Repair costs
What our common repairs typically cost, so you can decide whether to fix or replace before you call anyone. Every job is quoted exactly before we start work.
Repair
Typical range
Turnaround
Full annual service
Strip, clean, internal descale, seal and gasket replacement, pressure calibration and safety check.
All machines
R950 – R1 800
Depending on machine type
1 – 3 days
Deep descale and flush
Chemical descale of the boiler and water circuit where a home descale cycle hasn’t cleared it.
All machines
R650 – R1 100
Heavier scale costs more
1 – 2 days
Group head gasket replacement
The most common consumable job. Fixes water spraying around the portafilter.
Manual espresso
R800 – R1 200
Parts and labour
Same day
Steam valve seal replacement
Stops a wand that drips continuously or won’t hold pressure.
Manual espresso
R850 – R1 400
Solenoid models cost more
Same day – 2 days
Pump replacement
For machines that no longer reach brew pressure, or won’t deliver water at all.
All machines
R1 100 – R2 200
Brand and model dependent
1 – 3 days
Heating element or thermoblock
For machines that run but never heat, or heat inconsistently.
All machines
R1 300 – R2 500
Thermoblocks at the higher end
2 – 4 days
Thermostat or temperature sensor
For lukewarm coffee where descaling hasn’t helped.
All machines
R850 – R1 500
Parts and labour
1 – 3 days
Solenoid or three-way valve
For no flow at the group, or water that won’t stop after the shot ends.
Espresso · Commercial
R1 000 – R1 900
Parts and labour
1 – 3 days
Leak repair
Hoses, o-rings, tank valves and internal fittings. Priced once we’ve traced the source.
All machines
R700 – R1 600
Depends where it’s leaking
Same day – 3 days
Brew unit service or rebuild
Strip, clean, re-lubricate and replace worn seals. Often fixes a jamming unit without replacement.
Bean-to-cup
R2 200 – R4 500
Part cost varies widely by brand
3 – 7 days
Milk system repair
Frother, carafe and milk line faults, including blockages that cleaning hasn’t cleared.
Bean-to-cup
R800 – R1 800
Carafe replacement extra
1 – 4 days
What’s included
- A firm quote before any work starts
- Genuine OEM parts as standard
- A free health check on the rest of the machine
- Testing with real coffee before the machine goes back
If we think a repair isn’t worth the machine’s value, we’ll say so rather than quote it.
What changes the price
- Brand and model - part costs vary enormously
- How long the fault was left before booking
- Whether related components have also been damaged
- Commercial machines, which are quoted per group
- Courier collection and return, where applicable
Repairs across Johannesburg, and nationwide by courier
Same-day and emergency callouts across the Joburg metro. Outside Gauteng, send the machine to us – we repair it and courier it back, securely packed.
Confirm your suburb when you book — we will tell you the same-day cut-off for your area.
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