Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Handel Pianos: Expert Piano Sales, Restoration & Services in Sunningdale
Handel Pianos is a fifth-generation family business with nearly a century of expertise in piano sales, restoration, and repair. Founded in 1927 by Handel Lovell, a professional pianist and composer, the company has evolved through strategic relocations to its current Sunningdale premises, managed by Bev and Chris Lovell. Our team combines over 300 years of collective experience in the music industry, offering a vast selection of 80+ new and used pianos, from compact six-octave models to concert grands, priced from 500. Every instrument undergoes rigorous tuning and servicing, with used pianos guaranteed for 1-5 years and new models covered for 5-10 years.We prioritise customer education over pressure sales, supported by a knowledgeable team of musicians and technicians. Our services extend to piano restoration, tuning, rental schemes, and specialist moving, with nationwide delivery and a commitment to post-sale support. The business maintains strong local ties in Berkshire while serving clients across London, Surrey, and Hampshire, blending tradition with modern service standards.
Services
Piano Sales
Restoration
Tuning
Rental Scheme
Piano Moving
Details
- Year established: 1927
Highlights and features
- We offer century-old expertise with five generations of piano specialists.
- Our team includes professional musicians with 300+ combined industry experience years.
- All pianos come with 1-10 year guarantees covering mechanical defects.
- We provide free local delivery and nationwide piano moving services.
- Our rental scheme allows temporary acoustic piano access from X/week.
What people say
Best customer service
Knowledgeable team
Professional delivery
Emotional support
Reasonable prices
Services
Piano Sales
We offer an extensive selection of acoustic pianos, including new and restored grand and upright models from renowned brands like Yamaha and C. Bechstein. Our inventory features 80+ instruments priced from 500, catering to beginners, professionals, and institutions. Each purchase includes comprehensive tuning and servicing, with guarantees lasting 5-10 years for new pianos.
Piano Restoration
Our specialists perform full piano restorations, reviving antique and damaged instruments to optimal playing condition. This includes soundboard repairs, action mechanism replacement, and cabinet refinishing. We handle all makes and models, preserving historical integrity while applying modern acoustic engineering techniques to extend instrument lifespan by decades.
Piano Tuning
Professional piano tuning services ensure consistent tonal quality, with technicians available across Berkshire, Surrey, and London. We recommend biannual tuning for regular users, using precision tools to maintain 440Hz pitch standards. Discounts apply for recurring service agreements, with emergency tuning available for performance preparation.
Piano Rental
Our rental scheme provides temporary access to acoustic pianos from 75/week, ideal for students or trial periods before purchase. The programme includes delivery, initial tuning, and maintenance support, with flexible terms allowing credit towards future purchases. Instruments are pre-screened for mechanical reliability and tonal quality.
Piano Moving
Specialist piano relocation services use custom-equipped vehicles and trained technicians to ensure safe transport. We handle local deliveries and nationwide moves, including stairway navigation and room placement. All moves include insurance coverage and post-delivery tuning adjustments to maintain instrument stability after transit.
People
Bev Lovell
Director
Fourth-generation piano specialist with 45+ years in the business, overseeing daily operations and quality control. Holds advanced certifications in piano technology from the Piano Technicians Guild. Mentors apprentices in restoration techniques while maintaining client relationships across the South East.
Chris Lovell
Managing Director
Third-generation leader responsible for business strategy and technical operations. Trained at the London College of Furniture, he specialises in concert piano regulation and has restored over 200 historic instruments. Manages staff training programmes and industry partnerships with music conservatoires.
Steph Lovell
Trainee Technician
Fifth-generation apprentice learning sales, restoration, and customer service under family mentors. Recently completed the Royal College of Music's piano technology foundation course. Focuses on digital marketing integration while mastering traditional voicing and regulation techniques.
Questions
What piano brands do you stock?
We offer Yamaha, C. Bechstein, Schimmel, W. Hoffmann, and Zimmermann pianos, both new and restored, with select antique models available.
Do you provide piano tuning services?
Yes, our certified tuners service Berkshire, Surrey, and London, with discounts for annual maintenance contracts and emergency tuning available.
Can I sell my piano to you?
We buy quality upright and grand pianos; contact us for a free valuation with photos and instrument history.
Are financing options available?
While we don't offer direct financing, our rental scheme allows credit towards future purchases with flexible payment terms.
What guarantees apply?
New pianos have 5-10 year guarantees covering mechanical defects, while used instruments receive 1-5 year warranties excluding environmental damage.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes, our specialist moving team provides insured delivery across the UK, including piano hoisting for challenging access locations.
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