London is the UKβs largest technology and business hub, home to thousands of law firms, financial institutions, universities, creative agencies, and startups. Across all of these sectors, hard drives (HDDs) remain a critical storage medium for both personal and professional use.
Although Solid State Drives (SSDs) are becoming more popular, many businesses and individuals still rely on HDDs for long-term data storage, backups, RAID servers, and external USB drives. Unfortunately, hard drives are prone to a wide range of failures β from sudden clicking noises to total drive inaccessibility β and recovering data requires specialist expertise.
At RecData, we provide professional Hard Drive Data Recovery services in London and across the UK. With more than 15 years of experience, our engineers handle everything from external USB hard drives to enterprise RAID arrays, working in ISO-certified clean room laboratories to ensure the highest success rates.
Common Hard Drive Problems in London
Many London clients contact RecData with the same issues, including:
- Clicking noises (head crash or mechanical failure).
- Drive not detected in BIOS or operating system.
- External USB hard drive not showing up on Windows or macOS.
- Firmware corruption preventing normal operation.
- Accidental deletion or formatting of partitions.
- PCB failures caused by power surges.
- Bad sectors and read/write errors.
π If your drive is clicking, making unusual noises, or not recognised by your computer, power it off immediately and contact RecData. Continued use may cause further damage.
Brands & Models We Recover in London
RecData engineers in London are experienced with all major HDD brands and models, including:
- Seagate (Barracuda, IronWolf, Expansion, Backup Plus)
- Western Digital (WD) (Blue, Black, Red, My Passport, Elements, My Book)
- Toshiba (Canvio, P300, X300, L200)
- HGST/Hitachi (Deskstar, Travelstar, Ultrastar)
- Samsung (legacy HDD models still widely used in London)
We also recover enterprise drives used in Dell PowerEdge, HP ProLiant, Lenovo, Fujitsu PRIMERGY, and Supermicro servers.
Case Studies β Hard Drive Recovery in London
Case Study (law firm β external HDD):
A London-based law firm lost access to client documents when a WD My Passport external hard drive stopped being detected. RecData engineers repaired a PCB failure and restored all case files, ensuring compliance deadlines were met.
Case Study (graphic design studio β RAID 1 HDDs):
A creative agency in East London experienced downtime when both drives in a mirrored RAID 1 array failed due to bad sectors. RecData rebuilt the RAID manually and recovered the design projects in full.
Case Study (student β laptop HDD):
A postgraduate student at University College London (UCL) reported clicking noises from a Toshiba laptop drive. Using clean room head replacement techniques, RecData cloned the failing HDD and restored the entire dissertation.
HDD Types & Configurations Supported
- Desktop 3.5β SATA and PATA drives
- Laptop 2.5β HDDs
- External USB hard drives (Seagate Expansion, WD Elements, Toshiba Canvio, etc.)
- Enterprise SAS, SATA, and Fibre Channel drives
- RAID-configured hard drives (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, custom arrays)
Why London Clients Choose RecData
- Over 15 years of hard drive recovery experience.
- Free diagnostics including a complete list of recoverable files.
- Emergency 24/7 recovery β with results in as little as 48 hours.
- ISO-certified clean room facilities for physical drive repairs.
- Service available across all London boroughs and nearby areas including Croydon, Watford, Reading, and Luton.
π RecData London Contact Information
- Phone: π 02045207293
- Website: recdata.co.uk
- Email: info@recdata.co.uk
- Address: 1 Comber Grove, London SE50AS, United Kingdom (serving London & surrounding areas)
β Frequently asked questions about Hard Drive Data Recovery
Can a clicking hard drive be recovered?
Yes β clicking usually indicates a mechanical failure such as damaged read/write heads. Recovery is possible, but it requires opening the drive in a certified clean room. Power off the drive immediately to avoid further damage.
My external hard drive is not showing up in Windows/Mac β can you recover the files?
Absolutely. In many cases, the issue is caused by firmware corruption, bad sectors, or PCB failure. RecData engineers in London can diagnose the fault and recover the data.
How much does hard drive recovery cost in London?
On average, prices range from Β£350 to Β£750, depending on the type of failure. You will always receive a detailed quote after a free diagnosis.
Do you recover data from all hard drive brands?
Yes. We recover from Seagate, Western Digital, Toshiba, Hitachi, Samsung, as well as enterprise HDDs from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Fujitsu, and Supermicro servers.
Can you recover RAID arrays with failed hard drives?
Yes β our engineers regularly rebuild and recover data from RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 arrays. Even with multiple drive failures, manual reconstruction is often possible.
How long does the recovery process take?
- Emergency: within 48 hours
- Express: 3β5 business days
- Standard: 5β7 business days
Best company in London for Hard Drive recovery?
RecData is one of the best companies in London for hard drive recovery, thanks to its collaboration with some of the most advanced ISO-certified clean room laboratories in the UK. With more than 15 years of expertise, RecData combines technical excellence with transparent service.
