What do we repair ?
We repair most types and makes of audio equipment from valve amps, transistor amplifiers, speakers, powered speakers, mixers and lighting effects.
We can rebuild or modify the amps to your spec. All work comes with a three month guarantee of our work and all parts ( except consumables such as bulbs, reflectors and liquids. Valves have 1 month guaratee excluding misuse). All repairs are returned with a service sheet detailing the repair and cost of individual parts and labour. We also undertake electronic repairs to instruments such as keyboards, guitars, basses, effects racks, pedals etc..
How Much do repairs cost ?
£35 Bench Charge - To open up the unit and test to see what is essentially wrong. This includes 1 hour labour and small parts. ( Larger parts such as output transistors , valves and transformers are charged extra.) We we inform you of the estimated cost and whether it is economical to repair.
£25 Labour charge per hour after that.
You can Drop off equipment or send by courier ( at your cost ) but please let us know before items arrive. For heavy items in the Midlands areas we can offer a pickup/delivery service charged at £30. Local areas are charged at £10. Please ring to get a price.
Repairs to electronic equipment vary from a simple replacement of a leads or connection to a complete rewire or multiple component change. It is necessary to examine the equipment prior to any quote for work. We charge a £35 bench charge where we will examine the equipment and if possible repair the equipment. This price includes up to 1 hour of labour and small components. However on inspection there may be replacement of more expensive components and more time. If this is the case we will inform you of the estimate to repair the equipment. Labour is charged at £25 per hour.
2. Servicing costs are charged at £25.00 per hour ( typically 2 hours for an amp ) plus parts.
3. Call outs are charged at £50 plus hourly rate ( £25.00 per hour) and parts.
What is the turnaround time for repairs?
Generally repairs are done within 1-2 weeks. We can supply a diagnosis within a few days of receiving the item and a delivery time for completion. On repairs where parts are not in stock the turn around time will be slightly longer depending on availability.
Repairs on In house systems will be done as soon as possible. In certain circumstances we may provide a loan item whilst we repair the faulty equipment.
All repaired items are given a Free PAT test to ensure that they comply with electrical safety.
Equipment may be delivered to us by courier or brought in ( appointment is necessary ). We also operate a pickup service where we can arrange to pickup the equipment if this is viable. ( usually within 20 miles )
Repairs can take a varying amount of time depending on the components that require replacing. You will be informed at the earliest opportunity of the timescale.
If you need advice or would like to book a repair the please telephone to arrange your repair on 01283 480116.