Data Recovery Pricing & Evaluation
Evaluation → Quote → You decide
Data loss usually comes unexpectedly. When it happens, it’s normal to have questions, compare options, or feel unsure about what to do next.
Our role is to inspect the device, explain our findings in plain terms, outline realistic recovery options, and provide the information you need to make an informed decision.
You’re free to proceed, take time to think, or decide not to continue.
Free Evaluation
Even if two devices show identical symptoms, the required work can differ dramatically—one may need minor fixes, while another faces severe physical damage or multiple failures. That's why any pre-lab price quote remains just a rough estimate.
In-lab evaluation determines:
What actually failed
What recovery steps are needed
A confirmed cost for the service
After evaluation, you receive a fixed quote based on the confirmed condition of the device. This lets you weigh the cost against the value of the data and decide whether recovery is justified. There is no obligation to proceed.
Quote Certainty
Once you approve a quote:
It remains fixed for the confirmed scope.
No hidden parts fees
No post-approval surcharges
No unexpected additions
If recovery is not technically feasible, there is no recovery fee under our no-data-no-charge policy.
If a separate underlying issue is discovered after initial repair, the original quote is cancelled and a new quote is prepared based on the updated findings. No further work proceeds without your approval, and you may stop at that stage.
No data, no charge - 100% result based
How Pricing Works
Evaluation first — the device is examined in our Montreal lab
Quote after diagnosis — based on confirmed failure
Fixed quote — once approved, the price does not increase for the confirmed scope
Client approval — recovery begins only after authorization
No obligation — you may stop after evaluation
You see the confirmed situation first, then decide whether recovery makes sense.
Typical Pricing Ranges (CAD)
Provided for general reference.
Single Hard Drive or SSD
Starting at $400
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Most cases fall between $700 – $3,000
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A smaller portion of complex recoveries — including severe damage or prior attempts — may range from $3,000 – $4,500+
A final quote is issued after in-lab evaluation. No recovery work begins without approval. If recovery is not feasible, there is no recovery fee under our no-data-no-charge policy.
RAID / NAS / Server Systems
Starting at $800
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Most small to mid-size arrays fall between $1,500 – $6,000
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Large or enterprise-level systems are quoted individually following evaluation
Pricing reflects the confirmed work required after diagnosis and depends on array size, failure condition, and prior attempts.
Why Pricing Varies
Recovery cost reflects the technical effort and controlled lab work required to establish reliable data access. It is not based on drive size or number of files.
Device type (HDD, SSD / NVMe, RAID, flash)
Type and severity of failure
Prior recovery attempts
Required parts and procedures
Urgency, if applicable
Evaluation confirms the actual condition of the device and the work required. Once a quote is approved, it remains fixed for the confirmed scope.
Specialist-led lab
Recovery services range from low-cost attempts to large corporate recovery environments. We operate between those extremes: complex recovery handled locally, with direct specialist communication and structured procedures.
This keeps each case proportionate to the work required and clear for clients who prefer a measured, specialist-led approach over scale or marketing.
Low-Probability Data Recovery
Some devices arrive in a condition where the likelihood of retrieving usable data is significantly below average. These are not simply complex cases, but borderline situations where results may be partial or not achievable.
Such cases often require extended lab time and multiple recovery attempts, while the final outcome remains uncertain.
If evaluation confirms a very low probability of success, recovery can proceed only with a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the estimated cost. This reflects the lab time and resources required for an attempt under uncertain conditions.
We discuss this clearly after evaluation so you can decide whether proceeding makes sense.
When Recovery Makes Sense
Recovery is usually justified when the data has ongoing value and cannot be recreated. After evaluation, we explain what is realistically achievable so you can decide whether proceeding makes sense.
Priority Handling
Priority service is available for time-critical cases. Faster turnaround requires dedicated lab time and is arranged after the initial evaluation.
No Data — No Charge
If usable data cannot be recovered, there is no recovery fee. You will have the opportunity to review the recovered file list before making payment.