Computer repair pricing?

[flibberdipper]

Alright, so on my website, the computer repairs page hasn't really been touched. And I would like to get some rates on it, but I don't know how much I should charge. I do want a few choices though, since I don't want to ream people a new asshole. Maybe something like this.

 

BASIC REPAIRS: Computer slowness*, viruses*, physical cleaning**, etc. (*Pricing may depend on the complexity of the problem) (**Supplies provided by customer?)

INTERMEDIATE REPAIRS: Hardware issues*, hardware failure*, operating system reinstalls

CUSTOM PC: Parts to be provided by customer and built by me. $50?

 

Not sure on any extra categories and prices.

[The Toaster]

Alright, so on my website, the computer repairs page hasn't really been touched. And I would like to get some rates on it, but I don't know how much I should charge. I do want a few choices though, since I don't want to ream people a new asshole. Maybe something like this.

BASIC REPAIRS: Computer slowness*, viruses*, physical cleaning**, etc. (*Pricing may depend on the complexity of the problem) (**Supplies provided by customer?)

INTERMEDIATE REPAIRS: Hardware issues*, hardware failure*, operating system reinstalls

CUSTOM PC: Parts to be provided by customer and built by me. $50?

Not sure on any extra categories and prices.

Do you have a legit business and this is your full time job, or just doing it at home for profit?

EDIT: You could charge an extra 25$ just to find out what is wrong with it like bs Geek squad does.

[flibberdipper]

Do you have a legit business and this is your full time job, or just doing it at home for profit?

EDIT: You could charge an extra 25$ just to find out what is wrong with it like bs Geek squad does.

Right now it's more of a beta thing, since I haven't actually started to do it yet.

[Volbet]

For the physical cleaning, you should really invest in a air compressor. If the customer had to provide compressed air, there wouldn't be much reason to contact you.

Although, usually a cleaning would be considered part of other services, but that might just be me.

 

And how do you plan on repairing complex hardware failures? You should probably have a small fee for identifying a problem, and then you can charge extra if you can fix it. 

[Razzaa]

Alright, so on my website, the computer repairs page hasn't really been touched. And I would like to get some rates on it, but I don't know how much I should charge. I do want a few choices though, since I don't want to ream people a new asshole. Maybe something like this.

 

BASIC REPAIRS: Computer slowness*, viruses*, physical cleaning**, etc. (*Pricing may depend on the complexity of the problem) (**Supplies provided by customer?)

INTERMEDIATE REPAIRS: Hardware issues*, hardware failure*, operating system reinstalls

CUSTOM PC: Parts to be provided by customer and built by me. $50?

 

Not sure on any extra categories and prices.

Phone around to local shops and see what rates they offer. That is what i did. It blew my mind when i found out what people charge for virus removal!!  Most big box stores in my area charge 100$+ just for malware removal.

[flibberdipper]

For the physical cleaning, you should really invest in a air compressor. If the customer had to provide compressed air, there wouldn't be much reason to contact you.

Although, usually a cleaning would be considered part of other services, but that might just be me.

 

And how do you plan on repairing complex hardware failures? You should probably have a small fee for identifying a problem, and then you can charge extra if you can fix it. 

I just remembered my dad has a nozzle thing for our sizable air compressor.

 

And see? This is why I'm coming to you guys. You're giving me ideas. I'm pondering them.

[flibberdipper]

Phone around to local shops and see what rates they offer. That is what i did. It blew my mind when i found out what people charge for virus removal!!  Most big box stores in my area charge 100$+ just for malware removal.

Jesus mother of Gandhi.

 

EDIT: GG Chrome OS. Way to double post.

[Fulgrim]

I presume this is like a part time kind of thing, in between college/uni/work?

£10 fee just to look at the rig/laptop (if they are dumb and say something like "my pc is slow" or whatever) 

 

£20 for a cleanup/virus removal, and basic cleanup of computer (physical, or digital)

£15 to test hardware, like gpu/cpu/hdd/ram

 

No charge to order replacement parts, they just have to foot the bill for the item + shipping, but ~£10 instillation fee of said hardware

 

Build a PC - depends on the type of build, but as a rule of thumb, £40 to put one together. £10 more to install windows (with their copy, if they don't own one, they pay for a key) and £5 to install drivers etc. 

 

To build a higher end rig, ~£60

[The Toaster]

I just remembered my dad has a nozzle thing for our sizable air compressor.

 

And see? This is why I'm coming to you guys. You're giving me ideas. I'm pondering them.

Offer a cheap troubleshooting service aswell.

Since its like a beta thing you should really price your services competivley.

Some shops around me even sell really cheap core duo builds. You can make really cheap pcs, 100$ and sell them with minimal profit gain like, 135$ (Use one of those sites we don't talk about to acquire an OS.)

[flibberdipper]

Offer a cheap troubleshooting service aswell.

Since its like a beta thing you should really price your services competivley.

Some shops around me even sell really cheap core duo builds. You can make really cheap pcs, 100$ and sell them with minimal profit gain like, 135$ (Use one of those sites we don't talk about to acquire an OS.)

I tend to borrow keys from my school anyway.

[MuffinTopMike]

My friend got a virus removed from his computer and it cost him $300, he went to one of the big PC stores, pretty crazy. For small basic things like virus removal and cleaning, $30 seems like a reasonable price. For hardware issues, $60 for the labor and extra for the cost of any replacement parts. For a custom computer build, maybe $60, most PC stores will cost around $70 for a custom build.

[Slash003]

Virus removal depending on how much of a bitch the virus is anywhere from 15-45$. Hell I removed one hell of a bastard off my brothers computer and got 0.00$

[Sandvich]

Well I charge

 

from $20 - $40 CAD for virus removal and people still call me

 

and hardware failure $20 for labour and they pay for part.

 

Also make should to sell warranties for $10 per 3 months.  

[The Toaster]

I tend to borrow keys from my school anyway.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Sempron 145 2.8GHz Single-Core Processor ($9.99 @ Micro Center)

Motherboard: Biostar A960D+ Micro ATX AM3+ Motherboard

Memory: Pareema 4GB (1 x 4GB) DDR3-1333 Memory ($28.99 @ Newegg)

Case: Thermaltake VL80001W2Z ATX Mid Tower Case ($19.99 @ Micro Center)

Power Supply: EVGA 400W ATX Power Supply ($19.99 @ NCIX US)

Total: $78.96

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-02-18 19:07 EST-0500

Lol! I wish I could do the same.

I made this build that you could sell because I was bored. The Mobo is like 30$

EDIT: Core duo mobos are super expensive. e-e