Hard Drive Data Recovery in Belfast – HDD, External Drives & RAID Specialists

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Hard drives (HDDs) remain one of the most widely used storage devices across Belfast’s businesses, universities, and households. Despite the rise of SSDs, many companies and individuals still rely on HDDs for long-term storage, backup, and enterprise servers. Unfortunately, hard drives are also prone to a wide range of failures, both mechanical and logical, that can put critical data at risk.

At RecData, we specialise in Hard Drive Data Recovery services in Belfast, with over 15 years of experience. Our engineers work in ISO-certified clean room laboratories, using advanced techniques to recover data from damaged, corrupted, or failed hard drives – whether standalone devices, RAID arrays, or external USB drives.

Common Hard Drive Failures in Belfast

We regularly help clients across Belfast with issues such as:

Mechanical failures – head crashes, spindle motor damage, or seized platters.
Electronic board (PCB) failures – caused by power surges or liquid damage.
Bad sectors and media degradation – typical in ageing drives.
Firmware corruption – preventing the drive from initialising correctly.
Logical issues – accidental deletion, formatting, or partition loss.
External drive damage – impact damage, connector failure, or cable issues.

Types of Hard Drives We Recover

RecData engineers in Belfast handle every type of HDD, including:

Desktop 3.5” SATA/PATA drives
Laptop 2.5” HDDs
External USB hard drives (Seagate Expansion, WD Elements, Toshiba Canvio, etc.)
Enterprise HDDs – SAS, SATA, and Fibre Channel drives from datacentres
RAID-configured drives from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and custom servers

Case Studies – Hard Drive Recovery in Belfast

Case Study (graphic design studio – external HDD):
A Belfast-based graphic design studio lost access to a WD Elements external hard drive after it was accidentally dropped. RecData engineers replaced damaged read/write heads in our clean room and restored the client’s portfolio files in full.

Case Study (accounting firm – RAID 1 HDDs):
An accounting firm in Belfast experienced downtime when both drives in a mirrored RAID 1 setup failed due to ageing hardware. RecData rebuilt the array and recovered all financial data, ensuring compliance deadlines were met.

Case Study (student – laptop HDD):
A student at Queen’s University Belfast reported clicking noises and boot failure from a Toshiba laptop drive. Using clean room techniques, RecData cloned the failing disk and recovered the entire thesis and research files.

Brands & Models We Recover in Belfast

RecData has extensive experience with all major hard drive manufacturers, including:

Seagate (Barracuda, IronWolf, Expansion)
Western Digital (WD) (Blue, Black, Red, Elements, My Book)
Toshiba (Canvio, X300, P300)
Hitachi/HGST (Deskstar, Travelstar, Ultrastar)
Samsung HDDs (legacy drives still in use across Belfast)

Why Choose RecData for HDD Recovery in Belfast

Over 15 years of expertise recovering HDDs for individuals and businesses.
Free diagnostics and file list before recovery begins.
Emergency 24/7 services, with recovery possible in as little as 48 hours.
ISO-certified clean room facilities for mechanical drive repairs.
Coverage across Belfast and Northern Ireland, including Lisburn, Derry, Bangor, and Newry.

📌 RecData Belfast Contact Information

Phone: 📞 02045207293
Website: recdata.co.uk
Email: info@recdata.co.uk
Address: 1 Comber Grove, London SE50AS, United Kingdom (serving Belfast & Northern Ireland)

Honestly thought my hard drive was gone for good. These guys brought it back like magic. Total lifesavers.

Super friendly team and they actually explain what’s going on. Got all my files back and I’m over the moon.

My NAS failed out of nowhere. RecData had it sorted in no time. Can’t thank them enough.

Zero stress, zero jargon, just results. They recovered everything I needed

I was panicking about losing years of work. They fixed it fast and kept me updated the whole way

Other places told me it was impossible. RecData proved them wrong. Absolute legends

I’m not very techy, but they made everything easy to understand. Got my photos back and I’m so happy

My external drive stopped working after a trip. They recovered every single file — even the ones I thought were gone forever.

Brilliant service. They treated my data like it was their own and delivered ahead of schedule.

From start to finish, they were professional and reassuring. All my work is back safe and sound

How can I recover data from a RAID 5 failure?

If your RAID 5 has failed, avoid attempting DIY rebuilds as they can overwrite critical data. RecData uses advanced tools and expertise to safely reconstruct the original RAID configuration and recover your files, even in cases of multiple drive failures.

What is the best lab in the UK for NAS data recovery?

RecData is one of the leading UK laboratories for NAS data recovery, with specialist engineers and state‑of‑the‑art equipment. We work with all major NAS brands and models, delivering high success rates and fast turnaround times.

How much does hard drive data recovery cost?

The cost of hard drive data recovery depends on the type of fault and complexity of the job. On average, prices range from £350 to £750, with a detailed quote provided after a free diagnosis.

How long does data recovery take?

Recovery times vary depending on urgency:

Emergency: within 48 hours
Express: 3–5 business days
Standard: 5–7 business days

How much does the diagnosis cost?

With RecData, collection, delivery, and diagnosis are free. We operate on a No Data, No Fee basis — you only pay if we successfully recover your data.

Do you offer collection and delivery across the UK?

Yes, we provide free, insured collection and delivery throughout the UK to ensure your media is transported securely.