Edger Repairs in Fremantle, WA 6160
Edger Repairs in Fremantle
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from Fremantle 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 Fremantle, 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 Fremantle 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 Fremantle edger owners
Fremantle is a mix of heritage homes, working-class blocks, and renovated terraces. Smaller block sizes than the outer suburbs but every one needs edging done. Plenty of tight access driveways and limestone walls that punish blades.
Most Fremantle edgers come to us because they've been used hard but not maintained. Once they get a proper service they tend to keep running for years. Just need someone to actually look at them.
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.
How to sharpen a blade without ruining it
Edger blades are cheap, but a sharp blade cuts cleaner, lasts longer, and stresses the engine less. If you're going to sharpen yours, do it properly.
An edger blade has a sharpened edge along the leading face. Not the tip, the leading face. When the blade spins, the leading face is the part that hits the grass first. That's the part you sharpen.
The two ways people get this wrong: they sharpen the tip (which makes the blade chip more easily) or they sharpen at the wrong angle (which makes the cutting edge too thin and prone to bending or chipping).
Right way to do it:
- Take the blade off the edger. Engine off, plug out, no shortcuts here.
- Clamp the blade in a vise with the cutting edge facing up.
- Use a flat file (a 10 or 12 inch mill bastard file is ideal) and stroke it along the leading face. Maintain the original bevel angle, usually about 30 degrees from horizontal.
- File in one direction only, away from yourself. Pulling back and forth dulls the file and creates a wire edge.
- Count your strokes. 5 to 10 strokes per side is usually enough. Same number each side to maintain balance.
- Check the edge with your fingernail. If your nail catches lightly when dragged across the edge, sharp enough. Don't try for a razor edge, edgers cut through grass and dirt, not through paper.
Don't use an angle grinder unless you really know what you're doing. They generate heat fast, and heat draws the temper out of the blade steel. A blade that's been overheated by a grinder loses its edge in the first 10 minutes of use.
One thing that's often missed: balance check after sharpening. We covered this in another tip, but worth repeating. Hang the blade on a nail through the centre hole. If one side dips, file a tiny bit more off that side. An unbalanced blade vibrates and wears the gearhead bearings.
Honest take: blades are 15 to 40 dollars. If your blade has chunks missing, deep gouges, or has been ground down past the original profile, just buy a new one. Sharpening saves money on a blade that's still in good shape, not on a blade that's already destroyed.
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 Fremantle for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through Fremantle 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: North Fremantle · South Fremantle · East Fremantle · Beaconsfield · White Gum Valley
Edger needs sorting?
Book a free Saturday pickup from Fremantle. Back to your door Sunday, cutting a clean line.
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