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Best Data Recovery Services in Richmond, VA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Richmond: Experimax of Richmond, IFR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 1,378 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: Computer Cave, 877 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked after Experimax of Richmond; ranked #3.

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

26 Richmond data recovery services are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 12 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated IT firms.

Top 10 data recovery services in Richmond 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 Richmond at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Experimax of Richmond624.9★ (1,378)RichmondSat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Secure Data Recovery Services614.7★ (70)RichmondSat—
3Computer Cave594.8★ (877)RichmondSat · EveningsMost reviews
4File Savers Data Recovery575.0★ (17)Richmond——
5TyFixit555.0★ (235)Brandermill, 11 mi awaySat—
6Computerology - Apple Authorized Service Provider554.9★ (179)RichmondSat—
72000 Net Computers554.8★ (188)RichmondSat · Evenings—
8Iron Mountain553.7★ (6)Glen Allen, 10 mi away——
9NDSE - Richmond Managed IT Services Company554.6★ (46)RichmondSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Datamatx Inc554.3★ (4)Glen Allen, 10 mi away——

The 26 best data recovery services in Richmond, 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 Richmond

    #1 Experimax of Richmond

    Based in Richmond

    62/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,378 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.

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

    • 4.9★ from 1,378 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1307 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23220
    View profile for Experimax of Richmond(804) 709-1815

  2. #2 Secure Data Recovery Services

    Based in Richmond

    61/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1819 W Broad St Ste A, Richmond, VA 23220
    View profile for Secure Data Recovery Services(804) 368-1974

  3. #3 Computer Cave

    Based in Richmond

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 877 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 877 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–8 PM · Sat 12 PM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11 S 15th St, Richmond, VA 23219
    View profile for Computer Cave(804) 299-2476

  4. #4 File Savers Data Recovery

    Based in Richmond

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6802 Paragon Pl Ste 410, Richmond, VA 23230
    View profile for File Savers Data Recovery(804) 999-2092

  5. #5 TyFixit

    Based in Brandermill, 11 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10629 Hull St, Midlothian, VA 23112
    View profile for TyFixit(804) 325-5171

  7. #7 2000 Net Computers

    Based in Richmond

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 188 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 188 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    10080 Midlothian Turnpike, Richmond, VA 23235
    View profile for 2000 Net Computers(804) 327-5060

  8. #8 Iron Mountain

    Based in Glen Allen, 10 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    11052 Lakeridge Pkwy, Ashland, VA 23005
    View profile for Iron Mountain(804) 550-2445

  10. #10 Datamatx Inc

    Based in Glen Allen, 10 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    10430 Lakeridge Pkwy, Ashland, VA 23005
    View profile for Datamatx Inc(804) 365-1000

  11. #11 Pixel Factory Data Center

    Based in Glen Allen, 10 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9680 Atlee Commons Dr, Ashland, VA 23005
    View profile for Pixel Factory Data Center(804) 355-3608

  12. #12 Iron Mountain

    Based in Richmond

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Data recovery service”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5900 Eastport Blvd D, Richmond, VA 23231
    View profile for Iron Mountain(800) 899-4766

  19. #19 TeamLogic IT

    Based in Richmond

    49/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9601 Gayton Rd Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23238
    View profile for TeamLogic IT(804) 544-9500

  20. #20 NeighborTechs

    Based in Petersburg, 24 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    23 Shore St, Petersburg, VA 23803
    View profile for NeighborTechs(804) 898-5939

  21. #21 Computer Company, LLC

    Based in Williamsburg, 45 mi away

    48/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1101 Professional Dr Ste D, Williamsburg, VA 23185
    View profile for Computer Company, LLC(757) 291-4515

  22. #22 Sklar Technology Partners

    Based in Mechanicsville, 8 mi away

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7462 Old Hickory Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
    View profile for Sklar Technology Partners(804) 730-2628

  23. #23 Synergy Technical, LLC

    Based in Richmond

    47/100IFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer security service”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2201 W Broad St Ste 100, Richmond, VA 23220
    View profile for Synergy Technical, LLC(888) 978-0608

  24. #24 Businets Inc

    Based in Fredericksburg, 49 mi away

    45/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer support and services”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3701 Latimers Knoll Ct, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
    View profile for Businets Inc(540) 619-5156

All 26 data recovery services

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

data recovery services in Richmond, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Colonial Technology Inc.405.0★ (3)43 mi

Also serving Richmond

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 Richmond
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
311 technologies | Managed Security Services5.0★ (3)In Richmond
Aaron's PC Support4.9★ (137)In Richmond
Bastionpoint Technology5.0★ (74)In Richmond
Broadway Wireless And Computer4.7★ (635)In Richmond
Cell Hub Fix4.9★ (355)In Richmond
Core Technologies Federated2.6★ (5)In Richmond
Dia Systems, LLC5.0★ (5)In Richmond
edgeWorks Integration LLC5.0★ (10)In Richmond
Fruit Fixed4.9★ (2,613)In Richmond
Grande Wireless4.9★ (435)In Richmond
Infotel Systems4.9★ (67)In Richmond
Mr Fix Cell Phone & Computer Repair4.5★ (463)In Richmond
PC's-R-US5.0★ (9)In Richmond
PCRx Business IT Support Richmond VA5.0★ (65)In Richmond
Promac Computer Repair4.9★ (413)In Richmond
Quick Fix Cell Phone & Computer Repair5.0★ (218)In Richmond
SyCom Technologies3.9★ (8)In Richmond
Technology Assurance Group5.0★ (52)In Richmond
Top Notch Computers4.8★ (86)In Richmond
West End Geeks4.7★ (35)In Richmond

How we ranked Richmond data recovery services

We scored 26 Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond: frequently asked questions

Who is the best data recovery service in Richmond?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked data recovery service in Richmond, VA is Experimax of Richmond with an IFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,378 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Secure Data Recovery Services (#2) and Computer Cave (#3) follow. We ranked 26 data recovery services on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many data recovery services are there in Richmond?

ITFirmsRanked ranks 26 data recovery services serving Richmond, VA. 14 of them are based in Richmond; 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 Richmond work on weekends?

12 of 26 ranked data recovery services post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Experimax of Richmond (#1), Secure Data Recovery Services (#2) and Computer Cave (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Richmond data recovery services have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated data recovery services in Richmond is 4.8★, with a median of 30 reviews. Experimax of Richmond has the most, 1,378 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Richmond count in this ranking?

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

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 26 data recovery services serving Richmond.

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