Jake's Small Engine& Welding Garage
"Don't Sweat the Small Stuff"
Honest, reliable service from a local shop that treats your equipment like our own. Mowers, ATVs, golf carts, dirt bikes, and more — serving Henderson, IL and surrounding communities.
Please Call or Message First
Do not show up without talking to me first. I appreciate you all for understanding.
Tune-Up Season
Is Here
Get your mower ready before the grass gets ahead of you. Full service tune-ups starting at just $85.
Book Your Tune-UpWhat We Do
From routine maintenance to custom fabrication, we've got the tools and the know-how to keep your equipment running strong.
Full Service Tune-Ups
Complete engine service including oil change, spark plug replacement, air filter, carburetor cleaning, blade sharpening, deck scraping, and a full performance test. We service push mowers, riding mowers, zero-turns, and more.
Welding & Fabrication
Custom welding and metal fabrication for repairs, modifications, and new builds. From mower deck repairs to custom brackets and structural welding — if it's metal, we can fix it or build it.
Mobile Service & Repairs
Can't bring it to us? We'll come to you. Our fully equipped mobile service trailer covers diagnostics, tune-ups, welding, and common repairs right at your location. Convenient and fast.
Pick-Up & Delivery
We offer pick-up and delivery for equipment that needs shop work. We'll haul your mower, tractor, or equipment to our shop, get it fixed, and bring it back — so you don't have to lift a finger.
All Services
ATV, dirt bike, and golf cart services — call for pricing.
Pricing
Fair, upfront pricing — no surprises. Parts are always extra unless otherwise noted.
Small Engine Tune-Ups
Push Mower
All sizes
Full service tune-up + valve adjustment
Pressure Washer
All types
Full service tune-up + valve adjustment
Generator
All types
Full service tune-up + valve adjustment
Riding Mower & Zero-Turn Tune-Ups
Riding Mower / Lawn Tractor
42" to 54" deck
Full Service Tune-Up Includes:
- Complete oil change
- New fuel filter
- New air filter
- New spark plug(s)
- Carburetor cleaning
- Valve adjustment
- Deck scraping
- Blade sharpened
- Belts & pulleys inspected
- Grease zerks greased
- Tires & wheels inspected
- Battery tested
- Machine pressure washed
Zero-Turn Mower
All sizes
Full Service Tune-Up Includes:
- Complete oil change
- New fuel filter
- New air filter
- New spark plug(s)
- Carburetor cleaning
- Valve adjustment
- Deck scraping
- Blade sharpened
- Belts & pulleys inspected
- Grease zerks greased
- Tires & wheels inspected
- Battery tested
- Machine pressure washed
Labor & Service Rates
General Repairs
$85/hr
MIG & Stick Welding
$100/hr
TIG Welding
$125/hr
Mobile Service Call
$100 min
Pick-Up & Delivery
$50
within 10 miles
Pick-Up & Delivery
$75–$100
10+ miles in service area
Parts are always additional. Estimates provided before any work begins.
Powersports Pricing
ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, golf carts, and more. Labor only — parts, shop supplies, and taxes billed separately.
Full Service & Tune-Ups
Includes oil & filter change, air filter service, spark plug replacement, fluid top-off, greasing all zerks, cable adjustments, tire pressure check, and full multi-point inspection.
ATV Full Service
2WD / 4WD
$150 – $185UTV / SxS Full Service
All models
$185 – $225Golf Cart Tune-Up
Gas models
$150 – $175Basic Oil Change
ATV / UTV
$45 – $60Carburetor Services
Carburetor Replacement
$85 – $100Carb Clean & Rebuild
Single
$150 – $200Each Additional Carb
$100 – $125Engine & Transmission Rebuilds
Highly variable depending on make and model. These are standard labor estimates — final quotes provided after inspection.
Top End Rebuild
ATV / Dirt Bike
$400 – $600Est. 4–6 hrs
Top End Rebuild
UTV / SxS
$600 – $900Est. 6–10 hrs
Complete Engine Rebuild
All types
$800 – $1,200+Est. 10–16+ hrs
Transmission Rebuild/Swap
ATV
$600 – $1,000+Est. 7–10 hrs
Transmission Rebuild/Swap
UTV / SxS
$800 – $1,200Est. 10–14 hrs
Timing Chain Replacement
All types
$350 – $500Est. 4–6 hrs
Electrical & Diagnostics
Diagnostic fee covers initial teardown and testing. If you authorize the repair, the diagnostic fee may be rolled into the final bill.
Initial Diagnostic Fee
1 hour minimum
$85No Spark / Electrical Diag
$85 – $125Stator & CDI Replacement
$150 – $250Battery & Charging System Test
Load test, stator, regulator check
$45 – $65Winches & Accessory Install
Per hour
$85 – $125Wiring Harness Repair
Shorts, broken wires, rodent damage
$125 – $250+Starter Motor Replacement
$100 – $185Ignition System Service
Coils, spark plugs, switches
$85 – $150Bearings & Suspension
Wheel Bearing
Per wheel
$85 – $120Axle / Carrier Bearing
$120 – $180CV Boot Replacement
Axle on machine
$85 – $100Axle Replacement
Per axle
$85 – $120All powersports pricing is labor only. Parts, shop supplies, and taxes billed separately. Estimates provided before any work begins.
Parts & Service Labor Rates
Belt & Drivetrain Services
Belt Replacement R&R
ATV
$150 – $200Belt Replacement R&R
UTV/SxS
$200 – $300Belt Replacement R&R
Golf Cart
$100 – $150Clutch Replacement R&R
ATV
$200 – $300Clutch Replacement R&R
UTV/SxS
$300 – $450Clutch Replacement R&R
Golf Cart
$150 – $200CVT Repair R&R
ATV
$250 – $400CVT Repair R&R
UTV/SxS
$400 – $600CVT Repair R&R
Golf Cart
$150 – $250Exhaust Systems
Exhaust Repair R&R
ATV
$100 – $200Exhaust Repair R&R
UTV/SxS
$150 – $250Exhaust Repair R&R
Golf Cart
$75 – $125Exhaust Replacement R&R
ATV
$150 – $250Exhaust Replacement R&R
UTV/SxS
$250 – $400Exhaust Replacement R&R
Golf Cart
$100 – $175Accessories & Installations
Plow Install
ATV
$150 – $250Plow Install
UTV/SxS
$200 – $350Winch Install
ATV
$200 – $350Winch Install
UTV/SxS
$250 – $400Light Bar Install & Wiring
ATV
$150 – $250Light Bar Install & Wiring
UTV/SxS
$200 – $350Light Bar Install & Wiring
Golf Cart
$100 – $200Cooling System
Radiator R&R
ATV
$150 – $250Radiator R&R
UTV/SxS
$250 – $400Radiator R&R
Golf Cart
$100 – $150Water Pump R&R
ATV
$200 – $350Water Pump R&R
UTV/SxS
$300 – $500Water Pump R&R
Golf Cart
$150 – $250Electrical Systems
Battery R&R
ATV
$50 – $100Battery R&R
UTV/SxS
$75 – $150Battery R&R
Golf Cart
$50 – $100Alternator/Generator R&R
ATV
$150 – $250Alternator/Generator R&R
UTV/SxS
$200 – $350Alternator/Generator R&R
Golf Cart
$100 – $175Starter Motor R&R
ATV
$100 – $200Starter Motor R&R
UTV/SxS
$150 – $300Starter Motor R&R
Golf Cart
$75 – $150Sensors R&R
ATV
$85 – $150Sensors R&R
UTV/SxS
$100 – $200Sensors R&R
Golf Cart
$75 – $125Engine Components
Oil Pump R&R
ATV
$150 – $250Oil Pump R&R
UTV/SxS
$200 – $350Oil Pump R&R
Golf Cart
$100 – $175Brake System
Brake Pads & Bleed R&R
ATV
$100 – $175Brake Pads & Bleed R&R
UTV/SxS
$150 – $250Brake Pads & Bleed R&R
Golf Cart
$85 – $150Suspension & Steering
Shocks R&R (per pair)
ATV
$150 – $250Shocks R&R (per pair)
UTV/SxS
$200 – $350Shocks R&R (per pair)
Golf Cart
$100 – $175Ball Joints R&R
ATV
$100 – $200Ball Joints R&R
UTV/SxS
$150 – $300Ball Joints R&R
Golf Cart
$75 – $150All parts & service labor rates are estimates. Final pricing provided after inspection. Parts, shop supplies, and taxes billed separately.
About Jake
Jake's Small Engine and Welding Garage isn't a franchise. It's not a corporate repair chain. It's a one-man operation built on grit, discipline, and pride. I'm an OIF III U.S. Army Infantry veteran and a railroad electrician — backgrounds where failure isn't an option and details matter. That same mindset drives everything I do in this shop.
When your equipment comes through my door, it gets mission-level attention, hands-on workmanship, and zero shortcuts. I don't just fix machines — I restore them. Every piece of equipment leaves running stronger, cleaner, and more dependable than when it arrived. That standard has earned over 90 five-star reviews across Google and Facebook, and I work every day to live up to every one of them.
This isn't just a 2nd job for extra cash - it's what i love to do. Turning wrenches, solving problems, bringing steel and engines back to life — that's not just work to me. It's pride. It's passion. It's personal.
If you're looking for honest service, clear communication, and repairs done right the first time, you've found your shop.
Mission-ready repairs. Five-star service. No excuses.
Please Call or Message First
Do not show up without talking to me first. I appreciate you all for understanding.
Our Work
Real photos from real jobs — take a look at what we do.
Jake's branded mobile service trailer
Jake doing mobile welding in full gear
Jake working under a mower on a lift
Golf cart service in the shop
Close-up of a welded mower deck repair
ATVs, UTVs, golf carts, and mowers ready for service
Service Area
Based in the Henderson, IL area — proudly serving the surrounding communities with pick-up, delivery, and mobile service.
Don't see your town? Give us a call — we may still be able to help.
Call for AvailabilityWhat Customers Say
90+ Reviews on Google
21 Reviews on Facebook
"From the first conversation I had with Jake until he brought my mower back was completely professional. He kept me updated on the progress and he did a fantastic job servicing my riding lawnmower. Besides the excellent service Jake also picked up and delivered my mower which I'm very grateful that he provides that service. When he returned my mower he explained everything he did and he also washed and cleaned it up... it's definitely rare to find that type of service."
— Jodi Oeth
"Had mower break down half way through a yard. Seen Jake on Google gave him a call thinking would be a few days. He was there that afternoon, and happy to help me get it back on the lawn!! Highly recommend him if you are looking for fast, reasonable, and honest professional work!!"
— Mason Howard
"Jake did a fantastic job on a tune up for my John Deere rider - great communication, timely work, and went above and beyond to make sure my tractor was in top shape for the Spring. He'll be maintaining my rider from here on out - highly recommend for your next mower service and/or repair!"
— Nathan Ament
"I messaged Jake at 3:39 pm asking him to fix two mowers for me at his convenience. He messaged me at 4:30 to see if he could come over in an hour. He was AT MY HOUSE by 5:30 pm. THE SAME DAY! And he REPAIRED THEM AT MY HOUSE!"
— Melena Medley
"I can't recommend Jake's Small Engine and Welding Garage highly enough! As a single mom, I was nervous about getting my mower fixed and understanding how to maintain it on my own. Jake not only fixed my mower quickly and efficiently but took the time to explain everything."
— Jennifer Kudlicki
"Excellent work. Short turn around. Went the extra mile. My zero turn cub cadet running faster, stronger than it has since I bought it. I live 45 miles away and he is going to be my go to guy for all my small engine needs. Worth the drive!"
— Gregory Lorber
Get In Touch
Ready to get your equipment running right? Give us a call or send a message.
Location
Henderson, IL
By appointment only
Hours
Mon – Sat: By Appointment
Sun: Closed