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 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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 matched to your item and access requirements.
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.
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.
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.
Your item is positioned at the new address, with protective coverings in place throughout. Floors, walls and doorframes stay unmarked.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A little preparation before the team shows up makes the job safer and faster for everyone.
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.”
We handle piano removals and specialist item moves across every part of the capital. Find your area:
Fixed price, fully insured and an experienced crew on the day. Get a free quote above or give us a call.