Flute and piccolo repairs

Pricing varies based on the level of the instrument, needs of the player, choice of pads, and severity of the damage. There is no charge for estimates or consultations.

All regular services and overhauls include a 6-month warranty on parts and labour and a complimentary 30% discount on your next regular service within 18 months (terms and Conditions apply).

Services offered include:

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Has your flute had a recent accident? Southern Woodwind Workshop can repair any of the following (and more!)

  • Replacement and installation of individual pads, key corks, felts, etc.
  • Tarish removal and polishing
  • Spring replacement
  • Customization of spring tensions/key action
  • Close individual leaks.
  • Solder broken keys or other broken components.
  • Dent removal and body repair.
  • Key repair and re-fitting of loose keys.
  • Tighten loose tenons or fit aftermarket head joint.
  • Replace and seal head joint cork.
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Annual maintenance on the flute to keep it in top playing condition. All Regular services include a complimentary 30% discount on the next service within 18 months.

Regular Servicing includes (but is not limited to) the following:

  • Complete disassembly of flute. Remove all old oil and grease and re-lubricate keys. Head joint, body and foot joint washed and polished. Keys hand-cleaned without removing pads.
  • All leaking pads sealed or replaced (Up to to 3 pads replaced included)
  • Head joint, body and foot joint washed and polished. Keys hand-cleaned and polished.
  • All slow-moving or bent keys repaired.
  • Minor dents removed.
  • Expand tenons if required
  • Adjust key timing and remove lost motion/double play.


Closed hole student Flute Service: $160.00

Student/intermediate Open-hole Flute Service: $220.00

Semi-professional/Professional Flute Service: $440.00+

Replace head cork - +$30

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A complete re-build and restoration of the flute, bringing it back to like-new mechanical and playing condition. Typically needed approximately every 10 years, depending on upkeep and use. An overhaul includes (but is not limited to) the following:

  • Complete disassembly of flute, including all keywork and pins. Head joint, body, foot joint and all keys chemically cleaned and polished.
  • All mechanical and cosmetic damage repaired.
  • All pads, felts and corks replaced and installed.
  • All keys re-fit/swaged and toneholes leveled and re-finished.
  • Any requested customizations carried out e.g. key heights, spring tensions, G sharp extension, High E Facilitator etc.
  • Replace springs (as required)s, spring tensions, G sharp extension, High E Facilitator etc.


All Overhauls include a complimentary 30% discount on the next service within 18 months.

Closed hole student flute: From $450.00

Open hole / B-foot flute: From $600.00

Semi-professional/Professional flute : Estimate upon inspection only