Why ship your failed drive to the Dominican Republic
Same professional lab tools, same Class 100 cleanroom, internationally certified engineers — at 30–70% of what you would pay Ontrack, DriveSavers or SecureData. Total turnaround 8–11 days door-to-door from Miami.
Price comparison (USD)
Competitor ranges are estimates from public quotes / customer reports as of 2025–2026. +DR prices are fixed quotes given before any work begins. Lab intake fee (USD 25–85) applies and covers diagnostic.
| Case | +DR (DR) | Ontrack | DriveSavers | SecureData | $300 Data Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDD 2 TB · logical failure | USD 380 | USD 700 – 1,500 | USD 700 – 2,500 | USD 500 – 1,500 | USD 300 – 700 |
| HDD 4 TB · clicking heads (cleanroom) | USD 1,100 | USD 1,800 – 3,000 | USD 1,900 – 3,500 | USD 1,200 – 2,800 | USD 800 – 1,600 (flat tier) |
| SSD 1 TB · controller failure (chip-off) | USD 950 | USD 1,500 – 2,800 | USD 1,800 – 3,200 | USD 1,400 – 2,500 | USD 900 – 1,800 |
| RAID 5 · 4 × 4 TB · 2 disks down | USD 3,700 | USD 5,000 – 15,000 | USD 5,000 – 12,000 | USD 4,500 – 10,000 | USD 3,500 – 6,000 |
| NAS Synology 8-bay (Btrfs) | USD 4,800 | USD 7,000 – 18,000 | USD 7,500 – 16,000 | USD 6,000 – 12,000 | USD 4,500 – 8,000 |
| Ransomware server (decryption + forensics) | USD 2,800 – 6,000 | USD 8,000 – 25,000 | USD 10,000 – 30,000 | USD 6,000 – 18,000 | Not offered |
Disclaimer: Final price for every job is a fixed quote based on the actual diagnostic. Competitor ranges shown for reference only.
Why a lab in the Dominican Republic?
🧪 Class 100 cleanroom
Built to ISO 14644-1 Class 5. Required for any platter-level HDD work.
🛠️ Same professional tools
Specialized firmware-level imagers, BGA chip-off rework stations and forensic suites used by top labs worldwide.
🌎 Certified engineers
Engineers certified as Data Recovery Engineers by SalvationDATA. Continuous international training and professional methodology.
⏱️ 15+ years of cases
13,850 cases received since 2009. Banks, hospitals, government, law firms, studios.
📑 NDA + chain of custody
Standard NDA, customized NDAs accepted, signed evidence handling. Suitable for legal proceedings.
💵 Honest pricing
Fixed quote before we touch the drive. No recovery, no service fee.
Payment methods
Shipping & customs
We work with DHL, FedEx and UPS. Typical end-to-end timeline from the US East Coast:
📦 Customs declaration template
To avoid import duties, declare the device as:
Description: Failed data storage device for repair, return to origin HS code: 9801.00 (returned goods) or 8523.51 (storage device) Declared value: USD 50.00 (salvage value) Country of origin: [your country] Reason for export: Repair / data recovery, return to sender
We provide a pre-filled proforma invoice on request.
🛡️ Insurance
We accept declared courier insurance up to USD 5,000 per shipment. For higher-value cases (corporate RAIDs, evidence custody) we coordinate dedicated freight with custom coverage.
Ready to ship?
Fill out the international intake form and we will reply within 4 business hours with shipping instructions and a preliminary estimate.