How Much Does IT Support Cost?

Transparent pricing with no surprises. Every job gets a free quote before we start — so you always know what you're paying.

What Most Jobs Actually Cost

Hourly rates are below, but most customers want to know roughly what a typical job will cost. These are the ranges we see in the field for common jobs across Townsville. Every situation is different, so we'll always give you an exact free quote before starting work.

🦠 Home Virus / Malware Removal

Full scan, infection removal, security hardening. Most home jobs done in 1-2 hours.

$135 – $280
Typical range based on hourly rate × actual time

⚡ PC / Laptop Tune-Up

Software cleanup, startup optimisation, thermal clean if needed. Often makes an old machine feel new.

$125 – $270
Most home jobs done in 1-2 hours

💾 SSD Upgrade (incl. data transfer)

Replace your old hard drive with an SSD and clone everything across. Usually 3-5× faster afterwards.

$220 – $450
Includes labour + drive (500GB-2TB SSD)

📂 Data Recovery (healthy drive)

Deleted files, formatted drives, corrupted partitions. Drive still works, data is just unreachable.

$150 – $400
Free initial assessment. When is recovery worth it?

🔧 Data Recovery (failed drive)

Mechanical failures, bad sectors, drives that click or beep. Specialist tools required.

$400 – $1,500
Higher cost reflects greater complexity. Quoted after assessment.

📡 Mesh Wi-Fi (whole-home install)

3-node mesh Wi-Fi system installed and configured. Covers most Townsville family homes properly.

$550 – $950
Includes labour + mesh hardware (Eero/TP-Link/Asus)

💻 New PC / Laptop Setup

Software install, data transfer from old machine, email, accounts, basic training, secure backup setup.

$200 – $420
Per device. Onsite or in workshop.

📧 Microsoft 365 (small business setup)

Tenant setup, email migration, user accounts, security policies, basic staff training. 3-10 user businesses.

$400 – $900
Plus M365 subscription (paid direct to Microsoft)

🚨 Emergency Same-Day Onsite

System down. Ransomware hit. Business can't operate. We drop everything and get there same day.

From $165/hr
Priority response. Total cost depends on scope.

Ranges shown are based on our actual hourly rates × the time most similar jobs take. Hardware (SSDs, mesh nodes, etc.) is supplied at cost. We always quote your specific job before starting work — no surprises.

Common Service Price Ranges

For reference, here are our hourly rates by service type. Most jobs are billed by time (rounded to the nearest 15 minutes), with hardware and parts at cost.

System Tune-Up & Optimisation

Software cleanup, startup optimisation, driver updates, and performance tuning. Often makes an old machine feel new again.

$125/hr
Per hour, onsite or remote

Virus & Malware Removal

Full scan, removal of all infections, and security hardening to prevent reinfection. Includes checking for data damage.

$135/hr
Per hour + free initial assessment

Data Recovery

Recovery from failed hard drives, corrupted SSDs, and damaged USB drives. Success rate depends on the type of failure.

$135/hr
Per hour + free initial assessment

New System Setup

Complete setup of a new computer — software installation, data transfer from old machine, email configuration, and basic training.

$135/hr
Per hour, per device

Hardware Repair / Upgrade

SSD upgrades, RAM installation, screen replacement, power supply swap, and other component-level repairs.

$135/hr
Per hour + parts at cost

Network & Wi-Fi Setup

Home or small business Wi-Fi optimisation, router configuration, mesh network installation, and network security.

$145/hr
Per hour, onsite

Microsoft 365 Setup

Tenant setup, email migration, user configuration, security policies, and staff training for your business.

$125/hr
Per hour, setup >Based on users & scope
amp; administration

Ongoing IT Support

Managed IT services for your business — regular maintenance, monitoring, helpdesk, and strategic planning.

From $145/month
Depending on number of devices

Emergency Onsite — Same Day

System down? Ransomware hit? Business can't operate? We'll drop everything and get to you the same day. Available across the Townsville region.

$165/hr
Per hour, priority same-day service

Pricing Questions

We keep our call-out fees minimal and transparent. The fee covers travel to your location and is always quoted upfront before we visit. For many jobs, the call-out fee is included in the service price.
Always. We never start work without giving you a clear quote first. If the job turns out to be more complex than expected, we'll let you know before proceeding. No surprises, no hidden charges.
If we can't resolve the issue, we'll let you know honestly and you won't be charged for the repair — just the diagnostic fee if applicable. We'd rather be upfront than charge you for work that didn't help.
For larger business projects we can discuss payment arrangements. For standard repairs, payment is due on completion. We accept cash, card, and bank transfer.
Yes, remote support sessions are generally less expensive since there's no travel involved. Many software issues, email problems, and system configurations can be resolved remotely. Call us and we'll let you know if your issue can be fixed remotely.

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