67/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Computer Repair Shops in Lake Station, IN (2026)
54 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Station: Always A Solution Computer Services, IFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Unique Geek, 856 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 54 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
54 Lake Station computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 31 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 54 rated IT firms.
Top 10 computer repair shops in Lake Station 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 | Always A Solution Computer Services | 67 | 5.0★ (202) | Chesterton, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Repair Plus | 66 | 4.9★ (833) | Hammond, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Repair Express | 65 | 5.0★ (198) | Portage, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Unique Geek | 65 | 4.8★ (856) | Valparaiso, 12 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Urban Geek | 63 | 5.0★ (197) | Gary, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | PC and Mac repair - Computer repair | 62 | 4.9★ (53) | Hobart, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | I FixandRepair (Phone fix & Computer Repair Service Merrillville IN) | 62 | 4.9★ (597) | Merrillville, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | We Fix Phones & Tablets | 61 | 4.4★ (245) | Valparaiso, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Computer Repair & Sales Depot | 60 | 5.0★ (44) | Schererville, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Personal Touch Technology LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (82) | Dyer, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 54 best computer repair shops in Lake Station, 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.
#2 Repair Plus
Based in Hammond, 17 mi away
66/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 833 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 3 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 198 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#4 Unique Geek
Based in Valparaiso, 12 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 856 Google reviews, the most in Lake Station.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 Urban Geek
Based in Gary, 9 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 4 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 8 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 597 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 13 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Schererville, 10 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Dyer, 16 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 19 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 209 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 12 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#13 We Fix Wireless
Based in Merrillville, 7 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 714 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in East Chicago, 12 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#15 IonPCs
Based in Portage, 4 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 8 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in East Chicago, 1 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 8 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 6 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#20 DAC
Based in East Chicago, 12 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Calumet City, 7 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#22 TechSmith404
Based in Michigan City, 8 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 2 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 9 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 12 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
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 54 ranked computer repair shops here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lake Station
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | In Lake Station |
| AscuniaTech | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Big Phil's Computer Repair/Upgrade | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Cascade Business Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Crown Point Computers | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Focused Hunts, LLC | In Lake Station | |
| Focused Hunts, LLC | In Lake Station | |
| Hoosier Techie | In Lake Station | |
| Hubbard Street Technology | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Jays cleaning & computer program | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| KFN Web Solutions | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Nate Kramer | In Lake Station | |
| Professional Information System, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Lake Station |
| Sandbox Tech | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Seals AV Innovations & Solutions | In Lake Station | |
| Southshore Solutions | In Lake Station | |
| Tech Works IT Silutions | 2.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Three Dog Net Computers | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Tris Harold Kemp | 2.5★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Valparaiso University Computing and Information Sciences | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
How we ranked Lake Station computer repair shops
We scored 54 Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station: frequently asked questions
Who is the best computer repair shop in Lake Station?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Lake Station, IN is Always A Solution Computer Services with an IFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Repair Plus (#2) and Repair Express (#3) follow. We ranked 54 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many computer repair shops are there in Lake Station?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 54 computer repair shops serving Lake Station, IN. Another 20 within 20 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which computer repair shops in Lake Station work on weekends?
31 of 54 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Always A Solution Computer Services (#1), Repair Plus (#2) and Repair Express (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Lake Station computer repair shops have?
The median Google rating among 54 rated computer repair shops in Lake Station is 4.9★, with a median of 13 reviews. Unique Geek has the most, 856 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Lake Station count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Lake Station 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 Lake Station 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 Lake Station
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 54 computer repair shops serving Lake Station.
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