Teton Music provides on-site piano evaluations, pre-purchase inspections, and appraisals across Salt Lake City and Northern Utah. If you are buying, selling, inheriting, donating, or deciding whether to move a piano, we help you get clear answers before you spend money on movers, repairs, or a “great deal” that turns into a money pit.
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Not Sure What the Piano Is Worth? We Can Tell You, Honestly.
We hear it all the time: “We just don’t know what it’s worth,” or “The seller says it only needs a tuning.” Pianos can look fine on the outside while hiding serious internal issues. Our job is to help you understand the piano’s true condition and realistic value, with clear options and no pressure.
Real Examples We See in Utah Homes
- Inherited pianos: Sentimental value is real, but we evaluate whether the instrument can hold pitch and whether repairs make financial sense.
- Facebook Marketplace deals: A low price can become expensive fast if the pinblock is cracked, the soundboard is split, or the action is worn out.
- Moving decisions: Before you pay movers, we help you decide if the piano is worth relocating or if it is better to sell, donate, or replace.
What This Service Includes
This is not a “quick look.” Our evaluation and appraisal visits are thorough and practical, designed to answer the questions that matter most.
- Structural integrity: soundboard, bridges, and pinblock condition
- Tuning stability: whether the piano can reliably hold pitch
- Action health: hammers, dampers, keys, bushings, and regulation concerns
- Pedals and dampers: responsiveness and mechanical issues
- Strings and interior condition: rust, corrosion, separation, or damage
- Cabinet and cosmetic condition: finish, cracks, and functional concerns
- Age and brand research: serial number lookup and market context
- Repair and service guidance: realistic next steps and estimated service needs
What you receive: a clear verbal summary on-site. Written documentation can be provided upon request (especially helpful for resale, schools, donations, estates, or insurance needs).
Which Type of Visit Do You Need?
Used Piano Evaluation
Best if you already own the piano (or inherited it) and need help deciding whether to tune it, repair it, sell it, donate it, or move it. We focus on condition, tuning stability, and practical value.
Pre-Purchase Piano Inspection
Best if you are considering buying a piano from a private seller, classifieds, estate sale, or donation source. We help you answer: Is it structurally sound? Is it worth the asking price (and moving cost)? Are major repairs likely?
On-Site Appraisal
Best if you need a clearer value estimate for resale, donation, estate planning, or insurance documentation. We provide condition notes and value guidance based on the piano’s build, age, and real-world market factors.
When to Book an Evaluation or Appraisal
- You are buying a used piano and want to avoid surprise repairs
- You are selling or donating a piano and need fair market guidance
- You inherited a piano and do not know its history or condition
- You are a school or church evaluating a current instrument or donation
- You are planning to move a piano and want to know if it is worth relocating
Where We Serve
We provide on-site piano evaluations across Salt Lake City and Northern Utah. Common areas include:
Salt Lake City, South Jordan, West Jordan, Millcreek, Holladay, Bountiful, Layton, Farmington, Ogden, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Provo, and Springville.
If the piano is at a seller’s home, storage unit, school, or church, we can typically meet you there.
How Much Does a Piano Evaluation or Appraisal Cost?
Pricing depends on location, the type of documentation you need, and the complexity of the piano’s condition. In most cases, an evaluation costs far less than repairs or moving, and it often saves buyers and families hundreds (sometimes thousands) by preventing the wrong decision.
Best next step: request a quick quote and tell us where the piano is located and what decision you are trying to make.
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FAQ
How long does a pre-purchase piano inspection take?
Most inspections take about 30 to 60 minutes depending on the piano type and condition. If you need written documentation, allow a bit more time for follow-up.
Can you inspect a piano at the seller’s house?
Yes. We frequently meet buyers at a seller’s home, storage unit, school, or church so you can make a confident decision before paying movers or completing a purchase.
Will you tell me if a piano is not worth repairing?
Yes. Our goal is clarity. If the piano has structural issues or cannot hold pitch reliably, we will explain the concern and help you understand realistic options.
Do you provide written appraisals?
We provide a clear verbal summary on-site, and written documentation can be provided upon request for resale, donation, estate, or insurance situations.
Ready to Know What the Piano Is Really Worth?
Call or Text: 801.808.9396
Or request a quote here: https://www.tetonmusic.com/pages/schedule-utah-piano-tuners