67/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 946 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Best Computer Repair Shops in Ellicott City, MD (2026)
141 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ellicott City: The Fix in The Mall in Columbia, IFR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 946 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 21
Most-reviewed: Phone fix by HL CONCEPTS, 1,613 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 141 ranked; ranked #21.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
141 Ellicott City computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 80 open Saturdays and 44 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 141 rated IT firms.
Top 10 computer repair shops in Ellicott City at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fix in The Mall in Columbia | 67 | 4.8★ (946) | Columbia, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Gadget Guru - Columbia | 65 | 4.6★ (391) | Columbia, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Phone Doctor | 64 | 5.0★ (156) | Catonsville, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | My Gadget Repair - iPhone/Samsung Galaxy Screen Repair/iPad/MacBook Repair - Play Station HDMI - Computer Repair Shop | 64 | 4.4★ (491) | Baltimore, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Juvix The Tech Guy | 63 | 4.7★ (710) | Baltimore, 10 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Shaw Computer Services | 62 | 5.0★ (344) | Ellicott City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Tech Revive Electronics Repair | 62 | 5.0★ (87) | Ellicott City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Maryland Computer Repair Corp. | 62 | 4.9★ (99) | Green Valley, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Talk & Fix Cell Phone Repair | 62 | 5.0★ (145) | Glen Burnie, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | cell fix phone repair by wireless depot | 62 | 5.0★ (169) | Baltimore, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 141 best computer repair shops in Ellicott City, ranked
Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Columbia, 3 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.6★ from 391 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
#3 Phone Doctor
Based in Catonsville, 4 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Baltimore, 4 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 491 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Baltimore, 10 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 710 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Ellicott City
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 344 Google reviews.
Based in Ellicott City
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Green Valley, 12 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 12 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 169 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Randallstown, 7 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 176 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Owings Mills, 12 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
#14 Tech Together
Based in Baltimore, 4 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 10 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Reisterstown, 13 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Baltimore, 18 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 227 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Pasadena, 17 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 506 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Silver Spring, 19 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Laurel, 12 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,613 Google reviews, the most in Ellicott City.
#22 Hackers Ink
Based in Ellicott City
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Glen Burnie, 14 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based in Silver Spring, 18 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based in Cockeysville, 16 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Computer repair shops ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 141 ranked computer repair shops here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cellaxs Mondawmin | 59 | 4.4★ (61) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Cell Phone Doctor | 58 | 4.0★ (267) | 12 mi |
| 28 | Atomic Geeks | 58 | 4.5★ (56) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Ship & Copy Center | 58 | 4.7★ (114) | 12 mi |
| 30 | Maryland Home Tech Consulting | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | 3 mi |
| 31 | DJQ Audio Productions Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Dynamic Technical Solutions One LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (67) | 19 mi |
| 33 | PikesvillePC | 58 | 4.9★ (59) | 16 mi |
| 34 | Computer Cure, MD | 58 | 4.9★ (48) | 9 mi |
| 35 | Down The Street IT | 57 | 4.7★ (64) | 11 mi |
| 36 | Odyssey Computers | 57 | 4.4★ (150) | 12 mi |
| 37 | Pctroublesinc | 57 | 4.9★ (56) | 19 mi |
| 38 | Data Flow Computers | 57 | 4.2★ (150) | 11 mi |
| 39 | Gold Crafters | 57 | 4.3★ (56) | 8 mi |
| 40 | JBS Electronics | 56 | 4.3★ (27) | 4 mi |
| 41 | Precision Electronics, Inc. | 56 | 4.7★ (46) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Don Wireless | 56 | 4.2★ (58) | 9 mi |
| 43 | My Neighbor Tech | 56 | 5.0★ (32) | 12 mi |
| 44 | Second Byte Used | 56 | 5.0★ (22) | 8 mi |
| 45 | Hayes IT Services | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | 10 mi |
| 46 | Advantage Industries | 56 | 4.9★ (35) | 8 mi |
| 47 | alftonic Computer Services | 56 | 4.6★ (42) | 12 mi |
| 48 | Brumex Enterprises | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 49 | JOMU | 55 | 4.6★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 50 | Friendly Computer Services | 55 | 4.5★ (120) | 19 mi |
Also serving Ellicott City
20 more computer repair shops within 20 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1-800 Office Solutions | In Ellicott City | |
| Blossom Solutions, Inc. | In Ellicott City | |
| Cleo's Computer Services | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| ComputerWORKS360 | In Ellicott City | |
| Data Computer Corporation of America | 4.6★ (10) | In Ellicott City |
| Fulcrum Systems | 5.0★ (1) | In Ellicott City |
| IMETADATA HUB, INC | In Ellicott City | |
| IPDS | 5.0★ (4) | In Ellicott City |
| KohanIT | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Lenny's Computer repair service | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mobile Repair It | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Modern Technology Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Neo Technologies | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| PCR Systems Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| PCS TECHNOLOGY LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Precision PC Lab | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Rams Infosys | In Ellicott City | |
| TeamLogic IT | 4.7★ (23) | In Ellicott City |
| The Computer Guy | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Volpe Information Technology Group | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How we ranked Ellicott City computer repair shops
We scored 141 Ellicott City computer repair shops on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ellicott City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a computer repair shop
- Ask for a written estimate and approve any extra work before it is done.
- Ask whether they come on site and whether they work on business systems as well as home computers.
- Check the warranty on parts and labour.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.
Questions to ask a computer repair shop
- Is the diagnosis free, and how much is the estimate likely to change?
- Do you back up our data before the repair?
- Do you offer on-site visits for businesses?
- What warranty do you give on parts and labour?
- How long will the repair take?
Terms explained
- MSP (managed service provider)
- A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
- Co-managed IT
- An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
- Break-fix
- IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
- SLA (service-level agreement)
- The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
- Help desk
- The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
- RMM
- Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
- vCIO
- A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
- MSSP
- A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
- EDR / MDR
- Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
- MFA
- Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
- Penetration test
- An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
- SOC 2
- An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.
Computer repair shops in Ellicott City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best computer repair shop in Ellicott City?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Ellicott City, MD is The Fix in The Mall in Columbia with an IFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 946 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Gadget Guru - Columbia (#2) and Phone Doctor (#3) follow. We ranked 141 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many computer repair shops are there in Ellicott City?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 141 computer repair shops serving Ellicott City, MD. 3 of them are based in Ellicott City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which computer repair shops in Ellicott City work on weekends?
80 of 141 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 44 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Fix in The Mall in Columbia (#1), Gadget Guru - Columbia (#2) and Phone Doctor (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Ellicott City computer repair shops have?
The median Google rating among 141 rated computer repair shops in Ellicott City is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Phone fix by HL CONCEPTS has the most, 1,613 reviews, and ranks #21. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ITFirmsRanked rank computer repair shops?
Each computer repair shop gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do computer repair shops outside Ellicott City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Ellicott City city center, our service radius for computer repair shops. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.
Can computer repair shops pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?
No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.
What does a computer repair shop do?
Computer repair shops fix desktops, laptops and printers in store or on site: hardware repairs, upgrades, virus removal and setup. Many serve small offices as well as households.
How are computer repair shops in Ellicott City ranked?
By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does computer repair, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.
Should a business use a computer repair shop or an IT provider?
A repair shop suits one-off fixes on a few computers. Once you rely on shared files, email, backups and security across several staff, an IT provider with a support agreement usually works out better.
Should we back up before a repair?
Yes, if the computer still starts. Repairs can involve replacing drives or reinstalling the system. Ask the shop whether it backs up data first and what it charges.
Update log for Ellicott City
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 141 computer repair shops serving Ellicott City.
- November 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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