Business Details
26 Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted IT Partner in Squamish, BC
Better Computing was founded in 2000 to provide high-quality computer and technology services to the Squamish community. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in solving complex technology challenges for both residential and commercial clients. Our expertise spans PC and Mac repair, network design, server maintenance, and emergency IT support, backed by a 30-day guarantee on all repairs. As a locally owned business, we reinvest in the community and maintain partnerships across the industry to ensure comprehensive solutions. Our owner, Brad Hodge, has been recognized for technical excellence since the early 2000s and actively contributes to local organizations like the Squamish Lions.We serve diverse industries including healthcare, legal, and forestry sectors, with many clients maintaining relationships for over a decade. Our commitment to quality extends to competitive pricing on business hardware and toner products. For urgent needs, we offer 24/7 emergency services to minimize business disruption. Our vintage computing division preserves digital history through restoration and rental of historic equipment. This combination of technical expertise, community focus, and specialized services makes us Squamish's trusted technology partner.
Services
PC Sales
Mac Repair
Printer Service
Business IT Support
Vintage Computer Repair
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of local technology expertise in Squamish
- Every repair includes a 30-day guarantee
- 24/7 emergency services for business continuity
- Locally owned with deep community investment
- Industry partnerships ensure comprehensive solutions
Services
PC Sales and Repair
We provide comprehensive PC sales and repair services for home and business users. Our technicians handle hardware upgrades, software troubleshooting, and complete system restoration. Every repair includes a 30-day warranty and option for in-home service. With 20 years of experience, we ensure reliable solutions for desktops, laptops, and workstations.
Business IT Services
Our business IT services include network design, server maintenance, and 24/7 emergency support for Squamish companies. We implement commercial WiFi systems, backup solutions, and custom business PCs. With decade-long relationships across multiple industries, we provide tailored technology infrastructure that grows with your business needs.
Printer Service
We service all major printer brands with competitive pricing on toner and replacement parts. Our technicians handle both residential and commercial printer maintenance, including complex networked systems. We guarantee price-matching on business printer solutions to ensure cost-effective document management.
Vintage Computer Repair
Our vintage computer division restores and preserves historic computing equipment from the 1970s-1980s. We offer repair services for collectors and provide equipment rentals for educational institutions and film productions. This specialized service combines technical expertise with historical preservation of computing milestones.
Emergency IT Support
Critical technology failures receive immediate attention through our 24/7 emergency response team. We prioritize business continuity with rapid onsite or remote assistance for server outages, network failures, and other urgent IT issues. This service ensures minimal operational disruption for Squamish businesses at any hour.
People
Brad Hodge
Owner/Proprietor
Brad Hodge founded Better Computing in 2000 after establishing technical expertise in the 1980s. He has served Squamish businesses for two decades, maintaining long-term client relationships across multiple industries. Active in community development, he volunteers with the Squamish Lions and previously ran for local council.
Questions
What services do you offer for home users?
We provide PC/Mac repair, smartphone/tablet support, and in-home service with a $59 flat fee for shop repairs.
Do you provide emergency business IT support?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency services for critical business technology issues.
Can you help with vintage computer restoration?
Our vintage division repairs and rents historic computing equipment for education and production purposes.
What guarantees do you provide?
All repairs include a 30-day warranty covering both parts and labor.
Do you sell computer equipment?
We offer business PCs, printers, and toner products with price-matching guarantees.
Reviews (2)
Conor MIddleton
Aug 09, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Went above and beyond to help me with my gaming and school pc. Even got me a warranty for parts i didnt know about. Highly recommend.
Went above and beyond to help me with my gaming and school pc. Even got me a warranty for parts i didnt know about. Highly recommend.
David Thomson
Dec 21, 2018
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The Dealership signed on with Better Computing about a year ago after an exhaustive search for relibale/professional IT support in the corridor. We have had nothing but excellent service since. Brad is very responsive to trouble calls and brings a significant amount of knowledge to the the planning table as it relates to IT solutions. When a suggested solution doesn't work, he is quick to own it and offer a new solution. He is very flexible and easy to reach through phone, text and email. Better Computing is the IT solution we have been looking for to provide the necessary support as we engage
