// pricing — cleveland, oh

Honest pricing.
No surprises.

Most jobs are flat-rate so you know what you'll pay before I start. Diagnostics are always free, and you only pay when the work is done and your computer is back to normal.

[ always included ]

Free diagnostics & quote

I find out what's wrong, tell you the price, and only start work if you say go. If a repair isn't worth doing, I'll tell you straight.

Common services

Prices below are for labor only — parts (if needed) are separate, at cost plus a small markup, or you can buy them yourself.

001

Windows install & setup

Clean install of Windows 10 or 11, drivers, Office, browsers, antivirus, your essentials. Activation included.

$80–100flat
002

Data transfer & backup setup

Move files, photos, emails, bookmarks, and passwords from your old machine to a new one. Set up automatic backup.

$80–120flat
003

Virus & malware removal

Full cleanup of crypto miners, trojans, adware, and browser hijackers. Real protection set up so it doesn't come back.

$90–130flat
004

Cleaning & thermal paste — laptop

Full disassembly, dust cleanout, fresh thermal paste & pads. Old laptops actually run cool and quiet again.

$80–100flat
005

Cleaning & thermal paste — desktop

Dust cleanout, cable tidy, fresh paste on CPU. Lower temps and quieter fans, often noticeably faster boot.

$60–80flat
006

SSD upgrade with system migration

Clone your existing Windows install to a new SSD — no reinstall, no data loss. Big speed boost on older machines.

$80+ ssd cost
007

RAM install / upgrade

Pick the right memory for your machine, install it, verify it runs at full speed.

$40–60+ ram cost
008

Laptop screen replacement

Cracked or dead screen swap. Part cost depends on model — quoted up front.

$100–150+ screen cost
009

Laptop battery replacement

New battery, calibrated, tested. Get back full unplugged time.

$60–80+ battery cost
010

Full tune-up — "it's just slow"

Software cleanup, startup optimization, disk & memory check, browser cleanup, junk removal.

$90–110flat
011

Wi-Fi & network setup

Router setup, guest network, secure passwords, signal boost, printers and shared folders. Home or small office.

$80–100flat
012

Data recovery (logical)

Recovering files from a drive that's still alive but not mounting properly. Physical drive failures quoted separately.

$120–200flat

For everything else

Got something unusual or hard to diagnose? Hourly rate kicks in. Time is tracked honestly — if I get stuck, I tell you before the meter runs.

[ hourly rate ]
$65/hr
Standard rate for non-flat-rate work. Tracked in 15-minute increments after the first hour.
[ on-site minimum ]
$45
If I drive out and the fix takes 5 minutes, you still pay the minimum. Anything longer rolls into the hourly rate.

The fine print, plain

Pay after the job

No deposits, no upfront fees. You see the machine working, then you pay. Larger parts may need a deposit — I'll tell you up front if so.

30-day labor warranty

If the same issue comes back within 30 days, I fix it again at no extra charge for labor. Parts carry their own manufacturer warranty.

Parts: your choice

Either I source the part (cost plus a small markup, with my warranty) or you buy it yourself from my list. Whichever works for you.

Quote before work

I never start a paid repair without telling you the price first. If diagnostics reveal the job is bigger than expected, I stop and re-quote.

On-site or drop-off

Greater Cleveland area for on-site visits. Drop-off works for harder jobs (board work, full disassembly) where I need my bench.

Payment methods

Cash, Zelle, Venmo, or card. Sales tax applies to parts (Cuyahoga County rate). Receipt sent by email.

Ways to save

10%

Senior discount

10% off labor for clients 65 and older. Just mention it when you call.

$20

Referral credit

Refer a friend or neighbor — you get $20 off your next job, they get $20 off their first.

15%

Bundle two jobs

Two services in one visit (e.g. tune-up + thermal paste) — 15% off the smaller one.

Not sure which one fits?
Just describe the issue.

Tell me what's happening with your computer and I'll give you a flat-rate quote — usually within an hour.