What are the chances of recovering deleted files?

Deleted files can often be recovered if the storage has not been heavily written to since deletion. On a traditional hard drive, files are recoverable until overwritten. On SSDs with TRIM enabled, recovery is harder. Act quickly and stop using the device.

How much does data recovery cost in Melbourne?

Data recovery at Your IT & Tech Mates starts from $149 for standard file recovery from functioning drives. Complex cases involving physical drive failure or severe corruption are quoted individually after a diagnostic.

Should I run disk repair tools after data loss?

No. Tools like CHKDSK can overwrite the very data you are trying to recover. Do not run repair utilities, defragmenters, or antivirus on a drive with lost data. Contact us first.

Can you recover data from a water-damaged device?

Yes, in many cases. Do not turn the device on — water and electricity together cause the most damage. Remove the battery if possible, let it dry, and call us immediately. Use our water damage first response tool for immediate guidance.

Can you recover files encrypted by ransomware?

Possibly, depending on the ransomware variant. We check for known decryption tools, attempt shadow copy restoration, and access backups where available. Without a decryption key or backup, encrypted files typically cannot be recovered.

Do you recover data from phones and tablets?

Yes. We recover data from Android phones, iPhones (with appropriate authorisation), iPads, and tablets. Success rate depends on whether the device was synced to a cloud service and the nature of the data loss.

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Quick Answer

We recover data from failed hard drives, corrupted SSDs, formatted devices, and crashed systems. Do not use the device — every write reduces recovery chances. Call immediately for a free assessment. Recovery pricing depends on fault severity; no fix no fee on every attempt.

⚠️ Critical First Steps — Do This Now

Stop using the device immediately. Every file you save, program you run, or website you visit on the affected drive reduces recovery chances by potentially overwriting deleted data.

Do not run disk repair tools like CHKDSK, Disk Utility, or antivirus scans on the affected drive — these can permanently destroy the data you are trying to recover.

Do not turn on a water-damaged device. Power and water together cause irreversible electrical damage to storage chips. Call us first.

What We Recover

Data Recovery Services in Melbourne

Hard Drive Recovery

Deleted files, corrupted drives, failed drives with clicking or grinding sounds. We perform sector-by-sector imaging before attempting recovery to protect the original.

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SSD Data Recovery

SSDs are harder to recover than HDDs due to TRIM, but not impossible. We work quickly — TRIM commands on some systems can make recovery harder over time.

Water Damage Recovery

The device may still work after proper drying. We assess, clean, and attempt data extraction — even from devices that won't power on.

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Phone & Tablet Recovery

Photos, contacts, messages, and app data from iPhones, Android devices, and tablets. Success rate depends on device state and whether cloud sync was enabled.

USB & Memory Card

Formatted USB drives, SD cards, and memory cards can often be recovered. Even "quick formatted" drives retain most data — contact us before writing anything new to the device.

Ransomware & Corruption

We attempt shadow copy restoration, check for known decryption tools, and recover unencrypted files. Cannot guarantee recovery of files encrypted without a backup.

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Root Causes

What Causes Data Loss?

Accidental Deletion

Files deleted from the Recycle Bin, partitions formatted by mistake, or a factory reset without backup. Recovery is very likely if the drive hasn't been heavily used since.

Hardware Failure

Hard drives have an average lifespan of 3–5 years. A clicking or grinding sound from an HDD usually means physical damage — stop using it immediately and call us.

Water, Heat & Power

Liquid spills, overheating, power surges, and voltage spikes can damage storage chips. Speed of response is critical — do not attempt to power on a wet device.

Our Process

How Data Recovery Works

Free Diagnostic

We assess the device, identify the failure type, and give you an honest recovery probability and fixed-price quote. No charge if you don't proceed.

Drive Imaging

For at-risk drives, we create a sector-by-sector image before attempting recovery. This protects the original from further damage during the process.

Recover & Return

Recovered files are returned on a new drive or USB. We show you exactly what was recovered before you pay — no surprises.

Will My Data Be Recovered?

High chance (80%+): Accidental deletion from HDD, formatted USB/SD card, corrupted file system on functioning drive.

Moderate chance (40–80%): SSD with recently deleted files, water-damaged device brought in quickly, failed HDD with logical (not physical) error.

Lower chance (<40%): Severely physically damaged HDD (clicking, grinding), ransomware encryption without backup, SSD after extended TRIM operation, overwritten data.

Use our data recovery chance estimator to get a personalised probability before calling.

Pricing

Data Recovery Cost in Melbourne

Recovery Type	Typical Cost	Timeframe
Deleted file recovery (HDD, functioning)	$149 – $199	1–3 hours
Formatted drive / partition recovery	$149 – $249	2–6 hours
Failed HDD imaging & recovery	$249 – $399	24–48 hours
USB / SD card recovery	$99 – $149	1–2 hours
Water damage assessment & recovery	From $199	Quoted on inspection
Phone / tablet data extraction	From $149	Quoted on inspection

No fix, no fee — you only pay when we successfully recover your data and you confirm what was found.

Service Areas

Data Recovery Across Melbourne's North

Epping 3076

Data Recovery Epping

Our home base — fastest response

Wollert 3750

Data Recovery Wollert

10 min from Epping

Thomastown 3074

Data Recovery Thomastown

Same-day service available

South Morang 3752

Data Recovery South Morang

Home and family device recovery

Mernda 3754

Data Recovery Mernda

Growing suburb, fast response

Mill Park 3082

Data Recovery Mill Park

Home users and small business

Common questions

Data Recovery Melbourne FAQs

What is the success rate for data recovery?

Success rates vary by failure type. Logical failures (accidental deletion, corruption) have 80–95% success rates. Physically failed drives depend on severity. We assess every case honestly and quote before proceeding.

Do I pay if you can't recover my data?

No. Our no-data no-fee policy means you only pay if we successfully recover the files you need. We'll confirm what we can recover before you commit.

How long does data recovery take?

Most logical recoveries take 24–48 hours. Physically damaged drives may require specialist equipment and take 3–7 days. We give you a realistic timeframe during assessment.

What should I do immediately when data is lost?

Stop using the device immediately. Do not attempt to save new files to the drive. If the device has water damage, power it off at once. The less the drive is used after failure, the better the recovery chances.

Can you recover data from a phone that won't turn on?

Yes — phone data recovery is possible in many cases even when the device won't power on. Bring it to us as soon as possible for assessment.

Can deleted files really be recovered?

Often, yes. When you delete a file, it isn't immediately erased — the space is marked as available. If new data hasn't overwritten that space, recovery is usually possible. See our guide: can deleted files be recovered?

Do you recover data from SSDs?

Yes. SSD recovery is more complex than HDD recovery but possible for many failure types — especially corruption and logical failure. Physical SSD recovery has lower success rates than HDD.

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