Piano repair & service maintenance from the master
a button stuck? A tone suddenly sounds “squeezing” or is it very quiet? the pedal squeaks or a string cracked?
These are typical defects that immediately spoil the joy of the game. As your master piano technician in Dresden, I specialize in the quick and reliable remedy of exactly such problems. Whether at your site or in my master workshop – I make sure that your instrument works perfectly again quickly.
Preventive service maintenance is just as important: it protects your instrument from wear and prevents many repairs from the outset.
Acute repairs: when things have to be done quickly
From small annoyances to major defects – I diagnose the problem professionally and fix it with high-quality spare parts.
Typical repairs include:
- Mechanics & keyboard: Fixing clamping, hanging or slow buttons.
- Acoustic system: Replace cracked strings (bass strings are made to measure).
- Damping & Pedals: Removal of “after-blading” (defective damping) or repair of the pedal mechanism.
- background noise: Locating and eliminating disturbing “squeaks”, “rattling” or “bumbling” that doesn’t come from the actual sound.
My promise: I always give you an honest assessment of whether a repair is possible on site or whether the instrument has to go to the workshop.
Service maintenance: prevention & value retention
A service maintenance is the “big inspection” for your piano and crucial for its longevity. She goes far beyond a pure tuning.
- The problem: Dust, dirt and abrasion settle in complex action over the years. Felt wear out, screws can loosen up minimally due to the constant vibrations.
- The solution: A regular, professional maintenance.
Service maintenance for me typically includes:
- Careful cleaning of the action, the keyboard and the interior (removal of dust that can have keys stuck).
- Testing and tightening of all relevant screw connections in the action.
- Checking the pedal system.
- General diagnosis of the wear condition (e.g. the hammers) in order to identify future repair needs at an early stage.
If the feel or the sound is the problem
Sometimes not a single part is broken, but the overall feel of the game feels “sluggish” or “uneven”. Or the timbre is too “pointed” or “dull” for them.
These demanding adjustments are a special field of their own. They do not fall under a standard repair, but within the area of regulation (feeling of play) and voicing (timing color).
This fine work is the high art of piano making and gives back to your instrument his soul.
Does your piano need a repair?
Contact me for a professional diagnosis and a transparent assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions about Repair & Maintenance
A button is stuck. Is this an expensive repair?
In most cases: no. A clamping button is a very common problem. The cause is often a small thing – e.g. an axis that is slightly swollen due to humidity, a small foreign body (coin, pencil) or a slipped mechanical component. As a master piano technician, I can usually fix such problems quickly and inexpensively directly at your site.
A string is torn. Now what?
Don’t worry, this is a standard repair. A single string in the treble (the high tones) is quickly replaced. A bass string (the thick, copper-wrapped strings) is more complex. It often has to be made to measure. I’ll take care of it, measure the string and install the replacement professionally.
How often does a piano need service maintenance (cleaning, etc.)?
It depends a lot on usage and location. As a rule of thumb, I recommend having professional interior cleaning and technical checks of the action carried out every 5 to 10 years, often best in combination with regulation.
Is it still worth repairing my old piano?
This depends on the basic state (especially the acoustic system) and the emotional value. I will give you a 100% honest assessment after an assessment. Minor repairs (like clamping buttons) are almost always worthwhile. In the case of larger defects, I will show you transparently what makes sense.
You will find more answers on the Frequently Asked Questions page.