Smoke Damage Restoration

At Piano Masters Inc., we understand that the restoration process following a fire can be particularly challenging, especially when it comes to delicate and valuable musical instruments like pianos. With years of experience and a team of highly skilled experts, we take pride in offering the most complete smoke removal service catered specifically to pianos.

Our dedicated team utilizes advanced techniques and equipment to eliminate smoke odors, remove soot, and restore the integrity of the piano. We understand the nuanced complexities associated with piano restoration and take every precaution to ensure that no harm is done to the instrument during the process. Our services are comprehensive, covering both grand and upright pianos, and we are equipped to handle even the most intricate of models.

In light of the recent LA Fires, Piano Masters Inc. would like to extend our services to help the victims in any way we can. We genuinely empathize with the hardship they are facing and are committed to offering our expertise to restore their beloved pianos. We believe that music has the power to heal and bring solace during such difficult times, and we want to contribute by ensuring that the victims' important musical instruments can be restored to their former glory.

Piano Cleaning Methods

Lets take a moment to discuss a critical aspect of piano maintenance that concerns many piano owners: the use of ozone treatment for cleaning.

While ozone may seem like a quick solution, it is important to understand the risks involved. Ozone can corrode metal parts such as the piano plate and strings, damage rubber components like pedal attachments, and even affect the finish of your beloved instrument.

Ozone treatment has its strengths, particularly in removing strong odors from porous materials like felt—commonly found inside pianos, especially in cases of smoke damage. However, we believe there is a much safer and more effective alternative.

At Piano Masters, we offer an innovative approach that combines a thermal fogging chamber with our exclusive cleaning formula. This method is designed to ensure that no part of your instrument is harmed while effectively addressing odors and smoke damage. We carefully control and monitor humidity levels throughout the process prioritizing the integrity of your instrument.

With over 20 years of experience in the piano smoke removal industry, we've successfully treated hundreds of pianos with outstanding results. We are committed to preserving the integrity of each instrument we service.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our safe cleaning methods, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We're here to help!

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Everything You Need to Know!

Ans: Each Piano is different and has different tuning needs.
- New pianos need to be tuned four times in their first year as strings will stretch and the felt on the hammers compact. Each Piano is different and has different tuning needs.
- Home pianos generally are tuned twice a year, although as the skill level of the student increases then more regular tuning may be required.
- Concert or performance pianos need to be tuned just before every concert or every three months (whichever comes first).
- Music schools, schools or places where the piano is regularly played by a number of different pianists may need attention twice or more a year.
Ans: While improvement is possible with many older pianos, unfortunately not all neglected pianos can be tuned.
If your piano’s pitch is lower than 10 cents* below concert pitch, then it may be possible for us to organise a pitch adjustment as part of bringing it up to concert pitch level. A pitch adjustment is where we adjust the 220-250 tuning pins and strings to the correct pitch in your piano. The instrument is then able to be played with other instruments radio and CD’s. These may each need several rounds of adjustments to bring them up to the required level. Pitch raises take significant time and skill to do correctly to ensure the instrument with have some stability in the tuning. If the pitch is lower than 50 cents below pitch, the instrument will then require further tuning in around 2 months to ensure the instrument stays in tune.
* 1 Semitone is divided into 100 parts, called cents.
Ans: Pianos need an even temperature and humidity to maintain their tune for the maximum time. Avoid placing your piano in direct sunlight, near a heater, in a draft, directly under air-conditioning ducts or near and outside wall that receives direct sunlight. Also avoid placing your piano near bathrooms, kitchens or laundries if you regularly use clothes dryers as these rooms often have high humidity.
Ans: Unlike violins, pianos don’t generally age well. A poorly maintained older piano may require substantial reconstruction or repair that could end up costing more than the value of the piano. If you are not sure about your piano, give us a call for a realistic assessment of the extent of work a piano would need to bring it up to a reasonable standard.