Who this service is for
This is computer repair for the people who actually live and work in Sandiacre — the households on Derby Road, the home-workers in the newer estates off Town Street, the small business owners around the Bridge Street area. Whether you are in a Victorian terrace near the canal or a modern semi up towards Cloudside, it is for you if your PC or laptop is:
- Running painfully slow
- Not starting or crashing
- Showing virus or malware warnings
- Making strange noises or overheating
- Having screen, keyboard, or battery issues
You do not need to understand what has gone wrong. Pop it round to me near Long Eaton — barely a five-minute drive from the Sandiacre Lock side — or I can often come to you if you are local.
Common problems I can fix
- Slow computer diagnosis and speed-up
- Virus and malware removal
- Windows not starting or blue screen errors
- Hardware diagnostics and repairs
- Laptop screen, keyboard, and battery replacement
- Data recovery from failing drives
- Upgrades: more RAM, SSD replacement
- Clean operating system reinstall
Areas I cover
I am based just outside Sandiacre, near Long Eaton, and cover the town and its surrounding neighbourhoods. Being so close to the M1 makes it quick to reach people across the Erewash border area:
- Sandiacre
- Stapleford
- Long Eaton
- Risley
- Toton
- Bramcote
If you are a bit further out — Ilkeston, Beeston, or even over towards Nottingham — I can usually still help. Just ask and I will tell you honestly whether the journey makes sense.
Simple, upfront pricing
I charge £40 per hour for computer repair and diagnostics, whether I am working on it at mine or I have come to you in Sandiacre. Most everyday fixes — clearing out a virus, speeding up a sluggish machine, putting a fresh copy of Windows on — take an hour or two. You will always know the likely cost before I start, and there are never any hidden extras.
| Service | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis and honest assessment | Free with repair |
| Virus / malware removal | £40–£80 |
| Slow computer speed-up | £40–£80 |
| Windows reinstall (clean) | £60–£100 |
| Hardware repair (labour only) | £40–£120 |
| Data recovery | From £40 |
Why work with me
I am one person serving Sandiacre and the surrounding towns — when you get in touch, you speak to me directly, I do the work myself, and I explain things properly without hiding behind technical language. I have been helping people around the Erewash Valley for years, and most of my work comes through word of mouth from neighbours and local businesses. No call centre, no ticket numbers, no pressure to buy extras.
- Truly local: Based minutes from Sandiacre Lock, I know the area and can reach you fast
- Straight-talking: If a repair is not worth the money, I will tell you rather than take it on
- Plain English: I explain what went wrong and what I am doing to fix it
- Fair, transparent pricing: £40 per hour, agreed before any work begins
- No-risk first chat: Describe the problem and I will give you an honest assessment of whether I can help — completely free
Frequently asked questions
Can you come to my house in Sandiacre?
Yes, for a lot of common issues — slow WiFi, setting up a new computer, printer problems, or anything that is not easy to unplug and carry — I am happy to come to you. I am only a few minutes from most parts of Sandiacre, including the Cloudside area and streets off Station Road. For hardware repairs that need my bench and tools, it is usually quicker if you bring the machine to me in Long Eaton.
How long will it take to get my computer back?
Most straightforward jobs — virus removal, speeding up a slow machine, or a clean Windows reinstall — are done within a day or two. More involved hardware repairs might take a bit longer if I need to order a specific part, but I will always give you a realistic timeframe when I have seen the machine.
What happens if you cannot fix my computer?
I will be upfront about it. If the problem needs specialist data-recovery equipment, or the cost of parts makes a repair uneconomical, I will tell you straight away and help you figure out the best next step. You only ever pay for work I have actually completed.
Do you help with Macs and iPads too?
My main experience is with Windows desktops and laptops, which covers most home and small-business machines in the Sandiacre area. For Mac and iPad software issues I can often help with diagnosis and straightforward fixes. Serious Mac hardware faults may be better handled by an Apple-authorised repairer, and I will tell you if that is the case.
Ready to get your computer working again?
Drop me a message and tell me what is happening with your machine. I will give you an honest answer about what it needs and what it will cost — no obligation, no pressure. Free first chat for everyone in Sandiacre and the surrounding area.