Freelance Computer Services

Computer repair and IT support for the East Valley and North Phoenix

Arizona's computer people since April 1991

Freelance Computer Services started as one man's repair shop in Mesa. It is now a full IT company trusted by households, small businesses and mid-size companies across the East Valley and North Phoenix, and it still runs on the same idea: honest, expert help from people who actually care whether your problem gets solved.

  • Founded in Mesa1991
  • Rick's first job in IT1978
  • Years serving Arizona35
  • Emergency line24/7
Rick Hill, founder of Freelance Computer Services, working on a desktop computer at his bench in Arizona
Rick Hill at the bench in Arizona.
Portrait of Rick Hill, founder and owner of Freelance Computer Services

It started on mainframes

Rick Hill's career began in 1978, building and working on mainframe systems. When personal computers arrived in the 1980s, he followed the technology across new platforms and operating systems, picking up the kind of hands-on knowledge that only comes from fixing things for a living.

In April 1991, with thirteen years of experience behind him, Rick opened Freelance Computer Services in Mesa. The mission was simple: honest, expert IT support with genuine care for every client. That one-person shop has grown into a company that handles everything from a single laptop to a whole office network, but the principle Rick started with is still the one the company works by.

Put the customer first, always. Solve the problem. Do it with integrity and pride. Rick Hill, founder

From mainframes to managed IT

Technology changed completely over these years. The way we treat customers did not.

  1. 1978

    The foundation

    Rick begins his IT career on mainframe systems.

  2. 1980s

    The PC arrives

    He expands across new platforms and operating systems as personal computers take over.

  3. 1991

    Freelance Computers opens

    Rick founds the company in Mesa with a customer-first philosophy.

  4. 2000s

    Beyond repairs

    Networking, data recovery and business IT support join the repair bench.

  5. 2010s

    Managed IT

    Managed service plans bring 24/7 monitoring and help desk support to Arizona businesses.

  6. Today

    Still local, still Rick

    Current technology, old-fashioned values, for homes and businesses across the Valley.

What we hold ourselves to

Six principles that decide how every job gets done, whether it is a cracked laptop screen or a company's whole network.

  • Customer first, always

    Every client gets heard and understood. We treat your technology problem as if it were our own, and you are never a ticket number.

  • Integrity in everything

    Straight assessments, fair prices and honest recommendations, even when the honest answer means less revenue for us.

  • Expertise that lasts

    Decades of hands-on experience mean we fix the cause, not just the symptom, so the solution holds.

  • Community commitment

    We are proud to serve Arizona, and we give back with discounts for seniors and veterans.

  • Keep learning

    Technology moves fast, so we do too. We stay current with new tools while keeping the reliability you count on.

  • Results that matter

    We measure success by whether your problem is solved and your trust is earned, not by how many tickets we close.

Freelance Computer Services technician with a headset helping a small business customer

What we do today

  • Computer repairAll makes and models of desktops, laptops and servers, on Windows, Mac and Linux.
  • Managed IT servicesThree levels of plan, with a 24/7 help desk and proactive monitoring.
  • Data recoveryFailed drives, deleted files and damaged systems, with no data, no charge.
  • Onsite and offsite supportWe come to you, connect remotely, or work on it in our shop.
  • Computer salesCustom-built and preconfigured systems, new and refurbished.
See all services Managed service plans

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Talk to the person who started it

(480) 695-2294

Tell Rick what is going on with your computer or your network. You will get a straight answer and a price before any work starts.

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Phone screen showing Rick Hill and the Freelance Computers logo with the message: Computer challenge? Call Rick