Data recovery Birmingham specialists at Dr IT Services provide professional recovery solutions for HDD, SSD, RAID/NAS, USB drives, SD cards, smartphones, and more. We’re CompTIA A+ certified with 25+ years’ experience, trusted in Birmingham since 2000. Our team works with ISO Class 5 (Class 100) cleanroom partners, forensic imaging tools, and strict GDPR-compliant handling. No data, no fee.
After-hours emergency triage by arrangement.
What To Do Right Now
- Power off the device immediately — do not run CHKDSK or disk repair tools.
- Do not open the drive; dust kills platters and chips.
- Note any noises (clicking, grinding) or errors.
- Call 07405 149 750 for advice before further use.
Common Data Loss Scenarios We Solve
- Deleted files after emptying the Recycle Bin or accidental removal.
- Formatted volumes and lost partitions.
- Clicking HDDs, seized spindles, burnt PCBs.
- SSD/NVMe sudden failure or firmware lock.
- RAID rebuild failures, degraded arrays, QNAP/Synology NAS not mounting.
- USB/SD showing as RAW or not recognised.
- Phone water damage, boot loops, data extraction.
- BitLocker, FileVault, VeraCrypt encrypted drives (with valid keys).
Our Proven Recovery Process
- Free diagnostics — hardware & logical evaluation; cleanroom work handled by partners when required.
- Scope & cost upfront — no surprises, full GDPR-compliant process explained.
- Imaging first — forensic-grade imaging via write-blockers, file carving, RAID/NAS virtual rebuild.
- Secure return — encrypted media, integrity verification, chain-of-custody documentation if needed.
Devices & Systems We Recover
- HDDs — Seagate, WD, Toshiba, Samsung (mechanical/electronic faults).
- SSDs — Samsung, Crucial, Kingston, SanDisk (chip-off & firmware work).
- RAID/NAS — Dell PERC, HP Smart Array, LSI controllers; Synology, QNAP, Buffalo.
- Phones/Tablets — iPhone, iPad, Android (Samsung, Huawei, Google Pixel).
- VMs & Servers — VMware ESXi, Hyper-V, Proxmox, database servers.
File Systems & Data Types
| Platform | File Systems |
|---|---|
| Windows | NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, ReFS |
| macOS | APFS, HFS+, Time Machine |
| Linux | ext4, XFS, Btrfs, ZFS |
| NAS | SMB, NFS, CIFS |
Pricing Guide – No Data, No Fee
| Service | From (£) | Typical Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Deleted File Recovery | 50 | Same day |
| Formatted Drive Recovery | 100 | 1–2 days |
| SSD/NVMe Recovery | 200 | 2–4 days |
| RAID/NAS Recovery | 300 | 3–7 days |
| Phone/Tablet Recovery | 95 | 1–3 days |
Payment options: Cash or bank transfer (cards via website only). UK-wide mail-in service with encrypted return media.
Why Choose Dr IT Services
- 25+ years’ IT experience — CompTIA A+ certified.
- ISO Class 5 (Class 100) cleanroom partners for physical work.
- High success rates on logical recoveries; honest likelihood given before you commit.
- Full data confidentiality — NDA available.
- Local, mail-in, and emergency by arrangement.
FAQs
- Can you recover a clicking HDD? Yes — stop using it immediately; physical recovery may be possible in a cleanroom via our partners.
- Do you recover from encrypted drives? Yes, if you have the password or recovery key for BitLocker, FileVault, or VeraCrypt.
- Can you recover data from water-damaged phones? Often, if internal memory is intact. Specialist tools and techniques are required.
- Do you work on RAID failures? Yes — including RAID 0/1/5/6/10, NAS/SAN systems, and controllers such as Dell PERC, HP Smart Array, and LSI.
Helpful References
Dr IT Services – Data Recovery Birmingham
415 Court Oak Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B32 2DX
Tel: 07405 149 750 • Email: contact@dr-it.co.uk
Hours: Tue–Fri 08:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–17:00
