{"id":25,"date":"2026-10-18T09:55:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:55:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/services\/data-recovery-deletion\/"},"modified":"2026-10-18T09:55:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:55:19","slug":"data-recovery-deletion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/services\/data-recovery-deletion\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Recovery &amp; Secure Deletion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"techpro-service-layout\"><section class=\"section shell service-story\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\">Common reasons to ask<\/p><h2>Problems this service can help assess<\/h2><p>Begin with what is happening rather than trying to diagnose the cause yourself. The appropriate next step depends on the equipment, symptoms and required outcome.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"feature-list\"><li>Computer will not boot but files are needed<\/li><li>External drive or storage is not recognised<\/li><li>Deleted or inaccessible files<\/li><li>Old equipment needs an agreed deletion route<\/li><li>No current backup for important folders<\/li><\/ul><\/section><section class=\"section section--soft\"><div class=\"shell service-columns\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\">What we can discuss<\/p><h2>Support and repair options<\/h2><ul class=\"check-list check-list--light\"><li>Initial media and symptom assessment<\/li><li>Logical recovery enquiry<\/li><li>Secure deletion request and handover trail<\/li><li>Backup and storage planning<\/li><li>Referral or alternative route where the case is outside scope<\/li><\/ul><\/div><aside class=\"systems-card\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">Relevant equipment<\/p><h3>Devices and systems<\/h3><ul><li>Internal hard drives and SSDs<\/li><li>External drives and common storage media<\/li><li>Computers that no longer start<\/li><\/ul><p>Exact compatibility, parts and project scope are confirmed before work is agreed.<\/p><\/aside><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section shell\"><div class=\"section-heading\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">A clear route<\/p><h2>How the enquiry moves forward<\/h2><\/div><ol class=\"process-list process-list--compact\"><li><span>1<\/span><div><h3>Stop unnecessary use where loss is suspected<\/h3><\/div><\/li><li><span>2<\/span><div><h3>Describe the media and symptoms<\/h3><\/div><\/li><li><span>3<\/span><div><h3>Agree diagnostic scope and handling<\/h3><\/div><\/li><li><span>4<\/span><div><h3>Receive options after assessment<\/h3><\/div><\/li><\/ol><div class=\"section-action\"><a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"\/index.php\/booking\/\">Discuss this service<\/a><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section section--ink\"><div class=\"shell\"><div class=\"section-heading\"><p class=\"eyebrow eyebrow--light\">Related help<\/p><h2>Connected services<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"related-links\"><a href=\"\/index.php\/services\/storage-backup\/\"><strong>Storage &amp; backup<\/strong><span>Storage upgrades, backup planning and data-protection support enquiries for home users and local businesses.<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/i><\/a><a href=\"\/index.php\/services\/laptop-repair\/\"><strong>Laptop repair<\/strong><span>Laptop diagnostics and repair enquiries in Hampton Hill for power, keyboard, overheating, storage, Windows and performance problems.<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/i><\/a><a href=\"\/index.php\/services\/it-support\/\"><strong>IT support<\/strong><span>Practical home IT support for software, email, printers, setup, remote assistance and everyday computer problems.<\/span><i aria-hidden=\"true\">\u2192<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"section faq-section\"><div class=\"shell faq-layout\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow\">Before you enquire<\/p><h2>Useful answers<\/h2><p>These answers avoid fixed promises until the device or project scope is understood.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"faq-list\"><details><summary>What information helps with a data recovery &amp; deletion enquiry?<\/summary><p>Share the device or system type, exact model where relevant, the symptoms, when the problem began and the outcome you need. Do not include passwords or sensitive data.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Will I receive a fixed price immediately?<\/summary><p>Some work needs model, parts or scope checks before an accurate quotation is possible. Price and timing are confirmed when enough information is available.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Is my preferred appointment automatically confirmed?<\/summary><p>No. Preferred dates and times remain pending until Tech Pro 247 confirms availability or proposes an alternative.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section><div class=\"shell\"><section class=\"booking-cta\"><div><p class=\"eyebrow eyebrow--light\">Ready to get started?<\/p><h2>Tell us what needs attention.<\/h2><p>Choose a repair service or request a quotation. Appointment details remain pending until staff approval.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"booking-cta-actions\"><a class=\"button button--primary\" href=\"\/index.php\/booking\/\">Book a repair<\/a><a class=\"button button--dark\" href=\"\/index.php\/contact\/\">Request a quote<\/a><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When files are inaccessible or storage needs to be erased, the first step is to understand the device, symptoms and required outcome while minimising unnecessary access.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":7,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-service.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-25","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_hostinger_reach_plugin_has_subscription_block":false,"_hostinger_reach_plugin_is_elementor":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/25\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.techprouk.co.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}