Piano Repairs

Focused, honest repairs for sticking keys, broken strings, and worn mechanisms — without unnecessary cost.

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Targeted Fixes, Honestly Diagnosed

Need piano repair in Sri Lanka? Not every piano problem requires a full restoration. Our piano repair service is designed to pinpoint the exact mechanical or acoustic fault and carry out the appropriate, lasting repair — from sticking keys and broken strings to sluggish hammers, loose tuning pins, and pedal linkages.

Backed by more than four decades of hands-on experience, Master Ranjan Fernando and the technicians he has trained assess each instrument with an honest, conservative approach: recommending only the specific interventions that restore responsiveness and tone, without unnecessary or costly overhauls.

Common problems we fix include sticking keys, broken strings, pedal faults and uneven touch. If a piano simply sounds out of tune, it needs tuning rather than repair; if several major systems are worn out, restoration may be the better investment.

On-Site Home & Venue Visits

Most repairs are performed directly in your home or rehearsal space across Colombo and the Western Province. Contact us with your piano model and a brief description of the issue.

Sticking or Sluggish Keys
Broken & Buzzing Strings
Damaged Hammers & Felts
Pedal Mechanism Overhaul
Loose Tuning Pin Stabilization
Action & Touch Regulation
Hinge & Lid Hardware Repair
Key Top Replacement & Polishing
Humidity & Tropical Damp Damage
Pest & Rodent Prevention

Repair or Restore?

Repair when the fault is isolated — a snapped bass string, a few unresponsive keys, or a squeaking pedal — and the structural core (soundboard, frame, pinblock) remains fundamentally sound.

Restore when wear is widespread across dozens of action components, the pinblock can no longer hold concert pitch, or the finish and soundboard require complete disassembly.

We provide transparent guidance so you invest only in what genuinely benefits your instrument.

Why Prompt Repair Matters

A minor mechanical imbalance — such as a misaligned hammer shank or loose flange screw — forces other components to absorb extra strain, accelerating wear. Resolving small faults early preserves your piano's tone, touch, and market value for decades.

“A good repair is invisible — the instrument simply plays and responds again, exactly as it should.”

— Master Ranjan Fernando

Authentic Workshop Diagnostics

Precision Repairs
in Action

From individual string replacements to delicate action voicing, every repair is executed by hand.

Piano restorer installing copper-wound bass strings on a gold acoustic piano harp Acoustic Tone

String & Bridge Restringing

Hand-wound German copper bass strings and high-tensile steel wire replacements seated accurately on the bridge.

German Copper Bass High-Tensile Steel Bridge Seating
Close-up of piano technician aligning hammer felt and ivory keys on a concert grand piano Touch & Response

Key & Action Regulation

Eliminating sluggish keys, sticky dampers, and lost motion for a balanced, sensitive touch across all 88 keys.

88-Key Balance Lost Motion Damper Timing
Raw wooden timber back frame and acoustic soundboard of an upright piano under restoration Structural Care

Frame & Soundboard Integrity

Inspecting and stabilizing acoustic soundboard ribs, wooden post joints, and pinblocks against tropical humidity.

Soundboard Ribs Post Joints Pinblock

What We Fix

Common Piano Faults We Repair

Most repair calls start with one of these. If yours isn't here, describe it to us — a short video on WhatsApp helps us understand the problem before we visit.

Sticking or sluggish keys

Usually humidity swelling the wooden key bushings, or dirt and coins under the keys. Easing and cleaning normally fixes it on a home visit.

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A broken string

Old, rusted or over-stressed strings can snap, especially in humid rooms. A single string can usually be replaced and brought up to pitch.

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Notes that don't sound or won't repeat

Worn or broken action parts — hammer shanks, flanges, springs or felts. These are regulated or replaced so each key plays evenly again.

Buzzing, rattling or clicking

Loose screws or parts, something dropped inside the piano, or a loose rib under the soundboard. We find the source before deciding what is needed.

Pedals that squeak or do nothing

The pedal rods and levers underneath need adjusting, lubricating or repairing.

A piano that won't stay in tune

Often loose tuning pins or a tired pinblock. Sometimes a repair is enough; sometimes it points to restoration — we will tell you honestly which.

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Describe the Fault on WhatsApp

How It Works

Our Repair Process

1

Consultation

Tell us what you are experiencing — a sticking key, a broken string, or an unusual buzz — and we will advise on next steps before any visit.

2

Diagnostic Inspection

Master Ranjan or a technician he has trained examines the affected action, pinblock, or pedal linkage to identify the root cause rather than treating just the symptom.

3

Precision Execution

The repair is carried out on-site using authentic German strings, quality felts, and calibrated tools tailored to your piano's exact make and age.

4

Play-Testing & Check

We play-test the repaired note and surrounding registers across multiple dynamic levels to verify uniform touch and pitch stability.

5

Care & Summary

You receive a complete summary of the work performed, along with humidity and maintenance tips to prevent the issue from recurring.

The Advantages

Why a Targeted Repair Makes Sense

Avoids Unnecessary Cost

A focused repair resolves the specific fault without the expense of restoring components that are still functioning soundly.

Restores Playability Fast

Most repairs are completed on-site in a single visit, returning your piano to musical service with minimal disruption.

Prevents Secondary Wear

Fixing a small fault promptly — such as a loose flange or worn knuckle — prevents progressive damage to neighboring action parts.

Extends Instrument Longevity

Careful adjustments and high-grade replacement parts keep your instrument performing reliably for many more decades.

Why Trust Us

Why Master Ranjan?

40+ Years of Craftsmanship

Over four decades dedicated exclusively to acoustic piano care, voicing, and repair across Sri Lanka.

All Acoustic Makes

Expertise spanning vintage European heirlooms, Japanese uprights (Yamaha/Kawai), and modern concert grands.

Honest Diagnosis

We recommend the smallest, most effective fix that genuinely solves the problem — never unnecessary overhauls.

Convenient Home Visits

Direct on-site repair visits available across Colombo, Gampaha, and the Western Province.

Common Questions

Piano Repairs FAQ

A repair targets a specific, isolated issue — such as a broken string, a sticking key, or a loose pedal rod — while the rest of the piano remains in good condition. A full restoration involves completely rebuilding multiple systems (pinblock, soundboard, restringing, and action overhaul). Most pianos in regular use only ever require occasional targeted repairs.
If notes sound sour against each other, the piano needs tuning. If keys feel heavy, uneven, slow to return, or some notes do not repeat cleanly, the action needs regulation — adjusting the key and hammer mechanism. Many pianos need both, and we will tell you which on inspection.
Yes. Individual treble steel wire and custom-measured copper bass strings can easily be replaced and brought up to concert pitch without needing to restring the entire instrument.
Most single-fault repairs — like regulating sticking keys, replacing an isolated string, or adjusting pedal linkages — are completed within 1 to 2 hours in a single visit.
Yes. We specialize in vintage European uprights and grands (including German, British, and Austrian makers). We custom-fit parts and regulate vintage actions to maintain their original tone and heritage.
In Sri Lanka's tropical climate, high humidity causes the wooden key bushings and hammer center pin felts to swell, creating friction. Our technicians ease bushings, lubricate pins with specialized dry lubricant, and adjust action tolerances for effortless playing.

Piano Repair Visits Near You

Our only showroom and workshop is in Welisara, Ragama. From there, Master Ranjan Fernando and the team he trained visit homes, schools and venues across Colombo and the Western Province — and further afield by appointment.

Related Services

Tuning, repairs, restoration, moving and sales all come from the same team, so one call covers whatever your piano needs.

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Established 1986 Piano Specialists Ragama, Sri Lanka

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