FAQ — Data Recovery

Data recovery FAQ: answers to your questions

Find answers from our specialists to the most frequently asked questions about data recovery: hard drive failures, SSD, RAID, USB drives, pricing, turnaround times and process. SOS Data Recovery (Tesweb SA), Swiss specialist since 2006 with over 10,000 cases handled, answers your questions.

10,000+ cases handled since 2006
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Why consult our data recovery FAQ?

Our technicians answer the most frequently asked questions about hard drive, SSD, RAID, NAS, USB drive and memory card failures. Each answer is based on over 10,000 cases handled since 2006 and regularly updated. If you cannot find the answer to your question, contact us — free diagnosis within 3 hours.

How is the data recovery price calculated?

The cost depends on the type of media (hard drive, SSD, RAID, USB drive, etc.) and the nature of the failure (logical or physical). No recovery, no fee. In case of failure, only the attempt fee will be charged.

How much does DLT tape data recovery cost?

The price depends on the complexity of the case. Diagnostic analysis is free and delivered within 3 hours. A precise quote is provided to you before any intervention.

How much does data recovery cost at SOS Data Recovery?

The diagnostic is free and performed within 3 hours of receiving the media. The final cost depends on the type of failure and the media. No recovery, no fee. In case of failure, only the attempt fee will be charged. See our pricing page for indicative ranges.

How much does data recovery cost?

Prices vary depending on the type of media and the severity of the failure. Diagnosis is free and without obligation. If the recovery fails, only an attempt fee is charged — 80% of the cost is only due if your data is actually recovered.

How much does smartphone data recovery cost?

The cost of smartphone data recovery depends on the nature of the failure and the necessary intervention method. As an indication:

  • Software failure or accidental deletion — less complex intervention
  • Broken screen or phone that no longer starts — hardware intervention required
  • Water damage or severe physical damage — chip-off extraction, the most technical intervention

Our pricing policy is results-oriented: if no data is recovered, only a contribution to the diagnostic costs is requested. The complete diagnosis is free and carried out in our Swiss laboratory within 3 hours. Use our price calculator to get a personalized estimate in less than a minute.

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Data emergency? We respond immediately.

Critical data loss, server failure, tight deadline — our on-call team responds urgently, including weekends and public holidays.