Deleted Files & Folders
Emptied the recycle bin or removed the wrong folder? We rebuild the file table and pull back what is still on the disk.
Logical recoveryLogical recovery · Milton, OntarioYour data,
Your data,
recovered.
Logical (Level 1) data recovery for deleted, formatted and corrupted drives across Milton and the Halton region. If your drive still powers on and is detected, we can usually get your files back — with a free evaluation and no data, no fee.
Serving Halton Region, Ontario
Mon–Sat, 9:00–18:00
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files found12,408
integrity87%
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No data · no fee
Accidental deletionFormatted volumesRAW file systemsDeleted partitionsEmptied recycle binUSB · SD · CF cardsTime MachineExternal hard drivesLaptop & desktop storageCamera & drone mediaLogical recovery · Level 1
Level 1 specialists
Logical recovery from healthy, detectable drives.
Free evaluation
We confirm the drive is healthy before quoting.
No data, no fee
You only pay when your files come back.
Confidential
Chain-of-custody handling and signed NDAs.
What we recover
Deleted, formatted or corrupted — no cleanroom needed
We specialise in Level 1 logical recovery: the drive is healthy and still detected, but the files or file system are not. Every case starts with a free evaluation to confirm that.
Formatted Drives & USB
Quick-formatted a hard drive or USB stick and need the contents back — we recover the previous file system.
Logical recoveryRAW & Corrupt File Systems
Drive shows up as RAW, will not mount, or asks to be formatted — logical corruption we can usually repair.
Logical recoveryLost Partitions & Volumes
Deleted, resized or corrupted partitions and volumes recovered from healthy, detectable media.
Logical recoveryLaptops & Backup Drives
Mac and PC storage, Time Machine and external backup drives that mount but have missing or damaged files.
Logical recoveryMemory Cards & Camera Media
Deleted or formatted SD, microSD and CF cards from cameras, drones and dash cams — recovered without overwriting.
Logical recoverySomething not listed? Tell us about your device — we will point you in the right direction.
Level 1 · Logical recovery
Level 1 recovery, honestly defined
We recover data when the drive still powers on and is detected by a computer — the hardware is healthy, but the files, partitions or file system are not.
What we recover
- Accidentally deleted files and folders
- Quick-formatted drives, USB sticks and camera cards
- RAW, corrupt or unmountable file systems
- Lost or deleted partitions and volumes
- Failed backups and damaged Time Machine drives
- Deleted photos and video from SD, microSD and CF camera cards
What we cannot take on
- Clicking, buzzing or non-spinning drives
- Devices that no longer appear in BIOS or Disk Utility
- Water, fire or impact damage
- Firmware, read/write head or platter (cleanroom) work
- Dead SSDs and failed flash controllers
- Phone and tablet internal storage — encrypted, not offered
- Memory cards with broken or corroded contacts
- RAID, NAS and multi-disk arrays — not offered yet
If your device has physical damage or is not detected at all, we will tell you straight away and point you to a specialist cleanroom lab.
How it works
A clear, careful recovery process
No jargon, no surprise charges. You always know what is happening and what it will cost.
- 01Step 1 of 3
Tell us what happened
Describe the deletion or format and confirm the drive still powers on and is detected. We advise how to avoid overwriting your files.
- 02Step 2 of 3
Free evaluation
We check the drive's health, image it in a controlled environment and confirm exactly what is recoverable before you commit.
- 03Step 3 of 3
Recovery & return
You approve the fixed quote, we rebuild the data and return it on new encrypted media.
Before you commit
Pricing, drop-off and privacy
No hidden fees and no mystery about what happens to your drive — here is the practical side.
Most logical recovery cases
$150–$300
You get a fixed quote after the free evaluation, and you only pay when your data comes back.
Drop-off by appointment
Bring your drive to our Milton bench at a time we agree — no walk-ins, so your device is never left unattended.
Mail-in from across Ontario
We send written packing instructions so the drive travels safely, and confirm receipt the day it arrives.
Working copies deleted in 30 days
We only ever work on an image, never your original. Working copies are securely wiped 30 days after delivery, and we sign an NDA on request.
Contact
Get a free recovery quote
Tell us what happened to your drive and we will reply within one business day with a free evaluation and a fixed quote. Already deleted the wrong folder or formatted a card? Describe it below and we will prioritise your case.
- Free, no-obligation evaluation
- Level 1 logical recovery only
- Your details stay confidential
- We reply within one business day