Piano Servicing & Restoration | Mickleburgh Musical Instruments Bristol

Expert Piano Servicing & Restoration

Every piano benefits from regular maintenance throughout its life. Whether your instrument requires minor adjustments, action regulation, repairs, or a more comprehensive restoration project, Mickleburgh offers professional piano servicing backed by generations of experience.

Their skilled technicians work with upright and grand pianos of all ages, helping owners preserve the touch, tone, reliability, and value of their instruments.

Piano Servicing

Over time, thousands of moving parts inside a piano naturally wear and settle. Regular servicing helps maintain performance and can often prevent more expensive repairs later.

Servicing work may include:

• Action adjustments
• Regulation and touch improvements
• Hammer maintenance
• Key levelling and alignment
• Pedal adjustments
• Damper regulation
• General mechanical inspections
• Performance optimisation

These improvements can significantly enhance how a piano feels and sounds without requiring major restoration work.

Piano Repairs

From sticking keys to worn action components, many piano issues can be resolved through professional repair work.

Mickleburgh’s workshop team can assess and carry out a wide range of piano repairs, helping extend the life of your instrument while maintaining its musical character.

Common repair work includes:

• Broken action parts
• Sticking notes
• Pedal mechanism repairs
• Key and keyboard repairs
• Damper issues
• Regulation corrections
• Mechanical fault diagnosis

Piano Restoration

For older instruments with historical, sentimental, or musical value, restoration can provide a new lease of life.

Restoration projects vary according to the condition and requirements of each piano and may include:

• Action rebuilding
• Component replacement
• Keyboard restoration
• Cabinet refinishing
• Structural repairs
• Tone improvement work
• Comprehensive workshop restoration

Each project is individually assessed to determine the most appropriate level of restoration.

Upright & Grand Piano Specialists

Mickleburgh’s technicians regularly work on:

• Upright pianos
• Grand pianos
• Modern instruments
• Vintage pianos
• Family heirloom pianos
• School and institutional pianos

Whether the piano requires routine servicing or substantial restoration, their team provides practical advice based on the instrument’s condition and future use.

A Longstanding Name in Piano Care

With a history stretching back more than a century, Mickleburgh has earned a reputation for supporting musicians, teachers, schools, and piano owners throughout the region.

Their workshop combines traditional craftsmanship with modern piano servicing techniques to help instruments continue performing for many years to come.

Areas Covered

Services are available across:

• Bristol
• Bath
• Somerset
• Wiltshire
• Devon
• Dorset
• South Wales

Workshop-based restoration services may be recommended for more extensive projects.

Arrange an Assessment

If your piano requires servicing, repairs, or restoration, contact Mickleburgh to discuss your instrument and arrange a professional assessment.