Hey, just chiming in here with my two cents. While Secure Data Recovery and File Savers Data Recovery are solid options, I’d like to suggest another place in Denver - DataTech Labs. I had a pretty gnarly situation with my hard drive about six months ago, and these guys were stellar. Their facility is top-notch, and they offer a variety of services from hard drive recovery to RAID server recovery. They’re not the cheapest, but they do offer a free evaluation, which is cool if you’re trying to gauge the damage before committing. Plus, their customer service was pretty responsive, which made the whole nerve-wracking ordeal a bit easier.
I see someone mentioned using software before you go the professional route. I agree with that as a solid first step. I’ve had success with TestDisk before. It’s a free open-source program that can work wonders on corrupted partitions. Yeah, it’s not as user-friendly as Disk Drill, but it’s powerful if you’re comfortable with a bit of a technical challenge.
On the topic of Disk Drill, while it definitely has a user-friendly interface, I had a mixed experience with it. I tried it on a friend’s recommendation when I had a less severe data loss issue. While it did manage to recover some files, there were a few that it just couldn’t handle. However, that may be because of the complexity of my issue. For simpler problems, it’s a great tool to have in your arsenal. You can find Disk Drill at https://cleverfiles.com/lp/data-recovery-software.html. It’s worth giving the free version a shot to see if it can help.
Another potential recommendation is Gillware Data Recovery. They’re not located in Denver but offer mail-in services that are pretty reliable. I used them once for a particularly delicate data recovery job involving a physically damaged drive, and they were able to recover nearly all my data. Plus, their pricing model is pretty transparent, so you won’t be hit with unexpected costs.
One last bit of advice - you might want to consider backing up your data regularly if you haven’t started doing that already. I’ve set up an automated backup system using an external hard drive and cloud storage, which has saved my bacon more than once. There are a ton of great cloud services out there like Backblaze and Acronis. It might feel like a hassle now, but it can save you from future heartache.
Anyway, hope you get your files back soon!