PC, laptop and Mac repairs at our Tenterden workshop. Free initial workshop diagnosis, honest advice, no confusing jargon — and we’ll tell you if a repair isn’t worth doing.
If any of these sound familiar, give us a call or bring your computer in. We’ll diagnose the fault first, explain what’s wrong, and tell you what it’s likely to cost before any work begins.
Comprehensive repair and upgrade services for all computers. From hardware failures to software issues — we handle it all with honest, jargon-free advice.
Learn moreStraightforward repairs can sometimes be completed the same day. Diagnosis, current workload and parts availability all affect the timescale, so we confirm it before work starts.
How we workCan't bring your computer to us? We come to you. Professional on-site repair service throughout Tenterden and nearby villages.
Book a calloutYour initial workshop diagnosis is free, with the problem and likely cost explained before work begins. No fix, no fee on repair jobs: if we accept a repair but cannot complete the agreed fix, you pay nothing for that repair.
Get diagnosedFrom simple software fixes to complex hardware repairs, we've got you covered
Windows specialists handling all PC issues from blue screens to hardware failures.
Help for MacBook and iMac users — slow Macs, software glitches, backups and more.
Complete malware elimination and security hardening to protect your digital life.
Comprehensive health checks and performance optimization for peak efficiency.
Professional data recovery from failed drives, deleted files, and corrupted media.
Expert screen repairs for laptops and all-in-ones — cracked, flickering or black screens.
We offer custom solutions for unique problems. Contact us to discuss your specific requirements.
Get Custom Quote View all services →Established in 2008, Advantec Computing is a friendly independent computer repair shop in the heart of Tenterden. We help home users and small businesses with PC, laptop and Mac problems — and we explain everything in plain English before you spend a penny.
Dan leads the repair work at Advantec, supported by additional technicians when the workshop is busy. He has around 30 years of hands-on computer-repair experience, including 22 years running repair shops. At roughly 520 repairs a year, that amounts to more than 10,000 jobs. Around 59 out of every 60 repair jobs we accept are completed successfully; if the initial diagnosis shows that a repair is not realistic or worth the cost, we say so before paid work begins.
Decades spent diagnosing real Windows PCs, laptops, MacBooks, iMacs and small-business systems — backed up by careful testing and honest advice.
No hidden fees, no surprises. We provide detailed quotes before any work begins, with competitive rates.
Straightforward repairs may be completed the same day when workload and parts allow. We explain the likely timescale after diagnosis and keep you updated if it changes.
Call us or use our online form. Describe your issue and we'll provide initial guidance and book your appointment.
Bring your device to our workshop and we will make an initial assessment at no charge. Home visits are arranged separately.
Receive a detailed breakdown of required repairs and costs. No obligation to proceed - the choice is yours.
Once you approve the quote, we begin the repair. Straightforward jobs may be completed the same day; complex faults and ordered parts take longer.
We test the agreed repair before collection and explain what was done, the applicable warranty and any follow-up advice.
Every review below is a genuine, unedited Google review of Advantec Computing, pulled straight from our Google Business Profile.
If you have a laptop/computer problem or just need it cleaned up and running to the optimum and live near Tenterden in Kent then Advantec Computing is the number one place to go. Look no further. You will not be disappointed. Efficient, competitively priced and always happy to give advice. Dan is your man.
We recently moved to Tenterden, I reached Dan with a request to upgrade my old Laptop's RAM, was not easy and problems happened He was ever so kind and without hesitation handed me another Laptop so I can continue, this level of Customer Service can only happen when a Services Provider is emphatic to Client's needs…
Read the full review on Google →Dan from Advantec Computing has raised my elderly Dell PC from the almost dead It now has a new lease of life and runs so swiftly that I no longer have time to brew a pot of tea at start up (as I was able to before I took the PC to Advantec. The repair operation threw up a succession of challenges - my cleaning app…
Read the full review on Google →I have used Advantec over the past 15 years for Custom build computers to specific tech support and recently to recover data from a hard drive that had been reformatted. I cant recommend them enough.
So impressed by the efficient, friendly & professional service we received from Dan. Our Mac is as good as new! Dan you are a hidden gem - please don't ever leave Tenterden.
Reviews and ratings are pulled automatically from our Google Business Profile. Last updated 28 September 2026.
Not every laptop or PC should be repaired. Sometimes a simple SSD upgrade transforms an older computer for the cost of a takeaway. Sometimes replacement makes more sense than fixing a tired machine. We’ll diagnose first, explain the options honestly, and tell you straight whether the spend is worth it — before you commit a penny.
Sometimes a £170 SSD upgrade gives a tired laptop several more years, for a fraction of the cost of replacing it. Sometimes the honest answer is that a machine isn’t worth the spend — and we’ll tell you that too.
Four practical things that make the visit easier — for both of us.
Bringing a device in? Our repair check-in page explains what we’ll ask for and how we look after your data and privacy.
01580 764404
Call during opening hours for the quickest response
info@advantecit.co.uk
We aim to reply within two business hours during opening hours
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Advantec Computing is based in Tenterden and helps customers from across the surrounding area with PC repairs, laptop repairs, Mac repairs, virus removal, data recovery, upgrades and general computer support.