Edger Repairs in Thornlie, WA 6108
Edger Repairs in Thornlie
Lawn edger won't start, blade gone blunt, or shaft making a horrible noise? We'll sort it. Free pickup from Thornlie 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 Thornlie, 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 Thornlie 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 Thornlie edger owners
Thornlie is one of Perth's larger established suburbs with a real mix of property sizes. From small townhouse lots up to larger family blocks, every property needs regular edging maintenance.
What we mostly see from this part of Perth is edgers that have been bought from a big-box store and run for 5 to 7 years before something gives. Sometimes worth fixing, sometimes worth replacing. We'll tell you straight either way.
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 tell if your edger's engine is cooked
Before you spend money on a service for an edger that's hard to start, do a 30-second compression test. It tells you if the engine's worth fixing.
Two-stroke engines wear out. The piston rings get worn, the cylinder bore gets scored, and you lose compression. Once compression drops below a certain point, the engine won't start reliably no matter what you do to the carby or fuel system. Time to either rebuild the engine or replace the whole edger.
The simple way to check is a thumb test. Pull the spark plug out. Put your thumb firmly over the spark plug hole. Pull the cord briskly. If the engine has decent compression, it'll blow your thumb off the hole with real force. If your thumb stays on the hole easily, compression is gone.
For a more accurate test, you need a compression gauge (Repco or Supercheap, about $30 to $50). Screws into the spark plug hole. Pull the cord 4 or 5 times and read the gauge. Most healthy edger engines should read 90 to 110 PSI. Below 70 PSI is borderline. Below 50 PSI it's not coming back without major surgery.
Things that cause low compression:
- Worn piston rings. Fixable but the engine has to come apart. New rings are $30 to $80 plus labour.
- Scored cylinder. Often from running it lean or with a clogged air filter. Sometimes fixable with a hone, sometimes the cylinder is finished.
- Blown head gasket or loose plug. Cheap fix. Always check tightness of the spark plug first.
- Stuck rings from carbon buildup. Sometimes a tank of cleaner solves it. Sometimes not.
If your compression test shows the engine's gone, do the maths. A new edger of similar quality is $300 to $700. An engine rebuild is $250 to $400 plus parts. Sometimes worth it on a good Stihl or Honda. Almost never worth it on a cheap brand.
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 Thornlie for free?
Yep. Saturday pickup, Sunday delivery, no charge. We've been running this through Thornlie 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: Canning Vale · Huntingdale · Southern River · Gosnells · Maddington
Edger needs sorting?
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