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HFS+ Data Recovery in London – Mac OS Extended (Journaled) Specialists

London Data Recovery UK offers expert, in-depth HFS+ data recovery services for Mac users experiencing critical data loss on devices using the legacy Mac OS Extended (Journaled) file system. Our experienced engineers are equipped to handle data loss from internal and external drives, formatted disks, and even physically damaged HFS+ partitions. With more than 20 years of Apple system recovery experience, we provide fast, secure, and reliable solutions to restore access to your important files.

What is HFS+?

HFS+ (Hierarchical File System Plus), also known as Mac OS Extended, was the default file system for macOS devices prior to the introduction of APFS in macOS High Sierra. It supports features like journaling, file permissions, and hard links. HFS+ was widely used across a variety of storage media including internal SSDs, external hard drives, Time Machine backups, and Fusion Drives. Although now replaced by APFS on most modern Macs, HFS+ remains in use on legacy systems and backup volumes—meaning data recovery services must still accommodate this file system.

Common HFS+ Data Loss Scenarios

• Accidental deletion of photos, documents, or entire folders
• Formatted HFS+ volumes on USB, FireWire, or Thunderbolt drives
• Drive not mounting in macOS or appearing as uninitialised
• Corrupted partition map or volume header after improper shutdown
• Time Machine backup drive showing as inaccessible or erased
• Mac displaying errors such as "The disk you inserted was not readable by this computer"
• Failures due to power surges, water damage, impact, or aging hardware

Devices and Storage Media We Support

• MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iMac, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro using HFS+ formatted internal drives
• External hard drives including LaCie, G-Technology, WD My Book, Seagate, and Toshiba
• Time Machine drives created before macOS 11 (Big Sur)
• Fusion Drives with hybrid HDD+SSD configurations using HFS+
• Encrypted HFS+ volumes (FileVault-supported, with known credentials)
• HFS+ partitions on Boot Camp or dual-boot macOS/Windows systems

HFS+ Data Recovery Process & Transparent Pricing

• Free Evaluation: We perform an initial diagnostic to assess physical and logical condition
• Diagnostic Fee – £94.80: Covers catalog and volume header repair attempts, journaling file scan, and file structure validation
• Recovery Fee – £540.00: Flat rate for successful recovery of data. Drives requiring cleanroom service or extensive chip-off work will be quoted accordingly. RAID recovery pricing ranges from £850 to £1,700 depending on setup
• Tools used: R-Studio for Mac, UFS Explorer Pro, PC-3000 Mac Module, DiskWarrior (for volume repair), and forensic imaging systems

Why Choose London Data Recovery UK?

• Extensive experience with Mac OS Extended (HFS+) spanning over two decades
• Support for complex recovery including damaged catalog B-trees, corrupted journal files, and missing partition tables
• In-house Class 100 cleanroom environment for handling physically damaged drives
• Fully GDPR-compliant and secure handling of personal and business data
• Fast turnaround and a no recovery – no extra fee policy

Start Your HFS+ Data Recovery Today

If your Mac system or external HFS+ drive is no longer accessible or your Time Machine backup has failed, get in touch with London Data Recovery UK for immediate assistance:

Phone: 020 7237 6805
Email: support@londondatarecovery.uk
Address: Unit 1, 80 Willow Walk, London SE1 5SY

You can visit our Central London data recovery lab in person or use our insured UK-wide courier pickup service. Trust our HFS+ data recovery experts to recover your Apple Mac data with precision, care, and confidentiality.