional Data Recovery?

DIY data recovery using Disk Drill for Mac (also available for Windows).

Yes, there is! As we’ve already mentioned earlier, some data loss scenarios can be addressed with DIY data recovery software. Here are three popular data recovery software applications available to Windows, Mac, and Linux users:

• Disk Drill (Windows, Mac): Used by professionals and regular home users alike, Disk Drill is loved for its excellent performance and easy-to-use interface. It is also extremely safe.
• Recuva (Windows): This free data recovery software application makes finding and undeleting lost files on Windows computers straightforward thanks to its recovery wizard.
• PhotoRec (Windows, Mac, Linux): PhotoRec runs on almost every major operating system in existence, and it supports hundreds of image, video, audio, and document file formats.

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These and other data recovery software applications can be used to recover recently deleted files, formatted hard drives, and other data loss scenarios involving logical damage (corruption). They can’t, however, recover data from mechanically damaged storage devices.

Unfortunately, there’s no way to overcome this limitation of data recovery software applications. In fact, we strongly advise against attempting to use such applications to recover data from failing storage devices since you would likely only make the situation worse.

Unless you have the necessary experience, cleanroom equipment, and precision tools, let data recovery professionals deal with physical damage and use data recovery software only when recovering logically damaged devices.

FAQ

What is the average cost of data recovery?

Unless you’re dealing with a physically damaged storage device, you can expect to spend around $300 to have your data professionally recovered. The average cost of data recovery from a physically damaged hard drive is around $1,500.

Why is data recovery so expensive?

Professional data recovery is expensive because it can be performed only in a well-equipped lab by a skilled professional with years of experience. That said, there are affordable DIY data recovery applications that can be used to recover lost data at home for free or less than $100.

How to estimate data recovery costs?

To accurately estimate how much a data recovery job will cost, you need to take into account many different factors, including:

• The cause of data loss
• The location of the data recovery service
• The desired turnover time
• The make and model of your storage device

Conclusion

If you need to recover files or folders that have recently been deleted by accident, you can expect to pay less than $300. The recovery of data from logically damaged storage devices costs between $300 and $1,000, and you will probably have to spend anywhere from $500 to $3,000 to professionally recover data from a hard drive that has experienced a mechanical failure.

David Morelo is a professional content writer in the technology niche who joined the Handy Recovery team in 2019 and has since made an invaluable contribution to the quantity and quality of our materials. David’s main principle is not to start working on a new article until he has studied the subject backwards and forwards.

Andrey Vasilyev

Editor

Andrey Vasilyev is an Editorial Advisor for Handy Recovery. Andrey is a software engineer expert with extensive expertise in data recovery, computer forensics, and data litigation. Andrey brings over 12 years of experience in software development, database administration, and hardware repair to the team.

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