Data Recovery Services
R3 Data Recovery provides specialist data recovery services for organisations and individuals across the United Kingdom. Our work focuses on recovering data and information from failed computer data storage systems where data loss has already occurred.
Services are grouped by failure type and recovery method. Each service page explains scope, technical constraints, evaluation steps, and pricing considerations so customers can assess feasibility before proceeding.
Not Sure Which Service Applies?
Use the guidance below to identify the appropriate service based on your situation.
- Data encrypted or ransom note presentRansomware Data Recovery
- Multiple drives involvedRAID Data Recovery
- Virtual machines will not startVirtual Machine Recovery
- Backup tapes unreadableTape or LTO Tape Data Recovery
- Laptop or desktop drive failureHard Drive or SSD Data Recovery
If uncertainty remains, contact our team for a technical evaluation.
Device & Media Recovery
- Failure domain:
- Individual storage devices
- Recovery focus:
- Media-level diagnosis and repair
These services apply when data loss affects a single storage device rather than a multi-drive system or server environment.
Hard Drive Data Recovery
Recovery of data from failed hard disk drives used in laptops, desktops, servers, and external storage systems. Failures may involve mechanical damage, firmware faults, file system corruption, or unreadable partitions.
Outcomes depend on platter condition, head assembly integrity, and remaining data remanence. Recovery may require cleanroom intervention and controlled component replacement.
SSD Data Recovery
Recovery of data from failed solid-state drives using flash memory and integrated controllers. Common issues include controller failure, firmware corruption, power damage, and encryption-related access loss.
Recovery feasibility depends on controller architecture, wear-levelling behaviour, and encryption state. In some cases, partial or file-level recovery may be the only viable outcome.
USB & Flash Drive Data Recovery
Recovery of data from USB flash drives and portable flash-based storage devices. Failures often involve electrical damage, corrupted file systems, or broken USB connectors.
Recovery may require chip-level extraction and analysis of raw NAND memory where controller access is no longer possible.
Memory Card Data Recovery
Recovery of data from memory cards used in cameras, mobile devices, and industrial equipment. Data loss may result from corruption, accidental formatting, or controller failure.
Supported media includes SD, microSD, CF, and other flash-based card formats commonly used in consumer and professional devices.
External Drive Data Recovery
Recovery of data from external storage devices connected via USB, SATA, or proprietary interfaces. Failures may involve enclosure faults, power issues, or underlying hard drive or SSD failure.
Evaluation determines whether recovery targets the enclosure electronics, the internal drive, or both.
Mobile Phone Data Recovery
Recovery of data from mobile phones affected by physical damage, software failure, or accidental deletion. Devices may be inaccessible due to encryption, OS corruption, or hardware faults.
Supported platforms include iOS, Android, Windows, BlackBerry, and Symbian devices, subject to security and encryption constraints.
System & Infrastructure Recovery
- Failure domain:
- Multi-drive and dependent systems
- Recovery focus:
- Configuration-aware reconstruction
These services apply where data integrity depends on multiple drives, controllers, or software layers.
RAID Data Recovery
Recovery of data from failed RAID arrays used in servers, workstations, and storage appliances. Failures may involve multiple disk faults, controller corruption, incorrect rebuilds, or configuration errors.
Supports common RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. Recovery requires accurate reconstruction of RAID parameters and careful handling of degraded arrays.
Server Data Recovery
Recovery of data from failed server systems running Windows, Linux, or macOS. Failures may include disk failure, operating system corruption, software faults, or encryption issues.
Supported environments include physical servers and virtualised server platforms where data loss affects system volumes or application data.
Virtual Machine Recovery
Recovery of data from failed virtual machine environments such as VMware and Hyper-V. Failures may involve corrupted virtual disks, broken snapshot chains, or damaged file systems.
Recovery focuses on restoring usable virtual machine files and associated data, independent of the underlying storage platform where possible.
Database Data Recovery
Recovery of data from failed or corrupted database systems including SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle. Failures may involve logical corruption, transaction log damage, or incomplete writes.
Recovery focuses on restoring database consistency and extracting usable data while minimising loss from the point of failure.
Email & Mailbox Data Recovery
Recovery of email data from mail servers, enterprise messaging systems, and local mailbox files. Failures may involve database corruption, mailbox deletion, or underlying storage issues.
Supported formats include Exchange databases, PST and OST files, and other common enterprise email storage structures.
Incident & Attack Recovery
- Failure domain:
- Data access, integrity, or trust
- Recovery focus:
- Forensic and cryptographic constraints
These services apply when data is inaccessible due to malicious activity or logical corruption rather than physical failure.
Ransomware Data Recovery
Recovery of data affected by ransomware attacks and related malware incidents. This may include encrypted files, damaged file systems, or partially overwritten data.
Outcomes depend on the encryption method used, availability of backups, and system state at the time of infection. No ransom negotiation is performed.
Encrypted Drive Recovery
Recovery of data from encrypted storage where access has been lost due to key, password, or system failure. Feasibility depends on encryption implementation and availability of valid credentials.
Encryption without recoverable keys may prevent data recovery.
Backup & Archive Recovery
- Failure domain:
- Long-term and offline storage
- Recovery focus:
- Format-specific and legacy handling
These services apply to backup and archival media where access has failed due to age, hardware failure, or software incompatibility.
Tape Data Recovery
Recovery of data from magnetic tape backup and archive media used for long-term storage. Failures may involve media degradation, unreadable tape sections, or incompatible backup environments.
Supports common tape formats including LTO, DAT/DDS, DLT/SDLT, and legacy archival media.
Backup Failure Data Recovery
Recovery of data from failed or unreadable backup sets where restore operations no longer succeed. Failures may involve corrupted backup files, broken backup chains, or software-level errors.
Applicable to common enterprise and SMB backup platforms such as Veeam, Acronis, and Backup Exec.
Evaluation, Pricing, and Process
Pricing reflects technical complexity, time requirements, and equipment involved. All recovery work is carried out by experienced engineers using audited processes and specialist equipment.
View PricingStructured Evaluation
Every case begins with a structured evaluation to assess failure type, recovery feasibility, and expected cost.
No Recovery, No Fee
No recovery, no fee applies in many standard cases. You only pay if we successfully recover your data.
Written Pricing
Written pricing is issued before work begins. Receipts and documentation are provided for all completed work.
Secure Facilities
Our engineers operate from secure facilities and handle media via insured courier services within the United Kingdom and internationally.
Contact R3 Data Recovery
To discuss a data loss incident, contact our team by telephone or submit an enquiry online. An engineer will review your situation and advise on next steps.