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Frequently Asked Questions
Tahoe Recovery Divers is a locally owned and run small business. We do one thing, and one thing only... recover your property. While other companies have access to divers, returning your items is not their priority, it's a side gig. Finding and returning your stuff is not only our main goal, it's our only goal.
Tahoe Recovery Divers has partnered up with Restoring the Lake Depths, a non-profit that specializes in super deep ROV exploration. While other companies claim to use ROVs, Restoring the Lake Depths is the only foundation around Lake Tahoe with the capability to dive extra deep. This partnership gives our company the extra ability to search the entire lake at any depth. Other recovery companies are limited to searchable areas directly near the shore. We are not.
The most common items lost in Lake Tahoe are cell phones, action cameras, and glasses. These are all relatively easy to spot underwater and can usually be retrieved quickly if the location is well documented. Factors that make the recovery more difficult are the size of the objects and the depths they're at. Keys, earrings, and rings can be difficult at any depth, but if the location is accurate the success rate increases exponentially.
Depending on conditions of the water, the size of the object, and the depth where it came to finally rest on the lakebed all determine the speed we can recover an object. If they are lost around piers or beaches and the location given to us is accurate, we can usually find common items within an hour.
Our divers are all advanced open water, dry suit, and altitude diving certified. Having a dry suit and being able to use air more efficiently allows our divers to maximize their bottom time and spend more time searching. Along with dry suits, we use the latest in underwater metal detectors which speeds up the process of finding phones, watches, and other jewelry.
While we can't guarantee the return of your belongings, we will do our best to keep trying. Many of the items we recover are found outside of the allotted timeframe. If we aren't successful during our initial search session, we will go back to the same spot and try again on our own time at not additional charge. We love finding your stuff just as much as you love getting it back.
There is an initial pre-service fee to get our divers geared up and over to your requested location. This fee includes an hour of our services; $100 for a dive up to 30 feet, or $150 for a dive up to 80 feet. If we are unsuccessful in recovering your item within the first hour, you have the option to extend this time for an extra fee. Any additional fees must be paid following completion of last dive.
We understand that not all searches are successful, so instead of charging a larger upfront one time fee, we broke up the price tomake it more affordable. Other companies will charge you a super expensive flat fee. You end up paying this fee whether they recover your property or not. By charging an additional fee for a successful recovery, it incentivises our divers, while limiting your expenses incase the recovery has failed.
We take requests every day of the week and tend to dive between 9am and 5pm. We offer same day services if you need your property found immediately, as well as after-hours from 5pm to 7pm. After 7pm visibility diminishes quickly and recovery becomes rare. We do make exceptions in special occassions.
Local divers always ready to go.
A glimpse of our crew, and what we do.
We offer...
A full spectrum of skills and services
Weather and lake restrictions may apply. Safety of our divers is our #1 priority. If conditions put divers at risk, they will not dive. Final discretion is up to the diver.
Shallow and Deep Service Calls
We have the expertise to recover your items from any depth, no matter how far they’ve gone. From shallow waters to the deepest parts of the lake, we have the resources and tools to get your stuff back.
Same Day Services Available
We offer same-day recovery services for those who need their items returned quickly. For an additional fee, we’ll prioritize your request and dive into action right away. Service subject to diver availability.
Custom Fit Payment Model
We understand some items may not be recovered. While other scuba services charge a huge fee up front, we have a minimal initial cost and any remaining fees are based on a successful recover.
$100 Flat Fee Pier Special
If you’ve dropped an item off one of our local piers, we’ll conduct a one-hour search with no additional recovery fee. We know you don't want to waste your day, so we'll get to work right away!
Rates
--Initial Service Fee--
Shallow Dive (1 Hour) - $100
Deep Dive (1 Hour) - $150
[$50 each additional hour]
--Successful Recoveries--
Shallow Recovery +$50
Deep Recovery +$100
--Special Circumstances--
Expedited Search +$100
After Hours Search +$100
(Outside of 9am-5pm)
(Based on diver availability)
--$100 Pier Special--
Includes 1 hour search around pier, no additional recovery fee. Special circumstances additional charge.
TESTIMONIALS
Successful Recovery Stories
Lost my phone near Camp Rich, Chris found it the same day.
KEVIN FRALEY
Alexandria, Virginia
Thanks for mailing my phone back! Definitely recommend.
STEPH
Lisle, Illinois
It took some time but they eventually found our GoPro!
JOHN TRAPANI
Nashville, Tennessee
Lake Tahoe's premier scuba retrieval company
At Tahoe Recovery Divers, we specialize in locating and retrieving lost and dropped items from the beautiful, yet often unpredictable waters of Lake Tahoe. As experienced scuba divers and long-time locals, we know the lake’s unique terrain, hidden drop-offs, and underwater hazards better than anyone.
Whether it’s a wedding ring slipped from your finger, a GoPro lost on a dive, or a valuable item overboard, we offer fast, reliable, and discreet recovery services. From shallow shoreline searches to deep-water dives, we accommodate any request — including same-day retrievals when time matters most.
For items lost in super deep or hard-to-reach locations, we have access to ROV (Remotely Operated Vehicle) technology, ensuring no job is out of reach.
If it’s in the lake — we’ll find it.
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Items Recovered Last Year
80%
Success Rate
$2.5k
Value of Recovered Items
