Flute Repair Services and Prices

Service Description Price Pro Price Beginner + intermediate
Check up consult Checking the flute on a leak machine for leaks in the tone holes and/or padding, checking the regulation, vent height, spring tension. €20 €20
COA - Clean, Oil, Adjust This is a maintenance procedure which should be carried out roughly once a year. It involves stripping the flute down, cleaning all the parts, checking for leaks in the padding, adjusting and re-oiling. €240 €120
COA+ Sometimes your flute will need more extensive work. The COA+ envolves all the above steps, but includes replacing worn pads, replacing old headjoint corks, replacing felts on the key arms. Repairing any damage which is not regular for a COA such as large dents or splits in wooden instruments. From €300 From €200
Overhaul with conventional pads The flute is completely stripped down, all of the old pads and felts are removed and replaced, the headjoint cork is replaced, dents are removed as much as possible. The flute is restored to as close to factory condition as possible. €800 beginner flutes, please call.
Overhaul using Straubinger pads, or custom-made metal backed pads on request As above, the flute is restored to factory condition using the highest quality pads available. This is exclusively for professional flutes. Cups are stabilised using delrin washers and the pads are installed with upmost presision. €1200 + pads (please enquire) N/A