Data Recovery Services

Data recovery services retrieve lost data from failed hard drives, corrupted storage devices, damaged phones/tablets, and failed systems for individuals and businesses who've lost critical information.

Services range from logical recovery (software-based, file deletion, corruption) to physical recovery (damaged drives requiring clean room work).

Success requires technical expertise, specialized tools, and careful handling of clients' valuable data.

Pricing varies enormously based on difficulty - $200-800 for logical recovery to $1,000-3,000+ for physical drive recovery requiring clean room or advanced techniques.

Evaluation fees ($50-150) assess recoverability before proceeding.

Startup costs vary - software-based recovery requires tools and software ($2,000-5,000) while physical recovery needs clean room environment and specialized equipment ($30,000-100,000+, though many outsource physical recovery).

Revenue comes from recovery services with high margins on successful recoveries but no charge when data isn't recoverable creates income variability.

Building client base involves relationships with computer repair shops (referrals), IT service providers, data centers, and local marketing to businesses and consumers.

Operating costs include tools, clean room if applicable, and parts for donor drives.

Challenges include unsuccessful recovery attempts (no fee), emotional client situations (lost photos, business data), and competition from software tools consumers try first.

Success requires realistic client expectations, secure handling of sensitive data, and expertise across different storage technologies.