Edger Repairs in Bedfordale, WA 6112
Edger Repairs in Bedfordale
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from Bedfordale on Saturdays, back to you Sunday.
Book Online Call (08) 9444 1284How it works
No need to load the edger into the boot or chase down a workshop. We come to Bedfordale, take it back to the bench, fix it properly, and bring it home.
Book online
Pick a Saturday pickup slot through our online booking. Takes about a minute.
We collect
We swing past your place in Bedfordale on Saturday and pick up the edger. Free.
Bench service
Strip, diagnose, repair and test on the workshop bench. No guesswork.
Back to you
Delivered back to your door Sunday, ready to cut a clean line again.
What an edger service actually involves
Edgers cop a hammering. Concrete, limestone, the odd reticulation pipe. Most of them come in with two or three issues at once, not just a blunt blade. Here's what we go through:
Blade inspection & replacement
Edger blades wear fast on Perth's limestone driveways. We check the edge, the mounting, and replace if it's chipped or under spec.
Shaft & bearing service
Sand and grass clippings get into the shaft over time. We strip it, clean the bearings, regrease, and check for play.
Drive belt replacement
Belt-driven edgers stretch and slip. If yours is slow to spin up or screeching on startup, the belt's the usual culprit.
Carburettor clean & rebuild
Two-stroke edgers sitting over winter gum up fast. We strip the carby, clean the jets, and replace gaskets and diaphragms as needed.
Fuel system service
Old fuel, blocked filters, perished lines. Cheap to fix, but it's why most edgers won't start after a long break.
Full diagnostic & tune
Spark, compression, ignition timing, idle, throttle response. Same diagnostic process we've used for 50 years.
A note for Bedfordale edger owners
Bedfordale sits in the foothills with a mix of older homes, larger rural blocks, and newer estate development. Plenty of substantial edging to do here, and the harder soil and gravel driveways take their toll on blades and bearings.
Edgers from Bedfordale often come in with shaft and bearing issues from running over gravel and stones. Worth checking the gearhead grease every year if you've got a stony block.
Brands we service
Atom · Honda · Masport · Stihl · Husqvarna · Victa · Bushranger · Echo · Shindaiwa
If it's a petrol, electric or battery edger and it's broken, we can have a look. Doesn't matter where you bought it.
Buying a second-hand edger? What to check before you hand over cash
Used edgers can be great value. They can also be expensive paperweights. Here's the 5-minute inspection that tells you which is which.
Marketplace, Gumtree and garage sales are full of edgers. Some are gold (the bloke is moving house and it's hardly used). Some are scrap (the bloke is selling because it doesn't work and he can't be bothered fixing it). Tell them apart with this checklist.
Visual check first. Walk away if you see:
- Cracked or repaired-with-Sikaflex housing.
- Wires hanging out, or missing covers.
- Excessive rust, especially on the engine block or shaft.
- Engine that's clearly been "rebuilt" by someone with a hammer.
- A blade that's been ground down to a stub, or replaced with anything that doesn't look right.
Ask to start it. Walk away if:
- Owner refuses, says "I just need to put fuel in" but doesn't, or says it's been "stored a while."
- Takes more than 5 pulls to start, or owner has to fiddle with the choke for ages.
- Engine runs but has obvious smoke (blue smoke = oil burn = piston rings or valves), or is incredibly noisy.
- Blade doesn't spin properly, or you can hear bad bearing rumble from the gearhead when running.
If it starts cleanly, run through these checks:
- Pull the spark plug and look at the colour. Tan is good. Black or wet is borderline. White or pale is bad news.
- Check the air filter. Clean filter = owner cared. Filthy filter = owner didn't.
- Wobble the blade by hand (engine off). Should be tight, no side-to-side play.
- Run a thumb test on the spark plug hole for compression (covered in another tip section). Should blow your thumb off.
- Look in the fuel tank with a torch. Clean or sediment? Sediment means the carby is probably crap by now.
Sensible price guide for used edgers, give or take depending on condition:
- Stihl FC range, good condition: $300 to $500
- Honda 4-stroke, good condition: $250 to $400
- Atom 588, good condition: $200 to $350
- Husqvarna petrol, good condition: $200 to $400
- Generic Bunnings brand: under $100, and only if it actually starts
If you're not sure, bring it to us before you commit. We'll tell you straight whether it's worth the asking price.
Why Sandersons
50 years in
Family-owned outdoor power equipment specialists since 1975. Same family, same workshop ethic.
Honest quoting
We diagnose first, then ring you with the cost before any work goes ahead. No surprises on the invoice.
Free pickup & delivery
Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. Makes the whole job easier than dropping off yourself.
30-day workmanship guarantee
If something we serviced isn't right, bring it back. We'll fix it.
Common questions
Do you really pick up from Bedfordale for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through Bedfordale and the rest of Perth for years.
How much does an edger service cost?
It depends on what's wrong with it and what brand you've got. Once we've had a proper look on the bench, we ring you with a fixed price before we do any work. No charging by the hour, no surprises.
My edger won't start. Is it worth fixing?
Almost always yes. Most "won't start" jobs come down to old fuel, a gummed-up carby, or a tired spark plug. None of those are expensive fixes. We'll have a look and tell you straight if it's not worth it.
How often should I service my edger?
Once a year for most home edgers. If you're a tradie running it daily, twice a year. Sand, salt, and dust are hard on bearings.
Do you service electric and battery edgers too?
We do. Battery edgers don't have carbies to worry about, but the shaft, blade, drive system and electronics all wear and we can service the lot. EGO Power+, Stihl battery, Honda battery, all good.
How long does it take?
Usually back to you within a week. Picked up Saturday, delivered the following Sunday at the latest. If parts have to come in, we'll let you know.
How do I book?
Easiest is the online booking on this page. Pick a slot, leave your address, done. Or ring us on (08) 9444 1284 if you'd rather talk to a person.
We also service edgers in nearby suburbs: Armadale · Kelmscott · Mount Nasura · Mount Richon · Roleystone
Edger needs sorting?
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