Piano Restoration and Rebuilding for Cleveland
Restoring pianos for Cleveland, OH
Cleveland is one of our closest out-of-state markets, a straight run down the lake shore from Buffalo, and we collect and deliver instruments there regularly.
We rebuild fine pianos for Cleveland owners, Steinway, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin and many others, at our own facility: restringing, pinblock and soundboard replacement, complete action rebuilds and hand refinishing.
What we take on for Cleveland customers
Major repair and full restoration only, at our shop in Buffalo. No tuning, regulation or minor repairs in Cleveland: those belong to a technician near you, and we would rather say so than sell you a long-distance callout. Getting the piano here is our problem, not yours. See how our service area works.
Working with northeast Ohio
The drive from our Main Street shop to Cleveland is about three hours on I-90, which makes northeast Ohio one of the easiest regions for us to serve. Pickup and delivery are straightforward, and we can usually collect an instrument without a long wait for a scheduled run.
Cleveland has a deep musical culture around the Cleveland Orchestra and the Cleveland Institute of Music, and a housing stock full of early twentieth century uprights and grands that were bought new by the families who built those neighbourhoods. Many of them are exactly the kind of well-made old world instrument that repays a full rebuild.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long would my piano be away from Cleveland?
A full rebuild is measured in months, because stripping, refinishing, restringing and action work each need time to cure and settle. We give you a realistic schedule with the quote so you can plan around it.
Who actually moves the piano?
Around Buffalo and Western New York, our own crews on our own specially designed truck. For destinations beyond that range we facilitate the move with our partner piano movers and coordinate the whole job ourselves, so you are still dealing with one company rather than booking a freight company yourself. More about our moving service.
What does the plate inspection involve?
Before anything is taken apart we measure downbearing, check string height against hammer height, and examine the plate for stress cracks. Where a crack needs repair, that repair carries a ten year guarantee.
Can you install a player system while you have it?
Yes. We are an authorized PianoDisc dealer and installation center, and fitting the system during a rebuild saves a second round of moving costs.