An appraisal offers the piano owner a concise knowledge of reasonable value and a more thorough understanding of the overall condition of the piano being assessed.

Included in the Chicago Piano Service evaluation is a condition report on major components including:

• The cabinet & finish, including hardware
• Keyboard and action: including hammers, repetitions, Keyframe & keybed
• Belly including: soundboard, strings, bearing.  pin block, dampers and damper system
• An examination of overall condition, structural integrity and serviceability.

Our evaluation includes a five page document with categories checked regarding condition of all major components.  A summary and valuation is offered. 

It is important to know that an appraised value is based on professional opinion and is not intended to be definitive.  Although every piano may be considered individual, other significant factors may include market value and values of similar pianos, age and the opinion of other knowledgeable sources.

Piano Appraisal serves the purposes of obtaining reasonable valuation for various purposes.  Common reasons for appraisal are sales and insurance purposes.