Full and partial piano restoration for all brands and ages · S$2,000–S$8,000+ · Honest assessment first · 4–12 weeks
Piano restoration is the comprehensive renewal of an instrument's structural, mechanical and cosmetic systems. It is not a single repair — it is a programme of work that returns a piano to the best possible playing condition for its age and type. Piano Repair Singapore provides full and partial restoration services for all piano brands and ages, based in Bukit Batok with workshop capacity for major restoration work.
Before any restoration begins, we conduct a thorough structural assessment and provide a detailed written report on the piano's condition, what work is recommended, what it will cost, and what the expected outcome is. If restoration is not viable or not cost-effective, we will tell you honestly.
S$2,000–S$5,000 · 4–6 weeks
Focuses on making the piano play reliably and sound well without full cosmetic or structural work. Typically includes: full restring, new hammers and action parts, action regulation, voicing and tuning. Cabinet is cleaned and minor repairs made but not refinished. Ideal when the case is in acceptable condition but the playing mechanism needs comprehensive renewal.
S$5,000–S$8,000+ · 8–16 weeks
Covers all systems: soundboard repair or replacement, pin block replacement where needed, full restring, complete action rebuild (new hammers, wippens, damper felts, key bushings), full regulation, voicing, key recovering, and cabinet refinishing. Results in an instrument playing as close to new factory condition as possible, with a character refined by age.
Structural inspection — soundboard, bridges, pin block, cast iron frame
Full restring — all 220+ strings replaced with new music wire and wound bass strings
New hammers — full hammer set replacement with appropriate felt grade for the instrument
Action rebuild — new wippens, flanges, centre pins, damper felts, key bushings
Full regulation — all 15–20 action parameters set to specification per note
Voicing — hammers shaped and voiced for optimal tone balance
Key covering (if needed) — replace chipped or yellowed key tops
Cabinet work — cleaning, minor repairs, refinishing if included in scope
We inspect the piano and provide an honest written report on condition, recommended work and cost — before any commitment.
The honest answer depends on four factors. We assess all of these before recommending restoration:
Is the soundboard intact and resonant? Is the pin block holding tuning pins securely? Are the bridges glued firmly? A piano with a cracked soundboard or failed pin block may require expensive structural work that changes the cost-benefit calculation significantly.
A high-quality piano — a well-made German or Japanese instrument — is generally worth restoring because it will produce a better musical result after restoration than a cheaper replacement instrument at the same price. A poor-quality original rarely justifies full restoration costs.
If restoration costs more than purchasing an equivalent-quality instrument in similar or better condition, it may not be financially rational unless the instrument has particular sentimental or historic value.
For pianos from established brands (Yamaha, Kawai, Steinway, Bechstein), parts are generally available. For obscure or very old brands, parts may need to be custom-made, adding cost and time.
| Restoration Scope | Typical Cost (SGD) | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical partial restoration (restring + hammers + regulation) | S$2,000–S$3,500 | 4–6 weeks |
| Full mechanical restoration (all action + strings) | S$3,500–S$5,500 | 6–10 weeks |
| Full restoration including cosmetic work | S$5,000–S$8,000 | 8–14 weeks |
| Concert-level restoration (premium brands) | S$8,000–S$15,000+ | 12–20 weeks |
All prices are estimates. Actual cost determined after full structural assessment. Written quote provided before any work commences.
Piano repair fixes specific faults in an otherwise functional instrument — a broken string, sticky keys, a worn hammer. Piano restoration is comprehensive: it involves rebuilding the instrument structurally and mechanically, replacing worn parts across all systems, and may include cosmetic refinishing of the cabinet and keys. Restoration is appropriate when the piano is so degraded that individual repairs are no longer sufficient to achieve the desired playing condition.
Partial mechanical restoration costs S$2,000–S$5,500. Full restoration including cosmetic work costs S$5,000–S$8,000 or more. Concert-level restoration of premium European grands can exceed S$15,000. The exact cost depends on the piano brand, age, current condition, scope of work required, and parts availability. We always provide a detailed written quote after our initial assessment.
Partial restoration takes 4–8 weeks. Full restoration takes 8–16 weeks depending on the scope of work and parts sourcing. Custom-wound bass strings or specialist hammer sets for older or rare instruments may require additional lead time. We provide an estimated timeline at the quote stage and keep you updated throughout the process.
Restoration is worth it when the piano has a sound structural foundation, when the instrument has genuine musical or sentimental value, and when the cost of restoration is competitive with the cost of purchasing an equivalent-quality replacement. We assess honestly — if restoration is not viable or not cost-effective for your specific piano, we will tell you clearly and explain why, so you can make an informed decision.
Tell us about your piano and we'll arrange an assessment. Written report provided. No obligation to proceed.