RAID arrays are designed to improve performance and provide redundancy, but when they fail, the impact can be catastrophic. Businesses risk downtime, database corruption, and loss of mission-critical files, while individuals may lose valuable personal data.
At RecData, we specialise in RAID data recovery across the UK, handling all RAID levels and configurations. With a nationwide partner network and collaboration with ISO-certified cleanroom labs, we deliver fast and reliable recovery services for servers, SANs, and NAS devices.
Why RAID Arrays Fail
- Multiple drive failures beyond redundancy
- Failed rebuilds during disk replacement
- Controller or firmware corruption
- File system corruption (NTFS, ext4, APFS, XFS, HFS+)
- Power surges damaging drives and controllers
- Human error (accidental RAID reinitialisation, formatting)
- Malware or ransomware attacks
DIY recovery attempts often cause irreversible data loss. Professional intervention ensures the highest chance of success.
RAID Data Recovery Services by Level
RAID 0 Data Recovery β Performance Without Redundancy
RAID 0 stripes data across disks to maximise speed, but offers no redundancy. If one disk fails, the entire array becomes inaccessible.
Case Study β RAID 0 Video Production Studio (Manchester)
- Issue: A RAID 0 with two SSDs failed after one drive developed bad sectors.
- Solution: RecData engineers performed advanced disk imaging and reconstructed the striped array.
- Result: 92% of raw video files recovered, enabling the studio to deliver their project on time.
RAID 1 Data Recovery β Mirroring for Protection
RAID 1 duplicates data across drives. Itβs safer than RAID 0, but simultaneous disk failure or controller errors can cause full data loss.
Case Study β RAID 1 Medical Office Server (London)
- Issue: Both mirrored drives became corrupted after a controller firmware update.
- Solution: Sector-by-sector imaging, followed by logical file system repair.
- Result: 100% recovery of patient records, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
RAID 5 Data Recovery β Balance of Performance & Redundancy
RAID 5 uses striping with parity for resilience. If two disks fail or a rebuild goes wrong, data becomes inaccessible.
Case Study β RAID 5 Accounting Firm (Birmingham)
- Issue: Two drives failed during a rebuild, locking out access to financial records.
- Solution: Virtual RAID reconstruction using parity emulation and cleanroom disk repair.
- Result: 98% of critical financial files recovered within 72 hours.
RAID 6 Data Recovery β Extra Redundancy, Extra Complexity
RAID 6 provides dual parity, allowing two drives to fail. But controller corruption or triple-disk failure can cripple the system.
Case Study β RAID 6 SAN Data Centre (Leeds)
- Issue: A SAN with RAID 6 suffered three simultaneous drive failures due to overheating.
- Solution: Custom RAID emulation and parity repair, with ISO-certified lab support.
- Result: Over 95% of VM images and client databases restored.
RAID 10 Data Recovery β Speed and Redundancy Combined
RAID 10 combines mirroring and striping. While resilient, controller corruption or multiple simultaneous failures can still lead to outages.
Case Study β RAID 10 Creative Agency (Glasgow)
- Issue: A power surge damaged both the controller and two mirrored drives.
- Solution: Cleanroom drive repair and advanced RAID metadata reconstruction.
- Result: Full recovery of active design projects within 48 hours, avoiding missed client deadlines.
FAQ β RAID Data Recovery UK
How much does RAID data recovery cost?
From Β£350 to Β£750 per drive, depending on RAID type and failure severity. Free diagnosis and no-obligation quote.
How long does RAID recovery take?
- Emergency: within 48 hours
- Express: 3β5 business days
- Standard: 5β7 business days
Why choose RecData for RAID recovery?
Because we combine specialist RAID expertise, ISO-certified cleanrooms, UK-wide coverage and a no recovery β no fee guarantee.
Best Company for RAID Recovery in UK?
RecData is one of the best RAID recovery companies in the UK, thanks to nationwide coverage, ISO-certified cleanroom labs, and expert engineers able to handle RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and custom arrays.
Why Choose RecData
- Experts in RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and custom arrays
- Recovery for servers, NAS, SAN and enterprise infrastructures
- Cleanroom labs for disk repairs
- Virtual RAID reconstruction without risk to original drives
- UK-wide coverage with fast turnaround
- Transparent pricing & no recovery β no fee
Contact RecData Today
π Phone: 02045207293
π Website: recdata.co.uk
βοΈ Email: info@recdata.co.uk
π Address: 1 Comber Grove, London SE5 0AS



















