Looking for machine shop in Gainesville, FL? The Auto Network lists 5 machine shops serving the Gainesville area. Compare ratings and reviews, then request a free quote in seconds — no phone tag required.
Typical machine shop in Gainesville, FL runs $50–$600.
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Gainesville sits in Alachua County, Florida, with a population of roughly 145,000. Drivers from Gainesville and neighboring areas such as Downtown Gainesville, Haile Plantation, Midtown turn to The Auto Network to find trusted local machine shops without the guesswork of an open-ended search.
On this page you'll find 5 machine shops serving Gainesville and the surrounding area. Results lead with featured and verified businesses, then the shops closest to Gainesville, so the most relevant local options are always at the top. Compare ratings, services, and hours side by side, then request a quote from the businesses that fit — there's no phone tag and no obligation.
Neighborhoods served in Gainesville: Downtown Gainesville · Haile Plantation · Midtown
Typical machine shop work near Gainesville runs from $50 for flywheel resurfacing to $600 for valve job. Estimates reviewed September 2026.
| Service | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Cylinder head resurfacing | $100 – $300 |
| Valve job | $200 – $600 |
| Engine block boring / honing | $200 – $500 |
| Crankshaft grinding | $150 – $400 |
| Flywheel resurfacing | $50 – $150 |
Prices are regional estimates and vary by vehicle, parts, and shop. For an accurate, up-to-date estimate, request a quote directly from your selected service provider.
A machine shop handles the precision engine work other shops send out — so choosing one in Gainesville comes down to equipment, experience, and tolerances. Typical jobs include resurfacing cylinder heads and blocks, valve jobs, boring and honing cylinders, grinding crankshafts, and balancing rotating assemblies. Whether you are rebuilding a tired engine or assembling a performance build, the quality of the machine work determines how well — and how long — the finished engine runs.
Ask a Gainesville machine shop about the equipment it uses, its experience with your engine family, and how it measures and documents tolerances, since precision is everything at this level. A good shop will discuss your goals — a stock rebuild, a mild street build, or a high-performance combination — and machine the parts accordingly, and it will be clear about what it can and cannot warranty on machine work versus final assembly.
Turnaround varies with workload and parts availability, so confirm timelines up front, especially if your vehicle is down. Bring or describe your components and goals in detail when you contact the machine shops on this page, and ask for an itemized quote covering each operation so you can compare shops accurately.
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