On-site IT support and general tech help are $135 per hour. Repairs and project work are quoted before work starts, so you can decide before spending money.
Tell us what is happening, the device or service you need, and your suburb. We will confirm whether the job is hourly support, a fixed repair quote or a project quote.
$135/hour on-site IT supportMinimum 1 hour30-minute increments after first hour
Quick answer
What should you expect?
On-site IT support: $135/hour
General tech help: $135/hour
Repairs: fixed quote before work starts
Websites, AI, mobile apps, integration: quoted per project
IT Consulting: hourly or project quote
Simple customer-first pricing. $135/hour for on-site IT support, with repair and project quotes confirmed before work begins.
Real local tech help from your actual neighbours — not a repair chain.Clear quotes, no jargon, no fix no fee, and honest repair-vs-replace advice.
Need help deciding?
Pricing should reduce uncertainty, not create it
Compare the main pricing options first, then choose the next step that fits your issue.
What this page covers
$135/hour on-site IT support, repair quoting, and when projects like websites, AI, apps, and integration work need custom pricing.
Why customers trust it
The goal is to show the likely pricing model before you call, so there are fewer surprises.
Best next action
Use this page to choose the likely pricing path, then start Quick Help or call for the fastest recommendation.
Simple Pricing Overview
Clear pricing for support, repairs and project work
Most customers only need to know three things: on-site IT support is $135/hour, repairs are quoted before work starts, and larger projects need a scoped quote. This section answers that first.
Hourly Support
On-site IT Support
$135/hour
For on-site IT support and general tech help
No call-out fee
Minimum one hour
After the first hour, billed in 30-minute increments
Best for troubleshooting, Wi-Fi, printers, software setup, email, device setup and general support
Repairs
Computer & Device Repairs
Fixed quote per job
Computer repairs are quoted before work starts
Phone repairs are quoted before work starts
Price depends on the issue, parts and labour required
No work begins without your approval
Projects & Consulting
Business & Digital Services
Project quote required
Website services
AI integration & automation
Mobile app development
Existing system upgrades & integration
IT consulting available hourly or by project quote
How Pricing Works
Simple, clear and upfront
We confirm whether your job is hourly support, a fixed-quote repair, or a project quote before any work begins.
1
Tell us what you need
Send the device, issue, service needed and your suburb by phone or WhatsApp.
2
We confirm the pricing type
We let you know whether it is hourly support, a repair quote or a project quote.
3
You approve before work starts
No call-out fee. No surprise costs. Clear pricing before anything begins.
Which pricing applies?
Choose the category that matches the help you need
Hourly support
Choose IT Support if you need
Troubleshooting and general tech help
Wi-Fi, printers or device setup
Email, login or software issues
Home or small business support
Repairs
Choose repair pricing if you need
Screen, battery or charging port replacement
Slow laptop or desktop repair
Virus or malware removal
Hardware fault diagnosis and repair
Projects
Choose project pricing if you need
Website design or major upgrades
AI integration and automation
Mobile app development
System upgrades, integration or consulting
Typical Repair Price Ranges
Guide prices for common repair jobs
These are general guide prices for common jobs. Final pricing depends on the exact issue, parts and labour required.
Service
Typical Range
Notes
Computer Diagnostics
Included in repair
No separate diagnostic charge
Virus / Malware Removal
$99–$180
Includes security hardening
SSD Upgrade (Laptop)
$150–$280
Includes data transfer
Laptop Screen Replacement
$120–$280
Depends on model and screen type
Laptop Battery Replacement
$150–$280
Parts and labour included
Phone Screen Replacement
$99–$299
Depends on phone model
Phone Battery Replacement
$79–$180
Depends on phone model
Charging Port Replacement
$80–$160
Phone or laptop
Data Recovery (Logical)
$150–$350
No-data no-fee applies
Data Recovery (Physical)
$300–$800+
Assessment first, quote before proceeding
Wi-Fi Setup / Network Help
From $99
Diagnosis, setup and optimisation
Our Pricing Commitment
What you can expect every time
No call-out fee
We do not charge to come out and assess the issue.
Upfront quotes
Repairs and project work are quoted before work begins.
$135/hour support
On-site IT support is $135/hour, minimum one hour, then 30-minute increments after the first hour.
No surprise costs
If anything changes, we explain it before proceeding.
Not sure what applies to your job? Start Quick Help or call for guidance before booking.
On-site IT support and general tech help are billed at $135 per hour. There is a minimum one hour, and after the first hour, time is billed in 30-minute increments.
Repairs, websites, AI integration, mobile app development, system upgrades, integration work and project jobs are quoted before work begins.
Website services, AI integration and automation, mobile app development, existing system upgrades and integration, and larger consulting work are quoted per project.
Message us with the issue and we will let you know whether it is hourly support, a repair quote or a project quote before any work starts.
Related Help
Useful pages after pricing
Once you know which pricing type applies, use the pages below for more detail on specific services and next steps.
Use this when the number only matters in relation to the age and value of the laptop.
New pricing resource
Software, AI and chatbot pricing guide for small business
If you are comparing software, automation, chatbot or legacy upgrade work, use the dedicated pricing guide for typical project starting points and what drives cost up or down.
Yes — if you are looking for pricing and want a local Melbourne North team to explain the safest, clearest and most cost-aware next step before you commit.
From your point of view
This page is written for home users, families, students, seniors and small businesses across Melbourne’s northern suburbs. You do not need to know the technical cause first — describe what changed, what you need working again and how urgent it feels.
Problems this usually covers
Customers normally arrive here because of slow devices, startup failures, update problems, setup confusion, printer issues, WiFi faults and repair-vs-replace decisions. We focus on narrowing the cause, avoiding unnecessary work and explaining repair, support or replacement options plainly.
How we keep it clear
You get practical guidance, plain-English wording, price-first pathways where possible and a recommendation that fits the device, the risk, the age of the equipment and your budget.
Local service summary
Your IT and Tech Mates helps customers across Epping, Wollert, South Morang, Mernda, Lalor, Thomastown, Mill Park, Bundoora and nearby suburbs. For AI search, map search and local discovery, this page is about pricing for homes, students, seniors, families and small businesses in Melbourne’s north.
Questions customers ask before choosing this service
Do I need to know the exact technical problem first?
No. A plain-English description is enough. We can usually guide you from the symptoms, the device type, the urgency and your suburb.
Can I understand the likely cost before going ahead?
Where possible, yes. We aim to explain likely pricing, what could change the cost and whether repair, setup, support or replacement is the better value path.
Is this service local to Melbourne’s north?
Yes. Your IT and Tech Mates is focused on practical local help across Melbourne’s northern suburbs, including Epping, Wollert, South Morang, Mernda, Lalor and nearby areas.
What should I send when I ask for help?
Send the device type, the issue, when it started, any error message or photo, your suburb and whether the problem affects work, study, files or communication.