How Much Does Piano Tuning Cost in Sri Lanka? A Transparent Guide

Tuning cost is one of the most common questions we get. Our overall piano tuning fee is LKR 5,000. The technician assesses your piano and carries out the tuning, including pitch raising if it is needed, within this fee. Here is what the visit covers and what is quoted separately, so you know what to expect before you book.

Is Pitch Raising Extra?

A standard tuning — performed on a piano that's been tuned regularly, roughly every six months — is a relatively quick, routine service. A pitch raise, needed when a piano has gone a year or more without tuning and has dropped noticeably below concert pitch, takes considerably longer because the piano essentially needs two passes: one rough correction, then a proper fine tuning once the strings have settled. It is still included in the same LKR 5,000 tuning fee — there is no separate pitch-raise charge.

Regular tuning still matters: it keeps the piano stable and avoids the large tension changes that put older strings under strain.

What Is Quoted Separately

• String replacement — strings can sometimes break during tuning, particularly where their condition has deteriorated. Before starting, we explain this risk and discuss whether you would like us to replace a string if needed. We keep replacement strings on hand and confirm the right match for your piano. Any chargeable replacement is discussed and agreed with you before that work is carried out.
• Additional work identified on-site — if the technician finds worn hammers, sticking keys or other issues during the visit, addressing these is a separate cost from tuning itself (see piano repairs).

A Sample Bill

• Tuning visit, including pitch raising if needed: LKR 5,000
• String replacement: only if a string needs replacing and you have agreed the work and its cost first — shown as its own line
• Other repairs: only if you approve a quote for them — shown as their own lines

What's Included in a Proper Tuning Visit

A thorough visit isn't just pulling out a tuning app and adjusting pitch — it typically includes a quick assessment of the action, pedals and overall condition, so you're told about any developing issues before they become expensive problems.

Why "Cheapest" Isn't Always the Right Comparison

A very low quoted price sometimes means a rushed single-pass tuning that won't hold well, especially on a piano that needed a proper pitch raise. Ask what the quote actually includes before assuming it's a fair comparison to a more thorough service.

Get a Clear, Upfront Quote

Rather than guessing, contact us with your piano's type, age and roughly when it was last tuned — we'll confirm the LKR 5,000 visit and explain anything that would be quoted separately before any work begins. You can also read more about our piano tuning service.