Cheadle DATA Recovery Ltd specialises in data recovery and has been in the industry for over 15 years. They provide hard drive recovery, SSD firmware/microcode recovery, and chip-off recovery for Flash NAND devices (memory sticks/cards).

We are impressed with their track record of completing successful data recoveries from all sorts of storage devices and issues — a testament to their 15-year experience in the field. We’re not at all surprised that clients fully trust with their devices.

We like that they offer 12 to 48 hours of service for data recovery cases that would take longer to process. This saves clients from having to set up different sessions for data recovery.

In addition, even though they’re only open on weekdays, we appreciate that they still entertain emergency requests for critical business data. Clients will be able to call them for urgent issues without having to risk more damage or delay important work.

It’s common for clients to have difficulty understanding the technicalities of data recovery. So, we’re quite impressed with the specialists’ ability to laymanise the process in order for their clients to understand what’s being done.

We also appreciate the company’s no recovery, no fee policy. This tells us that they are confident in their skill set, and are genuine in their desire to help frustrated clients recover crucial data.

A word of caution, however: we learned that they are slightly more expensive than other data recovery service providers. But we think their services and results offset this con. 

Fix Computers, a local company offering low-cost computer repair services including data recovery, also offers various services that can upgrade a client’s set-up to avoid future data loss. 

We admire their consistent communication during diagnosis, great results, and post-service follow-up since it shows that they have a high level of quality control.

We like that the company sends text updates on the progress, especially for data recovery cases that require more time to complete. Clients’ data is private and some may contain sensitive information, so being kept in the loop will do wonders for their peace of mind.

With their wide range of tech services, clients can treat Fix Computers as a one-stop shop for other concerns they may have. This eliminates the hassle of looking for another company to resolve other related concerns.

Regrettably, they don’t offer data recovery services for specific devices like floppy disks, optimal media, digital linear tape and LTO data. But don’t let this put you off, though – we still think that the consistency and quality of their service is worth it.

We also like that they charge competitive rates, given their impressive record with data recovery. It reflects their 15 years of experience in the field, which more discerning clients are more conscious of when looking for data recovery service providers. 

Manchester PC has over 20 years of experience working with and fixing computers. We can just imagine how they’ve mastered every tech issue, from resolving blue screens to, of course, recovering data from fried hard drives.

We like that they’re a convenient choice for clients since they provide collections and return services for the devices. This service ensures clients that the transferring of devices is managed by professionals and accountability is secured.

However, this poses the possibility of a longer wait time for the delivery of the device, as the arrival of the device would depend on the schedule set, traffic situations, and the driver’s availability.

We are appreciative of the company’s onsite services, especially for clients having difficulty moving the affected device. Given the sensitive nature of some damage-prone devices, clients are keen for the experts to completely take charge.

We are also impressed with their fast and effective service, allowing clients to retrieve their urgent data sooner. More than just regaining access to their precious files, the fact that the wait is shortened alleviates the stress of not knowing whether recovery is even possible.

Aside from data recovery, the company also offers services like virus removal, which is one of the reasons for data loss. Clients will be able to avail this service along with the data recovery, ensuring a completely clean device that’s once again ready for use.

One other concern that we have is that their data recovery services are more limited than the other companies on this list. Having said that, they do cover the most common devices, so this may not really be as big an issue at the end of the day.

CompuDOS has a team of experienced specialists and tech repairmen that provide services ranging from data recovery to computer virus removal. This makes them a convenient option for clients who have more than just data loss concerns.

Aside from hard disk data recovery, we like that they also handle other secondary storage devices. Since most clients would call in for busted pen drives or memory cards, this company can take care of these types of data loss.

We are impressed that CompuDOS can diagnose and resolve data loss within a day, which allows clients to continue their work as soon as possible and avoid any possible backlogs. 

For us, their fast and effective service is essential for clients that are always busy, and have no time to worry about recovering their data. 

We are also impressed with their data recovery procedures, since they have impressive attention to detail and constantly confirm and compare with the client if they have truly recovered all the data that was lost. 

All their services have reasonable prices, and we appreciate that they don’t charge clients if the data recovery is unsuccessful. This gives clients contingency funds to try to get their data recovery problems addressed somewhere else.

Data Clinic was founded in 2002, specialising in data recovery for all types of hard drives and phone storage media. We learned that the company has grown to be one of the most technically-capable data recovery companies in the UK, and for good reason.

We are impressed with the wide variety of devices they can recover data from, including hard drives, phones, and CCTVs. This company is useful for clients who have data loss issues from devices other than the usual hard drives.

In addition, further data loss can be caused by damaged parts of the device, so we like that the company has spare parts for hard drives and phones. This saves the client the hassle of looking for spare parts, which costs them precious time and energy.

We also like their free collection service. Since they offer in-lab services, clients can enjoy the convenience of having their devices picked up by professionals who know proper handling procedures for their specific items.

We learned that they have an open pricing policy, which means their pricing is flexible and the service will only begin once the client and company agree on a price. We are appreciative of this, as this makes room for negotiation, particularly for clients on a budget.