We service all types of garden equipment and machinery here in Chelmsford, Essex. The most common question is “how much does a service cost?” and “what is included in the service?”.
Here’s a guide to what is involved in the service of your machine and also how much this is likely to cost. Although the pricing is only a guide, it will give you a good idea of how much your service will cost. Due to the variety of machines available, it’s impossible to provide a blanket price for machine servicing. Please call us to discuss your individual machine.
Petrol Chainsaws
A petrol chainsaw service costs £95.00+VAT, this is based on a 2-year-old machine. This includes sharpening the chain and service parts. Any additional parts required will be in addition.
- Clean or replace the air filter as required
- Replace fuel filter as necessary
- Replace spark plug
- Check chain brake function
- Assess chain condition
- Check fuel pump and carburetor function
- Sharpen Chain
- Test run the machine and check the operation of both the machine and safety system
Petrol Strimmers
The process and cost for a petrol strimmer service is relatively very similar to a petrol chainsaw service. This is because the engines are very similar. For a 2-year-old machine a service costs £85+VAT. Any additional parts required not included in the service will be charged for.
- Clean or replace the air filter as required
- Replace fuel filter as necessary
- Replace spark plugs
- Check fuel pump and carburetor function
- Strip & Grease
- Test run the machine and check the operation of both the machine and safety system
Leaf Blowers
The process and cost for a petrol leaf blower service is similar to a petrol chainsaw service. This is because the engines are very similar. For a 2-year-old machine a service costs £85+VAT Any additional parts required not included in the service will be charged for.
- Clean or replace the air filter as required
- Replace fuel filter as necessary
- Replace spark plugs
- Check fuel pump and carburetor function
- Test run the machine and check the operation of both the machine and safety system
Petrol Hedge Cutter
A service for a petrol hedge cutter, over 2 years old, is £95.00 +VAT As with chainsaw servicing, sharpening is included.
- Check the air filter and clean or replace this as necessary
- Replace spark plugs
- Replace fuel filter
- Check fuel pump function and carburetor function
- Sharpen blades
- Grease
- Check machine function and operation of the safety systems
Hedge Cutter Extensions
A service for a long reach hedge cutter attachment, is £65.00 +VAT
- Sharpen blade
- Strip and grease
- Check function and operation
