Lawn Mower Servicing
& Repair, Done Properly
Your friendly, local lawn mower maintenance service located in Farnborough, Hampshire.
Petrol and electric, rotary and cylinder machines cared for, with a full health check report on every machine service.
We are fully insured to maintain, store and transport machines, so you know you’re in safe hands.
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Health check report with every service
Servicing from £50 — Estimates on request
All types — Petrol & electric, rotary & cylinder
What Type of Lawn Mower Do I Have?
Not sure which you have? Here is some useful information to help you find out!
Rotary
The most common type of mower.
Identifiable with a single blade that spins under the deck.
May have a single rear roller, or two rear wheels.
Cylinder
- Identifiable with the multi-blade rotating reel.
- Typically has a large rear roller with a smaller smooth or grooved front roller.
Petrol Rotary Mower Servicing Prices
Three levels of service, so you only pay for what your machine actually needs. Every level includes a written health check report.
Level 1
Basic preparation for an older or infrequently used machine.
- Health Check Report
- Carburettor Clean
- Oil Drain and Replacement
- Sharpen and Balance Blade / Replace if Required
(Additional charge applies if a replacement blade is required)
RECOMMENDED
Level 2
The advised minimum standard to keep a mower in good working order.
- Everything in Level 1, plus:
- Spark Plug Replacement
- Air Filter Replacement
- Lubricate and Adjust Cables, Belts and Controls
Level 3
Our most thorough service, for hard-working machines.
- Everything in Level 2, plus:
- Ultrasonic Carburettor Clean
- Ignition Coil Gap Check and Adjust
- Tighten Engine Mounting and Handlebar Bolts
- Tune Carburettor
- Machine Clean
Which Service Is Best for My Rotary Mower?
Level 1
A budget friendly service, best for older or infrequently used machines requiring basic preparation.
Level 2
Recommended as the yearly minimum standard to maintain equipment in good working order. Ideal for newer mowers, where consistent reliability and cutting performance is required.
Level 3
Designed for machines subject to frequent use or demanding conditions. A Level 3 service prepares the mower to handle seasons with maximum efficiency and dependability.
It is recommended that lawn mowers are serviced at least once per year, or more frequently if the machine faces heavy use.
Electric, Battery and Cylinder Mower Services
Electric and Battery Rotary
- Health Check Report
- Function Check
- Cleaning of Machine
- Electrical Connection Checks
- Lubrication of Moving Parts
- Sharpen and Balance Blade / Replace if Required
(Additional charge applies if a replacement blade is required)
Cylinder Mowers
Cylinder mowers vary a great deal, so we price each one individually rather than quoting a flat rate.
For cylinder pricing, please contact us directly — tell us the make and model and we will give you a price.
- Cylinder Blade Backlap — £27
- Cylinder Blade Sharpen — POA
Additional Services
Rotary Blade Sharpen (On Machine)
£15
Rotary Blade Sharpen (Off Machine)
£7
Cylinder Blade Backlap
£27
Cylinder Blade Sharpen
POA
Carb Strip and Ultrasonic Clean (Off Machine)
£15
Pull Cord Replacement
£15
If the service you require is not listed, please contact us.
Non-service repairs are charged at our current labour rate and billed pro-rata in 30 minute increments.
Estimates are available on request.
*Prices subject to change.
From the Workshop
Every machine that comes through the workshop gets photographed and written up — services, restorations and the occasional rescue.
Webb WEH12R
In for an upgraded front roller. The increased diameter and weight really helps to get those stripes into the lawn.
AVAILABLE
Qualcast Classic Petrol 43s
Came in after sitting unused in a garage. Cassette repaint and sharpen, new carburettor, four-piece front roller replacement and a full service with oil, air filter and spark plug.
SOLD
Hayter Harrier 48
(Model 219, c.1993)
Restored to its former glory with a deck and ancillary repaint. Full service, carburettor ultrasonic clean and rebuild with new seals, blade sharpened and balanced, new fuel line, roller drive belt and pull cord.
Qualcast Classic Petrol 35s
Arrived as a non-runner with blunt blades. A service and ultrasonic clean restored the engine, a new carburettor cured the rough idle, and the cassette and bed knife were sharpened and repainted.
Hayter Harrier 41
(c.1992)
In for a Level 2 service, height adjustment repair, electric start battery and terminal replacement, new cutting blade, front wheel replacement and engine tidy up.
Machines are on occasion available once restored — just ask for our latest inventory.
Get in Contact
Let us know what your requirement and we will happily provide a no obligation estimate.
If you require collection/delivery then please contact us for out options.
Send us an enquiry
07364 236698 · info@gilksgarage.co.uk
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