Repairs
Paid Repair Services at Summer Hill
Join us for repairs at our Summer Hill location repair shop at the Inner West Sustainability Hub 7 Prospect Road Summer Hill.
Getting there: by train to Summer Hill station, or by car – there is local street parking and parking within the hub. More details and map on our Contact page (open Summer Hill tab)
***We are looking for skilled repairers. Please email wm@bower.org.au if you are keen to join our team
1% for the planet
The Bower appreciates the support of 1% for the Planet, which facilitates organisations to spend 1% of annual sales to certified environmental organisations. Their mission is ‘To accelerate smart environmental giving and prevent greenwashing’.
Sunglass Fix
The Sunglass Fix directs 1% of their marketing budget to promoting The Bower. Sunglass Fix saves broken sunglasses going in the bin by providing a one-stop shop for for repairing broken sunglass lenses.
Electronic Repairs
Bring your broken electrical appliances for assessment and we will work with you to troubleshoot how you might fix it.
We can’t guarantee that we can repair items brought in, but we can give you an idea of what’s wrong and whether it’s repairable.
If it’s not repairable, and we stock similar items, we will give you a gift voucher to use at our Marrickville Store to choose a replacement item. Our aim is for you to leave empowered with more skills at home repairs.
Furniture Repair Shop
Bring in your broken piece of furniture and our expert cabinetmaker will advise you on the best way to restore or repair it.
If it’s a simple procedure we will fix it on the spot. If it’s a more complex process, we will advise you on the best way to DIY it or give you a quote for us to fix it.
If you decide to go ahead with the quote, we will absorb your initial fee.
Bike Repair Shop
Bring your bike to get assistance from our skilled bikeologist to keep your ride operating at premium performance levels. If it’s a minor item we will try to fix it on the spot.
If it will take longer, we will quote you a repair price and deduct your initial consult fee.
If we can’t economically repair your bike, we’ll give you a gift voucher to pick a replacement bike from our stock of repaired bikes.
Giving Feedback
If you have been helped by one of our Repair Shops, please submit your feedback to media@bower.org.au
FESTIVAL OF REPAIR
14-18 August, 2024
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