Bring the family piano back to life.
That old upright everyone learned on doesn’t have to stay silent. Whether it needs one stuck key freed or a full rebuild, we start with an in-home look at the pinblock, soundboard and action, handle the small repairs on the spot, and place the big jobs with shops whose work we’ve watched come back — anywhere in Orange County.
From a stuck key to a full rebuild
- In-home evaluation. Pinblock, soundboard, bridges, action and finish — with a written verdict: maintain, recondition, rebuild, or let it go.
- Routine repairs. Broken strings, sticking keys, chipped key tops, pedal and bench fixes — done by us, usually in one visit.
- Reconditioning & regulation. Hammers reshaped, action regulated, tone voiced — the piano you already own, playing like it used to.
- Full restoration referrals. Restringing, refinishing and rebuilds placed with vetted Southern California shops; we stay your point of contact throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Is my old piano worth restoring?
It depends on the name on the fallboard and the state of the pinblock and soundboard. A Steinway, Mason & Hamlin or good older Yamaha is almost always worth evaluating; a worn spinet usually isn’t. We give you a clear read during a home visit before anyone quotes a restoration.
What’s the difference between reconditioning and rebuilding?
Reconditioning is cleaning, regulation, voicing and targeted part replacement — days of work. Rebuilding replaces strings, pinblock, hammers and often the soundboard — months of shop work. Most family pianos want the first, not the second, and we’ll tell you which.
How much does piano restoration cost?
Reconditioning typically runs $800–$3,000. A full grand rebuild runs $15,000–$40,000. That gap is exactly why the evaluation comes first — you’ll know which side of the line your piano is on before you spend a dollar.
Can you fix chipped keys, sticking keys or a broken string?
Yes — individual repairs like key tops, sticking keys, broken strings and pedal trouble are routine visits, not restoration projects. Describe the symptom when you call; most are fixed in a single appointment.
Find out what your piano can be again.
Free, in-home evaluations across Orange County. Call or text, tell us what you’ve got, and we’ll tell you what it would take to play it again.
OC Piano Care · Serving all of Orange County · Mon–Sat, 8am–6pm