Data Recovery Process

Apple Mac Data Recovery Pricing Guide

At Data Retrieval Ltd, we provide transparent, affordable, and professional pricing for all Apple Mac data recovery services. From accidental file deletions to severe physical damage, every case starts with a detailed diagnostic evaluation to ensure the right recovery path.

Using PC-3000 diagnostics and advanced imaging tools, we accurately determine the condition of your Apple SSD, Fusion Drive, or hard drive. With ICO Registration – Reg No: ZA060744 and over 30 years of experience, we guarantee secure and compliant recovery solutions.

Free Initial Assessment: Every customer receives a free initial evaluation to determine the likelihood of recovery before any costs are applied.

Three-Tier Apple Mac Data Recovery Pricing Structure

Tier	Typical Issues	Applies To	Pricing (ex VAT)	Typical Recovery Time
Tier 1 – Basic Logical Recovery	Accidental file or photo deletion Formatted partitions macOS corruption Mounted drives with missing data	MacBook Air, MacBook Pro (Intel & Apple Silicon), iMac, Mac Mini, Time Machine drives	£150 – £295+vat	1 – 2 working days
Tier 2 – Intermediate Logical / Firmware Recovery	Firmware or controller issues Drives freezing or stalling Corrupted APFS / HFS+ file systems USB-C / Thunderbolt SSD faults	Apple T2 chip Macs, M1 / M2 / M3 models, encrypted SSDs, Fusion Drives	£295 – £495+vat	3 – 5 working days
Tier 3 – Advanced Physical & Cleanroom Recovery	Clicking or dead hard drives Liquid or fire-damaged MacBooks SSD NAND / controller chip failure Logic board or PCB circuitry damage	All Apple Macs – MacBook Pro, iMac Pro, Mac Studio, Mac Pro, legacy models	£495 – £895+vat	5 – 10 working days

Diagnostic Fee

A diagnostic fee of £54 (inc. VAT) applies if advanced teardown or specialist tools are required. This fee is waived if you proceed with the recovery.