Expert Data Recovery Services in Birmingham
Dr IT Services recovers lost, deleted, formatted, or inaccessible files from failed storage devices in Birmingham, West Midlands. We restore data from Hard Drives, SSDs, Phones, USBs, SD Cards, RAID Systems, and Encrypted Volumes securely and professionally.
We recover deleted files, photos, and documents from failed, corrupted, or accidentally wiped devices with expert support from Birmingham’s trusted data recovery company.
Dr IT Services offers file recovery from the widest possible range of storage failures – from failing SSDs to clicking Hard Drives and RAID rebuild disasters, we handle cases that many others refuse. With advanced imaging equipment and encryption-aware recovery software, we protect client privacy, preserve data integrity, and maintain one of the highest recovery success rates.
5 Highlights on Data Recovery
- No Data, No Fee Guaranteed
- Free Diagnostics & Transparent Pricing
- Recovery from over 35 File Systems & Devices
- Cleanroom-Partnered for Mechanical Damage
- Secure, GDPR-Compliant Handling Throughout
Signs You Need Data Recovery
- Drive not recognised or clicking – Common with failing HDDs (Seagate, WD, Toshiba), where SMART errors, bad sectors, or damaged heads prevent access.
- SSD shows 0 MB or unbootable – Often due to firmware lock, TRIM commands, or controller failure, especially on NVMe models (WD Blue SN580, Samsung X9, Crucial X9).
- RAID/NAS volume won’t mount – Happens when mdadm, SHR, ZFS, or hardware RAID arrays (Dell PERC, LSI) fail due to drive order mix-up or parity corruption.
- Files deleted or partitions lost – Common after diskpart errors, accidental formatting, or user-initiated factory resets on Phones or Flash Drives.
- Water-damaged phone or beeping drive – Indicates physical damage that may need cleanroom assistance for chip-off or PCB transplant recovery.
Our Process
- Free Evaluation – Logical and physical scan with no commitment.
- Transparent Quoting – Fixed-fee pricing by device condition and turnaround.
- Forensic Imaging – Write-blocked disk cloning to protect original media.
- Logical Extraction – File carving, structure rebuild, virtual reassembly.
- Secure Return – Recovered data on encrypted USB or SSD.
In simple terms: we check your device, safely copy the data, attempt recovery on the copy, and return your files securely. We never risk working on the original drive.
Business-Critical Recovery
- SQL Database Recovery
- Exchange and Outlook PST File Recovery
- QuickBooks and Sage Data Files
- CAD and Multimedia Project Files
- Virtual Machine and Server Recovery
We also offer USB Flash Drive, SSD, RAID, Phone, Corrupt File, and Server Data Recovery for enterprise clients in Birmingham and the wider Midlands.
Why Dr IT Services for Data Recovery
- 25+ years serving Birmingham clients and national mail-ins
- ISO Class 5 Cleanroom partners for hardware and chip-level recovery
- Accurate success forecasting: we tell you the real odds upfront
- BitLocker, FileVault, and VeraCrypt encryption recovery available
- Recovery-first policy: we never operate on original media
Proud Brands We Use
- OnTrack
- UFS Explorer
- DMDE
- R-Studio
- TestDisk
- PhotoRec
- FTK Imager
- Recuva (pro-use)
- Disk Drill (pro-use)
- EaseUS (enterprise edition)
Your data stays safe and your device stays untouched until forensic cloning is complete. We comply fully with GDPR and use secure transfer channels for digital handovers.
Local Coverage Across Birmingham
We serve clients citywide including Harborne, Edgbaston, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Kings Heath, Selly Oak, Dudley, and Wolverhampton. Drop off or courier pickup available.
File Systems and Formats Supported
- Windows: NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, ReFS
- macOS: HFS+, APFS
- Linux: EXT2/3/4, XFS, Btrfs, ZFS
- Others: SQL, PST, CAD, RAW, MP4, AVI, JPEG, PNG, TIFF
Real Recovery Scenarios
Below are real situations our Birmingham clients faced, plus how we fixed them. Many of our customers found us through Google searches like “hard drive recovery near me” or “SSD won’t boot.”
| Issue | What the Client Wanted | Our Solution | Device / Search Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDD not showing up | Local recovery expert | Imaging, PCB swap | WD Elements, “hard drive recovery near me” |
| SSD failure post-update | Fast SSD recovery | Clone + TRIM-safe carving | Samsung X9, “SSD data recovery Birmingham” |
| Partition accidentally deleted | Get files back | R-Studio, TestDisk | HP Pavilion, “partition recovery Birmingham” |
| Clicking / beeping hard drive | Urgent rescue | Cleanroom head swap | Seagate Barracuda, “emergency hard drive recovery” |
| Formatted USB stick | Lost documents recovery | DMDE, PhotoRec | SanDisk 3.0 USB, “USB flash drive recovery” |
| Corrupt video file after crash | Restore production files | Untrunc, FFmpeg | Adobe Premiere project, “corrupt file recovery Birmingham” |
| APFS Mac won’t boot | Recover files | Disk Drill, FileVault-aware recovery | MacBook Pro, “Mac data recovery near me” |
| RAID 5 failure | Rebuild volume & recover | mdadm, UFS Explorer | NAS/ZFS, “RAID data recovery Birmingham” |
| iPhone stuck after water damage | Photos / chats recovery | Chip-off, JTAG | iPhone XS, “phone data recovery Birmingham” |
| Encrypted volume (BitLocker, FileVault) | Unlock & extract | Decryption or R-Studio brute-force | Encrypted Drive, “encrypted drive recovery” |
| Emergency recovery needed | Fast turnaround | Same-day triage + cleanroom option | Birmingham, “same day data recovery” |
Inspired by real-life search data and user frustrations. We speak your language and fix your data.
Data Recovery Costs
- Deleted File Recovery from £50 (same day)
- Formatted Drive Recovery from £100 (1-2 days)
- SSD / NVMe Recovery from £100 (2-4 days)
- RAID / NAS Recovery from £200 (3-7 days)
- Phone / Tablet Recovery from £100 (1-3 days)
No Data, No Fee policy applies. Free evaluation before any commitment.
Prevention and Aftercare
- Follow the 3-2-1 backup rule (3 copies, 2 media, 1 offsite)
- Use Cloud Backup to avoid a single point of failure
- Test new drives with full read/write cycles before production use
- Power down failing drives immediately and seek professional help
Customer Testimonials
“Dr IT Services recovered 10 years of family photos from a failed Seagate drive after another shop said it was impossible. Worth every penny.” – Sarah, Harborne
“Fast, honest, and professional. They saved our RAID server data and got us running again within 48 hours.” – James, Solihull
Frequently Asked Questions About Data Recovery
Can you recover a clicking or beeping hard drive?
Yes. Beeping often means a stuck spindle or head crash. Severe cases go to cleanroom partners for mechanical extraction.
What if my SSD doesn’t show up in Windows or macOS?
We scan for TRIM command execution, controller failure, or firmware lock and attempt chip-off or JTAG-based recovery.
Do you recover files from formatted USBs or SD cards?
Yes. Especially common with flash media used in dash cams, GoPros, and Phones. Recovery depends on file system integrity.
My RAID 5 array failed. Can you recover it?
Yes. We support SHR, mdadm, ZFS, and hardware controllers. We’ll virtually reassemble the array if needed.
Can you recover files deleted months ago?
Possibly. If the space hasn’t been overwritten, we can carve out file fragments using advanced forensic tools.
What file systems do you support?
NTFS, FAT32, exFAT, HFS+, APFS, EXT4, ReFS, XFS, Btrfs, ZFS, and more.
Explore core terms: RAID, NTFS, APFS, ext4, GDPR.
