FAQ
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
How much does a drive recovery cost?
It varies depending on the complexity of the recovery. We price in three different levels that range from $200 to +$1,000. Most recoveries fall into our lowest level of service which is between $200 – $400. To find out more information, please see our Prices page of this website.
How do submit my drive for a no-charge evaluation?
We partner with a variety of local business to create convenient drop off locations for our customers. A full list of drop off locations and times can be found on the Process page of this website.
Do you have a brick and mortar location?
No, we partner with local businesses to create convenient drop off locations for our customers. Our lab is a closed facility to protect the sensitive information we recover from our customers. We take your privacy seriously.
Is there a charge for the initial evaluation?
No, our policy is to provide the initial evaluation at no-charge, unless the drive was shipped to one of our drop off locations. In that case there would be a return shipping charge.
How long does a recovery take?
This varies depending on the complexity of the recovery. If it is a simple recovery then it can be as short as a couple days. However, if it is an advanced recovery it may take several weeks, due to ordering parts and shipping time.
More information can be found on our [process page]
Do I get my drive/media back after the recovery?
Yes, unless you tell us otherwise, we will return all customer provided drives/media.
Is my data confidential?
Absolutely! We are very concerned about maintaining the confidentiality of our clients data. Our lab has video surveillance and is alarmed. Access is only allowed to the primary technicians.
How long does data recovery take?
Data recovery can be a very slow process at times. It all depends on the severity of the damage to the drive. We issue a recovery ticket via email and try to keep our customers updated with the progress.
Services Info
Do you only recover Hard Drives?
No! We recover all kinds of storage media. Please see the list below for a list of some of the other storage media we can recover from.
- Hard Disk Drives
- Solid State Drives
- NVMe Drives
- Thumb/Flash Drives
- SD cards
- Mobile phones
- Tablets
- RAID
- Just ask, we probably can recover it!
Do you fix my Drive/Media so I can use it again?
No, we only recover data, we do not fix your media. The reason for this policy is because we can’t guarantee your media will work or for how long after we recover your data.
Do I have to purchase my own replacement media?
Yes, you have two options:
- You supply your own drive/media.
- You purchase the new drive/media from us, at cost. Meaning there is no mark up, what we pay is what you pay.
Emergency Questions
Do you have expedited or emergency service?
Yes, please note there are additional fees associated with an expedited recovery. Please let us know if you are interested in an expedited recovery and we can give you a fee and time estimate for this service.
How do I contact you after hours?
Please call our main number at 425-230-6646 and leave a message requesting expedited or emergency service.
Will you come to the customer's location for an emergency recovery?
Depending on the circumstances we are prepared to respond to a customer’s location. There are additional costs associated with this service.
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