Dad’s Data Recovery
Before you try anything else, learn what’s safe and what isn’t. I created this site for fellow Dads and Moms who are trying to safely recover data from a failing drive.
Get StartedData loss is stressful — and easy to make worse
Most people don’t lose data permementnly because the drive “just died.”
They lose it because they were given bad advice or tried the wrong thing at the wrong time.
Common situations:
- A drive stops showing up and someone tells you to “reformat it”
- A clicking drive gets powered on repeatedly to see if it will start working on it own.
- A phone or Mac won’t boot and so a restoration is tried
- RAID rebuilds with problematic drives installed causing good data to become overwritten.
Lets fix this
We start by identifying what kind of failure you’re dealing with — logical or physical — before anything destructive is done.
From there:
- Safe DIY options are explained when possible
- Professional recovery is recommended when necessary
- You get clear expectations before starting to look at next steps
No guessing. No rushed decisions. Take a deep breath and lets get through this together.
ButtonOur Services
This website is primarily designed to help you
My goal is to help people not make mistakes when their drive fails, not get taken advantage of by bad actors, and guide them to positive results
Start learningI also sell tools and parts
As a professional data recovery technician, I know how important having the correct toosl and donor drives are for a successful recovery. I keep a large inventory of drives for data recovery purposes, and sell these to other data recovery shops when they need a hard to find drive.
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If you don’t want to learn about data recovery, have a drive that requires professional recovery services, or just want to know your recovery is in good hands, I offer professional data recovery services.
Free quoteClear Answers
We explain the failure in plain language so you understand what’s wrong, what’s safe to try, and what will make things worse. No guessing, no pressure.
Safer Decisions
Most data loss gets worse after the initial failure. We help you stop at the right time and choose the least risky path forward.
Professional Recovery
When recovery requires specialized equipment or cleanroom work, it’s done carefully and deliberately — not as a first step.
Realistic Expectations
You’ll know the recovery category, likely cost range, and risks before work begins. No surprise invoices or false promises.
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ButtonUnderstand the problem before committing.
Free Evaluation
Every case starts with identifying the failure type and recovery path so you can make an informed decision before any work begins.
Advanced Recovery Tools
Professional hardware and software are used to safely access damaged drives, SSDs, phones, and RAID systems when standard tools fail.
Cleanroom Capability
Mechanical issues are handled in clean conditions to reduce the risk of further damage during recovery.
Device Specialization
Specialization in iPhones, Macs, SSDs, and RAID systems where recovery mistakes are costly and often irreversible.
Transparent Pricing
Most recoveries fall within defined pricing ranges, with expectations explained before work begins.
Can you recover deleted files?
Sometimes. It depends on how the data was deleted and what’s happened since.
What if my drive is clicking?
Stop powering it on. Clicking usually indicates a physical issue that can worsen quickly.
Do you work with mail-in recoveries?
Yes. Mail-in recovery is available nationwide.
Is data recovery guaranteed?
No recovery is guaranteed, but risks and likelihood are explained upfront.