Brian is very helpful and caring. It was a pleasure meeting with him and having my son's little two stroke motorcycle's carb cleaned. Thank you!
Serving Columbia★ 5.0 (2+ reviews)Honest diagnosis before work startsOpen Saturdays and Sundays
Expert Local services in Columbia, MD
Smallz Little Engines serves Columbia, MD from Ellicott City. Call or text to set up a time.
Rated 5 on Google
- Open Saturdays
- Honest Advice
- Small Engine Expert
/WHAT WE DO
SMALL ENGINE REPAIRS
Carburetor work, spark plugs, fuel systems, and full diagnostics for mowers, motorcycles and yard equipment.
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/REVIEWS
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
5.0★
Average on Google · 2 reviews
Shoutout to Brian—The Absolute Best Small Engine & Lawnmower Repair Man Around! 🛠️🌾If your lawnmower is sputtering, refusing to start, or completely dead, stop stressing and call Brian. My mower was giving me major issues, and Brian completely saved the day with his top-notch service. He didn't just fix the machine quickly; he went above and beyond to look it over, troubleshoot the root cause, and get it running smoother than ever. It is rare to find someone with this level of honesty, expertise, and fair pricing. He truly knows small engines inside and out. If you want the job done right the first time by a reliable professional, Brian is your guy. 10/10 highly recommend!#LocalBusiness #LawnmowerRepair #SmallEngineRepair #SupportLocal #TopNotchService
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If it's sputtering, won't start, dies under load, or makes odd noises, bring it in. A clogged carb and bad spark plug are the most common culprits. Call to describe what's happening and the owner can walk you through next steps.
Price depends on what's broken: a spark plug swap costs far less than a full carburetor rebuild. The owner will give you a clear estimate after he sees it. Call (443) 896-4524 to ask about your specific equipment.
Yes. Small two-stroke and four-stroke engines, motorcycles, and ATVs are serviced here. Carburetor cleaning, fuel line work, spark plug and filter service. Bring it by or call with details.
Monday through Friday, 12:00 to 7:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The shop is at 12302 Carroll Mill Road in Ellicott City.
It depends on the job. A spark plug or fuel filter swap may take minutes; a full carburetor rebuild takes longer. Call ahead with details and the owner can give you a realistic timeframe.
Ellicott City and the surrounding Howard County area. Bring your equipment by the shop on Carroll Mill Road or call (443) 896-4524 to ask about your location.
Check that the fuel is fresh and the spark plug is clean. If the engine still won't turn over, the carburetor may be clogged with old fuel. That's when to call and get it in. Troubleshooting over the phone can help, but a hands-on look is best.
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Serving Columbia
Columbia is a planned community in the middle of Howard County. It was built as a set of villages, each with its own neighborhoods, pathways and open space. Housing runs from rows of townhouses with small patches of lawn to single-family homes on larger lots, and mature trees shade much of the town. A small yard often means a push mower that works hard for a few months and then gets stored in a garage or shed, sometimes with fuel still in the tank. Wooded lots bring leaf cleanup in the fall and plenty of debris under mower decks. Hot, humid summers keep grass growing, and cold winters leave equipment idle for months.
Areas of Columbia we serve
- Lake Kittamaqundi
- Merriweather Post Pavilion
- The Mall in Columbia
Why Columbia customers need this work
In Columbia, many of the small engines we see are push mowers, string trimmers and pressure washers used for townhouse and single-family upkeep. These machines sit for long stretches, and the most common failure is fuel that has gone stale in the carburetor. A small carburetor has tiny jets and passages, so a thin layer of varnish is enough to keep an engine from starting or idling. Cleaning or rebuilding the carburetor, replacing the spark plug and changing the fuel filter usually gets this kind of equipment running again.
Recent work in the Columbia area
- 01.Carburetor cleaning on a push mower stored with old fuel
- 02.Spark plug and air filter service on a string trimmer
- 03.Fuel line and filter replacement on a pressure washer
Why Choose Smallz Little Engines for Local services in Columbia
Smallz Little Engines works on lawnmowers, generators, pressure washers and small motorcycles for customers in Columbia, from the shop in neighboring Ellicott City. If your mower sputters after a winter in the garage, or your pressure washer won't stay running, bring it by. The owner finds the root cause, explains it in plain terms, and tells you what the repair involves before the work starts.
Columbia customers choose us because we treat every project like it's our own — no upselling, no surprises, just straightforward work that gets the job done right.
Whether you live in Columbia or just need a reliable team nearby, we're a short drive from Ellicott City and happy to walk you through every recommendation before any work begins.
Columbia customers bring their equipment to the shop at 12302 Carroll Mill Rd in Ellicott City. Weekday hours run from noon to 7 PM, and the shop is also open Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 2 PM. The owner looks for the real reason an engine quit and explains it in plain terms. He also gives you an honest read on whether a repair makes sense for an older machine. Call (443) 896-4524 to describe what your equipment is doing before you load it up.
Services We Offer in Columbia
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