Who We Are

Certified data recovery across Canada for HDDs, SSDs, RAID & more - ISO9001 certified for quality and security

We understand how important your data is - whether it’s critical business information, legal records or irreplaceable personal files. That’s why every recovery is handled by experienced engineers in our ISO9001 and ISO14001 certified laboratory using specialist recovery equipment, Class 100 cleanroom facilities and over 100 PC-3000 data extraction channels.

With nearly 30 years of hands-on data recovery experience, our team has recovered data from failed hard drives, SSDs, RAID arrays, NAS systems and mobile devices for businesses and individuals across Canada. Our engineers have contributed to international technical standards relating to magnetic and optical data storage technologies, alongside forensic recovery work supporting law enforcement and investigative teams.

We provide fast diagnostics, transparent pricing and honest recovery assessments from the start, with emergency services available for time-sensitive cases. Every recovery is managed securely and confidentially by experienced specialists using professional-grade forensic and recovery tools.

✓ No data, no fee policy
✓ Fast diagnosis and no-obligation quotation
✓ Emergency recovery services available
✓ Secure handling and confidential recovery process
✓ Direct communication with recovery specialists

To speak with one of our engineers, call us or request a quote online. Our consultation team is available weekdays from 9am to 6pm and weekends until 5pm.

Meet The Team

Recover your data in 3 simple steps

1

Contact us

Send us your media directly, drop it into one of our offices, or arrange a pick up.

• Call, email, or use our online enquiry form to discuss your issue.

• Package your media carefully and include the shipping form we provide.

• Send your media, or let us pick up from your location same day with our secure courier service.

2

Get a quote

We assess your media, recover your files, and provide a fixed-price quotation.

• Receive a unique receipt by email upon delivery.

• Your media will be evaluated and data recovery started.

• We send you a file listing, technical report, and no-obligation quote.

3

Return your data

If you proceed, we complete recovery and return your data on new media.

• Data is transferred to a new hard drive, flash memory, or your chosen media.

• Returned securely via next-day delivery with trusted couriers.

• We keep a copy for 7 days so you can verify your returned files.

See where your data recovery takes place

Why choose Data Recovery Expert?

Trusted by businesses and individuals across the USA for professional, secure and transparent data recovery services.

What Matters Data Recovery Expert Typical Recovery Company
ISO9001 & ISO14001 certified processes
Class 100 clean room facilities
Speak directly with recovery specialists Often call-centre based
In-lab recovery using professional tools May outsource work
No data, no fee policy Varies
Free same-day collection available Often unavailable
Clear diagnosis and no-obligation quote Varies

Recent data recovery case studies



Head Crash Recovery

A 2TB Seagate drive from Toronto arrived with severe clicking caused by a head crash. In our ISO-certified cleanroom, donor heads were sourced and carefully swapped. Firmware was stabilized and imaging completed sector by sector.

Recovery: 98%
Price: $400 CAD
Time: 3–5 days



Firmware Corruption

A Western Digital drive from Vancouver was not recognized by the BIOS due to firmware corruption. We accessed the service area, repaired damaged modules, and rebuilt translator tables to restore logical access to the data.

Recovery: 100%
Price: $200 CAD
Time: 2–3 days



SSD Chip-Off Recovery

A failed SSD from Montreal had no controller response and required chip-off recovery. NAND chips were removed and read directly, then reconstructed using advanced algorithms to rebuild the file system.

Recovery: 92%
Price: $300 CAD
Time: 4–6 days



RAID 5 Reconstruction

A business RAID 5 array from Calgary failed after multiple disks dropped offline. We manually rebuilt RAID parameters, corrected parity issues, and performed a virtual reconstruction to recover the full file system.

Recovery: 98%
Price: $1100 CAD
Time: 5–7 days

Drop in to our offices or let us pick up same day from your location

Hamilton Office HamiltonLocation Icon

21 King St W
5th Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 4W7

Alberta AlbertaLocation Icon

10180 101 St NW
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3S4

Vancouver VancouverLocation Icon

885 W Georgia St
Suite 1480
Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8

Trusted by businesses and individuals across Canada

Sun Life
Blackberry
IBM
Bombardier
Allianz
Warner Brothers

 

 

customer testimonial

"After my hard drive failed, I thought everything was lost. Data Recovery Expert Canada recovered all of my files within days. The process was smooth and professional."

— Michael R., Toronto, ON

customer testimonial

"My SSD suddenly stopped working with critical business data. They explained everything clearly and recovered almost everything. Fast and reliable service."

— David M., Vancouver, BC

customer testimonial

"Our RAID system failed and disrupted our operations. Their team rebuilt it and recovered our data quickly. Excellent communication throughout."

— James K., Calgary, AB

 

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About Data Recovery Expert

Data Recovery Expert was founded in 1996 and has become a trusted provider of professional data recovery services. We specialize in recovering data from a wide range of storage devices using advanced technology and experienced engineers. Since our founding, we have carried out over 17,000 diagnostics and achieved a high success rate across a broad range of recovery cases.

Registered address: 885 W Georgia St, Suite 1480, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E8.
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We handle personal data in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including PIPEDA.