USB flash drives are a convenient way to store and transport data, but they are also prone to sudden failures. For businesses, the loss of a flash drive can mean confidential documents, presentations, or project files becoming inaccessible. For private users, it may involve losing treasured photos, videos, or study materials.
At RecData, we provide professional flash drive and USB data recovery services across the UK, offering advanced repair methods, chip-level recovery, and partnerships with ISO-certified cleanroom labs to ensure the best possible outcomes.
Why Flash Drives Fail
Flash drives rely on NAND memory and simple controllers, which makes them compact but vulnerable. Common causes of USB and flash drive data loss include:
- Physical damage (broken connector, cracked casing, liquid or fire damage)
- Electronic issues (damaged PCB, power surge, short circuit)
- Controller failure (device not recognised, no response)
- NAND memory corruption (bad blocks, degraded cells)
- Firmware corruption (drive stuck in read-only mode)
- File system issues (corruption, accidental formatting, deletion)
- Malware or ransomware infections affecting portable drives
Unlike standard storage, flash memory requires specialised chip-off and reprogramming techniques for successful recovery.
RecData Flash Drive Recovery Process
- Free evaluation of the flash drive and initial diagnosis.
- Physical repair of connectors, PCBs, or casings if needed.
- Chip-off recovery: direct extraction of NAND memory when electronics fail.
- Controller repair or reprogramming to access data.
- Advanced imaging of NAND flash chips for stable recovery.
- Logical reconstruction of file systems to restore usable files.
- No recovery β No fee guarantee for complete transparency.
Supported Flash Drives & Brands
RecData supports recovery for:
- USB flash drives of all capacities and formats
- SD cards, microSD cards, CF cards used in cameras and mobile devices
- Encrypted flash drives (BitLocker, hardware encrypted)
- Corporate secure USB drives with proprietary encryption
Brands include SanDisk, Kingston, Corsair, Lexar, Samsung, Transcend, Toshiba, PNY, Verbatim and others.
Nationwide Coverage for UK Clients
RecData is based in London but operates nationwide across the UK, including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bristol, Sheffield, Belfast and more.
By partnering with ISO-certified cleanroom laboratories, we can handle even the most complex flash memory recoveries with maximum security and reliability.
Case Studies
Damaged Corporate USB (Consulting Firm, London)
Issue: A consultantβs encrypted flash drive broke physically, leaving critical client reports inaccessible.
Solution: PCB repair and chip-off recovery extracted the data.
Result: 100% recovery, client presentations delivered on time.
Corrupted USB Stick (University Student, Manchester)
Issue: A studentβs Kingston USB failed before a dissertation submission.
Solution: Controller repair and logical recovery restored key files.
Result: Dissertation recovered and submitted without delay.
SD Card Failure (Photographer, Birmingham)
Issue: A SanDisk SD card from a professional camera became unreadable after file system corruption.
Solution: Advanced imaging and file carving restored raw images.
Result: Over 95% of photos recovered, saving an entire client project.
FAQ β Flash Drive Data Recovery UK
How much does flash drive recovery cost?
Recovery typically ranges from Β£350 to Β£750 per device, depending on whether the issue is physical, electronic, or logical. Diagnosis and quotation are always free.
How long does flash drive recovery take?
- Emergency service: within 48 hours
- Express service: 3β5 business days
- Standard service: 5β7 business days
Best flash drive recovery company in the UK?
RecData is recognised as one of the leading flash drive recovery specialists in the UK, with nationwide coverage and strong collaboration with ISO-certified cleanroom labs.
Why Choose RecData
- Expertise in USB flash drives, SD/microSD, CF cards and encrypted devices
- Chip-off NAND recovery for complex failures
- Partnerships with ISO-certified cleanroom labs
- UK-wide coverage with fast turnaround times
- Trusted by both enterprises and private users
- Transparent No recovery β No fee policy
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


















