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Data Recovery Pricing

Hard drive data recovery from $100. Free diagnostic evaluation. No data = no charge on qualifying jobs.

How Much Does Data Recovery Cost?

Data recovery costs $100–$2,000 for hard drives and $200–$1,500 for SSDs, depending on the failure type. Hard drive simple copies from a functional drive start at $100. File system recovery for corrupted partitions, formatted drives, or volumes the operating system no longer recognizes starts at $250. Firmware repair using PC-3000 terminal access to rebuild translator tables, ROM data, and adaptive parameters costs $600–$900. Mechanical failures requiring a donor head swap on our laminar-flow clean bench, validated to zero particle count at 0.02 µm, run $1,200–$1,500 with a 50% deposit because donor parts are consumed in the attempt. Platter surface damage starts at $2,000. SSD recovery spans $200–$1,500 across 5 tiers, from simple copies to NAND chip transplants. Every case starts with a free evaluation and firm quote before any paid work begins. No data recovered means no charge.

What Customers Say About Our Pricing

4.9 across 1,837+ verified Google reviews
“I was a big fan of Rossmann. I have been watching him on YouTube for years. Naturally, when I was having a hardware problem with my Framework Laptop, I was so excited to be able to use the business owned by one of my heroes. I emailed them in advance since I know they focus on Apple Product repair. They emailed me warning it may take several weeks. I thought to myself. I can wait as long as it takes, I just want my issue resolved so I shipped it out. The issue was after a spill on the charge port the machine would periodically stop charging and need the power cable re-seated.”
Tech Girl Tiff
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“Sent my hdd for data recovery, process was simple and I was able to pre-authorize an amount. They worked on my drive within 2 days of receiving it and the total cost was literally 1/10th of the amount of another service I got a quote from. Professional, quick, affordable. Nothing to complain about.”
Andrew Hansen
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“Had a raid 0 array (windows storage pool) (failed 2tb Seagate, and a working 1tb wd blue) recovered last year, it was much cheaper than the $1500 to $3500 Canadian dollars i was quoted by a Canadian data recovery service. the price while expensive was a comparatively reasonable $900USD (about $1100 CAD at the time).”
ChristopolisSeagate
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“Walked in with my wife's dead hard drive, walked out 20 minutes later with it fixed. They were friendly, professional, did the work in a snap, and saved me the hefty repair prices for other (mail in) hard drive recovery services!”
Patrick Dughi
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Hard Drive & SSD Data Recovery Pricing

Pricing ranges reflect typical worst-case scenarios. Many jobs come in lower after evaluation.

Hard Drive Data Recovery Cost

Simple Copy
Drive works; data transfer to new media
$100
File System Recovery
Drive not recognized but no physical damage
From $250
Firmware Repair
Drive inaccessible: ROM, translator, or module corruption
$600-$900
Head Swap
Clicking, beeping, or won't spin. Donor parts required (50% deposit)
$1,200-$1,500
Surface / Platter Damage
Platters scratched or contaminated. Platter cleaning + head swap (50% deposit)
$2,000
SSD Controller/Chip-Off Recovery
5 tiers: simple copy, file system, PCB repair, firmware, advanced board rebuild. Chip-off applies to unencrypted drives only.
$200-$1,500
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By brand: Seagate · Western Digital · Toshiba · SSD recovery

Mobile & Flash Storage Pricing

iPhone Data Recovery
Pre-X: $300-$450; X and newer: $450-$650
$300-$650
MacBook Data Recovery (T2/M1/M2)
Soldered SSD recovery with board-level work
$325-$600
SD/microSD Recovery
Standard: $400-$900; Complex monolithic: $900-$1,800
$400-$1,800
NAS/RAID Recovery
Member imaging: $300-$600; Reconstruction: $400-$800; Mechanical: $900-$2,000
$300-$2,000
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See details: iPhone recovery · microSD recovery · NAS recovery · USB flash drive recovery

MacBook Repair Pricing

Board-level repairs instead of expensive replacements, with clear ranges and warranty coverage.

MacBook Logic Board Repair Cost

Standard Repair (Pre-2015)
Unibody/older models up to 2015
$200-$250
MacBooks 2016-2018
2016–2018
$325
Premium Repair (2019+)
Touch Bar, T2 chip models
$425-$600
No fix, no fee guarantee • 1 Year warranty included
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MacBook Liquid Damage Repair Cost

Keyboard Repair
Model dependent
$175-$350
Trackpad Repair
Model dependent
$125-$250
Logic Board Repair
Most cases; rare/newer up to ~$600
$250-$425
Complete Repair
Board + keyboard + trackpad
$300-$850
90-day warranty on liquid damage repairs
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Why Our Data Recovery Costs Less Than Clean Room Labs

You will see competitors advertising multi-million-dollar ISO-certified clean rooms with technicians in full spacesuits. For hard drive data recovery, that level of infrastructure is more theater than necessity.

What actually protects your data is a validated laminar-flow clean bench and an image-first workflow. We validate our bench to zero particle count at 0.02 µm and show the proof on video.

The difference in what we charge you is that we do NOT pay for pay-per-click ads, affiliate kickbacks, or vanity certifications. Your cost reflects engineering time, donor parts, & imaging hours, not marketing overhead.

Where Your Money Goes

Engineering time✓ Included
Donor parts (when needed)✓ Included
PC-3000 imaging hours✓ Included
Clean bench validation✓ Included
Google Ads budget$0
Affiliate kickbacks$0
Vanity certifications$0

Hardware Repair vs. Software Locks

Our "no data, no fee" policy applies to hardware recovery. We do not bill for unsuccessful physical repairs. If we replace a hard drive read/write head assembly or repair a liquid-damaged logic board to a bootable state, the hardware repair is complete and standard rates apply. If data remains inaccessible due to user-configured software locks, a forgotten passcode, or a remote wipe command, the physical repair is still billable. We cannot bypass user encryption or activation locks.

Our Pricing Promise

All pricing ranges reflect worst-case scenarios. If your repair or recovery is simpler than expected, you pay less. We provide firm quotes after a free evaluation with honest odds of success.

No sales scripts, no pressure. Just an engineer explaining what's wrong, what it takes to fix it, and what it will realistically cost.

Free
Diagnostic evaluation
$0
If we can't recover
Transparent
No hidden lab fees
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Data Recovery Cost Comparison: Rossmann vs Big Labs

ServiceRossmannDriveSavers / Big Labs
Hard drive not detected (firmware)$600-$900$1,500-$3,000
Head swap (mechanical failure)$1,200-$1,500$2,500-$4,000+
Logical recovery (deleted files)$100-$500$700-$1,500
SSD data recovery$200-$1,500$1,000-$5,000
iPhone data recovery$300-$650$3,000-$4,000 typical
MacBook logic board repair$200-$600$750-$1,600+ (board swap)
Evaluation feeFreeFree (device not opened)
Marketing overhead in your bill$0Built into price

Note on iPhone pricing: Multiple documented cases show DriveSavers quoting $2,800-$3,500 for iPhones with simple hardware problems (bad screens, charge ports) that were not data recovery issues at all. Their free evaluation does not involve opening the device. See our full analysis with evidence.

Louis Rossmann discusses DriveSavers iPhone data recovery pricing with Jessa Jones
An important message about DriveSavers regarding iPhone data recovery

Louis Rossmann and Jessa Jones of iPad Rehab discuss documented cases of DriveSavers charging $2,700+ for basic iPhone repairs like screen replacements.

Why the difference? We don't bankroll PPC ads, affiliate kickbacks, or vanity certificates. Your invoice reflects engineering time, donor parts, and imaging hours; not marketing overhead. Read our analysis →

Data Recovery Pricing FAQ

How much does hard drive data recovery cost?
Hard drive data recovery costs between $100 and $2,000 depending on the failure type. Simple copies start at $100. File system recovery starts at $250. Firmware repair is $600-$900. Head swaps are $1,200-$1,500. Surface/platter damage is $2,000. We provide a free diagnostic and firm quote before any paid work begins.
Why is data recovery so expensive at some companies?
Many data recovery companies spend heavily on Google Ads, affiliate programs, and marketing their "ISO-certified clean rooms." These costs get passed to you. We use a validated laminar-flow clean bench (proven on video), do no paid advertising, and let our YouTube channel and word-of-mouth bring customers. Same equipment, lower overhead, lower prices.
Do you charge if you can't recover my data?
No. Our policy is no data, no charge on qualifying recovery jobs. If we cannot recover your files, you pay $0 (optional return shipping only). We provide honest odds of success upfront so you can make an informed decision.
Is there a diagnostic fee?
No. We provide free diagnostic evaluations. After examining your drive, we give you a firm quote and honest assessment of recovery odds before any paid work begins.
Do I need a clean room for hard drive recovery?
For standard hard drive data recovery, a full ISO-certified clean room is not required. What matters is a validated laminar-flow clean bench that is validated to zero particle count at 0.02 µm. We validate our bench and show the proof on video. The clean room in spacesuits marketing is often theater designed to justify higher prices.
How long does data recovery take?
Timing depends on the failure type. Healthy 1TB drives image in a few hours. Light bad sectors add days. Firmware/not-detected issues take about a week. Head swaps with donor parts take 1-3 weeks depending on parts availability. We provide time estimates with your quote.
Why is DriveSavers iPhone recovery so expensive?
DriveSavers typically quotes $3,000-$4,000 for iPhone data recovery. Their pricing model is a legacy from hard drive recovery where data is often partially recoverable. iPhone recovery requires component-level repair to restore power to the encrypted storage subsystem. Because the data is cryptographically bound to the main processor, a successful board repair typically allows the processor to decrypt and mount the entire user partition; recovery is nearly all-or-nothing, so DriveSavers charges the top of their range for any recoverable iPhone. Documented cases show them quoting $2,800-$3,500 for phones with simple problems like bad screens that cost $50 to fix. Their "free evaluation" does not involve opening the device. Jessa Jones of iPad Rehab has documented these cases extensively on YouTube.

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Nationwide Mail-In Data Recovery Service

We serve all 50 states with secure mail-in data recovery. Ship your failed drive to our Austin lab using our free shipping kit, and we'll diagnose it within 24-48 hours. No geographic limitations—we've successfully recovered data for customers from Alaska to Florida.

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