Hard Drive Recovery Services in Melbourne
Lost files from a failed, dropped, or crashed drive? Recovery Squad provides professional hard drive recovery services in Melbourne — recovering lost, deleted, and inaccessible data from internal and external drives, laptops, desktops, Macs, RAID, NAS, and CCTV systems. We’ve run an ISO 5 Class 100 cleanroom since 2006, and our hard drive recovery specialists handle everything from accidentally deleted files to physically damaged, clicking, fire- or water-affected drives.
If your drive is making unusual noises or your computer won’t boot, switch it off now and call 1300 495 440 for a free phone consultation — or start a recovery job online.
22+ yrs
experience
ISO 5
Class 100 cleanroom
97%
success rate*
50K+
recoveries done
What is hard drive data recovery?
Hard drive data recovery is the process of retrieving lost or inaccessible files from a drive that has failed, been damaged, corrupted, or accidentally wiped. Depending on the fault, recovery uses specialist software (for logical faults) or cleanroom repair (for physically damaged drives).
There are two broad types of failure our Melbourne data recovery team deals with every day:
Logical failure
the hardware is fine, but data is lost through deletion, formatting, corruption, or a virus. Usually recovered with software.
Physical failure
a mechanical or electronic fault such as a head crash, seized motor, or failed circuit board, often from impact, fire, or water. These need cleanroom work and donor parts.
Hard drive recovery for every device and drive
Our hard drive recovery services cover virtually any drive or storage device. If it stores data on a hard disk, we can almost certainly attempt a recovery.
We regularly recover data from:
- Internal & external hard drives (2.5″ and 3.5″)
- Laptop, notebook, and ultrabook drives
- Desktop PC, iMac, and MacBook drives
- Portable and USB-powered external drives
- NAS and RAID arrays — Synology, QNAP, WD, Netgear, Drobo, Thecus
- CCTV and DVR hard drives
Hard drives
Internal & external HDDs (2.5″ & 3.5″), portable and USB-powered drives.
Laptops & desktops
PC, laptop, notebook & ultrabook drives, plus iMac and MacBook drives.
We recover photos, videos, audio, documents, databases, emails & 1,000+ file types. Also recovering SSDs, USB & flash drives, memory cards and phones — see those pages for device-specific help.
Signs your hard drive is failing
If your hard drive is clicking, grinding, beeping, repeatedly disconnecting, or your computer won’t boot — power it off immediately and don’t run recovery software. Continuing to use a failing drive is the most common way recoverable data becomes lost for good.
Clicking, grinding or buzzing
A classic sign of mechanical failure.
Drive not detected
Keeps disconnecting or won’t mount.
Files missing or won’t open
Folders suddenly empty or inaccessible.
Very slow boot or file access
Files take minutes to open — back up now.
Blue screen or spinning wheel
Frequent crashes and freezes.
Corrupted photos or documents
Files open scrambled or half-loaded.
Our hard drive recovery process — step by step
A clear, safe process from first call to recovered files — and we work on a copy of your data wherever possible, so your original drive stays protected.
Clicking, grinding or buzzing
A classic sign of mechanical failure.
Drive not detected
Keeps disconnecting or won’t mount.
Files missing or won’t open
Folders suddenly empty or inaccessible.
Very slow boot or file access
Files take minutes to open — back up now.
Blue screen or spinning wheel
Frequent crashes and freezes.
Corrupted photos or documents
Files open scrambled or half-loaded.
Our hard drive recovery process — step by step
A clear, safe process from first call to recovered files — and we work on a copy of your data wherever possible, so your original drive stays protected.
Phone consultation
Tell us what happened. We identify the likely fault type and best next step on the spot. Call 1300 495 440.
Media assessment
We inspect and diagnose the exact cause and extent of damage, then explain what’s recoverable and quote you before any recovery work begins.
Recovery
In our ISO 5 Class 100 cleanroom we repair or work around the fault — electronic repairs, mechanical repairs (heads, platters, bearings), or file-system rebuilding for logical faults.
Verification
We confirm recovered files open correctly and give you a full file list to review.
Payment
Once you’re satisfied with the recovered data, payment is processed.
Secure delivery
Files transferred to a new drive of your choice or uploaded to your cloud storage, then returned to you.
The data on your drive is irreplaceable. We treat it that way.
Providing hard drive recovery services to Australians since 2006 — backed by 22+ years of experience, a Class 100 (ISO 5) cleanroom, and a 97% success rate across 50,000+ completed recoveries.
ISO 5 Class 100 cleanroom
Physically damaged drives are opened in a controlled, dust-free environment to protect the platters.
Emergency service
Priority turnaround when you simply can’t wait for your data.
22+ years, since 2006
We’ve seen every common — and uncommon — failure scenario across two decades.
Centres nationwide
Melbourne, Perth & Sydney — plus Australia-wide support.
Daniel Etezadi leads our recoveries
Daniel Etezadi leads our recoveries — our Melbourne-based Data Recovery Expert with a degree in IT and 20+ years recovering data from hard drives, SSDs and flash media.
We’re honest about outcomes: no reputable recovery company can promise 100% recovery on every drive. What we promise is a careful, expert assessment and the best possible chance of getting your data back.
How much do hard drive recovery services cost?
The cost of hard drive data recovery depends on the type of fault, the drive’s capacity, and how complex the recovery is — which is why we assess your drive and give you a quote before any work starts. A simple logical recovery costs far less than a physically damaged drive needing cleanroom work.
You’ll always get a quote up front. For a tailored estimate, call 1300 495 440 or start a recovery job online.
Hard drive recovery in Melbourne, Perth & Sydney
We provide hard drive recovery services right across Australia, with physical centres in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, plus support for Canberra, Adelaide, Gold Coast and Darwin. Drop your drive at your nearest centre or send it to us securely. Standard turnaround is typically 24 hours to about a week, with emergency priority available.
Melbourne
Suite 176 45 Glenferrie Road Malvern VIC 3144
Perth
Suite 72, Ground Floor 50 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000
Sydney
Suite 850 308 Wattle Street Ultimo NSW 2007
Frequently asked questions
In most cases, yes — the majority of files can be recovered. We can only confirm what’s recoverable after assessing your specific drive, and we’ll be upfront if a full recovery isn’t possible rather than promise an outcome we can’t guarantee.
Yes. Every recovery is handled under strict security and privacy standards, with limited access and a secure environment, across all our Melbourne, Perth and Sydney centres.
Writing recovered data back to the same drive can overwrite the very files you’re trying to save, causing permanent loss. We always restore to a separate drive or your cloud storage.
Usually 24 hours to about a week depending on the fault. Logical recoveries are faster; physical and mechanical recoveries take longer. Emergency priority service is available.
We strongly advise against it for anything beyond simple deletion on a healthy drive. DIY tools can overwrite data or worsen a physical fault, making professional hard drive data recovery much harder. If the drive is clicking or undetected, switch it off and call us.
Three main types: logical (corrupted file system, viruses, deleted files — fixed with software), physical (mechanical/electronic damage — repaired in a cleanroom), and remote (recovery performed over the internet where the drive can be accessed but not shipped).
What to look for in a Melbourne data recovery company
Before you hand over your drive, check for genuine cleanroom facilities, transparent quoting before work begins, a real track record, and clear data-security practices.
Genuine cleanroom
An ISO-certified / Class 100 cleanroom on-site for physical damage.
Proven track record
Independent reviews and a verifiable history of recoveries.
Transparent pricing
A quote before any recovery work — no surprise charges.
Realistic turnaround
Honest timeframes, plus an emergency option.
Clear data security
Defined confidentiality and data-handling protocols.
Honesty
Be wary of anyone guaranteeing 100% recovery before seeing the drive.
Let's get your data back.
Start with a free phone consultation — we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible before you commit to anything.