Piano Restoration and Rebuilding for Pittsburgh
Restoring pianos for Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is one of our nearest markets outside New York State, and our references there include Carnegie Mellon University.
Illos Piano Restorations specializes in the rebuilding and restoration of fine pianos for Pittsburgh owners, including Steinway, Baldwin, Mason & Hamlin and many others. At our own facility in Buffalo we perform restringing, pinblock and soundboard replacement, complete action rebuilds, hand stripping and refinishing in high-gloss polyester, satin lacquer or natural wood.
What we take on for Pittsburgh customers
Major repair work and full restorations only, carried out at our shop in Buffalo. Your piano has to come to us at 2940 Main St. We do not travel to Pittsburgh for tuning, regulation, small adjustments or other minor repairs, and we would rather say so plainly than sell you a long-distance callout. For that kind of work you want a good technician near you.
What does justify the journey is the work that takes months on a bench: a new pinblock, restringing, soundboard replacement, a complete action rebuild, or a full refinish. Getting the piano here is our problem, not yours. Where Pittsburgh is beyond the range of our own truck we facilitate the move with our partner piano movers and coordinate it end to end, so you deal with one company from the first phone call to the piano coming back through your door. Because the instrument is with us for months, transport ends up a small share of the total cost.
Working with western Pennsylvania
The drive from Buffalo to Pittsburgh is roughly three hours, which makes collection and delivery simple to arrange and keeps transport costs down. Western Pennsylvania has been part of our working territory for decades.
Pittsburgh's hills make access the first thing we plan rather than the last. Steep approaches, split-level entries and tight interior stairs are all normal here, and they are the reason we would rather look at photographs of the route than be surprised on the day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have references in the Pittsburgh area?
Yes. Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh appears on our reference list, alongside contacts connected with the Pittsburgh Philharmonic and the Erie, PA school district and historical building.
My house has a difficult approach. Is that a problem?
Not usually, but tell us about it early. Send photographs of the doorways, stairs and street access with your enquiry, and we will make sure the crew that collects the piano, ours or a partner mover, arrives with the right equipment for it.
How long does the assessment take?
The initial view from photographs and a serial number is quick. The full assessment happens once the piano is in the shop, where the plate, pinblock, soundboard and action can be properly examined and measured.
Can you also refinish furniture while you have the piano?
We do take on furniture restoration using the same hand techniques and finishes. Ask when you enquire and we will quote both together.