What to expect when you hire a small engine repair contractor in Cape Coral

How Tri County Small Engine Repair works

1. Tell us what it is doing

   Call or stop by and describe the problem. A no-start, a surging engine, a blade that will not cut. The more you can tell us, the faster we can narrow it down.

2. We run the diagnostics

   Spark, fuel, compression, carburetor condition. We find the actual cause before quoting anything, so you are not paying to guess.

3. Approve the repair

   You get the diagnosis and the price in plain English. Nothing gets torn down or ordered until you say go.

4. We fix it right

   Parts replaced as needed, carburetor serviced or rebuilt, blades sharpened, oil changed, and the engine tested under load before it leaves the shop.

5. Pick it up running

   We walk you through what was done and what to watch for, including simple maintenance that keeps it starting all season.

Typical project, not a quote

These are general figures for a typical small engine repair contractor project, not a quote and not a promise from Tri County Small Engine Repair. Your project may differ.

• A first visit to look at the work usually takes 30 to 60 minutes.
• Small jobs often take a day or two. Larger projects take longer, and an estimate should say how long.
• Weather, deliveries and permits can move a start date or a finish date, so ask how delays are handled.
• A change to the work usually changes the price. Ask for the change and its price in writing before it is done.
• Ask what is and is not included, such as cleanup, disposal and repairs to anything that has to be opened up.
• Many contractors ask for a deposit first and the balance when the work is finished.
• Prices, dates and terms for your project belong in a written estimate. Ask for it in writing.

Questions to ask any small engine repair contractor

1. Can I see your license number and proof of insurance?
2. What does the written estimate cover, and what would change the price?
3. How long will the job take, and what happens if the schedule slips?
4. Who will be on site each day, and who do I call with a question?
5. What is not included, and how is payment split?

Preparing and scheduling

How long does the first visit take?

A first visit to look at the work usually takes 30 to 60 minutes. Bring your questions and ask for the estimate in writing.

How should I get ready before work starts?

Clear a path to the work area, move valuables and fragile things out of the way, and tell the crew about pets and who will be home.

How far ahead should I book?

Schedules vary by season and by contractor. Ask for a start date and an estimated finish date in writing, and ask what happens if weather or a delivery moves them.

What if the work changes once it has started?

A change to the work usually changes the price. Ask for the change and its price in writing before it is done.

When do I pay?

Many contractors ask for a deposit before the work and the balance when it is finished. Terms vary, so ask for them in writing before you agree.

Ready to talk about your project?

Tri County Small Engine Repair can answer these questions for your job in Cape Coral. Call (239) 314-8365.