David Burville

David Burville is a British organ builder and restoration expert, best known for appearing on The Repair Shop. He specialises in restoring organs, harmoniums, and mechanical musical instruments, and runs one of the UK’s largest organ-building workshops.

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David Burville's Profile

David Burville is a UK-based organ builder and restoration specialist. His exact date of birth and details about his parents are not publicly available.

He developed expertise in building and restoring pipe organs and mechanical instruments, eventually establishing his own workshop in Canterbury. His facility is regarded as one of the largest organ-building workshops in the UK.

Burville became known to television audiences through The Repair Shop (BBC One/BBC Two), where he appears as the resident organ expert. On the programme, he restores complex musical items such as harmoniums and antique organs, often with strong sentimental value.

His work on the show has included restoring historically significant instruments, including one linked to poet Simon Armitage.

Outside television, he continues to run his workshop and undertake specialist restoration commissions. His personal life remains largely private.

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Personal Life

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  • Marriage Kelly Burville from to ()

    Education

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    • Began as an apprentice under established organ builders FH Browne

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    • Revenue from organ building and restoration business
    • Income from appearances on the Repair Shop
    • Earnings from private commissions and instrument restoration consultancy

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