​LADY PIANO TUNER

Complete service for acoustic p​ianos since 2000

​Certified Graduate, North Bennet Street School

Tuning - Repairs - Renovations - Climate Control​

Tuning

Simple Tuning - starting at $185.00

Regular seasonal tuning

Complex Tuning - starting at $240.00

Pianos need regular service & care. Instruments that are significantly out of tune, have loose tuning pins, rusted strings, or need extra care and time for any reason will need a Complex Tuning.

No extra fee for emergency service - If I have space in my schedule, I'm happy to service your piano at regular rates.

Repairs & Renovations

Replace plain wire string

$50.00 - $55.00

Replace custom bass string

$85.00 - $95.00

All other repairs

$140.00 per hour plus parts

Renovation and Major Action Work

Priced per job. Inquiries invited.

Regulation

Regulation -- Adjustments to the piano action mechanism so that it works properly

$140.00 per hour

Voicing

Working with the piano's hammers to adjust the tonal quality of the piano for evenness, power, and quality

$140.00 per hour

Climate Control

Swings in relative humidity are the #1 reason your piano goes out of tune. The Dampp-Chaser Piano Saver is a climate control system installed directly onto your piano to help keep relative humidity around 42% -- best for your piano. Well worth the investment! www.DamppChaser.com

Grand piano: Starting at $650.00 installed

Upright piano: Starting at $550.00 installed

Other Services

Cleaning - Vacuum interior, clean soundboard, remove and clean action and keyboard, polish case - $140.00 per hour

Inspection/Evaluation - If you are considering having work done to improve your piano, it will need a physical inspection and evaluation. If you are thinking of buying a used piano, have it thoroughly examined first. It's a small investment to avoid a potentially costly mistake.

Verbal report only -- $185.00

Written report -- $210.00

Piano Purchase and Sale

If you are in the market for a piano, I am happy to tell you about any I know about for sale. This service is provided at no charge.

If I find a buyer for a piano you are selling, I charge a 5% commission.

Minimum Service Call: $185.00

Stand-by Time: $145/hr.

Missed or Late Cancellation Fee: $185.00

In the event you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please give at least 24 hours notice, more if possible. I am an independent businessperson, and I make my living by keeping appointments. Thank you for your consideration.

Payment is due at time of service unless prior arrangements are made. Cash, check, and credit cards are welcome.

Prices are subject to change without notice.