Typewriter Repair in Arvada, Colorado Done Right
Garrickaro Co. repairs, services and restores manual, electric and IBM Selectric typewriters for writers, collectors and offices across the Denver metro area. Written estimates. Careful work. Machines that come back typing beautifully.
Repair, service and restoration for every kind of typewriter
From a sticking key on a family Royal to a complete Selectric rebuild, each machine is inspected on the bench, quoted in writing and tested thoroughly before it goes home.
Manual Typewriter Repair
Mechanical repair for portable and standard manual typewriters of every era.
Learn more →Electric Typewriter Repair
Motor, drive, and mechanical service for electric typebar and daisy-wheel machines.
Learn more →IBM Selectric Repair
Specialist service for Selectric I, II, and III golf-ball typewriters.
Learn more →Cleaning and Servicing
Deep cleaning and tune-ups that keep a working typewriter working.
Learn more →Platen and Roller Recovering
New rubber for hard, glazed, or cracked platens and feed rollers.
Learn more →Ribbons and Supplies
Correct ribbons, spools, and consumables installed and tested.
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A real workshop, not a mail-order gamble
Typewriter parts have not been manufactured in decades, and every model has its own quirks. We keep a deep parts inventory, follow factory adjustment procedures, and use the correct lubricants in the right places. You can visit the shop, see the bench, and talk to the person working on your machine.
- Free bench inspection and written estimate
- Original finishes and decals preserved
- Clear timelines and a call if anything changes
- Ribbons, supplies and buying advice in store
Serving Arvada and the entire Denver metro
Our shop is in Olde Town Arvada, minutes from Wheat Ridge, Westminster, Golden, Lakewood and Denver. Machines also ship to us from across Colorado.
What Denver-area typewriter owners say
“My grandmother's 1938 Royal was seized solid. It came back typing like new, with the original decals untouched. I cried a little.”
“Brought in a Selectric II that three other people said was not worth fixing. It has been running daily in my office for a year without a hiccup.”
“Honest estimate, clear timeline, and they called when they found a cracked part rather than just charging me. That is rare.”
Common questions
Do I need an appointment to drop off a typewriter?
No. Walk-ins are welcome during shop hours. If you have a heavy standard machine or several typewriters, a quick call ahead helps us have a bench ready.
How much does typewriter repair cost?
A standard cleaning and service for a manual portable is our most common job and the most affordable. Repairs, platen work, and restorations are quoted individually after a bench inspection. You always receive a written estimate before work begins.
How long will my repair take?
Most services and repairs are completed within one to two weeks. Restorations and jobs requiring hard-to-find parts take longer, and we will give you a realistic timeline when we quote.
Do you work on electric and electronic typewriters?
Yes. We service classic electric typebar machines, IBM Selectrics, and electronic daisy-wheel typewriters from Brother, Smith-Corona, Panasonic, and others.
Request a quote
Tell us about your machine and what it is doing. We will reply with next steps, or call us directly for the fastest answer.
5630 Everett St, Arvada, CO 80002