Tuning
Tuned to Perfection
Piano tuning is a skilled craft that involves adjusting the tension of each string to counteract the gradual effects of playing and changes in temperature and humidity. How often a piano needs tuning depends on its age, usage, and environment.
To help maintain tuning stability, pianos should be kept away from radiators or other heat sources, and rooms with underfloor heating should have heat-proof mats beneath the instrument. In most homes, older pianos may need tuning twice a year – especially if the room conditions fluctuate – while for newer pianos an annual visit is often enough. Heavier use, such as in teaching or school settings, may require more frequent attention. We’re happy to advise on what’s best for your situation and can offer regular contract or one-off appointments to suit.
We tune in homes, schools, and concert venues, always by ear, using skills passed from craftsman to apprentice over a long training period. We take pride in our tuning quality, punctuality, and long-standing client relationships – we still visit families who have trusted White & Sentance for two or three generations.
Craftsmanship through five generations
Our tuning area
We regularly cover most of Lincolnshire and Rutland, along with parts of north Norfolk and Cambridgeshire, operating on a 2-3 week rotation. To keep costs down, we group appointments by area wherever possible.
Our standard tuning fee is £80 when we’re already in your area. This includes minor adjustments to the action and pedals. If more extensive work – like a pitch raise or detailed regulation – is needed, we’re happy to provide a quote.
Need something sooner? We’ll do our best to fit you in. Get in touch to book a visit or ask any questions.