Piano Restoration and Rebuilding for Philadelphia
Restoring pianos for Philadelphia, PA
Illos Piano Restorations rebuilds fine pianos for Philadelphia owners, with collection and delivery arranged from our Buffalo facility.
We rebuild fine pianos for Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia customers
Major repair and full restoration only, at our shop in Buffalo. No tuning, regulation or minor repairs in Philadelphia: 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 the Delaware Valley
Philadelphia's row-house neighbourhoods are full of uprights that arrived new in the first half of the twentieth century and never left. They were built when multi-laminate pinblocks, thick hardwood veneers, sand-cast plates and solid spruce soundboards were normal, and that construction is exactly why they are still worth rebuilding.
The city's teaching tradition, anchored by the Curtis Institute and a dense network of private studios, also keeps a lot of good instruments in daily use. Pianos that are played every day wear in ways that show up in the action long before the case looks tired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you rebuild uprights as well as grands?
Yes. A well-built upright can be rebuilt to a very high standard, and for many rooms it is the more sensible instrument. The stages are the same: inspection, plate and pinblock, strings, soundboard, action and finish.
What makes older pianos worth restoring?
Build quality. Only the most expensive pianos made today match the materials used routinely a century ago, and parts for the makers we work on are readily available.
How is the work quoted?
After an inspection, in writing, itemised by what is being replaced, repaired or reused. Nothing starts until you have approved it.
Can you collect from the Philadelphia suburbs?
Yes, throughout the Delaware Valley. Give us the address and access details when you enquire and we will build them into the schedule.