PC & Mac Health Check — Student Laptop Audit in Kingston KT1
A Kingston University student wanted a health check on their Windows laptop before returning to campus. We found storage nearly full and a failing drive — caught before exam season.
12-Point PC & Mac Health Check in London
Keep Your Computer Running at Its Best
5-star reviews
25+ years experience
1000s of checks completed
Last updated: February 2026
Overview
Find problems before they find you
A comprehensive health check examines your computer inside and out - hardware health, software issues, security vulnerabilities, and performance bottlenecks. We identify current problems and potential future issues, then recommend the best course of action.
Full hardware diagnostics
Security and malware scan
Performance analysis and optimisation
Storage health assessment
12-point inspection
Written report included
No obligation recommendations
Features
Our 12-Point Health Check Includes
Hardware Diagnostics
Testing of RAM, CPU, storage, and other components to identify failing hardware.
Storage Health
SMART data analysis and bad sector checks to predict drive failures before they happen.
Security Scan
Deep scan for viruses, malware, spyware, and potentially unwanted programs.
Performance Analysis
Identify bottlenecks, startup programs slowing you down, and optimisation opportunities.
Cooling System
Temperature checks and fan operation. Overheating shortens component life.
Written Report
Clear report of findings with prioritised recommendations and no-obligation quotes.
Process
How Our Health Check Works
Simple steps to get your problem solved quickly and professionally.
1
Book
Drop off your computer or book a collection. We'll work on it in our workshop.
2
Diagnose
We run our comprehensive 12-point diagnostic suite on your system.
3
Report
You receive a clear report explaining what we found and what we recommend.
4
Decide
No pressure. You decide which recommendations to proceed with, if any.
Testimonials
What Our Customers Say
Trusted by customers across South West London. Read what they have to say about our 12-Point PC & Mac Health Check in London service.
"Health check found my hard drive was failing. Got everything backed up and replaced before it died completely. Saved my data. So glad I did it."
R
Robert Holmes
Clapham
"Thought my laptop was just old and slow. Health check revealed it was fine - just needed an SSD upgrade. Now it runs like new!"
J
Janet Mitchell
Putney
Pricing
Health Check Pricing
Starting from
£45
Comprehensive health check £45. Includes full diagnostics and written report. Any recommended work quoted separately with no obligation to proceed.
Thorough Assessment · Clear Report · No Pressure
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a health check take?
Usually 24-48 hours. Thorough diagnostics, especially drive health checks, take time to do properly. We’ll contact you as soon as results are ready.
Will you fix problems you find?
Only with your approval. We report findings and provide quotes. You decide what, if anything, you want us to address. No pressure.
Is a health check worth it if my computer seems fine?
Yes - many problems develop silently. Hard drives can fail without warning. Malware can hide undetected. Catching issues early often saves money and data.
Do you check Macs as well as PCs?
Absolutely. Our health check covers both Windows PCs and Apple Macs, adapting the tests appropriately for each platform.
My computer is slow but not broken — can a health check help?
That’s exactly what a health check is for. ‘Slow but not broken’ usually has a specific, fixable cause — a cluttered system, too much starting up in the background, a heavy security suite, a full or ageing drive, or too little memory. We find the real bottleneck rather than guessing, and often restore responsiveness without any new hardware. If hardware is the answer, we’ll tell you which upgrade actually makes the difference.
Do I need antivirus software, or is Windows enough?
For most home users, the protection built into Windows is genuinely capable, and stacking a heavy third-party security suite on top often slows the machine more than it protects it. We frequently remove bulky antivirus during a health check and watch the machine speed up. The bigger protections are good habits and a proper backup — we’ll advise what’s actually worth having for how you use your computer.
What do you actually check in a health check?
We look at the whole machine: what’s starting up and running in the background, the health of the storage drive, available memory, temperatures and cooling, pending updates, security, and general clutter. It’s a proper diagnosis, not a quick scan — the aim is to catch small problems before they become failures, and to tell you honestly whether the machine is worth keeping or nearing the end.
Can a health check catch a failing hard drive before it dies?
Often, yes — and it’s one of the most valuable outcomes. Drives usually give warning signs before they fail outright, and a health check can flag a drive that’s starting to struggle while your data is still safe to move. Catching it early turns a potential data-recovery emergency into a calm, planned SSD upgrade. It’s far cheaper to act on a warning than to react to a failure.
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