What we check before quoting you

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October 18, 2026

On September 14, 2026

Before we quote you, we test the device properly. We check the power supply, run diagnostics on the main board, and look for loose connections or damage that is not obvious at first glance. This tells us what is actually wrong, not just what seems wrong.

We also check for water damage, worn parts, and anything that might fail again soon after a repair. This way our quote covers the real problem and you are not back here again next month for the same fault.

Checking the basics

We test power, connections and visible damage first, before opening anything further.

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“Free Diagnostic Checks” @Mendworks Repair Centre
Shop 4, Protea Road, Edenvale – Walk-In Counter
Monday to Friday / 08:00 – 17:00

We always explain what is wrong in plain terms, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Close-up of a water-damaged smartphone opened beside a wooden bowl of rice and cleaning tools on a wooden workbench

Once the checks are done, we write the quote on the spot. It covers parts, labour and the time the repair will take. You can think it over, the quote stays valid for seven days. If you say yes, most phone and laptop jobs are ready the same day, and appliance repairs are booked for the next slot.

What happens next

South African woman technician carefully checking a laptop on a table in a bright doorway-framed workshop room

Two stools at a repair bench in front of a wall of neatly framed circuit boards and spare parts, with an open laptop and

Two upholstered chairs in a modern room beside a stack of repaired household appliances, a toaster and a kettle on a whi

Technician in a plain striped knit sweater crouching with their back to camera, examining a phone battery and tools laid

Tidy repair workshop corner with a laptop being serviced on a glass table, parts shelf and tool pots, in a blue-walled r

We also check the small things that get missed, like loose screws, worn seals on washing machines, or a swollen battery that could leak. These are the faults that turn into bigger bills later if nobody catches them early. Our quote tells you which repairs are urgent and which can wait, so you can decide what fits your budget right now.