04 - Repairs
Woodwind repairs & servicing
James services and repairs saxophones, clarinets and flutes from his workshop in Kent. Whether it's one sticky pad the week before an exam or a full overhaul of a much loved instrument, you'll get an honest assessment and a clear quote before any work starts.
- Saxophone
- Clarinet
- Flute
Service & clean
A full check, clean, oil and adjustment to keep your instrument playing reliably.
Pads, corks & felts
Worn or leaking pads replaced and seated properly for a clean, even response.
Leaks & regulation
Tracking down the leaks that make notes crack, gurgle or refuse to speak.
Keys & mechanism
Bent keys, loose rods, broken springs, and the bumps and knocks put right.
Overhauls
A complete strip-down and rebuild for older or neglected instruments.
Turnaround & quotes
Free assessment with a two week turnaround is standard, but subject to individual needs.
Guide prices
Repair price list
Prices are a guide and start from the figure shown. Every instrument is different, so James will give you a free assessment and a firm quote before any work starts.
Parts included unless stated - Collection and drop-off by owner
Book an assessment| Service · from | Saxophone | Clarinet | Flute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection & written estimateFree with any booked work, otherwise a nominal charge | £25 | £25 | £25 |
| Service & set-upPer pad, fitted and seated | From £50 | From £50 | From £50 |
| Individual pad replacementPer pad, fitted and seated | £18-£50 | £18-£50 | £18-£50 |
| Full pad setEvery pad replaced | £200-£800 | £200-£800 | £200-£800 |
| Leak test & regulationSeal leaks and balance the mechanism | £25-£300 | £25-£300 | £25-£300 |
| Key & mechanism repairsBent keys, springs, loose rods | From £25 | From £25 | From £25 |
| Full overhaulStrip-down and complete rebuild | £300-£2500 | £300-£2500 | £300-£2500 |
Service · from
- Inspection & written estimateFree with any booked work, otherwise a nominal charge£25
- Service & set-upClean, oil, regulate, re-cork, leak testFrom £50
- Individual pad replacementPer pad, fitted and seated£18-£50
- Full pad setEvery pad replaced£200-£800
- Leak test & regulationSeal leaks and balance the mechanism£25-£300
- Key & mechanism repairsBent keys, springs, loose rodsFrom £25
- Full overhaulStrip-down and complete rebuild£300-£2500
- Inspection & written estimateFree with any booked work, otherwise a nominal charge£25
- Service & set-upClean, oil, regulate, re-cork, leak testFrom £50
- Individual pad replacementPer pad, fitted and seated£18-£50
- Full pad setEvery pad replaced£200-£800
- Leak test & regulationSeal leaks and balance the mechanism£25-£300
- Key & mechanism repairsBent keys, springs, loose rodsFrom £25
- Full overhaulStrip-down and complete rebuild£300-£2500
- Inspection & written estimateFree with any booked work, otherwise a nominal charge£25
- Service & set-upClean, oil, regulate, re-cork, leak testFrom £50
- Individual pad replacementPer pad, fitted and seated£18-£50
- Full pad setEvery pad replaced£200-£800
- Leak test & regulationSeal leaks and balance the mechanism£25-£300
- Key & mechanism repairsBent keys, springs, loose rodsFrom £25
- Full overhaulStrip-down and complete rebuild£300-£2500