Data recovery
Files and memories on failed drives, non-booting phones, and water-damaged devices.
KW LAB · Kitchener–Waterloo
Data recovery.
Device repair.
Lost files, a dead phone, or a device that won’t turn on? Tell us what happened. We’ll review your request and help you take the next step.
Serving southwestern Ontario, including Kitchener–Waterloo and all communities in Wilmot Township. Local drop-off and mail-in requests welcome.
What we do
Recover files from failed drives and dead devices.
Phone & tablet repair
Logic board repairs for iPhones, Android phones, and iPads.
Water damage & no power
Diagnosis and component-level repair for devices that won’t respond.
MacBook & laptop repair
Help with liquid damage, power faults, logic boards, and broken screens.
Your local repair lab
Start with a conversation.
We work on computers, phones, and tablets, using microsoldering and component-level repair to address faults and recover data.
- Tell us about your device.Choose drop-off or mail-in and describe the issue.
- We review your request.We’ll follow up about the next steps. Wait for instructions before shipping.
- Decide how to proceed.A request is not a booking or authorization to start work.
At the workbench
See a repair in progress.
iPhone 16 Pro display repair.
45 seconds · Sound availableData recovery pricing
Straightforward recovery pricing.
All prices are in Canadian dollars. The cost depends on the fault and work needed. Send us your device details for a quote.
Single hard drive & SSD recovery
Minor recovery
$500–$750 CAD
For simpler file problems and drives with limited damage.
- Deleted files or accidental formatting
- Damaged file systems
- A small number of unreadable sectors
Medium recovery
$900–$1,100 CAD
For faults that need more involved recovery work.
- Many unreadable sectors
- Drive firmware faults
- Damaged drive electronics
Major recovery
$1,450+ CAD
For serious physical damage or complex drive failures.
- Failed internal drive parts
- Failing flash memory or SSD controllers
- Severe drive firmware faults
Phones, tablets & laptops: from $500 CAD. USB drives & memory cards: $500 CAD minimum.
Know what your quote covers.
A minimum $35 CAD diagnostic fee applies. Listed prices are starting rates in Canadian dollars, before applicable taxes. Your quote depends on the device and work required. Diagnostic, specialist attempt, and donor-part fees may apply, even if recovery is unsuccessful. Previously repaired devices may require a specialty attempt fee. Review the costs in your quote before deciding how to proceed. Read our service terms.
Contact us
Request data recovery.
Send us your device details. A minimum $35 CAD diagnostic fee applies. We’ll review your details before confirming the next steps.
309 Lancaster St W, Unit #1Kitchener, ON N2H 4V4Get directions
Can’t visit our Kitchener shop? We also offer mail-in data recovery and repair. Choose “Mail-in” below to request an estimate and shipping instructions. Wait for our instructions before sending your device.