Server Surgeon
★★★★★ 4.8 · 11 Reviews
What is Server Surgeon?
Since 2005 Server Surgeon has been providing Linux web hosting companies worldwide with true 24/7/365 server monitoring, hardening, security, disaster recovery, system troubleshooting, patching, security updates and server backups. We have retained one of the fastest ticket response times in the industry. Call us today to find our more about our services.
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Server Surgeon Reviews (11)
- ★★★★★10
- ★★★★★0
- ★★★★★1
- ★★★★★0
- ★★★★★0
Review Summary
Generated using AI from real user reviews
Server Surgeon earns strong marks for responsive support and long-term reliability, though one user hit a significant firewall configuration issue that forced them to leave.
Ten of eleven reviewers give five stars, and most are long-term clients—many citing relationships spanning a decade or more. Users consistently praise 24/7 response times, technical expertise across PHP and WordPress environments, and staff willingness to go beyond standard support. Setup and hosting costs are described as competitive or cost-effective. The personal reputation of the owner, John, appears in multiple reviews as a sign of trustworthiness and hands-on service.
The single three-star review presents a notable counterpoint. That user had initial success with setup and configuration but encountered a firewall blocking problem that persisted over a year despite repeated requests. Support reportedly refused to reconfigure the underlying rules and instead offered only temporary workarounds (whitelisting individual IP addresses), ultimately making the service unworkable for their client-facing site. This was serious enough to drive them away despite acknowledging other positive contacts with staff.
The weight of evidence points to strong service for most, but potential friction around security configuration and the willingness to pursue structural fixes versus band-aid solutions. Buyers relying on complex firewall policies should likely vet this concern directly.
★★★★★
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
“We hired Server Surgeon to help manage our AWS EC2…”
We hired Server Surgeon to help manage our AWS EC2 servers. Server Surgeon has been a life saver. No matter the time of day, they always respond to a tech support request. It doesn't matter how complicated my questions are, Server Surgeon is always on deck to help me. Customer service is outstanding. I would recommend Server Surgeon to any shop that needs server management services. Did I mention I actually trust them? In this day and age of dwindling trust... Deb IT Department
★★★★★
Thursday, October 17, 2019
“I have been with Server Surgeon for a long time…”
I have been with Server Surgeon for a long time now. I think almost ten years. First I only used their server maintenance. I few years ago I moved my website their hosting service. I can't be happier with their prompt service when needed and the cost of their services.
★★★★★
Wednesday, October 16, 2019
“Good service, pretty fast support. John handles his business very…”
Good service, pretty fast support. John handles his business very well and the whole team is always up to the task.
★★★★★
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
“As a long-term Server Surgeon client, I've always been very…”
As a long-term Server Surgeon client, I've always been very happy with their amazing service. They really do go above and beyond, 24/7. Exceptional staff and service - highly recommended for all your server management and monitored backup needs.
★★★★★
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
“I have been using these guys to manage two PHP…”
I have been using these guys to manage two PHP servers for over 10 years. They respond quickly and help with just about any Wordpress or PHP issue we have. Excellent service!!
★★★★★
Monday, September 23, 2019
“The guys at Server Surgeon go above and beyond. Their…”
The guys at Server Surgeon go above and beyond. Their response time is fast 24/7 and they know their stuff. We have been with them for over 12 years. They have been there for many server upgrades and DC moves and have always come through for us. When my team is stumped we turn to them. It has been a backbone for us to have such a strong reliable team behind us. I highly recommend them. James Perkins Clove Internet Pty Ltd
★★★★★
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
“Server Surgeon has been providing me and my teams with…”
Server Surgeon has been providing me and my teams with cost effective server management for a long time - so long that I forget exactly how long, but near 15 years. I am very happy with the response times and the value provided, especially for teams without dedicated server admin budgets.
★★★★★
Monday, January 21, 2019
“My experience has been quite mixed with Server Surgeon. Setup…”
My experience has been quite mixed with Server Surgeon. Setup and configuration of my server was exceptionally good in terms of timeline and value. Many of my contacts with the staff were positive, helpful, and timely. Sadly the negative experience is a big issue - so big that I have to move on to a new support team. websites on my server have been unavailable to attempted, but blocked, site visitors over and over again. Each time I request that the firewall be reconfigured to avoid this situation, but over and over they insist on only "whitelisting" the individual who was blocked (by allowing their IP address) without correcting the configuration. My clients and I could not continue with an onerous security configuration that blocks our site visitors - so after a year, it's time to drop their "service".
★★★★★
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
“This company is beyond awesome. They have been there for…”
This company is beyond awesome. They have been there for me every time I have needed them. It goes beyond that though, when I had to upgrade my server, their were a bunch of issues that came up. Server Surgeons fixed every one of them with a great additude. I highly recommend this company.
★★★★★
Friday, June 22, 2018
“Have been with John and the crew at Server Surgeon…”
Have been with John and the crew at Server Surgeon for over 10 years and honestly cannot fault their professionalism and super quick responses to issues that arise (as they always will) and yet still remain competitively priced. Can't recommend them highly enough.
