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Piano restoration in Southeast Michigan

Piano Restoration, Refinishing & Restringing

Give a family heirloom or a quality older piano a second life with careful restoration, restringing and cabinet refinishing from Terry Cruce.

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  • Tuning pianos since 1977
  • Perkins School graduate
  • In-home service
  • Macomb & Oakland County
Overview

Bringing well-loved pianos back to their best

Piano restoration returns an older piano to excellent playing condition by replacing or rebuilding worn parts such as strings, hammers and action components, and refinishing the cabinet if desired. It is often the best choice for a quality instrument or a piano with real sentimental value.

Terry evaluates the piano first and explains exactly what level of work makes sense, from targeted repairs to complete restringing and refinishing.

  • Complete restringing with new strings and tuning pins as needed
  • Action rebuilding, new hammers, felts and parts
  • Cabinet refinishing and touch-up
  • Clear evaluation of whether restoration is worth it for your piano
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Restored piano with warm wood finish and keys
Since 1977Perkins-trained technician
Is restoration right for you?

When to restore instead of replace

Restoration makes the most sense when a piano has good bones: a sound case, a healthy soundboard and a well-made design. Many older uprights and grands built decades ago are worth far more restored than a comparable new piano.

Restringing

Old strings lose their tone and can break. Restringing restores clarity and power, and gives the piano a stable foundation that holds a tuning.

Refinishing

A refinished cabinet makes an heirloom piano a centerpiece again. Terry can recommend the right approach for the finish and the age of the instrument.

Restoration is a larger project, so Terry always starts with an honest evaluation and a clear estimate before any work begins.
Related services

More ways Terry can help your piano

Piano Tuning

Precise in-home tuning for uprights, spinets, consoles and grands, including pitch raises for pianos that have gone years without service.

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Piano Repair & Regulation

Sticking keys, broken strings, worn hammers, noisy pedals and action problems diagnosed and fixed, often in a single visit.

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Piano Moving

Careful upright and grand piano moves within your home or across town, handled by people who understand pianos.

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Kind words

What piano owners say about Terry

I have used Terry to tune our Webber upright piano for several years now and he has always done an excellent job.

Phil Kosarek
Just a note to again thank you for the great job you did on my piano.

Kathrine C.
Just a short note to say thank you for the way my piano sounds and plays after your tuning.

Linda T.
Questions

Restoration FAQs

Have a question that is not answered here? Call Terry at (586) 247-9001. He is happy to talk pianos.

Is my old piano worth restoring?
Pianos with a solid case, soundboard and pin block, from a quality maker or with family history, are often worth restoring. Terry will inspect the piano and give you an honest recommendation.
What is piano restringing?
Restringing replaces old, worn strings, and tuning pins when needed, so the piano regains clear tone and holds its tuning. It is one of the most important parts of a full restoration.
Do you refinish piano cabinets?
Yes. Terry offers refinishing to restore the look of the cabinet, from touch-ups to a complete refinish.
How do I get an estimate for restoration?
Call (586) 247-9001 to set up an evaluation. Terry does not provide restoration estimates by email because he needs to see the piano in person.
Service area

In-home piano service across Macomb & Oakland County

Terry is based in Shelby Township and brings his tools to your home, church, school or studio throughout Macomb County, Oakland County and nearby Southeast Michigan communities.

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Macomb County

Oakland County

Talk to Terry about restoring your piano

Call Terry to schedule in-home piano tuning, repair or an appraisal anywhere in Macomb and Oakland County.

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Mon to Fri 8 AM to 8 PM · Sat 8 AM to 1 PM · Closed Sunday