Piano Removals London and Specialist Item Moves
Moving a piano isn’t a job you hand to whoever’s available. Our specialist team handles upright pianos, baby grands, concert grands, antiques, safes, artwork and anything else that needs the right equipment and a careful approach. Every job is quoted at a fixed price before we arrive.
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Piano removals London and specialist handling, done right
Piano removals in London aren’t a standard job. The item demands real care, the correct kit and a crew that’s moved instruments like yours before. The ABRSM Making Music 2021 report found that 69% of UK music teachers offer piano tuition, confirming the piano as Britain’s most-taught instrument. Thousands of these instruments change address every year across the capital, and not all of them arrive in the same condition they left.
Upright, baby grand and concert grand pianos
Each type weighs differently and moves differently. An upright piano typically sits between 150 and 250 kg. A baby grand is heavier still, a concert grand sometimes exceeding 500 kg. Our team uses piano boards, skates and specialist padding for every move. The London Assembly Research Unit (November 2024) found that more than a quarter of London’s homes were built before 1919. Narrow staircases and tight doorways come with the territory in Islington, Hackney and across inner London. Our crews handle them every week.
Antiques, artwork and delicate pieces
Antique furniture, mirrors, paintings and sculptures are wrapped and crated individually, with the care you’d expect from a fine art handler. We’ve worked with collectors and homeowners across Chelsea, Kensington and Hampstead. Bespoke timber crating is available for anything particularly fragile, and extended specialist insurance can be arranged for items where standard goods-in-transit cover isn’t enough.
Safes, heavy equipment and awkward loads
Safes, gym equipment, marble worktops and stone tables need serious kit and a crew that understands how to move heavy weight safely. We use pump trucks, piano skates, ramp boards and protective floor coverings on every job. Your floors, walls and staircases stay undamaged.
Why a specialist team is the right choice
General removals crews are trained to move boxes, beds and flat-pack furniture. A concert grand, a century-old longcase clock or a three-tonne slate worktop is a completely different job. Wrong technique or the wrong equipment can cause damage that can’t be undone. Our packing and specialist wrapping service is available for any item that needs extra protection before it moves.
What sets the price?
The item’s weight, size and fragility, the access at both addresses, distance and whether bespoke crating is needed are the main factors. We assess every specialist job individually before giving you a fixed price.
Price guide
The figures below give a starting range. Every job is quoted individually once we understand what we’re moving and where.
| Item | Typical | Guide price (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Upright piano | Within London | from £150 |
| Baby grand piano | Within London | from £252 |
| Concert grand piano | Within London | Ask for quote |
| Safe or heavy item | Within London | from £150 |
| Antique or artwork | Within London | Ask for quote |
All prices include VAT at 20%. Prices are ground floor to ground floor. Stairs: £42 per flight for uprights, £72 for grands. First 20 miles included, then £2.10 per mile. Ask for a free fixed quote matched to your item and access.
What’s included
- Access survey at both addresses before we lift anything
- Piano boards, skates, specialist padding and correct lifting equipment
- Bespoke wrapping for antiques, artwork and fragile items
- Protective floor and wall coverings throughout
- Goods-in-transit insurance from lift to placement
- Careful positioning and reassembly at the new address
Optional extras
- Bespoke timber crating for high-value or fragile pieces
- Extended specialist insurance for particularly valuable items
- Piano tuning referral after the move
- Interim storage at our secure facility between moves
How a specialist item move works
Tell us what you’ve got
Call or fill in the form. Tell us the item type, the access at both addresses and your preferred date. We’ll ask the right questions to plan the job properly.
Get a fixed price
We confirm a clear fixed price before anything is booked. No surprises on the day for tricky access, unexpected weight or time on the job.
The crew arrives prepared
Your team turns up with the correct equipment for your specific item : piano boards, pump trucks, specialist wrapping, whatever the job calls for. Nothing is improvised.
Placed exactly where you want it
Your item is positioned at the new address, with protective coverings in place throughout. Floors, walls and doorframes stay unmarked.
The specialist choice for piano removals and moves in London
Fully insured throughout
Every item is covered by goods-in-transit insurance from the moment we lift it to when it’s placed. Extended cover is available for higher-value instruments and antiques.
Fixed price, agreed upfront
The price we confirm before your move is the price you pay. No adjustments for access complications, unexpected weight or overruns on the day. That’s the deal.
Crews with real experience
Our teams have moved grand pianos through Georgian townhouses, uprights down narrow Victorian stairwells and heavy safes around tight spiral staircases. It’s not their first time.
Planned before anything moves
We assess the route before we lift anything. Every corner, step and tight turn is considered in advance so nothing gets damaged on the way through.
How to prepare for your piano or specialist item removal
A little preparation before the team shows up makes the job safer and faster for everyone.
- Measure doorways, hallways and staircases at both addresses before booking so we can confirm the right approach and crew size.
- Clear the route through your home before the crew arrives. Rugs, furniture and clutter slow the job down and raise the risk of damage.
- Tell us if there’s no lift, if access is via a rear garden, or if there’s restricted parking or a loading bay at either address.
- Let us know about any high-value pieces so we can prepare the right wrapping and confirm the correct level of cover beforehand.
- Book a piano tuner for four to six weeks after the move. Every piano needs retuning once it’s settled at its new temperature and humidity level.
Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1,280+ London moves
Real reviews from customers whose pianos and specialist items arrived exactly as they left.
“Moved our baby grand down two tight flights and across London without a mark on it. The crew knew exactly what they were doing. Not a single complaint.”
“Moved an antique dresser and a large gilt mirror from Kensington to a storage unit. Both arrived in perfect condition. I was genuinely impressed.”
“They moved a 300 kg safe down a Victorian staircase without touching a wall. Calm, focused and on time. Worth every penny for the peace of mind.”
Piano and specialist item removal FAQs
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