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Data Recovery Pricing

How much does data recovery cost? Real, flat-rate prices: logical HDD recovery from $195, cleanroom recovery $995–$1295, SSD $495–$1295, RAID from $1500. Free evaluation, firm quote, and no data no fee.

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Desert Data Recovery is a Certified Data Recovery Professional, SEC606-certified company with a Class 10 cleanroom, and all work is completed in our fully equipped Phoenix office. Both large corporations and consumers put their trust in us for their data recovery needs. We also work with local IT companies and computer stores to recover their clients' critical data.

Key takeaway: Desert Data Recovery posts flat-rate pricing for every Phoenix data-recovery scenario — no hidden fees, free courier, emergency options, and no data = no charge.

We offer a free evaluation of your media, so that you know exactly how much it will cost to recover your data before committing to the recovery. Our prices are detailed below and they're covered by our NO DATA, NO FEE guarantee, so if for any reason we're unable to recover your critical data, you don't pay any recovery fee. Contact us for more information.

How much does data recovery cost?

Data recovery cost depends on the device and the type of failure — not on how valuable your data is. Here's what to expect at a glance, with full flat-rate tables further down:

Every case starts with a free evaluation and a firm quote — you'll know the exact price before any chargeable work, and you pay no recovery fee if we can't get your data back. The detailed pricing for each scenario is below.

Hard Drive Data Recovery Pricing

Logical Recovery Prices

Recovering data using specialist software and hardware.

Type of FailureUp to 3TB HDD4TB to 6TBOver 6TB HDD
Circuit Board FailureFrom $195Must QuoteMust Quote
Reformatted File System$295$395Must Quote
File System Corruption$295$395Must Quote
Bad Sectors$495$595Must Quote
Firmware Corruption$495$595Must Quote

Mechanical Recovery Prices

Recoveries requiring cleanroom work to replace damaged mechanical parts prior to recovering the data.

Clean Room ServicesCost
Up to 3TB HDD$995
4TB HDD$1095
5TB HDD$1195
6TB HDD$1295
Over 6TB HDDMust Quote

Hard drives that have been opened previously, or that we deem to be unrecoverable due to physical damage, may be subject to an attempt fee.

Flash Media Data Recovery Pricing

Removable Media — Flash Drives & SD Cards

There are so many types and sizes of removable media that it would be impossible to give exact pricing for each, so here is a list of the typical price you should expect to pay.

Removable MediaUp to 16GB32GB64GB128GB256GBOver 256GB
Connector / Circuit Board DamageFrom $195From $195From $195From $195From $195Must quote
"Chip Off" Recovery$295$395$495$595$695Must quote
Monolith Recovery$595$695$795$895$995Must quote

If you are unsure which type of media you have, bring it in for our free evaluation.

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SSD Data Recovery Pricing

Solid State Drive Recovery

SSD RecoveryUp to 2TBOver 2TB
Cost$495 to $1295Must Quote

RAID Array Data Recovery Pricing

RAID, SAN & NAS

The cost for RAID recovery depends on a number of factors, including the number and size of drives in the RAID array, as well as the complexity of the setup. The typical recovery cost starts at $500 per drive for drives up to 3TB and $750 per drive for 4TB drives, and depends on whether the recovery is logical or mechanical. All RAID recovery cases are quoted on a case-by-case basis.

Number of DrivesTypical Cost (up to 3TB)Typical Cost (4TB)Drives over 4TB
3From $1500From $2250Must quote
4From $2000From $3000Must quote
5From $2500From $3750Must quote
6From $3000From $4500Must quote
8From $4000From $6000Must quote

Certain RAID types (for example EqualLogic, NetApp) may cost more due to the complexity of the setup.

Discounts available
  • Students & teachers
  • Military & veterans
  • First responders — police, fire & EMS
  • Healthcare & medical workers
  • Emergency & rush turnaround when you can't wait

Just mention it when you start your case and we'll apply what fits.

Data recovery cost — FAQ

How much does data recovery cost?
It depends on the device and the type of failure, but our flat-rate pricing is published in full below. As a guide: logical hard drive recovery starts at $195; mechanical (cleanroom) hard drive recovery runs $995–$1295 depending on capacity; SSD recovery is $495–$1295; flash drives and SD cards run roughly $195–$995; and RAID recovery starts around $1500. Every case begins with a free evaluation and a firm quote, so you know the exact price before any chargeable work — and you pay no recovery fee if we can't get your data back.
Why does data recovery pricing vary so much?
The price is driven by what actually failed, not the value of your data. A logical failure (deleted files, a corrupt file system) is recovered with software and hardware tools and costs the least. A mechanical failure — clicking, grinding, or a head crash — needs cleanroom work to replace physical parts before any data can be read, which costs more. Drive capacity, media type (HDD vs SSD vs flash), and RAID complexity all factor in too. That's exactly why we diagnose every device first and quote a firm price before starting.
Is there a fee if you can't recover my data?
No recovery fee. We work on a strict "No Data, No Recovery Fee" basis — if we can't recover your critical data, you don't pay the recovery charge. The only exception is drives that arrive already opened by someone else, or that are physically destroyed beyond a readable state, which may be subject to an attempt fee; we'll always tell you upfront if that applies to your case.
Do you charge for the evaluation or quote?
No. The evaluation is free. We diagnose your device, identify the failure, and give you a firm, no-obligation quote before any chargeable work begins. Nothing proceeds until you approve the price, so there are never surprise charges.
Do you offer any discounts?
Yes — discounts and priority service are available for students, teachers, military and veterans, first responders, and healthcare workers, along with emergency and rush options. Just ask when you start your case and we'll apply what you qualify for.

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