Take North Avenue (Route 28) west through Garwood and Westfield, cut up to Route 22 West, and ride it to the North Bridge Street exit. About 33 minutes.
Cranford is a walking town with a train station in the middle of it, and a lot of its computers live in home offices and on dining room tables. When one quits, most people want the same things: an honest diagnosis, a fair price, and the machine back fast.
That's the whole job at Dave's Computers. You drop it off in Somerville, I diagnose it myself, and you get a flat quote by text. I'm the only technician, so your computer isn't passed around between people.
Whether you're near Nomahegan Park, downtown on North Union Avenue, or over by the Garwood line, it's an easy drive west.
What We Fix
Computer Repair Services for Cranford NJ: Home & Business
Drop-off repair for Cranford households, plus IT support for local businesses.
For Homeowners
Residential repair for 07016 & Union County
PC & Laptop Repair
Slow performance, dead boots, blue screens, broken hinges or screens. Windows machines from Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS and Acer.
MacBook & iMac Repair
Batteries that won't hold a charge, damaged screens, slow Macs that need an SSD, and macOS that won't finish loading.
File & Photo Recovery
Hard drives, SSDs, USB drives and SD cards from computers that failed. Assessed with a $75 diagnostic, recovery starting at $199.
Swap a slow hard drive for an SSD and your files come along. One of the best-value repairs for an older laptop or desktop.
Custom PC Builds
Gaming rigs, creator workstations and quiet home office towers, built with quality parts and tested in Somerville. Starts with a $150 consultation credited to the build.
Standard turnaround 48–72 hrs · drop-off only
For Businesses
Business IT for Cranford NJ companies
Rush In-Shop Repair
⚡ Jump the line for $100
For a machine your business can't be without: rush service puts it at the front of the queue on my bench.
On-Site Business Projects
Office network setup, new workstation installs and equipment moves, done at your Cranford business.
Monthly Managed Support
A predictable monthly rate, ongoing maintenance and priority response. Your outsourced IT person for 07016 businesses.
Remote Help for Cranford Businesses
Software and account problems handled over a remote session instead of a trip to the shop.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Cloud and local backups, recovery planning and ransomware preparation for businesses that handle client data.
New PC Setup & Migration
New workstations set up with your software and files moved over from the old machine.
Cranford knows flooding. Water and humidity in a basement office can ruin a desktop or corrupt a drive without the computer ever going under. If a machine was in a damp or flooded room, don't turn it on. Bring it in and let me check it first.
If the drive has files you need, recovery comes before repair. The data recovery work is done in-house in Somerville, starting at $199 after a $75 diagnostic.
Cranford Picks Local
Why Cranford Drives Past the Chain Stores
The chains will take your computer. Here's what happens to it next, compared with our shop.
Turnaround Time
The Chains
1–3 weeks or longer
Dave's
48–72 hours standard repairs
Where Your Device Goes
The Chains
Shipped to a regional depot
Out of your hands for weeks
Dave's
Stays in our Somerville shop
Never leaves the building
Who's Working On It
The Chains
Rotating staff, varying skill
Different tech every visit
Dave's
15+ years of bench experience
Same technician since 2011
How You Pay
The Chains
Memberships pushed at the counter
Add-ons that climb fast
Dave's
Flat quote, diagnostic credited
No subscriptions
From Cranford to Somerville
Cranford to Somerville in About 33 Minutes
Nineteen miles. West on North Avenue, then Route 22 West for most of the trip.
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Miles
~33
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FREE
Parking
Turn-by-Turn from Cranford (07016)
Take North Avenue (Route 28) west through Garwood into Westfield
Head north through Westfield and Mountainside to US-22
Merge onto US-22 West and stay on it for about 12 miles
$25 off services over $100 at our Somerville shop for Cranford, 07016 & Union County residents. New customers only. Not valid on diagnostic service. Cannot be used with any other offer or service.
Customers drive over from every part of 07016 and its neighbors.
Cranford (07016)Downtown CranfordNomahegan Park areaGarwoodWestfieldKenilworthClarkRoselle ParkSpringfieldWinfield
Heads up: Dave's Computers has no Cranford location. The shop is at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville, about 19 miles away. Residential repairs are drop-off only.
Honest, Flat-Rate Pricing
What Repairs Cost for Cranford
Here's what Cranford customers pay. No surprise bills, no memberships.
Starts At
Diagnostic
$75Credited to repair
For Dell, HP, Lenovo and other standard brands. Custom-built and boutique PCs are $149, credited toward labor.
Most Common
Standard Repairs
QuotedAfter diagnostic
Screens, batteries, SSD upgrades, fans, Windows reinstalls: every job gets a flat quote before work starts.
Starting At
Data Recovery
$199Quoted after diagnostic
Failed drives, deleted files and liquid damage. The $75 diagnostic tells us what can be recovered first.
How pricing works: You drop off the computer, I run a diagnostic, then you get a flat price by text. No work happens without your approval, and there's no hourly clock. Rush service is $100 extra. Same pricing for Cranford as every town we serve.
Google Reviews
What Customers Say on Google
Live from the Dave's Computers Google listing. Tap any review to read it on Google Maps.
I engaged "Dave's Computer" to build a new custom build Windows 11 computer as replacement for the Windows 10 machine.
I presented my thoughts and needs to Dave about the new unit and he asked some basic questions as to my needs and want for the new unit. We touched on cost for the unit and I left...
I dropped off my laptop, and Dave gave me a clear overview of the problem (he had experienced similar issues on 3 others of the same model) and the cost. Communication was clear and helpful. Once he started the repairs, he kept me updated. I would absolutely use Dave again!!
I have been going to Dave's Computers for years because he always fixes my problems. I also use his anti-virus and it is as good as any, if not better, than others that I would have to pay much more for. If you're having problems, go to Dave's. He doesn't break the bank and he solves the problems.
Over the last decade or so, whenever I had a computer problem, I went to Dave. I recently had a very worrisome crash; the system failed to boot up. (I hadn't needed to use him for about 3 years.) I paid the "rush fee" on Saturday when dropping the machine off with the weekend agent. By Monday...
"As a Broker of over 40 years in New Jersey I rely on my computer help", which is the artery to my success and business. Thank goodness Dave's is here for me with the messes I get into with scammers, land grabbers and just uneccesary things that I pick up. The most effective virus program have ever...
I had previously tried to build my own PC to no success. Even though right now it is really tough to get a PC built due to the price increases with RAM’s, GPU’s and other parts because of AI, I still really wanted to get one for myself. I came across Dave’s Computers online and went in for a...
What Cranford residents ask before they make the drive.
How far is your shop from Cranford?
About 19 miles and 33 minutes. Take North Avenue (Route 28) west, cut up to Route 22 West, and exit at North Bridge Street. We're at 75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ 08876.
Do you offer in-home computer repair in Cranford?
Not for homes. Residential repairs are drop-off only at our Somerville shop, because spare parts and overnight testing catch problems a house call misses. If carrying the computer is the hard part, call from our lot and we'll bring it in. More on in-home computer repair in NJ.
For Cranford businesses, yes, for projects like network setup, server installs and workstation rollouts.
Is there a fee just to look at my computer?
Yes, a diagnostic: $75 for standard brands like Dell, HP and Lenovo, $149 for custom-built and boutique PCs. Either way it's credited toward the work if you approve the flat quote that follows.
My computer was in a flooded basement. Should I try turning it on?
No. Leave it off and bring it in. Powering on a wet or damp computer can short parts that might otherwise be saved, and it can make data recovery harder.
Do you recover data from drives that got wet?
Often, yes. I'll run a $75 diagnostic to see what can be recovered, then quote a price. Data recovery starts at $199.
What's your turnaround time?
Most repairs are done in 48 to 72 hours, and you'll get a text as soon as it's ready. Rush service costs $100 extra and puts it first in line.
Do you fix Macs and PCs?
Yes. Windows laptops and desktops from Dell, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer and custom builders, plus Apple Macs: iMac, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air and Mac mini.
Can I just show up?
Yes, no appointment needed. We're open Monday to Friday 10 to 5 and Saturday 9 to 2. A quick call ahead is welcome but not required.
Do you send computers out for repair?
Never. Every repair is done on my own bench in Somerville, and your computer doesn't leave the building.
New Customer DiscountMention this page when you drop off
75 N Bridge St, Somerville NJ · For Cranford / 07016 / Union County customers · New customers only · Valid on services over $100 · Not valid on diagnostic service · Cannot be used with any other offer or service · Present at drop-off · Expires 60 days from print date
Ready to Bring It Over from Cranford?
About 33 minutes west. A flat quote from the person who fixes it, and your computer never leaves Somerville.
