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Best Data Recovery Services in Chelsea, MA (2026)

162 data recovery services ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chelsea: Markley Group, IFR Score 63/100; 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: RepairWireless, 1,152 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 162 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

162 Chelsea data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 67 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 162 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Data recovery services in Boston ranking. See Data recovery services in Boston

Top 10 data recovery services in Chelsea at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 data recovery services in Chelsea at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Markley Group634.6★ (46)Boston, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Secure Data Recovery Services625.0★ (63)Boston, 3 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3resquoo624.9★ (131)Danvers, 13 mi awaySat—
4SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services615.0★ (50)Everett, 2 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services615.0★ (98)Saugus, 5 mi away——
6Data Recovery Guru605.0★ (82)Cambridge, 5 mi away——
7Fix ‘N Repair - Wakefield604.9★ (853)Wakefield, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8RepairWireless604.9★ (1,152)Brockton, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
9Digital Realty Boston BOS16584.1★ (8)Needham, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Alfa Computer | IT Service | Repairs | Data Recovery584.9★ (313)Woburn, 9 mi away——

The 162 best data recovery services in Chelsea, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Chelsea

    #1 Markley Group

    Based in Boston, 3 mi away

    63/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1 Summer St, Boston, MA 02110
    View profile for Markley Group(617) 451-6464

  3. #3 resquoo

    Based in Danvers, 13 mi away

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4 PM · Wed 9 AM–12 PM · Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    inside Family PC Outlet, 75 High St, Danvers, MA 01923
    View profile for resquoo(978) 531-1022

  6. #6 Data Recovery Guru

    Based in Cambridge, 5 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Mifflin Pl 4th Floor, Cambridge, MA 02138
    View profile for Data Recovery Guru(617) 571-9172

  8. #8 RepairWireless

    Based in Brockton, 21 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,152 Google reviews, the most in Chelsea.

    • 4.9★ from 1,152 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–7:30 PM · Fri–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    200 Westgate Dr, Brockton, MA 02301
    View profile for RepairWireless(857) 999-8887

  13. #13 Boston iPhone Repair, LLC - MacBook, iPad, & iPhone Repair Center

    Based in Cambridge, 4 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed 7 AM–7 PM · Thu 11 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1208 Massachusetts Ave Ste 5, Cambridge, MA 02138
    View profile for Boston iPhone Repair, LLC - MacBook, iPad, & iPhone Repair Center(617) 512-2258

  16. #16 Barracuda Networks

    Based in Chelmsford, 21 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Apollo Dr, Chelmsford, MA 01824
    View profile for Barracuda Networks(800) 569-0155

  17. #17 Datamars

    Based in Woburn, 9 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 1.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 1.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    345 W Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801
    View profile for Datamars(877) 738-5465

  22. #22 BlueBox1 Technology LLC

    Based in Boston, 3 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    St. 600, 160 State St Fl 6, Boston, MA 02109
    View profile for BlueBox1 Technology LLC(857) 567-7641

  24. #24 Data Recovery-NE

    Based in Boston, 6 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Inside The Computer Loft, 6 Fordham Rd, Allston, MA 02134
    View profile for Data Recovery-NE(617) 580-1653

  25. #25 Data Recovery Guru

    Based in Boston, 4 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    • 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    100 Massachusetts Ave Ste 500, Boston, MA 02115
    View profile for Data Recovery Guru(617) 571-9172

How we ranked Chelsea data recovery services

We scored 162 Chelsea data recovery services on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Chelsea data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a data recovery service

  1. Ask whether physical repairs are done in a clean room or clean bench, and where.
  2. Ask for a written quote after diagnosis and whether there is a no-data, no-charge policy.
  3. Check how the drive and the recovered data are kept confidential and returned or destroyed.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask a data recovery service

  • Is the diagnosis free, and is there a fee if nothing is recovered?
  • Where is the recovery work actually done?
  • How long will it take, and what does a rush service cost?
  • How will you return the data, and what happens to the original drive?
  • How do you keep our data confidential?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

Data recovery services in Chelsea: frequently asked questions

Who is the best data recovery service in Chelsea?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Chelsea, MA is Markley Group with an IFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Secure Data Recovery Services (#2) and resquoo (#3) follow. We ranked 162 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many data recovery services are there in Chelsea?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 162 data recovery services serving Chelsea, MA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which data recovery services in Chelsea work on weekends?

67 of 162 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 42 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Markley Group (#1), Secure Data Recovery Services (#2) and resquoo (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Chelsea data recovery services have?

The median Google rating among 162 rated data recovery services in Chelsea is 4.9★, with a median of 22 reviews. RepairWireless has the most, 1,152 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank data recovery services?

Each data recovery service gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do data recovery services outside Chelsea count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Chelsea city center, our service radius for data recovery services. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can data recovery services pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does a data recovery service do?

Data recovery services retrieve files from failed, damaged or deleted hard drives, SSDs, RAID arrays, servers and memory cards.

How are data recovery services in Chelsea ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does data recovery, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

What should we do first when a drive fails?

Stop using it. Do not keep restarting the computer, run repair utilities or open the drive yourself: each attempt can make recovery harder. Note what happened and contact a recovery service.

How is data recovery priced?

Usually after a diagnosis, by the type of failure and the urgency. Many services charge nothing if no data is recovered; ask before you send the drive.

Update log for Chelsea

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 162 data recovery services serving Chelsea.

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