69/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 2,613 Google reviews, the most in Lakeside.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best Computer Repair Shops in Lakeside, VA (2026)
80 computer repair shops ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lakeside: Fruit Fixed, IFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 2,613 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Richmond Geeks, 1,708 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 80 ranked after Fruit Fixed; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
80 Lakeside computer repair shops are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 40 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 80 rated IT firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Computer repair shops in Richmond ranking. See Computer repair shops in Richmond
Top 10 computer repair shops in Lakeside 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 | Fruit Fixed | 69 | 4.9★ (2,613) | Richmond, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Richmond Geeks | 67 | 4.9★ (1,708) | Glen Allen, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Walk In Fix | 65 | 4.8★ (450) | Glen Allen, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Broadway Wireless And Computer | 65 | 4.7★ (635) | Richmond, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | BLUE TECH - Phone and Computer Repair | 65 | 5.0★ (214) | Glen Allen, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Fruit Fixed Midlothian | 65 | 4.9★ (1,061) | Brandermill, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Grande Wireless | 65 | 4.9★ (435) | Richmond, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Computer Cave | 64 | 4.8★ (877) | Richmond, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | City mobile (cell phone repair / electronic repair & jewelry) | 64 | 4.9★ (469) | Richmond, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Cell Hub Fix | 64 | 4.9★ (355) | Richmond, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 80 best computer repair shops in Lakeside, 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.
Based in Glen Allen, 4 mi away
67/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 1,708 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#3 Walk In Fix
Based in Glen Allen, 3 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 450 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 635 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 3 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 14 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 1,061 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
65/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 435 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 6 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 877 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 9 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 469 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 Cell Hub Fix
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 355 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
64/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Grande Cellular
Based in Glen Allen, 5 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 210 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 5 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.5★ from 463 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 18 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 922 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 7 mi away
63/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 462 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 7 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 365 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 15 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 450 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 6 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
62/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 10 mi away
61/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 5 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 1 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 TyFixit
Based in Brandermill, 13 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 9 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,378 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
How we ranked Lakeside computer repair shops
We scored 80 Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside: frequently asked questions
Who is the best computer repair shop in Lakeside?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked computer repair shop in Lakeside, VA is Fruit Fixed with an IFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,613 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Richmond Geeks (#2) and Walk In Fix (#3) follow. We ranked 80 computer repair shops on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many computer repair shops are there in Lakeside?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 80 computer repair shops serving Lakeside, VA. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which computer repair shops in Lakeside work on weekends?
40 of 80 ranked computer repair shops post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fruit Fixed (#1), Richmond Geeks (#2) and Walk In Fix (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Lakeside computer repair shops have?
The median Google rating among 80 rated computer repair shops in Lakeside is 4.9★, with a median of 46 reviews. Fruit Fixed has the most, 2,613 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Lakeside count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 20 mi of the Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 80 computer repair shops serving Lakeside.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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