How much does RAID data recovery cost?

Most projects range from $1,000 to $2,500 per disk. Evaluation is free and the quote is fixed before work begins.

Can RAID data be recovered after a rebuild failure?

Yes, in most cases. Our engineers regularly recover arrays after rebuild failures. Stop touching the array and call us.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How long does RAID data recovery take?

Typically 3 to 15 days depending on complexity and data volume. Emergency service runs 24 to 48 hours.

Q: What does no data, no fee mean?

If we cannot recover your data, you do not pay - not for evaluation, not for labor.

Q: Do you recover NAS devices?

Yes - Synology, QNAP, Drobo, Netgear ReadyNAS, Buffalo TeraStation and more.

RAID Basics

What is RAID?

RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) combines multiple drives into one logical volume for performance, redundancy, or both. Common levels: RAID 0 (striped, no redundancy), RAID 1 (mirrored), RAID 5 (striped with parity), RAID 6 (double parity), RAID 10 (mirrored and striped).

RAID 5 vs. RAID 6 – which is safer?

RAID 6 survives two drive failures; RAID 5 survives one. RAID 6 is safer but slower and costs more capacity. See our RAID 5 and RAID 6 pages.

What is a RAID rebuild?

After a drive failure, the array recalculates the missing data from the remaining drives and parity. If a second drive fails or has hidden errors during the rebuild, the array crashes – and a bad rebuild can corrupt everything.

Recovery Process

How long does RAID data recovery take?

Typically 3-15 days, depending on complexity and data volume. Emergency service runs 24-48 hours.

Remote or in-lab – which do I need?

Logical issues (RAID config, deleted data, crashed volumes) can often be handled remotely. Physically damaged drives need the lab.

Do I need to send the RAID controller?

No – we rebuild arrays virtually and don’t need your controller or original hardware.

Pricing & Guarantees

How much does data recovery cost?

Most RAID cases run $1,000-$2,500 per disk, depending on the case. The evaluation is free.

What does “no data, no fee” mean?

If we can’t recover your data, you pay nothing – not for evaluation, not for work.

Do you ship a free kit?

Yes – we’ll arrange a shipping kit and instructions for your case; or use our Work Order Form.

Device-Specific

Do you recover NAS devices?

Yes – Synology, QNAP, Drobo, ReadyNAS, TeraStation.

Do you recover virtual machines?

Yes – VMware, Hyper-V, VMDK, VHDX, VMFS. See VM recovery.

Emergency

How fast is emergency recovery?

24-48 hours with a priority lab slot. Call 844-223-7243 and say it’s an emergency.

Do you work 24/7?

Our engineers answer the phone around the clock – including weekends and holidays.

Still have questions?

Call 844-223-7243 – engineers answer 24/7 – or start a case online for a free evaluation. No data, no fee.