Data recovery doesn't have one fixed price. It depends on what happened to the storage device. Recovering a deleted file from a working drive is a completely different job from rescuing a drive that clicks after being dropped. Below you'll find the starting prices from our repair price list and an explanation of why the final amount is only set after we've assessed the device.
Prices at a glance
From CZK 3,490 to CZK 5,990, depending on the model and type of part
Prices include VAT and come straight from our repair price list. We confirm the exact price in advance and never do anything without your consent.
Prices by storage type
The starting price is the same for all common storage types. Click a storage type to open its page in the repair price list, where you can order straight away.
| Model | Price from |
|---|---|
| Externí disk | CZK 3,490 |
| Pevný disk (HDD) | CZK 3,490 |
| Pevný disk (SSD) | CZK 3,490 |
| Flash disk | CZK 3,490 |
| MicroSD karta | CZK 3,490 |
| SD karta | CZK 3,490 |
Why we only quote a price after assessment
The price depends mainly on the type of damage. We distinguish four groups:
- Logical damage: deleted or formatted files, or a corrupted file system. The storage device is technically fine and the data can be read using software. This is usually the cheapest.
- Electronic damage: a burnt-out controller board, or a drive that doesn't respond at all after a power surge. The electronics need to be repaired or replaced.
- Mechanical damage: damaged heads or motor, typically after a fall. The drive clicks or beeps and can only be opened in the dust-free environment of a clean room. This is usually the most expensive.
- Flash memory: SSDs, USB flash drives and memory cards where the controller or memory chips have failed. The data is then read directly from the chips.
The size of the storage device and the amount of data also play a part. Once we've assessed it, we'll send you a quote setting out what can be recovered and how much it will cost. We never start the recovery without your approval.
When you only pay for diagnostics
If the data can't be recovered, or you decline the quote, you only pay for diagnostics. With extremely damaged storage devices (physically destroyed platters, overwritten data, encrypted storage without a working board), recovery may not be possible. We'll tell you your chances after the assessment, before you pay anything for the recovery.
What to do straight away so recovery doesn't cost more
Stop using the storage device and disconnect it. Every new write can overwrite the space where your deleted data still sits. Don't run disk checks or repair tools, don't format it, and don't keep reconnecting a drive that clicks. With damaged mechanics, every spin-up causes more harm and lowers the chance of recovery.
With SSDs, every hour counts: after files are deleted, the drive soon frees up the space and the data is gone. Laptops with Apple Silicon or T2 chips, and many ultrabooks, have their storage soldered to the board and encrypted. In that case, the data can only be recovered by repairing the board itself.
How data recovery works with us
- Order data recovery from the repair price list, then bring the storage device to our shop in Hradec Králové or use our free courier pickup from anywhere in the Czech Republic.
- We assess the storage device, identify the type of damage and send you a quote with the price.
- Once you approve it, we recover the data, go through the results with you and hand the data over on a new storage device.
Recovery usually takes a few working days, or as long as several weeks for severely damaged storage devices. You can find out more about the process on the Data recovery from hard drives, USB flash drives and SD cards page.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I know the exact price of data recovery in advance?
The price depends on the type of damage and the size of the storage device, and we only find these out during the assessment. Recovering deleted files from a working drive costs much less than recovering data from a mechanically damaged one. You'll approve the amount before we start the recovery.
What if the data can't be recovered?
Then you only pay for diagnostics. We'll tell you your chances of recovery after the assessment, before you pay anything for the recovery itself.
Can I try data recovery software myself?
If the drive works and you've only deleted some files, yes. Just install the software on a different drive and save the recovered data somewhere else. If the drive clicks, is slow or keeps disappearing, the software puts it under further strain and lowers the chance of recovery.
Is data recovery from an SSD more expensive than from a traditional hard drive?
The starting price is the same. With SSDs, though, speed is crucial, because the drive soon frees up the space taken by deleted data. If the controller fails, the data has to be read directly from the memory chips, which takes more work.
What will you return my data on?
We'll hand your data over on a new storage device, such as an external hard drive or a USB flash drive, depending on how much data there is. You'll see which device it will be and how much it costs in the quote beforehand.