As time goes on it is inevitable that your piano will be subject to some wear and tear, be it big or small, that will have an effect on different parts of the piano. As with all mechanical devices, these deteriorations will affect how the piano sounds or plays, or both.

By repairing or reconditioning old parts where possible, you can cut the cost of purchasing and fitting brand new parts. It is important to be mindful that the monetary value of your piano may dictate whether or not it is viable to engage in certain more major repairs. Anything can be repaired on your piano but for example, replacing the pin block of a 50 year old upright piano may, and in most cases probably would, cost more than the piano is actually worth.

Small common repairs can be carried out on your premises and some repairs can be conducted during the course of a tuning session – such as re-pinning a hammer, or replacing a bridle strap. However other more complicated piano repairs require parts of the piano to be taken away. This is usually either because the job is too time-consuming to be completed on site, or it is too messy to be carried out on site, or because some new parts need to be specially ordered for a particular job.