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Computer Housecalls

Computer Repair, Internet Service, Notary,

About us

Onsite Computer Repair. Friendly, Affordable and Experienced. Since 1995 Computer Housecalls has been servicing customers with the primary objective of "providing a service to the computing community that is friendly and affordable while promoting an understanding and proficiency of the Personal Computer". Rates are affordable, service is prompt and most work can be done on site. Phone support is free on a limited basis. Estimates and consultations are free of charge. iPod Repairs and upgrades. Traveling Notary services available.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Complete Computer Services, virus removal, spyware/adware detection and removal, desktop and laptop, Loaner PC's, major parts replacement or repair, hardware upgrades, software installation/upgrades, cable and dsl internet connectivity, routine maintenance, wireless networking, wired networking, custom built computers, data backup, recovery & recycle your old computer and monitor. iPod repair & upgrade. Notary Services.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.914 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
86%
4
14%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-14 of 14 reviews

Nathaniel D.
11/2015
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
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Description of Work: I have had him service my computer two times, he has come when he said he would, he has fixed my problem quickly, given me instructions how to prevent doing it again, given me a discount on a reasonable fee.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

DANIEL C.
03/2015
5.0
computer repair, internet service
  + 0 more
Mike arrived on time and was very professional. He diagnosed a long-standing (several years) problem we've had with wifi coverage from our xfinity modem/router. We now have much better reception throughout the house. This was an issue that Xfinity could not fix despite several visits from their service providers. My only very minor complaint is that $108/hour seems kind of steep. On the other hand, he fixed the problem. I would definitely use him again in the future.
Description of Work: Fixed our long term problem connecting with wifi at home.

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
$108

Bonnie S.
06/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Michael was here in less than 24 hour of my call and diagnosed the problem and performed the repair in 1 hours time discovering the video card had failed due to a fan which had failed...replaced with a used card, cleaned out 6 years of dirt which likely caused the problem and made sure I knew it was not new part and did not charge as it if it had been...very professional and helpful...Kudos to Michael...I would use him again and world recommend him any time.
Description of Work: Repaired a six year old Dell Desktop computer which would not boot up after it had been restarted

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
$133

Margaret P.
01/2014
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I found Mike, the owner, to be extremely professional, patient and informative. The day after I first contacted him, he drove to my house in the evening to pick up the hard drive of my old computer. Within an hour (and he lives at least half an hour from my house), he called to report that he had located the old emails at issue. I have a very difficult schedule, but he readily worked around it, and spent an hour at 7 am on a Sunday talking me through the process while he worked on my computers remotely. He was able to remotely transfer the old emails in readily viewable form to my new computer, and also to identify the source of and solve a problem I was having with my laptop. I highly recommend his services.
Description of Work: Recovered emails from an earthlink account from the hard drive of my old computer (which I incorrectly thought had been copied over to my new computer) and converted the emails to an easily viewable and forwardable form. Also helped solve a recurring problem with my laptop.

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
$179

Nathaniel D.
11/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Three or four programs were not working and he found the cause and made the corrections. I wanted him to install Windows 7 and upgrade Microsoft Office but he advised not to do this as my computer was to old and I would not get the benefit that I wanted.
Description of Work: .

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
$178

tracy C.
09/2013
4.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
fair price to repair computer
Description of Work: home computer repair

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

John P.
04/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
When he left my house my computer was working like when I first purchased it.
Description of Work: My computer was totally messed up. Very professional service. I will call him again if I need help.

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
$250

Rebecca O.
04/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Michael arrived on time and is a personable and knowledgeable computer technician. He educated me each step of the way, as well as solving my various computer problems. He addressed the full list of problems that my computer was experiencing.
Description of Work: I contacted Computer Housecalls for help with improving the overall performance of my 9 year old Dell desktop computer. Michael checked the hard disk drive, removed unnecessary & unwanted programs, disabled extraneous Start Up programs, verified that Norton Security was operating properly, and fixed a few annoying glitches in MS-Outlook that I did not know how to fix.

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

Lynn K.
02/2013
4.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I needed help upgrading my software and CPU. Michael advised me well and set up with system with no hassles in record time. His service is a good value.
Description of Work: computer consulting and implementation

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Rebecca O.
02/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I left Michael a phone message and as promised in his voicemail message, he returned my call that same day. After a few targeted questions, he quickly diagnosed that my 9 year old printer/scanner/copier/fax machine had a malfunction that could not be repaired due to the age of the machine and the fact that it would cost more to fix than to purchase new. He counseled me on specifications to look for in a new printer and offered suggestions for where to find the best price. I then mentioned a computer issue I was having re: insufficient memory and asked if he could add more RAM to my desktop CPU. After getting the make and model information, he told me he'd research whether this model could take more. Michael called me back within 24 hours and had the information I needed to make a decision. He also gave me guidance about cleaning out extraneous software programs that might be causing the CPU to run slow. While I never actually hired Michael to come to my home for a repair, I found his knowledge and information to be reliable and solid, and his willingness to guide me by phone at no charge a sign of his excellent business practices and his drive to help the customer solve their computer issues quickly and efficiently.
Description of Work: I contacted Michael at Computer Housecalls to help me solve an issue with my printer, and then one with my desktop computer.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

David B.
01/2013
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Michael eradicated a computer virus and installed better antivirus software on our two PCs, as well as resolved an error message we had been getting on startup. He responded quickly and courteously to our service request. We'll certainly hire him again.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Thomas B.
11/2012
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Wonderful very very fast.
Description of Work: Repair computer - stopped areas setup wifi.

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
$99

David K.
03/2012
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
Very friendly guy. Willing to spend time and give advice discussing other computer problems.
Description of Work: Visited my house promtly when called. Fixed computer bug caused by virus or malware. Offers free phone advice. Best computer service I ever had.

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

Ray R.
06/2010
5.0
computer repair
  + -1 more
I run a business from my home so my computer is important to me. When working on a project my DVD writer suddenly was heard to increase the speed it was spinning and then I heard a crunching sound and all was quiet. It took me a minute to force the thing open to discover the drive spun so fast that the disk had shattered. I didn't want to take is somewhere and leave it a couple days so I did a search and found Computer Housecalls. Michael the owner made arrangements to come the next day. UNderstanding my emergency need, he promised to fit me in, but because of that he couldn't give me an exact time. He called (as he said he would) when he was on his way, arrived on time and worked in my crowded closet (where the computer is located) to replace the drive. I was able to use my computer to work till he arrived, and 20 minutes later was back in business. Michael was pleasant, professional and did what I needed in a reasonable time. I was so pleased that he is coming back in a couple of weeks for some equipment upgrades. The only possible downside,he doesn't take plastic.
Description of Work: Replace a DVD Writer into a computer

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
$125

    Contact information

    20 Jak-Len Dr, Salisbury, MA 01952


    Licensing


    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
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    Service Categories

    Computer Repair,
    Internet Service,
    Notary,
    Electronic Gadget Repair,
    Phone Repair

    FAQ

    Computer Housecalls is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
    Computer Housecalls accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
    Yes, Computer Housecalls offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Computer Housecalls offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Computer Housecalls does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Computer Housecalls does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Computer Housecalls offers warranties.
    Computer Housecalls offers the following services: Complete Computer Services, virus removal, spyware/adware detection and removal, desktop and laptop, Loaner PC's, major parts replacement or repair, hardware upgrades, software installation/upgrades, cable and dsl internet connectivity, routine maintenance, wireless networking, wired networking, custom built computers, data backup, recovery & recycle your old computer and monitor. iPod repair & upgrade. Notary Services.

    Contact information

    20 Jak-Len Dr, Salisbury, MA 01952