Some items need more than muscle. Our specialist team safely moves pianos, antiques, artwork, safes and anything heavy, delicate or irreplaceable. Every piece is handled by an experienced crew with the right equipment for the job.
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Pianos, grandfather clocks, marble tables, fine art, safes and family heirlooms all demand specialist knowledge, the right equipment, and a steady crew who have done it before. The Music Industries Association UK reports that the UK is one of the largest piano markets in Europe. With more than nine million people living in Greater London, thousands of instruments move hands and addresses every year. Not all of them arrive safely. We’ve moved pianos and specialist items across the capital for years, and we know what can go wrong.
Uprights, baby grands and full concert grands each need a different approach. An upright piano typically weighs 150 to 250 kg, a baby grand considerably more. Our team uses piano boards, skates, padding and correct lifting technique to move your instrument safely, including through the narrow stairwells, tight corners and awkward access that are common in older London properties. The English Housing Survey 2022 to 2023 records that London has a higher proportion of pre-1919 dwellings than any other English region, which means narrow stairs and tight landings are a regular feature of our piano jobs across the capital.
Delicate antiques, mirrors, sculptures and artwork are wrapped and crated to museum standard where needed. We handle each piece individually, with the care it deserves. Bespoke timber crating is available for especially valuable or fragile items, and we can arrange specialist insurance cover for pieces where standard goods-in-transit cover is not enough.
Heavy and awkward items, whether safes, large gym equipment, stone worktops or marble tables, require the right gear and a crew who knows how to move serious weight without damaging your floors, walls or staircases. We use pump trucks, piano skates, ramp boards and protective floor coverings as standard.
Standard removals crews are trained to move boxes and furniture. A concert grand, an antique longcase clock, or a three-metre slate worktop is a different job. Wrong technique, the wrong equipment, or an under-prepared stairwell can cause irreversible damage. When an item is irreplaceable, the only sensible choice is a team who treats it accordingly.
The weight, size and fragility of the item, the access at collection and delivery, the distance, and any specialist crating or packing needs are the main factors. Every specialist quote is assessed individually before we confirm a fixed price.
The figures below give a realistic starting range. Every job is quoted individually once we understand the full picture.
| Item | Typical | Guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Upright piano | Within London | from £150 |
| Baby grand piano | Within London | from £250 |
| Concert grand piano | Within London | Ask for quote |
| Safe or heavy item | Within London | from £150 |
| Antique or artwork | Within London | Ask for quote |
Indicative prices only. Ask for a free fixed quote tailored to your item and access requirements.
Call us or send the form. Tell us about the item, the access at both addresses, and when you need it moved.
We confirm a clear fixed price with no hidden costs. Access or item type never causes a surprise on the day.
Your crew arrives with piano boards, skates, specialist wrapping and whatever the job requires. No improvising.
Your item is placed exactly where you want it, with protective coverings used throughout to protect floors and walls.
Every item is covered by goods-in-transit insurance from the moment we lift it to the moment it’s in place. Extended cover available for higher-value items.
Your quote is fixed before we arrive. No adjustments for tricky access, heavier than expected weight, or time overruns.
Specialist handling is a skill. Our crews have moved pianos in Georgian townhouses, grand pianos through narrow Victorian doorways, and safes down tight spiral staircases.
We assess the route before we lift anything. Every corner, every step, every tight turn is planned in advance so nothing gets damaged in transit.
A little preparation before the team arrives makes the job safer and faster.
Real reviews from real customers across Trustpilot, Google and Facebook.
“Moved our baby grand down two flights and across London without a scratch. Two of the most careful movers we’ve ever used. They clearly knew exactly what they were doing.”
“Antique dresser and a large gilt mirror moved from Kensington to a storage unit. Everything was wrapped beautifully and arrived in perfect condition. Highly recommend.”
“They moved a 300 kg safe down a Victorian staircase without damage to anything. I was amazed. Worth every penny for the peace of mind.”
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Fixed price, fully insured, experienced crew. Get a free quote above or give us a call.