🏆 Why Our Prices and Shop Supply Fee Are What They Are

A message from Billy’s Small Engine Repair & The Lawnmower Depot – Houston, TX

At Billy’s Small Engine Repair and The Lawnmower Depot, we believe in quality, transparency, and long-term value.
We know some customers may wonder why our labor rate and shop-supply fee are higher than others — here’s exactly why.

⚙️ 1. We Deliver Professional-Grade Work, Not “Patch Jobs”

Our shop rate of $145 per hour reflects professional workmanship, factory-level diagnostics, and experienced technicians who fix your equipment right the first time.

We don’t rush jobs or use cheap aftermarket parts. Every unit is tested, tuned, and inspected before leaving our shop — that’s quality you can trust. Yet, they are machines and nothing is perfect and we are human. 

💡 You’re not paying for time — you’re paying for expertise, reliability, and peace of mind.

🛠️ 2. You Receive a 1-Year Warranty (When You Leave an Honest Google Review)

We’re one of the only small-engine repair shops in Houston that offers a 1-year warranty on qualifying work.
All we ask in return is that you leave an honest Google review about your experience.

That helps our local business grow — and gives you 12 full months of coverage for extra peace of mind.

🧾 Most shops only offer 30-90 days — we proudly stand behind our work for a full year.

📘 3. We Provide Free Educational Materials

Every customer receives a 10–20 page maintenance pamphlet that explains:

• Proper storage procedures
  
  

• Fuel and carburetor care
  
  

• Preventive maintenance tips
  
  

No other local shop provides this kind of long-term education — it’s part of how we help you protect your investment and to help you to keep from having the same problem over and over again...

💧 4. Understanding the $21.75 Shop Supply Fee 

Our shop supply fee covers real materials used on every job — not a hidden charge.
This includes:

• Degreasers, carb cleaners, lubricants, and necessary shop tools.
  
  

• Rags, gloves, shop towels, and cleaners
  
  

• Electrical connectors, clamps, small hardware, and fuel line materials
  
  

• Fuel stabilizers and testing fluids
  
  

This small fee keeps our work environment clean, safe, and stocked — and ensures your machine gets serviced with professional-grade materials every time.

🧰 Other shops may hide this cost in the hourly rate — we keep it transparent.

🤝 5. We Stand for Honesty, Quality, and Community Trust

We’re proud to serve Houston, TX and the surrounding areas with:

• Clear estimates and invoices
  
  

• Free delivery on select sales.
  
  

• Honest diagnostics (credit applied if repair is approved)
  
  

Our pricing isn’t about being the cheapest — it’s about being the most trustworthy and dependable.

🟩 In Short: You’re Paying for Peace of Mind

When you bring your riding lawnmower, zero-turn mower, lawnmower , generator, pressure  or power equipment to us, you’re getting:
✅ Professional service
✅ Warranty protection
✅ Education and maintenance tips
✅ Local support that stands behind its work

💬 Customer Promise

“We’d rather explain our prices once than apologize for poor quality forever.”

Thank you for trusting Billy’s Small Engine Repair and The Lawnmower Depot & Dr. Generator with your business!