Moving a piano is very different to moving standard furniture. At London Removals and Storage, we provide a dedicated piano removals service across London, using specialist equipment, trained crews and proven methods to move your instrument safely and efficiently.
Pianos are heavy, awkward, and delicate. They contain complex mechanisms, fragile finishes and precise tuning that can easily be affected by poor handling. Our professional team has extensive experience moving uprights, baby grands and full-size grands in London’s typical tight hallways, staircases and terraced properties.
We carefully plan every move around access, floors, parking and timing, and we use piano skids, padded covers, stair climbers and floor protection to keep your piano and property safe from damage.
As a London-based removals company, we understand local streets, parking restrictions, red routes and building layouts. This local knowledge allows us to plan realistic arrival times, secure the correct parking suspensions where needed, and choose the safest route from property to vehicle.
Whether you are moving between London postcodes, into or out of the city, or simply between rooms or floors in the same building, we bring practical, on-the-ground experience to each job.
We handle both one-off piano moves and piano relocation as part of a wider house or office move.
If you are unsure whether your piano or access type is covered, we will clarify this during the survey stage before any booking is confirmed.
You contact us with basic details: piano type, collection and delivery postcodes, floor levels, lift access and any parking restrictions. Based on this, we provide an initial estimate or suggest arranging a survey if the move looks complex.
For most pianos we complete a short video or photo-based survey. For larger grands or awkward access (spiral stairs, basements, narrow turns), we may visit in person. This lets us confirm the manpower, equipment, timing and any special measures required, and then issue a clear written quotation.
On the day, our trained crew protects your piano before any movement. We wrap with thick quilted covers, secure lids and pedals, and for grands we carefully remove and wrap legs and lyre. Floors, bannisters and doorways are padded or protected. The piano is then placed on a specialist skid or dolly ready for safe transit.
Your piano is moved using correct lifting techniques and team coordination. We use ramps and, where appropriate, powered stair climbers to minimise risk. In the vehicle, the piano is securely strapped, chocked and protected from vibration and movement. Our vehicles are fully maintained and fitted out for professional removals work.
At the destination, we reverse the process carefully. We position the piano exactly where you want it, within reason of access and floor loading, and remove all protective materials. While we cannot tune the instrument, we always recommend allowing it to settle in its new environment before arranging tuning.
Piano removals pricing in London depends mainly on the type of piano, access at both ends, distance and whether there are any unusual requirements (such as many flights of stairs or very restricted access).
We typically price on a fixed quote rather than hourly for piano moves, so you know the cost before committing. Your quote will set out what is included – labour, equipment, travel, and any waiting time – and any potential additional charges will be clearly explained in advance if relevant (for example, extended parking restrictions or extra crew required).
Pianos can weigh 200–500kg or more and have a high centre of gravity. Attempting to move one with friends, or a casual man-and-van, can easily result in damage to the piano, the property, or serious personal injury.
Our professional service provides:
In many cases, the potential cost of damage or injury from a DIY attempt far exceeds the price of using specialist movers.
London Removals and Storage operates to high, professional standards for every piano move.
We will happily outline the main points of our cover in writing and can confirm specific details on request so you know exactly where you stand.
We treat every piano as if it were our own. That means methodical protection, careful route planning and constant communication with you throughout the move.
Where possible, we use reusable protective materials, durable quilted covers and re-usable floor protection instead of single-use plastics. Our vehicles are maintained for efficiency, and we group routes where appropriate to cut unnecessary mileage, helping to reduce environmental impact without compromising service.
Whatever your situation, we tailor the timing and approach to fit your schedule and property constraints.
The cost of a piano removal in London depends on the type of piano, distance, number of steps or floors, and how straightforward access is at each property. Upright pianos with easy ground-floor access are usually at the lower end of the price range, while grands, basement moves or multiple flights of stairs will cost more due to extra labour and equipment. We provide a clear, fixed quotation after a brief survey so you know the exact price before you book.
Same-day or urgent piano removals are sometimes possible, particularly on weekdays outside peak moving dates, but they depend entirely on crew and vehicle availability. If you need a piano moved at short notice, contact us by phone so we can quickly check our schedule and access details. Where we can help, we will; if not, we will offer the soonest realistic slot. Urgent moves may be priced differently, especially if we need to divert a team or extend working hours.
Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while it is in our care, subject to policy terms and the value you declare. We also hold public liability cover for property-related incidents. Insurance is not a substitute for careful handling, so our first priority is always prevention through correct equipment and trained staff. Before your move, we can summarise the key aspects of our cover in writing and discuss any higher-value instruments that may require specific arrangements.
Our standard piano removals service includes the provision of a suitable vehicle, a specialist crew, protective covers and equipment, loading, transport and placement at the new address. We protect floors and key access points as required and position the piano where you want it, subject to safe access. Basic dismantling of grands (legs and lyre) and reassembly is also included where necessary. Tuning, internal repairs and crane lifts are not included but we can often recommend trusted third parties if needed.
A casual man-and-van service typically focuses on general transport and may not have the specific equipment or training needed for heavy, delicate instruments. By contrast, our professional piano removals service uses dedicated skids, padded covers, ramps and, where appropriate, stair climbers, along with staff experienced in moving pianos in London properties. We also carry fully insured cover tailored to removals work. This combination of expertise, equipment and insurance significantly reduces the risk of damage or injury.
For the best choice of dates and times, especially at weekends and month-ends, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance. However, we understand that sales, tenancies and venue bookings do not always align neatly, so we regularly accommodate shorter-notice requests when our schedule allows. The more notice you can give us, the easier it is to secure your preferred time slot and arrange any required parking suspensions or building access permissions.
