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Professional Piano Movers in London: Upright & Grand Piano Removal
Specialist Equipment, Trained Teams & Full Insurance For Safe Piano Transport Across London, Surrey & the Home Counties.
- Fixed-Price Piano Moving Quotes
- Specialist Piano Moving Equipment
- Experienced Piano Moving Teams
- Comprehensive Goods-in-Transit Insurance
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- £1M Public Liability Insurance
- 5+ Years North London Experience
- 50+ Five-Star Reviews
Precision Instrument Handling
Pianos are more than furniture—they are precision instruments. Our team is trained specifically in the mechanics and weight distribution of Steinway, Yamaha, and Bechstein.
Upright, Baby Grand & Concert Grand
Premium service standards as standard.
Specialist Floor Protection
Premium service standards as standard.
Comprehensive Damage Waiver
Premium service standards as standard.
Professional Tuning Referrals
Premium service standards as standard.
Our Seamless Piano Moving Process
From initial survey to the last protective blanket removed—we handle every detail with care and precision.
1. Site Survey
Digital or in-person assessment for an accurate inventory, access evaluation and fixed price. We measure doorways, staircases, and assess parking.
Step 2: Specialist Preparation
Piano is secured with protective blankets and straps. Legs and pedals removed if needed. Piano board positioned for safe transport.
Step 3: Logistics & Transport
Multi-person lift (never dragged). Loaded using tail-lift van. Secured for transit. Experienced North London drivers who know the routes and restrictions.
Step 4: Placement & Handover
Piano positioned exactly where you want it. Legs and pedals reassembled. Protective materials removed. Final check before we leave.
Your Local London Piano Moving Specialists
We know every street in London, from the hills of Highgate to the Victorian terraces of Islington. Our local knowledge ensures we navigate parking permits, tight access and period property challenges without issue.
- North London:
- Highgate
- Crouch End
- Muswell Hill
- Finchley
- Barnet
- Hampstead
- Wider London:
- Islington
- Camden
- Hackney
- Westminster
- Kensington
- Chelsea
Plus: Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex and all Home Counties
Pianos We Move Safely Across London
Upright Pianos
Weight: 135-250kg
Most common piano type. We’ve moved hundreds across London properties. Includes: console uprights, studio uprights, and traditional upright pianos.Â
Typical Cost: £200-£350
Baby Grand Pianos
Weight: 250-350kg
Length: Under 6 feet
Requires specialist technique and equipment. Legs removed for transport. Extra care for tight corners.
Typical Cost: £400-£600
Grand Pianos
Weight: 350-500kg
Length: 6-7 feet
Significant planning required. Multi-person team essential. Period property access needs site survey.
Typical Cost: £600-£900
Concert Grand Pianos
Weight: 450kg+
Length: 7-9 feet
Specialist move requiring detailed planning. Often requires window removal or crane access. Always requires site survey.
Typical Cost: £900-£1,500+
Digital Pianos
Weight: 15-70kg
Lightweight but still require careful handling. Wiring and stands need protection.
Typical Cost: £120-£180
Frequently asked questions
We strongly recommend using specialist piano movers. Pianos are not just heavy – they’re awkwardly weighted, fragile internally, and require specialist equipment (piano boards, proper straps, tail-lift vans) that general removals companies don’t have.
A general removal team might quote you less, but the risk of damage to your piano, your property (walls, banisters, floors), or injury to the movers is significantly higher. Our insurance, equipment and training are designed specifically for piano moving.
Piano moving costs depend on:
- Piano type (upright, baby grand, grand, concert grand)
- Access at both properties (ground floor, stairs, narrow hallways)
- Distance between properties
- Parking and access restrictions
Typical London piano moving costs:
- Upright piano: £200-£350
- Baby grand piano: £400-£600
- Grand piano (6-7ft): £600-£900
- Concert grand: £900-£1,500+
We provide fixed-price quotes after assessing your specific move. No hourly rates. No surprises on the day.
Yes. We move pianos up and down stairs regularly across London’s Victorian and period properties.
For upright pianos with internal stairs (up to 2 flights), this is standard. For grand pianos, or properties with 3+ flights of narrow stairs, we’ll do a site survey first to confirm access and equipment needs.
If stairs are extremely narrow or access is impossible, we can arrange window or door removal, or in rare cases, crane access. This is always discussed and quoted before the move.
Yes. We carry comprehensive goods-in-transit insurance up to £50,000, included as standard in every piano move.
This covers your piano from the moment we begin wrapping it to the moment it’s positioned and unwrapped in your new property. No extra charge for insurance.
If you have a particularly valuable or antique piano (over £50k), let us know and we can arrange additional coverage.
In some cases, yes – if we have availability and your move is straightforward (upright piano, ground floor to ground floor, within London).
For grand pianos or complex access situations, we typically need 2-4 days notice to ensure we have the right team and equipment scheduled.
Call us on 020 3994 2249 to check same-day availability.
Yes. We cover all of London, Surrey, Hertfordshire, Essex, Kent, and the wider Home Counties.
For moves outside the South East (e.g., London to Manchester, London to Scotland), we can still help – just let us know the distance when requesting your quote.
In over 5 years of moving pianos across London, we’ve maintained an exceptional safety record because we use specialist equipment, trained teams, and proper techniques.
However, if damage does occur, you’re covered by our comprehensive insurance. You’ll file a claim with documentation and photos, and we’ll make it right. Your piano’s safety is our top priority, which is why we invest in proper equipment and training.
We recommend waiting 2-4 weeks after your piano move before booking a tuner.
Why? Your piano needs time to adjust to the temperature and humidity of its new location. If you tune it immediately, it may go out of tune quickly as the wood settles.
Position your piano away from radiators, windows, and direct sunlight, and book your tuner once it’s acclimatised.
Yes. If you’re moving house but your new property isn’t ready, or you need to store your piano temporarily, we offer secure storage solutions.
We’ll move your piano into our climate-controlled storage facility and deliver it to your new property when you’re ready. Storage is charged separately – ask for a quote when you book your move.
Yes, for grand pianos and baby grands, we’ll remove the legs for safe transport and reattach them at your new property.
This is standard practice for grand piano moves – the legs are carefully removed, wrapped separately, and the piano is secured onto a piano board for transport.
For upright pianos, leg removal is usually not necessary unless access is extremely tight.
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