Everything customers ask us before booking a move — pricing, insurance cover, stairs and hoists, storage, and what to do about tuning once the piano is in its new home.
Most UK piano moves cost between £180 and £650. An upright piano moved locally typically costs £180–£350, while a grand piano usually costs £300–£900 depending on size, access and distance. Stairs, crane access and long-distance mileage are the three factors that change the price the most.
An upright piano weighs 180–350kg and a concert grand can exceed 500kg, with almost all of that weight concentrated high and toward the back. Standard removal crews rarely carry piano skids, toe-jacks or the training to control that weight on stairs, which is where most damage and injuries occur.
Yes. Grand and baby grand pianos are lowered onto a padded skid board, the lyre and legs are removed, and the case is wrapped before being trolleyed to the vehicle. The piano is rebuilt and levelled in position at the destination.
Every move is covered by Goods in Transit and Public Liability insurance up to £10m. Higher-value instruments can be declared in advance so cover matches the replacement value of the piano.
Almost always. Movement and a change in humidity unsettle the string tension. Let the piano acclimatise in its new room for two to four weeks, then book a tuner for the best long-term stability.
Yes. Uprights are walked up stairs on straps by a trained crew. Where a stairwell is too narrow or turns too tightly, we survey the property and arrange window or balcony hoist access instead.
Seven to ten days is typical, though we regularly fit in short-notice and next-day moves. Peak periods — the end of the month and school holidays — book out fastest.
Yes. Digital pianos, electric stage pianos, harpsichords and church organs are all handled, wrapped and transported in the same climate-controlled vehicles.
We cover more than 300 towns and cities across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh and Cardiff.
Complete the online quote form with your collection and delivery addresses, the piano type, and any stairs or access restrictions. We reply with a fixed, itemised price — no phone calls required.
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