Piano repairs fall into two categories, general repairs or restoration. General repairs are normally done on-site in your home. Restoration work is done in my workshop, and this can range from work on the piano action to full piano rebuilding.

With full restoration work consideration has to be given to the viability of the cost of the work against replacement with a new instrument. In most cases these days with upright pianos the cost of a new piano is far cheaper than the restoration work. For this reason unless your piano is one of the four big names or of high sentimental value, we do not recommend full restoration work on upright pianos. The same can also be said for small grand pianos. We are happy to give advice on the suitability of restoration work or the replacement of your piano.  How long does restoration take? Usually 3 to 9 months depending on what is required.

In a typical restoration we will do the following:

• Restore the soundboard and bridges
• Restring and re-pin the plank or replace plank
• Refurbish the frame
• Restore or rebuild the action or complete replacement
• Restore keyboard
• Ivory Repairs and Cleaning
• Restore damper assembly or replace
• Tune to pitch, stretch strings and fine tune to A-440
• Extensively regulate the touch and damping
• Restore the pedal assembly
• Toning and Voicing
• Repairing Broken or Damaged Piano Castor Wheels
• Fitting New Castors

All my repair work carries a minimum two-year guarantee, and some of my work carries a five-year guarantee.

I can advise on the purchase of new and secondhand pianos.

Below are six photos of a Lonfeld piano. Extensive work was carried out on the case, action and keys, and the piano was re-strung and equipped with new hammer felts, damper felts, key bushings, key covers and springs. Many other parts were also replaced or repaired. (Click on an image to enlarge.)

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Below are nine photos of a Bechstein piano. Work was carried out on the case, action and keys, and the piano was re-strung and equipped with new hammer felts, damper felts, springs, key bushings, and the ivory was cleanded and repaired. Many other parts were also replaced or repaired. (Click on an image to enlarge.)

Below are four photos of a Danemann piano. Extensive work was carried out on the action and keys, and the piano was re-strung and equipped with new hammer felts, damper felts, springs, key bushings and repaired keytops. Many other parts were also replaced or repaired. (Click on an image to enlarge.)