About SalvageData
SalvageData is a certified data recovery company that restores lost data from hard drives, SSDs, RAID arrays, servers, NAS systems, and mobile devices — for businesses, government agencies, institutions, and the people who rely on them.
Operating since 2003, we recover data in ISO Class 5 cleanroom facilities under SOC-audited security controls, and we hold GSA contract status and HIPAA compliance. Every case begins with a free evaluation, and our No Data, No Charge guarantee means you pay nothing if we cannot recover your data.
Certified in secure data recovery
SalvageData is a pioneer in the data recovery industry, employing certified engineers who are certified experts in complex data recovery, ransomware removal, and digital forensics. Major companies and government agencies trust us to handle their data safely.
What we recover
Since 2003, SalvageData has completed recoveries for more than 25,000 businesses and over 100,000 clients overall — from a single failed laptop drive to multi-terabyte RAID and server arrays.
- 96.7%
- Data recovery success rate
- Since 2003
- In operation
- 25,000+
- Business clients served
- 100,000+
- Total clients served
- 100+
- Receiving & evaluation locations across the U.S. and Canada
Hard drive and SSD recovery
Mechanical failure, firmware corruption, degraded NAND, physical damage, and logical corruption on HDDs and solid-state drives from every major manufacturer. Physical recoveries are performed inside an ISO Class 5 cleanroom, and we source donor components from our own parts supply rather than waiting on third-party vendors.
RAID, NAS, SAN and server recovery
Multi-drive array reconstruction across RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50 and 60, plus NAS and SAN appliances, virtualized environments, and database volumes. Failed rebuilds, controller failures, and multi-disk failures are routine work for our array engineers, and we handle enterprise-scale storage under documented chain of custody.
Apple device recovery
As an Apple Independent Repair Provider, we recover data from Mac, MacBook, iMac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple storage media — including T2 and Apple Silicon devices where encryption and soldered storage put the data beyond the reach of most recovery labs. Our work does not void the original Apple warranty.
Laptop, mobile and removable media recovery
Windows and Linux laptops, Android devices, external drives, USB flash media, SD and camera cards, and tape. Water damage, fire damage, drop damage, and controller failure across the full range of portable and removable storage.
Ransomware recovery
When encrypted systems halt operations, we assess the variant, evaluate viable recovery paths, and work to restore access to locked data under the same security controls as every other case.
Encrypted media and device access recovery
Certified engineers recover data from encrypted drives, password-protected media, and PIN-locked devices — including cases where the credentials are gone entirely and devices other providers have declined.
How data recovery works
Free consultation1
Power down the device to prevent further damage or overwriting. Contact us 24/7 and a data recovery advisor will scope the failure and confirm next steps.
Free evaluation2
Ship the device free or drop it at a receiving location near you. Our engineers diagnose the failure inside an ISO Class 5 cleanroom and determine exactly what is recoverable.
Quote and approval3
You receive a detailed findings report, a firm price, and your service options. No recovery work begins until you approve, and the final cost never exceeds the quoted amount.
Recovery and secure return4
We recover your data and return it on encrypted media or by secure transfer under documented chain of custody. No data, no charge.
Service levels
Three service levels, matched to how quickly you need your data back. Every level includes senior recovery engineers, ISO Class 5 cleanroom work, certified quality controls, 24/7 support, the online service portal, and our 100% data quality and media warranty guarantees.
Eco
Queue-based, minimum 2 weeks
Everything in the shared baseline of senior engineers, cleanroom work, and 24/7 support.
Standard
5–7 business days
Adds a dedicated account representative and free storage media for your recovered data.
Emergency
24/7 until complete
Adds expedited return shipping, door-to-door pickup and delivery, instant FTP access, and hands-on restore assistance.
Manufacturers we work with
SalvageData is an authorized and recommended service provider for major storage and device manufacturers. Our recovery work does not void the original manufacturer warranty.
Who we serve
From single failed drives to enterprise storage arrays, we work with organizations where data loss stops work, and with people whose only copy is on a device that no longer turns on.
- Small and mid-sized businesses facing operational downtime from a failed drive, array, or server
- Enterprise IT teams managing RAID, SAN, and virtualized environment failures at scale
- IT solution providers and MSPs who need a recovery partner for client engagements
- Government agencies at federal, state, and municipal level, under GSA procurement
- Healthcare organizations handling protected health information under HIPAA, at discounted service rates
- Legal and forensic teams requiring documented chain of custody and defensible handling
- Educational and research institutions with student and faculty discounts to recover research data and institutional archives
- Professionals and households with irreplaceable data on a failed device
What makes SalvageData different
A federal agency and a family laptop get the same lab, the same chain of custody, and the same security controls. Nothing about how we handle a case changes depending on who sent it in.
Cleared for defense and federal work
We hold an approved DD Form 2345 under the U.S.–Canada Joint Certification Program, GSA Schedule contract status, and ITAR compliance. That registration lets us handle militarily critical technical data for the U.S. Department of Defense and Canada’s Department of National Defence.
One lab, one standard
Every recovery runs in the same ISO Class 5 cleanroom under the same SOC 2 Type II–audited handling procedures. Security controls are not tiered by client size.
A service level for every budget
Eco for cases that can wait, Standard for normal turnaround, Emergency for 24/7 work until complete. The engineers and the recovery process are identical at every level; only speed and logistics change.
Apple Independent Repair Provider
Authorized by Apple to service Apple devices, so recovery on a Mac, MacBook, iPhone or iPad does not void the original warranty.
Talk to a data recovery advisor
Our expert team provides immediate assistance and is ready to address all your questions.
What our clients say
SalvageData has recovered data for federal agencies, municipal governments, healthcare providers, research institutions, and manufacturers across North America.
“SalvageData did not charge me until I was 100% satisfied with the services that they had provided. Furthermore, they went above and beyond by also ensuring that any data that was irrecoverable was specifically noted for my situation awareness… Their level of thoroughness and attention to detail makes them a clear winner compared to other data recovery services.”
“One of our hard drives failed that had weeks' worth of work on it, and SalvageData was able to get 100% of the data back to us in an extremely quick and professional manner. I would recommend SalvageData to anyone that needs their data recovered.”
The team
Data recovery is a craft, and the engineer handling your case matters. These are the people who do the work.
Leadership
Bogdan Glushko
Chief Executive Officer
George Gershen
Director of Operations
George Pavel
VP of SalesRecovery engineering
Kyle Ciresi
Specialist in HDD recovery
Dmitriy Lif
Specialist in SSD recovery
Alex Poliakov
Apple-certified technician
Michael Galloway
Data recovery engineer
Adrian Wunderle
Data recovery engineerHarley Nugent
Data recovery engineerClient services
Catherine Jensen
Data recovery advisorJimmy Luong
Data recovery advisor
Justin Boothe
Data recovery advisorAshley L.
Client services specialistKaylynn Rumbold
Client services specialistMichael Wilson
Logistics coordinatorMarketing
Laura Pompeu
Senior marketing manager
Vladyslav Havryliuk
SEO/SEM Manager
Heloise Montini
Content marketing specialistOur history
- 2003
SalvageData founded
- 2004
ISO certification achieved and ISO Class 5 cleanroom established
- 2015
Completed SOC audit of security and confidentiality controls
- 2017
Acquired by current ownership; headquarters established in Highland Heights, Ohio
- 2019
Awarded GSA Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) contract
- 2020
FedEx Office partnership launched for nationwide drop-off
- 2021
Mobile app launched on iOS and Android for case tracking
- 2023
Became an Apple Independent Repair Provider
- 2025
Reached 100+ receiving and evaluation locations across the U.S. and Canada
Frequently asked questions
Yes. SalvageData has operated since 2003 and holds ISO 9001:2015 certification, GSA contract status, and BBB A+ accreditation, and is SOC 2 Type II audited, with the report available on request under NDA. Physical recovery work is performed in an ISO Class 5 cleanroom.
Our headquarters and primary recovery lab are at 43 Alpha Park, Highland Heights, Ohio, in the Greater Cleveland area. We also operate more than 100 receiving and evaluation locations across the United States and Canada.
Since 2003.
Yes. We handle protected health information as a business associate under HIPAA, and we apply HIPAA-level privacy protocols to every case regardless of whether health data is involved. Business Associate Agreements are available on request.
Yes. We hold a GSA Schedule contract, which pre-approves us to deliver data recovery services to U.S. government agencies under federal procurement guidelines. We are also listed under the GSA Cooperative Purchasing and Disaster Purchasing programs.
Yes. Our partner program supports IT solution providers, resellers, and managed service providers who need a recovery partner for client engagements.
