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Piano tuning
Auckland & Waikato
Out of tune? We fix it.
Keeping your piano in tune is vital for the sound you paid for. Whether you need a tune after a move or regular maintenance at home, we book experienced tuners from our Auckland and Hamilton bases.
Upright and grand pianos. Free quote and callback within 15 minutes.
Upright, baby grand, grand, and digital pianos, minimum three trained movers per job.
Piano boards, shrink wrap, and quilted blankets on every move.
Local runs, Hamilton to Auckland corridor, storage, and international crating when quoted.
What customers say
Pianos are our specialty
Upright, grand, and specialist handling. Trusted by Auckland retailers and hundreds of families.
Why does my piano go out of tune?
Pianos stay under constant tension. More than 230 steel strings, each pulled to roughly 150 to 200 pounds, add up to 18 to 20 tons on the frame and wooden back. When humidity or temperature shifts, those strings slacken or tighten and the pitch drifts.
How often should I tune my piano?
In a stable home, plan for at least twice a year. A practical rhythm: book tuning two to three weeks after you turn heating on in winter, and again two to three weeks after you turn it off in summer. That gives the piano time to settle before the strings are brought back to pitch.
Tuning upright and grand pianos
Regular tuning keeps tone even and helps spot problems early, like a broken string or soundboard issue, before they turn into costly repairs. We tune both upright and grand pianos and can line up tuning after we move your instrument into its new room.
What we handle
- Standard tuning for upright and grand pianos
- Pitch correction when the piano has slipped between services
- Advice on humidity, heating, and how often to book
- Coordination with piano moves when you need both services
- Auckland suburbs and Waikato towns including Hamilton and Cambridge
- Clear pricing before we confirm your appointment
Why book through us
Finding a reliable piano tuner can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Specialist Piano Movers is part of Specialist Movers, with years around pianos every day. We understand upright and grand instruments and book tuners who treat each job with the same care we bring to moves.
Gold
SiteWise Gold Certified Contractor
90%+
Health & Safety Assessment Score
$300
Moves from
7 days
Service
How piano tuning works
- 1
Quote and confirm details
Tell us upright or grand, pickup and drop-off addresses, and stairs at each end. We confirm price and your move date. - 2
Plan access and prep
We check doorways, steps, and parking. Grand pianos may need legs or pedals removed before transport. We handle that on site.
- 3
Protect and load
On move day the crew shrink wraps and pads your piano, then loads it onto our piano truck using specialist dollies and straps. - 4
Deliver and place
We transport your piano safely, set it down where you need it, and do a final check with you before we leave.
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Piano tuning questions
- How long does piano tuning take?
- Most home tunings take 60 to 90 minutes. A piano that has not been tuned for years may need longer for a pitch raise and stabilisation. We confirm timing when we book.
- How much does piano tuning cost?
- Price depends on piano type, when it was last tuned, and your location. Call or use the form and we will quote clearly before we lock in a date.
- Will my piano need tuning after a move?
- The move itself rarely knocks a piano out of tune, but humidity and temperature changes in a new room can. Book a tuner two to three weeks after the piano settles in its new space.
- Do you tune across Auckland and the Waikato?
- Yes. We cover Auckland metro suburbs from our Wairau Valley depot and Hamilton, Cambridge, and wider Waikato towns from our Hamilton base. Tell us your address when you enquire.
- How are piano strings tuned?
- A tuner adjusts each string to the correct pitch using a tuning lever on the tuning pins. They listen for beats between notes and set octaves and unisons so the piano sounds even across the keyboard.
- Why do pianos go out of tune?
- Humidity, temperature swings, heavy playing, and age all affect tension in the strings. Seasonal changes in the home are one of the most common reasons pianos drift between services.
Book your piano tuning
(021) 228 2728Not sure what you need for your upcoming move? Fill out the form below with your moving date and requirements. We will get back to you with a clear recommendation, a fair quote, and our next available booking.
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