Cost

Below is a  guide to my fees for piano maintenance.. Provided the piano  has been tuned within a year or two  ,it is a fairly straightforward procedure ,that takes me about 1.5-2 hours  to complete.

Standard  piano tuning   service ~ $150 – $180 depending on time it takes me to get it right.If it is going to be any more than this  , I will  quote before starting the job though  if a string unavoidably  happens to break on tuning it will cost ~$10-$50 extra depending on the string guage,bass/treble.

My service  involves  tuning by ear,  allowing  extra time if need to go over it a second time,and   for   minor regulation, voicing,small repairs, pedal tightening, keys and cabinet cleaning that is often  required.

 

* If you are in a rural area it  may cost a bit more to cover my travel. I like to share this cost across clients if possible , so  to line up  a few in the area  works out cheaper.

*  Such  a piano properly serviced on at least a  regular annual  basis keeps its tuning stability, regulation and tone  a lot  better that one that is  infrequently looked at.

*  Discount  for 6 month regular tuning or when  2 or more pianos are to be tuned at the  same location.

Major   Service (  Quote on inspection)  A piano which has   been left a few years without  proper servicing will likely  need   a series of  tunings to bring back to pitch, action  tightening and regulation as well as hammer  refacing/voicing. A simple tuning  only  will not achieve  much as the tone of the instrument needs to be addressed to really create a nice sound,together with  action adjustments,and possibly some new felts etc ,  to  achieve the touch to control it..If it is a piano of good quality,and structurally is in good condition , then it could be  well worth it ,and cheaper than buying a new piano  , but if it is really  old and   worn out , I will advise not  to bother with anything other than a palliative care approach,and advise options for a replacement.

Payment options-Cheque Cash or EFT Transfer

*  30 days account for business clients 

*  Students and pensioners may pay in 2 instalments.

Tuning  guarantee- Sometimes  pianos  do shift a little after tuning, and need an extra check over tuning.If this happens fairly quickly (say within a month),I am happy    to  return and rectify things , at no cost or at least work out why your piano is not stabilizing.