I used Jacobsen Transfer to move my Knabe 6'4" mahogany grand piano out of my house to a piano…read morere-builder. They had to bring it down an outside double stairway, one stairway very narrow and steep. I have moved this piano three times before, both in New York City and then across the country. I last brought it into my house thirty years ago, and I know the weight and difficulty first hand as the original movers back then showed up with only two men. I had to assemble some neighbors to assist and bring it up the same stairs into the house. There were five of us, all untrained, yet we somehow made it. This time, Jacobsen correctly had the five men as needed, as well as the proper tools and clearly the experience to ensure the safe descent. It was like watching a well choreographed team as they worked together with singular guidance to bring it down to street level without a hitch. If I ever bring in another piano, I know who I'll call on again. Also note that we had to reschedule the job a few times due to wet weather, but they would not risk the move unless they could ensure a safe environment as well as having enough men for the job. While some lighter pianos could be moved with fewer hands, they well knew the size and weight of my piano required five and wouldn't attempt without, nor would they add any risk that might be caused by inclement weather; exactly the right protocols. Hats off to a great company and the team, and much thanks to all.

Very careful and professional. They took great care with my piano. Would hire them again!read more

I'm so happy with the repair Arvin did on my KAWAI piano!…read more The fallboard was accidentally damaged and a piece of the black polyester finish, about 1/3 of the size of a fingernail, was completely chipped off. Since the piano has a beautiful high-gloss black finish, I was really worried that even after repairing it, I would still be able to see where the damage had been. My piano tuner recommended Arvin to me, and I'm very glad he did. Arvin did an amazing job! When I got the fallboard back, I honestly couldn't even find the spot that had been repaired. The color and shine match perfectly, and it looks just like the original finish. You can really tell Arvin knows what he's doing. His workmanship and attention to detail are excellent. I'm very happy with the result and would definitely recommend him to anyone who needs piano finish repair or restoration.

Ramin just came and tuned my used upright Yamaha for the second time. My ears aren't good enough to…read morehear perfection or not, but I called Ramin again b/c he was a pleasure! Responsive, punctual, friendly, personable, genuine, and clearly very intelligent, knowledgable and passionate about his work. During this latest tuning, he took plenty of time to explain the piano and its mechanism to my husband, answering all my husband's questions. The piano sounds great and I will continue to call Ramin for my annual tuning!

Jian Min was responsive and professional. He showed up on time and did a good job…read more As my piano hadn't been tuned in a long time, he provided the option of a longer one time tuning or two separate tuning sessions one month apart. Given that the price difference was minimal and that it would have been easier for him to do a single session instead of coming here twice, I appreciate that he recommended the separate sessions to give the piano time to settle before subsequent fine tuning. He also recommended an in-piano dehumidifier as my location is very humid (which is true) and there are visible signs of moisture damage inside the piano. I appreciate that he informed me of this, but without being pushy about it.

We acquired a well-aged but well-kept Baldwin baby grand (likely built in the 1940-50s!) Last…read moretuning was supposedly 2-3 years ago? After having it professionally disassembled and moved from Walnut Creek to Dublin, up a flight of stairs, & adjusted to a new environment, it needed some tuning. Found Jian on Yelp, who was responsive through text for an appointment. He serviced Baldy to optimal pitch at a very reasonable rate (compared to other quotes). Daughter's piano teacher is pleased, and my "wide, dark, & handsome" plays wonderfully in tune! (FYI, my cello is my "tall, dark, & handsome" lol)

I couldn't be happier with the piano tuning for my son's piano! The whole process was quick,…read moresmooth, and very professional. I was amazed at how much better the piano sounds. it has such a beautiful, rich tone now. It's clear that great care and skill went into the work. Thank you for doing such an amazing job! I truly appreciate it and would gladly recommend your service to anyone looking for an excellent piano tuner.

Richard is a true professional who clearly knows his craft. He arrived promptly and immediately got…read moreto work. He took the time to explain the intricacies of string stretching and the piano tuning process. He is also a warm, personable individual, making the whole experience a delight. I will definitely be calling him again for future services.

Daniel did a great job of repairing and tuning my piano. He ven made some suggestions about how I…read morecould make it sound better in my space.

Quick to respond to a quote after I described the piano I was given in the 1970s…read more Was clean with repair materials and explained everything as he went along. He did not try to sell me an expensive "restring" which I was concerned I would need. I will use Daniel again in a year or 2 as needed. ------ I updated from 4 to 5 stars as he is very attentive to his rating and is willing to fix anything I still have concerns with. Excellent customer service.

Susanna at San Ramon Piano was fantastic from day one. She took the time to really listen to what…read morewe needed and helped us choose the right Kawai digital piano without any pressure. She was thoughtful, super patient, and genuinely kid-friendly throughout the whole process--and she also worked with us to get a great price. We liked the experience (and the store) so much that we ended up starting lessons here too. We've now been coming weekly for a couple of months, and Susanna has been amazing with our 3-year-old. She's patient, encouraging, and great at keeping lessons engaging for such a young kid. Highly recommend both for buying a piano and for lessons.

I was interested in purchasing the Kawai ES120 but wanted to compare it to the ES920. This store…read morecame up nearest to me in a google search, they answered my phone call immediately and in minutes i was in their store trying out their electric keyboards. I was helped by a tall young salesman named Chris (i think) who was knowledgeable about the keyboards letting me know the differences between them. I appreciated not feeling rushed or hustled and was given however much time I needed. He answered all my questions well and politely. I had inquired to another store about their keyboards but they never got back to me so I placed an order with San Ramon Piano instead through their website when I got home. They were prompt and I had immediate customer service helping me out. Within a week my keyboard arrived as they said (and they offered to let me borrow another ES120 till it arrived!) The delivery men were professional, friendly and set it all up for me. It looks perfect in my home and all my expectations were met. Definitely pleased with San Ramon piano!

Robert did a great job tuning my acoustic Kimball piano, which I had in my family for over 50…read moreyears. We are the first owners; hence, we wanted to keep it going, and Robert got my Kimball up to specifications and fixed my squeaky sustain pedal. I will be a repeat customer. - Great Price - Professional Service - Great Warranty - Great Communication - On-time Scheduling

I had a warranty claim for my Kawai CA 49. Vince came and diagnosed the issue and communicated…read morewith Kawai the issue. Vince came out a second time and used pro felt on all 88 keys to fix the issue. Vince was very personable and he was extremely thorough in fixing the issue. If you have an issue with your Kawai or Yamaha piano, I suggest contacting Apollo Piano/ SF piano works. Excellent service and work!

Really enjoyed working with McCrea's on my recent piano move. The crew was punctual, professional,…read moreand handled my instrument with great care on both sides. The crew expertly maneuvered obstacles, including a steep wooden staircase and a tricky narrow elevator situation. They made sure the piano was positioned exactly where we wanted it on the receiving end. Overall I had a very positive experience with this company.

Although I have not used them (still deciding on purchasing a piano). I do recommend them. They…read morehave been very responsive and patient with my husband and myself. They have responded to every email and patient with all of our questions. They have given us, what I believe, fair quotes for moving pianos that we have considered purchasing (used of course).