Restoration
Services
We at Drummond Reid pride ourselves in having over 40 years
experience in the field of restoration.
We cover all aspect of restoration from minor action repair
to full rebuilds and restringing. If you have an old piano you
may be considering restoring, it is advisable to contact
us first and we can give you an appraisal of your instrument.
Unless is a top name i.e Steinway, Bluthner, Bechstein etc.,
your piano may not need a full rebuild but may benefit greatly
from case restoring and a minor service. However, only a site
call can determine this.
Full Rebuilding
Full rebuilding of a piano would normally include replacement
of strings, pin-block, tuning pins and action rebuilds include
new dampers, felts, springs, hammers etc. The sound board
would also be checked for cracks splits or any other problems.
The case would also be fully stripped to the bare timber,
any repairs carried out, sanded, stained and repolished in
appropriate colour and finish with all the keys and brassware
be cleaned as well.
Restoration Costs
Prices for this sort of work varies. It can cost anything
up to £3500 for a full grand restoration and £1800
for a good upright, depending on the amount of work required.
Repolishing on its only would normally cost from £550-£700
(this depends on the type of upright piano) or £1000-£1300
(for grand pianos). All prices are subject to transport costs.
Finishes
Modern day finishes are mostly a lacquered finish, but we
here a Drummond Reid still carry out French Polishing using
age old techniques to achieve the ultimate finish. This is
a more costly finish because of the timescale involved. A
modern finish i.e lacquer, provides a more subtle satin finish
and is considerably easier to look after - Low Maintenance!
One final word of advice - never attempt to do a D.I.Y. polishing
job yourself. It will only end in tears - trust us!
Full written quotations are available - please contact
us for more details.
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