Computer repair
Prices and how to book
We’re collecting prices from pros for this service. how we measure
- Takes
- 30 min online to a few days
- When
- when something breaks
- Done by
- an IT technician
What it costs
We’re collecting prices from pros for this service.Until we have them, set the most you’ll pay: only pros whose price fits are asked.
- Whether it can be fixed online
- Parts, such as a screen, battery or drive
- The kind and age of the computer
- How much data there is to copy or move
- Same-day or urgent help
What’s included
- Diagnosis of the problem
- Labour for the agreed fix
- Checking it works before handing it back
- An explanation of what was done
- Parts (screen, battery, drive, charger)
- Software licences
- Recovering data from a damaged drive
- Travel for a home visit
Safety. A repair can give someone access to your files. Back up first if you can, and ask how they handle your data; pros can explain it on their page.
When you need it
- When
- When the computer is slow, won’t start, the screen breaks, the Wi‑Fi drops or you want a backup.
- How long
- Many fixes take 30 minutes to an hour online; a repair with parts can take a few days.
- Who
- An IT technician.
What to tell the pro
- What’s wrong, and since when
- The kind of computer and roughly how old it is
- Any error messages, or a photo of the screen
- Whether it can be done online or needs a visit
- Whether your files are backed up
What to ask them
- Can it be fixed online?
- Are parts extra, and at what price?
- How do you handle my files and passwords?
- What happens if it can’t be fixed?
Ask once. Your agent does the asking.
- Say the job, when, and the most you’ll pay. Only your agent sees that number.
- Pros that fit are asked one at a time. You get a price, a counter-offer or a visit first.
- Nothing is booked until you say yes.
We’re onboarding pros now. If none fits yet, your request stays open and we message you when one does.
Ask for computer repairQuestions
How much does computer repair cost?
It depends on the problem, the parts, whether it’s done online or on a visit, and urgency. With tabhood you set your maximum and only pros whose price fits are asked.
Can it be fixed online?
Often, yes: a slow computer, software, email and many Wi‑Fi problems can be fixed with remote help. A broken screen or a worn-out battery needs someone with the computer in their hands.
Will they see my files?
They might need to. Back up first if you can, and ask how they handle your data before you say yes.
Do I pay if they can’t fix it?
It depends on the pro: the diagnosis is usually paid. You see their terms before you say yes.
What if no pro fits my price?
You see the closest public price and decide. Your request can stay open and we message you when a pro fits.