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Best Data Recovery Services in Nanaimo, BC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Nanaimo: EJ Cellphone Repair, IFR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 1,470 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: Gurus Cell Phone Repairs iPhone Samsung, 2,286 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 67 ranked; ranked #5.

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

67 Nanaimo data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 49 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 67 rated IT firms.

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

Top 10 data recovery services in Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1EJ Cellphone Repair644.9★ (1,470)Vancouver, 57 km awaySatOverall
2Mobile Klinik Mid Island Nanaimo604.8★ (1,129)NanaimoSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Computer Express Repair-Data Recovery Center(Since 2003)594.7★ (1,163)Richmond, 59 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Aceon Data Recovery584.7★ (77)Vancouver, 60 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Gurus Cell Phone Repairs iPhone Samsung564.9★ (2,286)Surrey, 80 km awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6Secure Data Recovery Services564.5★ (42)Vancouver, 59 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Gurus Cell Phone Repair iPhone Samsung564.8★ (1,516)Vancouver, 63 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Digital Planet Computers564.6★ (112)Vancouver, 67 km awaySat · Evenings—
9Mobile Klinik Professional Smartphone Repair - Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo, BC564.7★ (243)NanaimoSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Secure Data Recovery Services564.9★ (31)Burnaby, 69 km awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 67 best data recovery services in Nanaimo, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Nanaimo

    #1 EJ Cellphone Repair

    Based in Vancouver, 57 km away

    64/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 1,470 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,470 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2934 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G8
    View profile for EJ Cellphone Repair(604) 565-3323

  4. #4 Aceon Data Recovery

    Based in Vancouver, 60 km away

    58/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1275 W 6th Ave, Vancouver, BC V6H 1A6
    View profile for Aceon Data Recovery(604) 224-4357

  6. #6 Secure Data Recovery Services

    Based in Vancouver, 59 km away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1900 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6J 3N1
    View profile for Secure Data Recovery Services(778) 770-0028

  8. #8 Digital Planet Computers

    Based in Vancouver, 67 km away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3495 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 4M1
    View profile for Digital Planet Computers(604) 558-3928

  9. #9 Mobile Klinik Professional Smartphone Repair - Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo, BC

    Based in Nanaimo

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 243 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–5 PM
    Address
    6631 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N8
    View profile for Mobile Klinik Professional Smartphone Repair - Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo, BC(250) 739-6100

  10. #10 Secure Data Recovery Services

    Based in Burnaby, 69 km away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    5172 Kingsway #160, Burnaby, BC V5H 2E8
    View profile for Secure Data Recovery Services(778) 770-0026

  14. #14 Drives Doctor data recovery lab

    Based in Surrey, 80 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 9 AM–1 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    13963 105 Blvd Apt.615, Surrey, BC V3T 4N6
    View profile for Drives Doctor data recovery lab(778) 776-2437

  15. #15 A2Z PHONES COMPUTERS DATA RECOVERY ATOZ PHONES & COMPUTERS A TO Z PHONES & COMPUTERS RECYCLE PHONES IPADS LAPTOPS.

    Based in Surrey, 78 km away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 353 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 353 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–8 PM
    Address
    12888 80 Ave Unit# 116, Surrey, BC V3W 3A8
    View profile for A2Z PHONES COMPUTERS DATA RECOVERY ATOZ PHONES & COMPUTERS A TO Z PHONES & COMPUTERS RECYCLE PHONES IPADS LAPTOPS.(778) 565-7862

  17. #17 SafeKeep Data Recovery Vancouver

    Based in Vancouver, 61 km away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    788 Beatty St Ste 205, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1
    View profile for SafeKeep Data Recovery Vancouver(604) 564-7233

  18. #18 Aceon Data Recovery

    Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1329 E 13th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5N 2B5
    View profile for Aceon Data Recovery(604) 224-4357

  19. #19 Cell Doctor

    Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 307 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1433 Commercial Dr, Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
    View profile for Cell Doctor(604) 255-9121

  20. #20 EC Photo - Passport Photo Studio & Print Shop in Richmond

    Based in Richmond, 59 km away

    52/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 345 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 345 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 1:30 PM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8888 Odlin Crescent Ste 1395, Richmond, BC V6X 3Z8
    View profile for EC Photo - Passport Photo Studio & Print Shop in Richmond(604) 214-8141

  23. #23 Tech Spot

    Based in Vancouver, 64 km away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 270 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 11 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5487 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3V9
    View profile for Tech Spot(778) 898-5125

  24. #24 ReStoring Data

    Based in Vancouver, 61 km away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 234 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 234 Google reviews
    Address
    788 Beatty St Ste 207, Vancouver, BC V6B 2M1
    View profile for ReStoring Data(604) 737-8771

  25. #25 TeraDrive Data Recovery

    Based in Vancouver, 61 km away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    777 Hornby St 6th Floor, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1S2
    View profile for TeraDrive Data Recovery(604) 800-9060

How we ranked Nanaimo data recovery services

We scored 67 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best data recovery service in Nanaimo?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Nanaimo, BC is EJ Cellphone Repair with an IFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,470 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. Mobile Klinik Mid Island Nanaimo (#2) and Computer Express Repair-Data Recovery Center(Since 2003) (#3) follow. We ranked 67 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many data recovery services are there in Nanaimo?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 67 data recovery services serving Nanaimo, BC. 2 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which data recovery services in Nanaimo work on weekends?

49 of 67 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 32 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are EJ Cellphone Repair (#1), Mobile Klinik Mid Island Nanaimo (#2) and Computer Express Repair-Data Recovery Center(Since 2003) (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Nanaimo data recovery services have?

The median Google rating among 67 rated data recovery services in Nanaimo is 4.8★, with a median of 59 reviews. Gurus Cell Phone Repairs iPhone Samsung has the most, 2,286 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Nanaimo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 80 km of the Nanaimo city centre, 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 67 data recovery services serving Nanaimo.

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