Piano Appraisal
When the question arises of what to do with a piano, expert advice is needed. Whether a piano is still worth anything and how much, whether a repair is possible and worthwhile, whether storage, a sale or only disposal is the right option – for all this and more, we offer an expert assessment. In our blog post What is my piano still worth? you will find valuable general suggestions.
Please understand that we do not provide free information about your instrument, market prices, etc.
For a quick first orientation on age, maker, current value and ivory, we also offer our Quick Assessment by email for €24.95 incl. VAT.
Our 2 Piano Appraisal Options
Remote piano assessment!
(price on request)
We can provide an expert written remote assessment (usually 1–2 A4 pages) with an appraisal based on defined information and pictures. This does not replace an on-site inspection – but it gives you good guidance. In any case a good investment for making a decision about your instrument that can also pay off financially.
Inquire now!On-site piano assessment!
(price on request)
If you would like an on-site assessment, we can send a master piano maker to you to carry out and document a detailed inspection of the instrument on site. On this basis, we prepare a written assessment and appraisal of your instrument.
Inquire now!If you order a remote assessment, we will usually send you a written assessment by email within a maximum of five working days after receipt of payment, based on the photos and information provided. It covers the following points, among others:
- Original quality of the piano brand and model
- Apparent condition of the case and finish
- Apparent condition of the acoustics, keyboard and action
- Any critical structural damage and pest infestation
- Expected service / repair needs
- Recommendations on options for action and their economic viability
- Current value and realistically achievable sale price
If necessary, we will ask for additional details, photos or even audio recordings for the remote assessment. If you would like the remote assessment confirmed by a master piano maker, we offer this for a surcharge. After your request for an on-site assessment, we clarify the availability and actual costs of a master piano maker depending on your location, send you a quote and, after receipt of payment, commission the master piano maker who will visit you. Afterwards we send you the written assessment.
If you are interested, we will be happy to send you a sample document of a remote piano assessment or an on-site assessment together with our quote.
If you need an expert report recognized by a court, you can obtain a list of recognized experts from the court concerned. We do not offer this service.