Liquid Damage Data Recovery London - Laptop, Mac, Phone & Drive Recovery
Liquid Damage Data Recovery Services in London
Accidentally spilled water, coffee, wine, or another liquid onto your phone, laptop, or external drive? Don’t panic. At Creative IT, we specialise in liquid damage data recovery, helping you recover important data from devices affected by water and liquid incidents. We’ve seen everything from laptops submerged in sinks to phones soaked in puddles—and we have the tools and expertise to help.
Common Causes of Liquid Damage
Liquid damage is one of the most common causes of data loss, especially with portable devices such as:
- Laptops (spilled drinks, rain exposure)
- External hard drives (liquid spills while in use)
- USB flash drives (accidental washing)
- Mobile phones and tablets (water immersion or condensation)
What To Do Immediately
If your device has come into contact with water or any other liquid, follow these important steps to improve your chances of successful data recovery:
- Power down immediately: If the device is on, turn it off. For laptops and desktops, unplug the power cable without shutting down via the operating system.
- Do not power it back on: Avoid charging or turning the device back on, as this can cause permanent short-circuits or further damage.
- Do not attempt DIY disassembly: Opening the device without proper tools and expertise can worsen the problem or void warranties.
- Dry the surface gently: Use kitchen roll or a soft towel to remove surface moisture, but avoid applying pressure or inserting materials into ports.
- Send it in quickly: Time is critical. Send the device to our data recovery lab as soon as possible for professional evaluation.
Devices We Recover Data From
We provide liquid damage data recovery services for the following devices:
- MacBooks, MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac
- Windows laptops and desktops (Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc.)
- External hard drives and USB drives (WD, Seagate, Toshiba, etc.)
- Smartphones and tablets (iPhone, Android, iPad)
- NAS units, servers, and RAID systems
Common Liquid Damage Symptoms
- Device won't power on or is completely dead
- Hard drive not detected by the system
- Corrupted or unreadable files
- Burning smell or visible corrosion
- Unusual sounds from the drive (clicking, grinding)
- Battery or motherboard failure
Our Liquid Damage Recovery Process
Once your device reaches us, we perform the following steps:
- Initial evaluation: We assess the extent of the damage and provide a no-obligation quote.
- Component cleaning: Devices are cleaned using anti-corrosive and ultrasonic methods where appropriate.
- Data extraction: Using advanced recovery tools, we attempt to safely extract your files from the damaged media.
- Secure delivery: Recovered data is returned on a secure external drive or via encrypted cloud transfer.
Pricing for Liquid Damage Data Recovery
| Service Level | Description | Price (Inc. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Diagnostic | Assessment and quote (non-refundable if device is not repairable) | £54 |
| Liquid Damage Recovery | Component cleaning and data extraction | From £270 |
| Advanced Recovery (with board or drive-level failure) | Includes rework, chip-off, and firmware handling | From £370 |
Why Choose Creative IT?
- Over 20 years of data recovery experience
- Certified cleanroom environment for delicate cases
- Use of specialised tools such as PC-3000 for high success rates
- No recovery, no fee policy on most jobs
- Transparent pricing and professional customer service
Whether it’s accidental spills, storm damage, or condensation exposure, our liquid damage recovery experts are ready to help.
Request your free quote today by calling 020 7237 6805 or emailing support@computerrepairsinlondon.co.uk. Our service is available Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.