CCTV Recovery

Edinburgh’s No.1 CCTV Data Recovery Expert – 25 Years of Experience

For over 25 years, we have been Edinburgh’s trusted experts in CCTV Data Recovery, providing professional services for all types of CCTV brands, models, and issues. Whether it’s accidental deletion or physical damage, our team is equipped with advanced tools and expertise to recover your vital footage quickly and securely.

Comprehensive CCTV Data Recovery Services

Supported CCTV Brands

We recover data from all major CCTV brands and models, including:

• Hikvision
• Yale
• Ring
• Swann
• Dahua Technology
• Reolink
• Axis Communications
• Netatmo
• Bosch Security Systems
• TP-Link (Tapo)

Common CCTV Issues We Recover From

1. Accidental Deletion

• Description: Users unintentionally delete recorded footage.
• Impact: Data may still be recoverable if not overwritten.

2. Formatting of Storage

• Description: The CCTV storage device (HDD or SD card) is formatted.
• Impact: All recorded data is erased but often recoverable.

3. Overwritten Data

• Description: Old footage is overwritten by new recordings.
• Impact: Overwritten data is typically irretrievable.

4. Hard Drive Failure

• Description: Internal or external drives used for recording fail.
• Causes: Aging drives, power surges, or physical damage.
• Impact: Recorded footage becomes inaccessible.

5. DVR/NVR Failure

• Description: Digital or network video recorders fail to function.
• Causes: Firmware corruption, hardware malfunctions.
• Impact: Data stored on the device becomes inaccessible.

6. Power Surges

• Description: Electrical surges damage the CCTV system or storage devices.
• Impact: Footage becomes corrupted or inaccessible.

7. Water or Liquid Damage

• Description: CCTV cameras or storage devices are exposed to water.
• Impact: Data may become partially or completely inaccessible.

8. Physical Damage

• Description: Cameras or storage drives sustain damage from impacts or mishandling.
• Impact: Drives may need cleanroom recovery.

9. Corrupted File System

• Description: The file system of the storage device becomes corrupted.
• Causes: Improper shutdowns, power failures, or malware.
• Impact: Footage becomes unreadable.

10. Firmware Issues

• Description: Corrupted or failed firmware updates on DVR/NVR systems.
• Impact: Stored footage may become inaccessible.

11. Malware or Ransomware Attacks

• Description: Malware encrypts or deletes CCTV footage.
• Impact: Data recovery may require decryption tools.

12. Bad Sectors on Drives

• Description: Certain areas of the hard drive or storage device become unreadable.
• Impact: Files stored in bad sectors are inaccessible or corrupted.

13. Storage Device Not Recognized

• Description: The system fails to recognise the storage device.
• Causes: Faulty connections, corrupted file systems, or drive failure.
• Impact: Recorded footage cannot be accessed.

14. Forgotten Passwords

• Description: Users lose access to footage due to forgotten passwords.
• Impact: Footage remains encrypted or inaccessible without credentials.

15. Overheating

• Description: Excessive heat damages the CCTV system or storage components.
• Impact: Drives or cameras may fail, leading to data loss.

16. Drive Reinitialization

• Description: Drives are mistakenly reinitialized, erasing all data.
• Impact: Footage can often be recovered using professional tools.

17. Human Error

• Description: Mismanagement, accidental deletion, or improper configuration.
• Impact: Loss of critical footage.

18. Network Configuration Issues

• Description: Misconfigured networks prevent access to cloud-stored CCTV data.
• Impact: Footage remains intact but inaccessible.

19. Camera Malfunction

• Description: Cameras fail to record properly due to hardware or software issues.
• Impact: Missing or incomplete footage.

20. Storage Capacity Reached

• Description: Storage reaches its maximum capacity and stops recording.
• Impact: New events fail to record, leading to potential data loss.

Our CCTV Data Recovery Process

1. Free Diagnostics
   • Comprehensive analysis of the CCTV system to determine the cause of data loss.
2. Customised Recovery Plan
   • Detailed plan outlining recovery methods, timelines, and costs.
3. Data Recovery
   • Utilize cutting-edge tools to recover footage from damaged or corrupted devices.
4. Verification
   • Ensure the integrity and accessibility of the recovered data.
5. Secure Delivery
   • Provide recovered footage on a secure medium of your choice.

Why Choose Us?

• 25 Years of Expertise: Trusted by individuals and businesses in Edinburgh for professional CCTV data recovery.
• All Brands Supported: We recover data from all major CCTV brands and models.
• Advanced Technology: State-of-the-art tools to handle even the most complex cases.
• Secure and Confidential: Your data is handled with the utmost care and privacy.
• Free Diagnostics: No-obligation assessment of your CCTV system.

Contact Us Today

Don’t let data loss compromise your security. Trust Edinburgh’s No.1 CCTV Data Recovery Expert to recover your critical footage quickly and professionally.