Piano tuning costs

Our fee for a single tuning is $190. Often when pianos are far out of tune they need to be tuned twice in one session. This costs $265. (On January 1, 2026 our rates are increasing to $200 for a single tuning, $275 for a double tuning.) If a piano hasn’t been tuned in many years, it may require additional tunings if the owner wants to bring it up to standard pitch.

We may encounter parts that need to be repaired or adjusted. We include a few minutes of repair time with each tuning, but more extensive repairs or adjustments are an additional $100/hour*.

Travel charges may apply. We will give an estimate upon request.

*CT (6.35%), VT (6%), and NY (8-8.13%) have sales tax on services. This price does not include sales tax.

Minor and major repairs

From cosmetic touch-up, sticky notes, or broken strings to replacement of a complete set of action parts, we do it all. Many repairs can be done on site, although the piano’s action might have to make a trip to our workshop.

Rebuilding and reconditioning

We assess the condition of your piano or one you are considering, discuss the pros and cons of rebuilding, and give you an estimate of costs. If you decide to proceed with the work, we’ll move the piano to our rebuilding facility in Yonkers, NY, to be dismantled, refinished and reassembled with whatever replacement parts it needs. This may include a new soundboard, pin block, action, dampers, and strings.

Regulation and voicing

Regulation includes adjustment of all action components from pedals to keyboard to dampers. Voicing follows regulation and is the final stage in controlling tone production which includes the adjustment of hammers and their point of contact with the strings.

Climate control

This essential aspect of piano maintenance ensures the health of your piano through changing seasons. Proper placement of the piano is the first concern – away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Both temperature and humidity must be kept within certain ranges and moderated in their fluctuations. For concert pianos, we often recommend an off-stage piano garage/closet with climate control. For small rooms, a room humidifier is often adequate. In many cases, however, we install a climate control system inside the piano. When correctly installed and maintained these devices achieve excellent results. They’re easy to use and they preserve your piano investment.

Moving

We manage piano moves across town, across the country, or internationally. We ensure that the piano will be set up properly upon delivery and tuned right away, if necessary.

Consulting

Some questions can best be answered via a phone call or email: Should I restore my old piano? Should I accept a family heirloom? Does it makes sense to move my piano cross-country, or sell it and buy another? Other questions concern transportation, storage, insurance, age, place of manufacture, etc. Ask us anything about pianos; we’ll try to help.

Free pianos

Always hire a piano technician to examine a piano before taking it. So many free pianos are sad stories. The new owner pays hundreds of dollars to move it to their home only to find out the piano has major issues. It may be untunable, have a cracked plate, be full of rust, moths, or mice, or have expired parts. That’s not to say there aren’t any good finds out there. You’re welcome to email us pictures of a free piano. We’d be happy to advise on whether it’s worth looking at.

Piano finder

Through our domestic and international connections (including Piano Muller in Germany), we can find nearly any piano in the private, retail, or wholesale markets. We can also provide essential pricing information to assist you in finding the right piano at a good price.

Appraisal

Flynn Pianos offers appraisals for sale, donations, estates, and insurance.

Brokering

If you have a piano for sale, we can advise you on pricing and marketing. We can help to write a clear description to post for private sale online. Or, in the case of high-end pianos, we can gather detailed information and place it in our international high-end piano network of dealers and brokers.