
R3 Data Recovery Reviews & Testimonials
R3 Data Recovery holds a 4.7/5 rating from 589+ verified reviews, with customers highlighting our ability to recover data from hard drives, SSDs, RAID systems, and mobile devices - even when other labs fail.
Real experiences from data recovery customers across the UK
Data recovery isn't just technical — it's personal. Whether it's a business facing downtime or a family fearing the loss of precious memories, the impact is real.
This hub brings together verified experiences from people across the UK, highlighting how R3 engineers diagnose failures, recover lost data, and support customers through one of the most stressful situations they can face.
What these reviews represent
- Devices
- Hard drives, SSDs, RAID arrays, mobile phones, USB drives, servers
- Failure Types
- Mechanical and logical failures, accidental deletion, RAID degradation, physical drop damage, ransomware encrypted, fire/flood damage
- Services Reviewed
- Standard recovery, emergency recovery, RAID rebuilds, mobile device recovery, ransomware encrypted recovery
- Provider Reviewed
- R3 Data Recovery Ltd (Security House Lab, Sheffield)
What customers experienced with R3?
Every review below comes from a real customer who trusted R3 with their data. These stories reflect real challenges, real recoveries, and the work our engineers do every day.
Thank you SO much for your great work in recovering my data from my USB memory stick. I had no recent backup (I know!!) and a lot of very valuable files which would have taken hours to rewrite. From the moment I spoke to Will, I began to have hope. No false promises, clear outline of costs, timescales and possible outcomes. Fortunately, I was one of the 97% "lucky" ones. All but 13 (unimportant) files restored and returned to me within 48 hours. So pleased I found you!! THANK YOU just doesn't do it really. Can only recommend you at every possible opportunity. x
Amazing service. Don’t waste money and make matters worse by purchasing online options or software. These guys will sort it, if it’s at all possible. Wouldn’t go anywhere else.
From my first enquiry on their website everything was handled promptly and professionally. First I got an email acknowledgement so I knew they were aware of my enquiry. Then a call from an actual human being; Stewart Gemmill who talked me through my issues, clearly explained my options and costs and sorted collection there and then. Collection and return delivery happened exactly as and when I was told. I received detailed email updates on the progress of the recovery of my data. Courtesy call and emails to clarify points and I was happy with progress. Returned new drive is installed, working fine and I could not be happier. All happened well within their advertised turnaround time and done in friendly manner, not intimidated by their better knowledge and professionally. Did not judge me once - even though it was down to my error. R3 response and service far exceed my expectations and I could not be happier. I would recommend them to friends and colleagues in a heartbeat and I am quite happy to have my name and comments shared by R3. Thank you!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND. What absolutely legends they are. Not only did they recover all of my data from an completely dead hard drive which literally saved my business, but they also had all of the work (5TB) back to me within 6 days, literally driven to my door. They worked tirelessly day and night not leaving my drive and Andy was on hand no matter what the time to answer any of my questions, and calm me down when in tears and panicking. Much more than data recovery but in short, these are the people you need to go to if you have any hard drive issues - do not go to the manufacturers, you may end up with a new drive but no data!
Excellent website that conveys the professional facility they operate. Efficient and prompt communication with clear description of the process of recovery. Rapid delivery of the damaged drive and delivery of a new drive with my data. Friendly people to deal with. Highly recommend them.
Excellent Service all files recovered,couldn`t have asked for more.
I had an issue with a memory stick and lost 2 years' worth of designs. sent the damage stick to R3 and they recovered everything in less than 2 days. Fast and professional service, and was kept informed throughout the process.
Great service, very helpful and honest. Got all my data back with regular updates and great communication. While princely it is definitely value for money - saved hours of work and worry
Recovered most of data very helpful explained process when we visited had a very interesting tour and an insight into a different world nothing was too much trouble and would use again and recommend very honest company
expensive but value for money
These guys managed to save several years of professional work from a Drobo RAID system. Fast, efficient, calm service. Expensive but effective.
Efficient polite service
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