Power tool repair

Power tool repair in Australia: what it costs and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

Power tool repair in Australia starts from about A$40 for a cordless or handheld tool, and one listed service fee for electric and cordless tools is A$55. Repairers assess each job before they quote, so send a request on BlaBlaPrice with the model and the fault to get a price before you commit.

What the price depends on

• Device type and model: a cordless drill, a bench grinder and a chainsaw each need different work.
• The fault and the parts: batteries, chargers, bearings or seals change the total.
• Age of the tool: tell the repairer how old it is and when you bought it.
• Deadline and home visit: say when you need it back and whether you want a home visit or a drop-off.

Local rules and qualifications

A national training unit for servicing small electrical appliances (UEERA0091) says that work on electrical installations in the workplace needs a licence or permit, so ask what qualifications the repairer holds. For garden machines, the Certificate III in Outdoor Power Equipment Technology covers mowers, chainsaws and trimmers, and providers in Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia offer it.

Season and timing

November is the start of summer, which runs from December to February. Garden tools get more use as the warm season begins, so book a check before the busy months if a trimmer or mower is due for service.

How repairs are bought here

Prices are quoted per job, and some repairers tell you the price before any work starts, so ask for that in writing. Ask whether you need to drop the tool off at a workshop or whether a home visit is possible. Cities covered by this category include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. If you run a trade business, ask whether the repairer offers trade accounts with exclusive pricing and priority.

What to write in your request

State the device type and model, the fault, how old the tool is, and whether you need a part such as a battery or a charger. Add your city, when you need the tool back and your budget. Those details let each repairer quote one price instead of a range.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe the repair in your own words in a chat, and you can add a photo. The assistant asks for missing details, looks through repair price lists in Australia and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered repairers reply in the chat with their own price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose whom to contact. You can also send the request link to a repairer you already know. For related work, see repair and servicing of appliances and electronics or home appliance repair.