Nigel Donovan
Frequently Asked Questions
How much will it cost to have my piano tuned?
Fine Tuning...£52
Fine Tuning with Pitch Raise...£72
Major pitch raise of a semitone or more...£85
Prices include minor adjustments to the action, keys and pedals.
Please note that I cannot give a quote for tuning a particular piano over the phone without seeing the piano first.
How soon can you tune my piano?
I try not to book too far in advance; I can usually make an appointment within two weeks, often a few days. Have you just moved the piano? If so, remember it will need to settle for a week or two before tuning.
Which area do you cover?
An approximate 10 mile radius of
Why does my piano need tuning?
Because tuning restores and maintains your piano to its optimum playing performance, improving the tonal quality of each individual note and the piano as a whole. Changes in humidity and temperature and the passage of time will inevitably put your piano out of tune.
How often does my piano need tuning?
Ideally, every six months or a minimum of once a year. Some pianos require tuning more often, especially when they are new and the strings are still “stretching”. It very much depends on the individual piano and the conditions under which it is kept. I have an external link to an online Tuning Reminder service provided by the PTA to the right of this page. Please take a moment to register and receive regular tuning reminders.
Can you repair sticking keys?
As a tuner/technician, I am fully capable of undertaking running repairs, from sticking keys or squeaking pedals to broken strings and loose hammers. I can maintain your piano to its full potential.
