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Don's Mower Shop

Lawn Mower & Power Tool Repair, Knife sharpening

About us

Servicing all brands of small engines; 30+ years experience; authorized Briggs and Kohler dealer; pick up and delivery available; free estimates.

Business highlights

14 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

We service lawn mowers, snow blowers, hand-held units (leaf blowers, string trimmers, chain saws, etc), tillers, and other small engines. Chains and blades sharpened on-site.

Services we don't offer

We currently do not repair go-karts, snowmobiles, or other recreational equipment.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.915 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
93%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
7%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews

Sergio N.
04/2022
1.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
I call several times with no answer, left 2 voicemails no response ... Finally decided to give a shoot one more time by texting him and surprise don response by saying he's very busy ok... But a least respond back with a text ( "really ") this is how you conduct business texting ?... Sorry dude but if you don't have the time for answering phone calls from previous customers then pay someone to do it for you plain in simple ... I am taking my business somewhere else more reliable,one on one communication forget stupid text 😂.
Description of Work: Air compressor repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


William B.
07/2018
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
mower up and running
Description of Work: mower repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeanne W.
05/2018
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Very pleased with the service and the price. Our old mower is working well again!
Description of Work: Mower tune up and repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$55

Kathy C.
04/2017
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
I called Don and explained the problem with my mower not starting. He talked me through several possible solutions, while staying on the phone while I checked each idea. When the problem was isolated he provided me with the correct solution and parts that he had in stock for the mower. When I picked up the new part he then explained the new features and improvements. He took TIME and that extra step to make sure I was satisfied with the out come of our transaction. From start to finish it only took approximately 4 hours including drive time. He is the go to guy for my money.
Description of Work: Mower would not start.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$188

Leah C.
10/2016
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
They ultimately did not service my mower, but they were so helpful and willing to try and work with me. I would use them again in a heartbeat.
Description of Work: Lawn mower serviced

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Keach S.
06/2016
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
I had made a rookie mistake by tying to perform what appeared to be a simple task, remove and sharpen my lawn mower blade. Of course, I did not bother to look up and read the owner's manual, so after removing the blade, sharpening it and putting it back on, the mower was hard to start, and when it did start, was unbalanced. After removing the blade again to check what was wrong, I could not put it back on, something was amiss. Only then did I decide to look up the manual, which gave clear instructions, first, not to remove the blade because, they are balanced. If you absolutely have to, when removing the blade, block the blade, (which I did not do) and finally, use a torque wrench to tighten to the correct torque when re-installing. I called Don's and the lady set up a pick-up day. She did say because of the summer backlog, they were running about thee weeks for a turnaround. When the pick-up day arrived, Don left a loaner mower, free of charge. The repair did take about three weeks. The repair charge was very reasonable as Don said he had a used replacement part in stock which he used. Very happy with the service!
Description of Work: Repaired broken lawn mower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$32

Janet R.
04/2016
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
unknown

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Mark P.
10/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Don changed out a bad cable for me, and fixed a handle. He cleaned up the outside of the mower without be asked, and delivered it to my house. Great service

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$45

michael H.
10/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Perfect. completely transparent transaction.......sharpened mower blades and replaced battery while waiting for the new engine. Don's only priority is complete customer satisfaction.
Description of Work: Replaced engine in riding mower

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Beverly R.
05/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He came and picked up my lawn mower, fixed it and brought it back. It now runs well. He gave me some additive to put in the gasoline to try and prevent the problem from happening again.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

Kent M.
01/2015
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Spring 2014 contacted him because the machine was lugging down easily when used last winter. He was in my neighborhood at the time and picked up my 25 year old Toro snowblower that day. He had a full load of lawnmowers on his trailer; I told him I did not expect him to work on my machine until fall. In the fall he told me what it would take to fix and I agreed. He returned the machine Nov. 15, 2014. I just used it earlier this week and today. The machine now has the power it had when new and I am very pleased with his work.
Description of Work: overhauled my 25 year old Toro Snowblower

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$170

Deborah F.
08/2014
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Don came out and picked up the two mowers to tune them up. Despite it being just before a holiday weekend, he dropped the mowers off again just over a week later.
Description of Work: Tuned up, sharpened/replaced blade, changed air-filters, and did other minor repairs on two self propelled mowers.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$120

James F.
05/2013
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
As described above, it went very well.
Description of Work: Don Hays, the owner, who has been in the business 30 years, listed carefully to what I needed to have done to my Snapper riding mower and agreed to pick it up for repairs the same day. He examined the mower carefully, let me know what needed fixing, including several things that I had no way of knowing weren't working satisfactorily. He gave me a reasonable price for doing the work over the phone, did the work well, and returned the mower within a week. He explained some things about its maintenance and how to use it in cutting our lawn that were new to me. He was polite and professional in all ways. I highly recommend him and his small engine repair service. In addition to repairing lawn mowers, he repairs chain saws, snow blowers, and string trimmers as well as sharpens blades and chains.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$143.86

Lynn B.
01/2013
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
I called Don and explained the problem. He came and looked at the snow blower. Told me what he thought might be the problem, and told me he wouldn't know for sure until he got it back to his shop and looked at it. Two days later he called me and told me what was wrong with the snow blower, what it would cost, and how long it would take to fix it. He called when the snow blower was fixed, and we arranged a time for him to drop it off. I wrote a check and asked him to hold it until Wednesday and he said no problem.
Description of Work: Very good company. Have used them before; that's why I called them again. Don quoted me a price, and that's what I paid. Work was done in a timely manor. He picked up the snow blower, and when it was fixed he dropped it off. He is very nice, polite, and professional. Would highly recommend him for repairs. I've had them fixed a lawn mower and a snow blower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Don G.
12/2011
5.0
lawn mower repair
  + -1 more
Telephone contact was very pleasant. they gave an accurate estimate on how long it would take for them to get to my engines. They picked up my mower, snow blower, and gas blower for FREE without my needing to be home. . They estimated 2 weeks' wait and were on track with that timing. They called me with an estimate at that time and then completed repairs within 48 hours. They arranged delivery and were willing to leave the machines if no one was home. Prices were reasonable. Very pleasant experience.
Description of Work: Tune up and repair of lawn mower, snow blower, and gas powered blower.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

    Contact information

    365 County Rd 3300 N, Fisher, IL 61843


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Insured
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.


    Service Categories

    Lawn Mower & Power Tool Repair,
    Knife sharpening

    FAQ

    Don's Mower Shop is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Don's Mower Shop accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, Don's Mower Shop offers free project estimates.
    No, Don's Mower Shop does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Don's Mower Shop does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Don's Mower Shop does not offer emergency services.
    No, Don's Mower Shop does not offer warranties.
    Don's Mower Shop offers the following services: We service lawn mowers, snow blowers, hand-held units (leaf blowers, string trimmers, chain saws, etc), tillers, and other small engines. Chains and blades sharpened on-site.
    We currently do not repair go-karts, snowmobiles, or other recreational equipment.

    Contact information

    365 County Rd 3300 N, Fisher, IL 61843


    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Thursday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Friday:
    8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM