SERVICES OFFERED
Buzz Grimes Piano Service (BGPS) offers a full range of piano services, including tuning, pitch raises, regulation, voicing, repair, restoration, and appraisals. We also sell piano supplies and install humidity control systems. In addition, BGPS can act as a broker for piano sales and purchases.
BGPS OFFERS SPECIAL TUNING PRICES FOR REGULAR AND FREQUENT TUNING CUSTOMERS!
Following is a list of services and current rates:
| SERVICE | FEE* |
| TUNING | |
Pitch Raise, which includes a fine tuning (usually required if a piano has not been tuned in several years) Please read about tuning frequency recommendations and pitch raises in the "TUNING-WHY, HOW OFTEN" page. | $160.00 |
| First tuning, or less than once a year, when the piano does not require a pitch raise | $125.00 |
| Once a year | $110.00 |
| Twice a year | $100.00 |
| Three times a year | $90.00 |
| Four times a year | $85.00 |
| More than four times a year | per contract |
| Emergency tunings | $140.00 |
| Concert tunings | $140.00 |
| OTHER SERVICE | |
| Estimates of repair and assessments (applied to cost if work performed) | $110.00 |
| Humidity control systems including installation. Price is dependent on the style (vertical or grand) and size of the grand piano. | $450.00 to $600.00 |
| REPAIR FEES | |
| From arrival up to the first hour and a half** (see note) | $125.00 |
| Any portion of subsequent 15 minutes | $20.00 |
| Shop work per hour | $75.00 |
* These fees are for service in Baltimore City, Baltimore, Northern Anne Arundel (Annapolis north), Howard, Harford, and Carroll Counties. Add 25 % for service calls in Cecil, Frederick, Southern Anne Arundel, Prince George, and Montgomery Counties, and Washignton, D.C. Service calls beyond these areas, including those out of state, will be discussed at the time of request.
** Most non-urgent service can be planned and scheduled for a convenient time. This includes voicing, full regulation, reshaping hammers, major repairs and, restoration. An estimate of time involved and cost can be discussed with you during a tuning or appraisal. (Many times a minor repair can be performed at the time of the tuning. If the repair takes less than 15 minutes, then there is no extra charge.)
The following table provides a general estimate of time to perform certain regular maintenance and repair procedures that can be done in conjunction with a tuning call..
PROCEDURE | TIME ESTIMATE |
Minor adjustments, sticky keys,etc | 5 minutes to 1 hour |
Minor Regulation of the entire action | 1 to 2 hours |
Reshaping, refacing, and limited voicing of Hammers | 1 to 3 hours |
Basic Cleaning | 1 hour |
(Prices are subject to change without notice)
For more comprehensive repairs, major regulation procedures, and restoration, I will be glad to provide a detailed estimate upon examination of the piano.
You may contact me by phone or email:
Phone: 410-591-2568
Email: buzzgrimespianos@hotmail.com