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Best Data Recovery Services in Gaithersburg, MD (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gaithersburg: Shaw Computer Services, IFR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 13

    Most-reviewed: AccessONE Solutions - Electronic Repair Shop, 1,787 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 226 ranked; ranked #13.

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

226 Gaithersburg data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 112 open Saturdays and 76 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 226 rated IT firms.

Top 10 data recovery services in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Shaw Computer Services655.0★ (344)Ellicott City, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Digital Realty Northern Virginia IAD39614.6★ (51)Ashburn, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3CyrusOne Northern Virginia Data Center604.4★ (35)Sterling, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4The Fix - Phone Repair, Tablet Repair & Computer Repair Near Starbucks604.8★ (1,251)Bethesda, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5WeFixed - Phone, Computer, Gaming Console & Data Recovery595.0★ (241)Arlington, 19 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services594.8★ (59)Washington, D.C., 19 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7Digital Realty Northern Virginia ACC7584.8★ (12)Ashburn, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8CyberSecurePC584.9★ (119)Parkville, 39 mi awaySat—
9Secure Data Recovery Services584.8★ (40)Alexandria, 28 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services584.9★ (28)Hunt Valley, 37 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 226 best data recovery services in Gaithersburg, 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 Gaithersburg

    #1 Shaw Computer Services

    Based in Ellicott City, 22 mi away

    65/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    8713 Sicklebar Way, Ellicott City, MD 21043
    View profile for Shaw Computer Services(443) 364-8518

  8. #8 CyberSecurePC

    Based in Parkville, 39 mi away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8106 Harford Rd Ste B, Parkville, MD 21234
    View profile for CyberSecurePC(443) 653-8233

  18. #18 Flex Data Center

    Based in Reston, 15 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    11513 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190
    View profile for Flex Data Center(844) 435-3932

  21. #21 Disk Doctors

    Based in Columbia, 19 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10015 Old Columbia Rd Suite B 215, Columbia, MD 21046
    View profile for Disk Doctors(410) 937-7332

  23. #23 B Live Now Systems

    Based in Pikesville, 30 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1317 Greenbriar Cir, Pikesville, MD 21208
    View profile for B Live Now Systems(443) 929-8066

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 226 ranked data recovery services here; the rest are on their profiles.

data recovery services in Gaithersburg, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Digital Realty Northern Virginia IAD37564.6★ (5)18 mi
27Secure Data Recovery Services564.9★ (46)20 mi
28STACK INFRASTRUCTURE NVA01564.3★ (22)16 mi
29The FIX - Springfield Town Center564.6★ (997)26 mi
30TECH CLINIC - IT SOLUTIONS564.9★ (180)5 mi
31Digital Realty Northern Virginia IAD36565.0★ (4)18 mi
32Prism Specialties of Baltimore & Delaware564.5★ (13)37 mi
33Nortec Communications – Virginia Managed IT Services Company565.0★ (115)17 mi
34File Savers Data Recovery554.8★ (24)14 mi
35LapFix Mac and Computer Repair554.9★ (1,251)23 mi
36Glotech554.4★ (5)3 mi
37STELLAR DATA AND IT CONSULTING LLC554.9★ (15)22 mi
38SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services555.0★ (55)38 mi
39File Savers Data Recovery554.7★ (36)21 mi
40Phone Repair Place - Samsung, iPhone,MacBook,Computer Screen Repair & Cell phone Repair shop554.8★ (256)18 mi
41Enthusiast Computer555.0★ (7)14 mi
42Jay Tech computer solutions555.0★ (135)13 mi
43Ur Geeks - Apple/Mac, Windows Computer Repairs, Operating System Update554.9★ (136)10 mi
44Artemis Human Capital Management555.0★ (8)In Gaithersburg
45Iron Mountain554.5★ (13)22 mi
46CoreSite Washington D.C. Data Center (DC1)553.3★ (3)19 mi
47ABC Computers Repair554.9★ (294)25 mi
48iTouch Repair554.5★ (758)19 mi
49File Savers Data Recovery545.0★ (18)20 mi
50VRC® Northern Virginia544.4★ (26)17 mi

Also serving Gaithersburg

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.

Unranked data recovery services serving Gaithersburg
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Tech Groups LLCIn Gaithersburg
At Home Computer Service4.9★ (444)In Gaithersburg
Computer Troubleshooters GaithersburgIn Gaithersburg
Cyber Dynamic SolutionsIn Gaithersburg
DP Facilities5.0★ (2)16 mi
G&L Smart Wireless4.9★ (36)In Gaithersburg
ImageSys IT Services5.0★ (3)In Gaithersburg
Iron Mountain1.0★ (2)In Gaithersburg
Iron Mountain3.0★ (2)17 mi
Mac Business Solutions - Apple Authorized Service Provider4.4★ (177)In Gaithersburg
Managed IT Services & Computer Repair Gaithersburg MD | TechHelper4.8★ (52)In Gaithersburg
OMNI Solutions Group5.0★ (1)In Gaithersburg
Orion Network Solutions5.0★ (2)16 mi
Oss Inc.5.0★ (1)In Gaithersburg
Progress TechnologiesIn Gaithersburg
Redwood Government SolutionsIn Gaithersburg
Redytech ServicesIn Gaithersburg
TeamLogic IT5.0★ (2)13 mi
Technovate LLC5.0★ (73)In Gaithersburg
TECMEDIA4.8★ (110)In Gaithersburg

How we ranked Gaithersburg data recovery services

We scored 226 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg: frequently asked questions

Who is the best data recovery service in Gaithersburg?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Gaithersburg, MD is Shaw Computer Services with an IFR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Digital Realty Northern Virginia IAD39 (#2) and CyrusOne Northern Virginia Data Center (#3) follow. We ranked 226 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many data recovery services are there in Gaithersburg?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 226 data recovery services serving Gaithersburg, MD. 2 of them are based in Gaithersburg; 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 Gaithersburg work on weekends?

112 of 226 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 76 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shaw Computer Services (#1), Digital Realty Northern Virginia IAD39 (#2) and CyrusOne Northern Virginia Data Center (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Gaithersburg data recovery services have?

The median Google rating among 226 rated data recovery services in Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg 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 Gaithersburg

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 226 data recovery services serving Gaithersburg.

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