Project services
Diagnostics, setup, cleaning and standard technical work for an accepted computer, with parts and additional work priced separately.
Based in St. Joseph, serving St. Cloud and Central Minnesota. Remote work and on-site availability are confirmed for your location.
Good fit for People and small businesses needing a specific computer task rather than a monthly plan.
Describe the device and symptoms. We confirm the appropriate service and estimate before starting.
What you get
Before you decide
Plans and separately priced work
| Service | Rate | Included scope & terms |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostics | $30 | Initial accepted diagnostic scope; repair work separately agreed. |
| 15-minute consultation | $35 | Scheduled consultation within the stated duration. |
| First-time setup | $50 | New-system setup and functionality check; applications, licenses and data work confirmed separately. |
| Basic physical cleaning | $75 | Light cleaning of exterior and accessible areas. Excludes disassembly, deep heatsink/fan cleaning, thermal paste and contamination remediation. |
| Standard technical labor | $157.80 / hour | Remote, on-site or in-shop; scope and travel agreed first. |
What your budget buys
Start with the accepted diagnostic task and a discussion of the findings. The quote distinguishes that first step from parts, repair labor and data work so you can decide what happens next.
This buys the accepted diagnostic scope, not a guaranteed repair. Parts, licenses, recovery, further labor and any travel are separately agreed before that work proceeds.
Public USD prices checked September 22, 2026. Taxes excluded. Provider terms and promotions can change.
| Provider & offer | Published price | What to account for |
|---|---|---|
| CRU · Computer diagnostics | $30 diagnostic serviceDiagnostics excludes repairs, replacement parts and data recovery. Other options depend on the device and accepted scope. | No subscription. The estimate identifies the service, additional labor and required parts before authorization. |
| Brainy Beaver remote supportPublic pricing source ↗ | $99 / hourOne-hour minimum, then 15-minute increments. | A lower remote-labor rate than CRU's $157.80/hour. It differs from a fixed diagnostic or setup service. |
Compare fixed service scope and hourly labor separately. Travel, minimums, parts and data work can change the total.
Getting started
Describe the service you need, without sending passwords or private files.
We confirm suitability, the work included, availability and the total charges.
Work starts after you accept the written scope and authorize the required access.
Useful answers
No. Diagnostics establishes the accepted findings. Repairs, parts and further work are separately authorized and priced.
Talk to CRU
We’ll confirm the right scope, availability and total price with you. Sending this form starts a conversation.
Business hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Central. St. Joseph, Minnesota.
