About Steve
The person behind
the bench.
Independent repair technician. IT and cybersecurity professional. Passionate restorer of the devices others throw away. Based in South Wales — working from a fully equipped garden mancave workshop serving Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding area.
Steve's Story
Professional precision.
Community heart.
I'm Steve, and I run an independent hardware repair and electronics restoration workshop right from my fully equipped garden mancave. By day, I come from a professional IT and cybersecurity background — meaning data privacy, strict safety protocols, and meticulous diagnostics are baked into everything I do.
By night, I bring that same professional-level precision to local tech repairs. The Tech Bench was born out of a passion for fixing what others throw away — whether it's curing a noisy "jet engine" PlayStation, upgrading a sluggish home laptop to give it a second life, or reviving nostalgic retro gear.
I treat every device as if it were my own. No massive storefront markups, no industry jargon. Just honest engineering, quality materials, and a transparent service you can trust right here in the community.
How Steve Works
What sets The Tech Bench apart
Data Privacy First
With a professional IT and cybersecurity background, Steve treats your data with the same care and discretion you'd expect from an enterprise professional. Your files stay yours.
Meticulous Diagnostics
Every device gets a thorough assessment before any work begins. No guesswork, no unnecessary parts — just a clear, honest picture of what it needs and what it'll cost.
Passion for Restoration
Steve genuinely loves bringing devices back to life — especially the ones others have written off. Whether it's a noisy console or a vintage computer, every repair gets the same care.
Community Pricing
No storefront overheads, no corporate markups. Steve keeps his prices fair and transparent because he's part of the same community he serves.
Find Us
Based in South Wales —
Merthyr Tydfil & surrounding areas.
Steve works from his fully equipped garden mancave workshop — a proper, dedicated repair space with professional-grade tools and diagnostics equipment. Drop-off and collection is by appointment, so your device gets Steve's full attention when it arrives.
Book a drop-offLocation
South Wales (Merthyr Tydfil & surrounding areas)
Garden workshop — by appointment
Opening Hours
No Fix, No Fee
Steve only charges if he fixes it. Free diagnostics on every device — no surprises, no hidden costs.
Ready to get your device fixed?
Get in touch and Steve will take a look — honest assessment, no obligation.