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Best Data Recovery Services in Oakdale, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Oakdale: SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services, IFR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Gadget Exchange, LLC., 354 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #6.

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

29 Oakdale data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 16 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 29 rated IT firms.

Top 10 data recovery services in Oakdale 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 Oakdale at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services624.9★ (69)Modesto, 10 mi awaySatOverall
2File Savers Data Recovery605.0★ (24)Modesto, 10 mi awaySat—
3SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services594.9★ (46)Stockton, 30 mi awaySat—
4SH PhoneRepair/Buy/Sell594.9★ (208)Modesto, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Secure Data Recovery Services584.7★ (63)Modesto, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Gadget Exchange, LLC.574.5★ (354)Modesto, 10 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
7SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services574.9★ (25)Brentwood, 48 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Cellular Solutions574.7★ (229)Modesto, 12 mi awaySat—
9Ace Tracy-Tech564.9★ (117)Tracy, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10SH PhoneRepair Buy Sell554.8★ (111)Stockton, 31 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 29 best data recovery services in Oakdale, 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.

  8. #8 Cellular Solutions

    Based in Modesto, 12 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 229 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 229 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1311 W Roseburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
    View profile for Cellular Solutions(209) 527-9650

  13. #13 GSDSolutions

    Based in Modesto, 12 mi away

    53/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    931 10th St Ste 610, Modesto, CA 95354
    View profile for GSDSolutions(209) 901-5556

  14. #14 Repairity LLC

    Based in Arden-Arcade, 47 mi away

    51/100IFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 2 PM–8 PM · Fri 2 PM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 5 AM–2 PM
    View profile for Repairity LLC(916) 913-9381

  19. #19 Iron Mountain

    Based in Livermore, 47 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

    • 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6933 Preston Ave, Livermore, CA 94550
    View profile for Iron Mountain(800) 899-4766

  21. #21 Action Computers

    Based in Merced, 37 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews.

    • 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Loughborough Dr Ste B, Merced, CA 95348
    View profile for Action Computers(209) 384-2675

  23. #23 thenetworkguy209 LLC

    Based in Manteca, 23 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2468 Bersano St, Manteca, CA 95337
    View profile for thenetworkguy209 LLC(209) 517-6976

  24. #24 CM Computers

    Based in Ripon, 15 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    410 W Main St Ste c, Ripon, CA 95366
    View profile for CM Computers(209) 599-1500

  25. #25 Solid Networks

    Based in Salida, 14 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Telecommunications service provider”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5686 Pirrone Rd, Salida, CA 95368
    View profile for Solid Networks(209) 338-1400

All 29 data recovery services

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile.

data recovery services in Oakdale, ranks 26 to 29
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Plus IT, Inc.474.8★ (19)29 mi
27TechSabe464.4★ (32)35 mi
28Computer And Phone Repair services455.0★ (3)33 mi
29NAC Technology Group Inc.415.0★ (3)35 mi

Also serving Oakdale

13 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 Oakdale
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Discount Data Recovery15 mi
DataTechDB - PC & Network Solutions5.0★ (1)28 mi
DigiCom Phone Repair & Accessories5.0★ (38)In Oakdale
Federal Cognitive Data Defense, LLCIn Oakdale
Iron Mountain5.0★ (2)38 mi
Modesto Mac Repair1.0★ (1)13 mi
SnappyTek30 mi
TaskAlign - Microsoft 365 & Computer Support5.0★ (5)In Oakdale
TELEPHASE34 mi
The Computer Guy4.9★ (36)In Oakdale
The Computer Savior #25.0★ (13)In Oakdale
TLC Tech | Managed IT Support & IT Services In Stockton, CA31 mi
VALLEYWIDE INVENTORY SERVICE38 mi

How we ranked Oakdale data recovery services

We scored 29 Oakdale 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 Oakdale 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 Oakdale: frequently asked questions

Who is the best data recovery service in Oakdale?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Oakdale, CA is SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 5 PM. File Savers Data Recovery (#2) and SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services (#3) follow. We ranked 29 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many data recovery services are there in Oakdale?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 29 data recovery services serving Oakdale, CA. Another 13 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which data recovery services in Oakdale work on weekends?

16 of 29 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SALVAGEDATA Recovery Services (#1), File Savers Data Recovery (#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 Oakdale data recovery services have?

The median Google rating among 29 rated data recovery services in Oakdale is 4.9★, with a median of 23 reviews. Gadget Exchange, LLC. has the most, 354 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Oakdale count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 29 data recovery services serving Oakdale.

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