Losing access to your photos, videos, or work files can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s a failed hard drive, damaged phone, or broken USB stick, Five Star Data Recovery is here to help. Our lab handles everything from corrupted files to failed external hard drives. We offer expert, in-house data recovery services to restore your most important data—quickly, safely, and affordably.
Our goal is to safely recover files and restore your data with industry-leading tools and techniques.
We’re proud to be one of the top-rated data recovery companies in Southern California. Located in Glendale, CA, we serve walk-in clients from Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale,
Pasadena, West Hollywood and beyond. We also offer fast, secure nationwide mail-in service.
Wherever you are, we’re the data recovery near me solution you can trust.
Data loss can happen when you least expect it. Some of the most common causes include:
You still have options if your file system becomes corrupted or you work with damaged drives.
Our team can recover data quickly and professionally—even from completely dead devices
Our data recovery process is built around security, transparency, and peace of mind. From start to finish, we keep you informed with clear updates at every stage. With a commitment to honest service and no hidden fees, we follow through on every promise — ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
Our team will evaluate your device and provide a detailed diagnosis along with an initial quote — completely free of charge and with no obligation to proceed.
We carefully begin the recovery process using advanced tools and cleanroom procedures.
After recovery is complete, you’ll receive a detailed file list to review so you can confirm everything important has been successfully recovered.
Once approved, we’ll securely transfer your data to a new drive and return it to you via pickup or insured shipping — ready for immediate use.
Your trust is as important as your files—and we protect both.
While we’re here to help, we also want to help you prevent future issues. Follow these best practices:
“After my computer crashed unexpectedly, I thought I had lost all my important documents and photos. Five Star Data Recovery walked me through the process, kept me updated, and recovered everything I needed. Their flat-rate pricing and no data, no charge policy made the entire experience stress-free.”
Gregory T.
Los Angeles, CA
“The level of professionalism here is unmatched. I had a failed external hard drive with thousands of work files on it. Other places gave me the runaround, but Five Star provided a free consultation and delivered results faster than I expected. Highly recommended for anyone dealing with data loss.”
Leo M
Pasadena, CA
“What stood out to me most was the honesty and transparency. From the free diagnostic to the final recovery, everything was explained in detail. I knew exactly what to expect, and there were no hidden fees. They even provided a detailed file list before finalizing the recovery.”
Torey M.
Las Vegas, NV
Not all data recovery companies are equal. Here’s why we stand out:
We’re not just another tech repair shop. We’re a specialized data recover service provider trusted by thousands of clients across the U.S.
Whether you’re facing corrupted files, a dead drive, or critical data loss, we’re here to help. Let Five Star Data Recovery be your go-to data recovery service—local, secure, and trusted.
Lost files? We’ll help you bring them back—safely and professionally.
Data loss is stressful — but working with us doesn’t have to be. Watch how our team handles each recovery with care, professionalism, and precision. From diagnostics to delivery, we offer flat-rate pricing, honest communication, and proven results — all from our secure Glendale lab.
A data recovery lab specializes in retrieving lost files from storage devices that have failed, become unreadable, or suffered corruption. Using advanced hardware and custom software tools, engineers work on drives that can’t be accessed through normal computer methods.
Absolutely. We offer a mail-in recovery option with free round-trip shipping anywhere in the United States. Just fill out our form and we’ll send you a prepaid label to ship your device to us securely.
Our Expedited Plus Service puts your recovery at the top of our priority list with non-stop engineer focus, day and night, until the process is complete. This is ideal for businesses or individuals with time-sensitive data loss.
No. After diagnosing your case, we’ll provide a clear, flat-rate quote upfront. The only additional fee would be if you select an expedited service like Expedited Plus.
Yes. Before we begin any data recovery work, we always provide an initial quote after a free phone or email consultation. During this consultation, we’ll ask detailed questions about your device, its failure symptoms, and any previous recovery attempts.
Once you approve the quoted price range, we’ll proceed with the diagnostic and recovery process. If we’re able to successfully recover your data within the pricing we originally quoted, we’ll automatically move forward with the recovery without requiring further approval—this helps avoid unnecessary delays.
If, during the process, we discover that the issue is different and falls into a higher recovery category, we’ll contact you first with an updated quote before doing anything further.
This approach ensures pricing transparency and keeps you fully informed throughout the entire process.
No. At Five Star Data Recovery, we never work directly on your original storage device when performing recovery. We first create a sector-by-sector clone of your drive and conduct all recovery work on the clone to ensure the integrity of your original media.
Absolutely. Once your recovery is complete, you’re welcome to provide your own external hard drive, SSD, or USB drive for us to transfer the recovered files. If you don’t have one, we also offer new transfer drives for purchase.
Every case starts with a free consultation and diagnostic evaluation. Based on the symptoms and test results, we’ll give you an honest assessment of the likelihood of recovery before you commit to the process.
Yes, we specialize in physically damaged storage devices, including those affected by water exposure, flooding, or even fire. These cases often require clean room service and component-level repairs.
For time-sensitive cases, we offer Expedited and Expedited Plus services. These options prioritize your case ahead of others and can dramatically reduce turnaround time—even providing 24/7 service if needed.
No. We can recover data from drives as small as a USB flash drive to multi-terabyte enterprise RAID systems. Whether your storage device is 2GB or 20TB, we have the tools to handle it.
We accept all major credit cards, debit cards, and cash payments. For larger recovery projects, we also offer in-house payment plans with no credit check. Please contact us for details.
Yes! We regularly perform data recovery on older hard drive models, including IDE hard drives, early-generation SATA drives, and legacy internal laptop or desktop drives. If you have an older storage device and aren’t sure if it’s recoverable, contact us for a free consultation.
We recommend using anti-static materials and plenty of cushioning to prevent additional damage during transit. Once you fill out our Mail-In Recovery Form, we’ll provide a prepaid shipping label along with detailed packaging instructions.
If the drive’s cover (where the platters are located) was opened by another lab or repair shop before arriving here, a non-refundable evaluation fee will apply due to the added complexity and risk involved in such cases.
Lab Hours
Mon – Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Lab Hours
Mon – Friday: 10am to 6pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
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