I researched what 8 UK businesses charge for a sewing machine service or repair. Here’s the average cost for domestic machines:
| Type of sewing machine | Average service/repair cost (excluding parts) |
|---|---|
| Mechanical machines | £50-70 |
| Computerised machines | £75-95 |
| Long arm machines | £85-105 |
Most businesses charge based on the type of machine, not brand, except Frank Nutt. Premium brands like Bernina, Pfaff, and Husqvarna typically cost £95-125 to get serviced from Frank Nutt.
Schools and colleges normally get a discount because they’re getting multiple machines serviced.
Contents list:
- Singer service & repair costs
- Janome service & repair costs
- Brother service & repair costs
- Bernina service & repair costs
- Pfaff service & repair costs
- Elna service & repair costs
- Juki service & repair costs
- Husqvarna service & repair costs
- How often should you get your sewing machine serviced?
- What does a sewing machine service involve?
- Sources
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Singer sewing machine service & repair costs
Some companies have a flat fee and others charge based on the type of machine.
| Company | Servicing cost for any machine type | Mechanical machine servicing cost | Computerised machine servicing cost | Long arm machine servicing cost | “Advanced” machine servicing cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sewing Machine Service | £39.90 | £65 | |||
| Sewing Machine Sales | from £49.90 | £95 | |||
| Sew Amazing Ltd | £59 | £75 | £85 | ||
| Sewing Machine Engineer | £60 | ||||
| More Sewing | £59.50 + £10 refundable deposit | ||||
| Frank Nutt Ltd | £75 | £95 | £105 | ||
| Cloth Kits | £75 |
Janome sewing machine service & repair costs
Some companies have a flat fee and others charge based on the type of machine.
| Company | Servicing cost for any machine type | Mechanical machine servicing cost | Computerised machine servicing cost | Long arm machine servicing cost | “Advanced” machine servicing cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sewing Machine Service | £39.90 | £65 | |||
| Sewing Machine Sales | from £49.90 | £95 | |||
| Sew Amazing Ltd | £59 | £75 | £85 | ||
| Sewing Machine Engineer | £60 | ||||
| More Sewing | £59.50 + £10 refundable deposit | ||||
| Frank Nutt Ltd | £75 | £90 | £105 | ||
| Cloth Kits | £75 |
Brother sewing machine service & repair costs
Some companies have a flat fee and others charge based on the type of machine.
| Company | Servicing cost for any machine type | Mechanical machine servicing cost | Computerised machine servicing cost | Long arm machine servicing cost | “Advanced” machine servicing cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sewing Machine Service | £39.90 | £65 | |||
| Sewing Machine Sales | from £49.90 | £95 | |||
| Sew Amazing Ltd | £59 | £75 | £85 | ||
| Sewing Machine Engineer | £60 | ||||
| More Sewing | £59.50 + £10 refundable deposit | ||||
| Frank Nutt Ltd | £75 | £90 | £105 | ||
| Cloth Kits | £75 |
Bernina sewing machine service & repair costs
Some companies have a flat fee and others charge based on the type of machine.
| Company | Servicing cost for any machine type | Mechanical machine servicing cost | Computerised machine servicing cost | Long arm machine servicing cost | “Advanced” machine servicing cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sewing Machine Service | £39.90 | £65 | |||
| Sewing Machine Sales | from £49.90 | £95 | |||
| Sew Amazing Ltd | £59 | £75 | £85 | ||
| Sewing Machine Engineer | £60 | ||||
| More Sewing | £59.50 + £10 refundable deposit | ||||
| Cloth Kits | £75 | ||||
| Frank Nutt Ltd | £95 | £125 | £105 |
Pfaff sewing machine service & repair costs
Some companies have a flat fee and others charge based on the type of machine.
| Company | Servicing cost for any machine type | Mechanical machine servicing cost | Computerised machine servicing cost | Long arm machine servicing cost | “Advanced” machine servicing cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sewing Machine Service | £39.90 | £65 | |||
| Sewing Machine Sales | from £49.90 | £95 | |||
| Sew Amazing Ltd | £59 | £75 | £85 | ||
| Sewing Machine Engineer | £60 | ||||
| More Sewing | £59.50 + £10 refundable deposit | ||||
| Cloth Kits | £75 | ||||
| Frank Nutt Ltd | £95 | £115 | £115 |
Elna sewing machine service & repair costs
Some companies have a flat fee and others charge based on the type of machine.
| Company | Servicing cost for any machine type | Mechanical machine servicing cost | Computerised machine servicing cost | Long arm machine servicing cost | “Advanced” machine servicing cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sewing Machine Service | £39.90 | £65 | |||
| Sewing Machine Sales | from £49.90 | £95 | |||
| Sew Amazing Ltd | £59 | £75 | £85 | ||
| Sewing Machine Engineer | £60 | ||||
| More Sewing | £59.50 + £10 refundable deposit | ||||
| Frank Nutt Ltd | £75 | £95 | £105 | ||
| Cloth Kits | £75 |
Juki sewing machine service & repair costs
Some companies have a flat fee and others charge based on the type of machine.
Note: these prices are for domestic Juki machines, not industrial.
| Company | Servicing cost for any machine type | Mechanical machine servicing cost | Computerised machine servicing cost | Long arm machine servicing cost | “Advanced” machine servicing cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sewing Machine Service | £39.90 | £65 | |||
| Sewing Machine Sales | from £49.90 | £95 | |||
| Sew Amazing Ltd | £59 | £75 | £85 | ||
| Sewing Machine Engineer | £60 | ||||
| More Sewing | £59.50 + £10 refundable deposit | ||||
| Cloth Kits | £75 | ||||
| Frank Nutt Ltd | £95 | £110 | £115 |
Husqvarna sewing machine service & repair costs
Some companies have a flat fee and others charge based on the type of machine.
| Company | Servicing cost for any machine type | Mechanical machine servicing cost | Computerised machine servicing cost | Long arm machine servicing cost | “Advanced” machine servicing cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK Sewing Machine Service | £39.90 | £65 | |||
| Sewing Machine Sales | from £49.90 | £95 | |||
| Sew Amazing Ltd | £59 | £75 | £85 | ||
| Sewing Machine Engineer | £60 | ||||
| More Sewing | £59.50 + £10 refundable deposit | ||||
| Cloth Kits | £75 | ||||
| Frank Nutt Ltd | £95 | £110 | £115 |
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How often should you get your sewing machine serviced?
| How often you sew | When to get a service |
|---|---|
| Every day | Every 6 months |
| Every week | Every year |
| Every month | Every 2 years |
The guidelines above are from Technician Mike:
“…we recommend that if you sew once a week, you should get your sidekick serviced once a year, if you sew once a month, then every two years, and if you sew every day (lucky you!) then once every six months.”
Technician Mike (2020)
What does a sewing machine service involve?
- Taking the machine apart.
- A full clean to remove lint and dust.
- Lubrication (in other words, adding oil).
- Checking the timing of mechanisms.
- Checking the tension.
- Replacing broken or worn parts. You’ll be charged extra for parts.
- Testing the machine works properly.
Here’s a video from Sew Works that shows one of their servicing sessions:
The Youtube channel BP Sewing Machines has lots of videos showing him service and repair machines. Here’s one where he oils a Singer sewing machine:
What to read next:
If your sewing machine is broken and you don’t think it’s worth repairing, here are some guides to help you choose your next machine.
- The best sewing machines for beginners (all tested by me)
- Bernina machine reviews from SewWays.com
Sources
GUR Sewing Machines. ‘SERVICING & REPAIRS’. [online] Available at: https://www.gursewingmachines.com/servicing [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
Frank Nutt. ‘Machine Repairs and Servicing’. [online] Available at: https://www.franknutt.co.uk/machine-repairs [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
Sew Amazing Ltd. ‘Servicing & Repairs’. [online] Available at: https://www.sewamazingltd.co.uk/servicing-repairs [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
uksewingmachineservice.co.uk. ‘Mechanical’. [online] Available at: http://www.uksewingmachineservice.co.uk/Mechanical.html [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
sewingmachinesales.co.uk. [online] Available at: https://www.sewingmachinesales.co.uk/book-a-repair.html [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
MR MORE SEWING (2018). ‘What Happens in a Sewing Machine Service?’. [online] Available at: https://moresewing.co.uk/what-goes-on-in-a-sewing-machine-service/ [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
moresewing.co.uk. ‘Sewing Machine & Overlocker Repairs & Servicing’. Available at: https://moresewing.co.uk/sewing-machine-servicing-worthing-west-sussex/ [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
Cloth Kits Ltd. ‘Sewing Machine Service & Repair’. [online] Available at: https://clothkits.co.uk/products/sewing-machine-service-repair [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
sewingmachineengineer.co.uk. ‘Prices’. [online] Available at: https://sewingmachineengineer.co.uk/sewing-machine-service-prices-repair-charges/ [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
sewworks.co.uk. ‘Service & Repairs’. [online] Available at: https://www.sewworks.co.uk/pages/service-repairs [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
Mike (2020). ‘Reward Your Sewing Machine with a Service’. [online] Available at: http://www.mikessewingmachinerepairs.com.au/reward-your-sewing-machine-with-a-service/ [accessed: 14 Nov 2020]
BP Sewing Machine Youtube videos. [online] Available at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6Mmk6evZRxCtemJSV-zCEw/videos