Matthew Smith standing beside his pickup with the Strafford Small Engine Repair banner hung on the bed

Meet the owner

Matthew Smith

Fixing Strafford’s mowers, saws and generators since 2025, and coming to you when you can’t haul it in.

5.0

on Google from 29 reviews

“His kindness and efficiency was such a blessing for our family.”
Hailee Warner, on Facebook

We can come get it.

Can’t load a rider into the truck? We do pickup and drop-off anywhere. Call or text and we’ll put you on the pickup schedule, or set a time for you to drop it off, evenings included.

  1. 1Your placeWe pick it up, wherever you are
  2. 2StraffordFixed at our shop, Huckleberry Road
  3. 3Back homeDropped off ready to run

Equipment acting up? We bring it back to life.

Your mower, chainsaw, generator, trimmer, snow blower or zero-turn. Fast turnaround, affordable repairs, all makes and models.

  • Mowers
  • Zero-turns
  • Chainsaws
  • Generators
  • Trimmers
  • Snow blowers
Westinghouse

Authorized Service Center

We’re an authorized service center for Westinghouse generators.

Two classic push mowers, one yellow and one green, waiting for service in the shop
Mowers
Zero-turn mowers lined up on the driveway outside the shop
Zero-turns
A chainsaw powerhead opened up on the workbench
Chainsaws
Control panel of a Black Diamond 3500 generator in the shop
Generators

Seasonal service packages.

Keep your equipment running strong, starting easy, and ready when you need it most. Whether you’re mowing acreage or preparing for storm season, we’ve got you covered.

Riding mowers

Riding Mower Full Service

  • Oil change & filter
  • New spark plug
  • Air & fuel filters
  • Blade sharpening
  • Complete inspection

Zero-turn mowers

Zero-Turn Basic Service

  • Engine oil change
  • Oil filter replacement
  • Air filter check/replace
  • Spark plug check/replace
  • Blade inspection & sharpening

Generators and inverters

Generator & Inverter Basic Service

  • Oil change
  • New spark plug
  • Air filter cleaning or replacement
  • Fuel filter inspection
  • Carburetor adjustment
  • Battery check (electric start units)
  • Exterior cleaning
  • Safety & operation inspection

Generators and inverters

Generator & Inverter Full Service & Testing

  • Oil change
  • New air filter
  • New fuel filter
  • Fuel system cleaning
  • Battery testing
  • Spark plug replacement
  • Load & performance test

Something else making noise?

Packages cover the regular maintenance. For a machine that won’t start, won’t stay running or is making a new sound, call or text with the make and model and we’ll take a look. Pickup and drop-off are available for every job.

Call or text with the make and model for a quote on your machine.

What’s been on the bench.

Riders, stand-ons, push mowers, saws and generators. A few oldies but goodies roll in for some much-needed TLC, too.

The shop with an ATV, a John Deere rider and equipment waiting for repair
The garage packed with mowers lined up for service
A yellow Hustler stand-on mower parked in the garage
A chainsaw with its covers off and the carburetor exposed
Riding mowers lined up inside the shop
A small ATV on the shop floor
A stand-on mower opened up for repair
A walk-behind machine on the shop floor beside a crate of parts
A small engine torn down to the flywheel and cylinder
A failed head gasket pulled from an engine
A Hydro-Gear transaxle on a mower
A transaxle opened up on the bench
Inside the Strafford Small Engine Repair shop, mowers and equipment lined up for work

Individual service, by appointment.

I’m Matthew Smith, and Strafford Small Engine Repair is my home based and mobile repair service. We work by appointment so every machine gets individual attention, at a competitive price.

Call or text and I’ll set up a time. I can pick your equipment up or you can drop it off, and when it’s a quick fix, sometimes I can take care of it right there.

Local, honest, reliable. That’s the whole idea.

“When it’s more than ‘ain’t got no gas in it.’”

Before you pull the cord.

A rodent nest packed under an engine shroud, found during an inspection

Look under the covers first.

Service your mower before you run it. A proper inspection often means taking the covers off to find the problem, because rodents nest in parked equipment and cause damage.

A rusted, dirty carburetor float bowl pulled from a small engine

Carburetors don’t forgive skipped service.

Skipped maintenance can cause serious carburetor trouble and leave your equipment unusable. Schedule a service today. Pickup and drop-off are available.

Get on the pickup schedule before the season starts.

Text 417-569-3605

What Strafford says.

5.0 on Google, 29 reviews

A John Deere zero-turn mower on a lawn, photographed by customer James Bates
“Matthew was extremely professional, punctual, and fair priced. HIGHLY recommend him. Well done Strafford small engine repair, and thanks for the prompt, honest, quality service!!”
James Bates, Google review
Dan P, Google review

Troy-Bilt with a thrown drive belt

“Called Strafford Small Engine Repair and set up a pickup. Matthew showed up exactly when he said he would, took a look, and instead of hauling it off, he said he could probably fix it right there.

About 10 minutes later, I was back up and mowing. …

Super knowledgeable, straight shooter, fair pricing, and didn’t try to turn it into something bigger than it was.”

“He came to my home assessed the situation and ordered the parts. He was back within the week to fix my mower. He was knowledgeable, fast, and a very kind man. His prices were amazing. Definitely found my new mower maintenance man.”
Melissa Abney, Google review
“This guy is fantastic!! … he is Johnny on the spot!! Resolved every issue with my cub cadet rider and runs just like new!! Highly recommend him!! Very reasonable for price too!”
Terry Douglas, Google review
“Very friendly and accommodating. Price was good and he started both in front of me.”
Samuel Laffoon, Google review

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