67/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Data Recovery Services in Ellicott City, MD (2026)
218 data recovery services ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ellicott City: Shaw Computer Services, IFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 13
Most-reviewed: AccessONE Solutions - Electronic Repair Shop, 1,787 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 218 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
218 Ellicott City data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 108 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 218 rated IT firms.
Top 10 data recovery services in Ellicott City at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shaw Computer Services | 67 | 5.0★ (344) | Ellicott City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | CyberSecurePC | 61 | 4.9★ (119) | Parkville, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services | 61 | 4.9★ (28) | Hunt Valley, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Secure Data Recovery Services | 60 | 4.8★ (74) | Baltimore, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | The Fix in The Mall in Columbia | 59 | 4.8★ (946) | Columbia, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | B Live Now Systems | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Pikesville, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Prism Specialties of Baltimore & Delaware | 58 | 4.5★ (13) | Baltimore, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Digital Realty Northern Virginia IAD39 | 58 | 4.6★ (51) | Ashburn, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Disk Doctors | 58 | 4.9★ (54) | Columbia, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair & Computer Repair Near Starbucks | 58 | 4.8★ (1,251) | Bethesda, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 218 best data recovery services in Ellicott City, 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.
Based in Parkville, 16 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hunt Valley, 14 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 5 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 946 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Pikesville, 8 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 14 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 40 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#9 Disk Doctors
Based in Columbia, 7 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 25 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,251 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 27 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 15 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in College Park, 19 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,787 Google reviews, the most in Ellicott City.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 31 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 241 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 37 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Alexandria, 39 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Towson, 14 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 28 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bethesda, 25 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 Iron Mountain
Based in Elkridge, 8 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 11 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 10 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 2.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Washington, D.C., 28 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air, 34 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 960 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburn, 40 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Data recovery services ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 218 ranked data recovery services here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ellicott City
20 more data recovery services within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Berman Database Systems Inc | In Ellicott City | |
| BizDataSoft Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ellicott City |
| Data Computer Corporation of America | 4.6★ (10) | In Ellicott City |
| Dataprise | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Diverse Concepts, Inc. | 4.8★ (4) | In Ellicott City |
| DP Facilities | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Iron Mountain | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Iron Mountain | 1.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Iron Mountain | 3.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Iron Mountain | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Iron Mountain | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Macro Systems LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| Orion Network Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Phoenix Computing Strategies | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Smarthost Design Technologies | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| TeamLogic IT | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| TeamLogic IT | 5.0★ (2) | 50 mi |
| Ten Mile Square Technologies, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| TTR Technology | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Vital Records Control | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Ellicott City data recovery services
We scored 218 Ellicott City 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ellicott City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a data recovery service
- Ask whether physical repairs are done in a clean room or clean bench, and where.
- Ask for a written quote after diagnosis and whether there is a no-data, no-charge policy.
- Check how the drive and the recovered data are kept confidential and returned or destroyed.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- 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 Ellicott City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best data recovery service in Ellicott City?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Ellicott City, MD is Shaw Computer Services with an IFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. CyberSecurePC (#2) and SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services (#3) follow. We ranked 218 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many data recovery services are there in Ellicott City?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 218 data recovery services serving Ellicott City, MD. 2 of them are based in Ellicott City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which data recovery services in Ellicott City work on weekends?
108 of 218 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shaw Computer Services (#1), CyberSecurePC (#2) and SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Ellicott City data recovery services have?
The median Google rating among 218 rated data recovery services in Ellicott City is 4.9★, with a median of 27 reviews. AccessONE Solutions - Electronic Repair Shop has the most, 1,787 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Ellicott City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 218 data recovery services serving Ellicott City.
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