Piano Removals

Piano Removals by Kennington Removals

Specialist Piano Removals You Can Rely On

At Kennington Removals we provide dedicated piano removals for upright, baby grand and grand pianos. Moving a piano is very different from moving standard furniture. The combination of weight, delicate components, high-gloss finishes and tight access means it requires trained, experienced professionals with the right equipment.

With years of hands-on experience, we move pianos safely between homes, flats, rehearsal rooms, schools, churches and performance venues. Every move is carefully planned, correctly protected and fully covered by our goods in transit insurance and public liability cover.

Local Piano Moving Expertise in {area}

Kennington Removals operates throughout {area} and the surrounding districts. We understand local properties, from basement flats and Victorian terraces to modern apartments and commercial buildings. This local knowledge helps us plan access routes, manage parking, and anticipate challenges such as tight staircases or restricted loading bays.

We regularly work with piano owners, music teachers, venues and removals clients across {area}, coordinating moves at times that minimise disruption to neighbours and businesses.

Who Our Piano Removal Service Is For

Our specialist piano removals in {area} are designed for:

• Homeowners moving house or rearranging heavy pianos within the property.
• Renters in flats and houses who need careful handling in shared stairwells and tight corridors.
• Landlords managing furnished properties or communal pianos in blocks or shared spaces.
• Businesses such as hotels, bars, restaurants, schools, churches and music studios relocating or installing pianos.
• Students at music colleges or universities needing term-time or end-of-year piano moves.

Whether your piano is a family heirloom, a professional instrument or a well-loved beginner’s piano, we treat it with the same care and respect.

What Our Piano Removals Service Includes

Items and tasks included

• Upright, baby grand and grand piano removals.
• Digital and hybrid piano transport.
• Supplying piano skates, dollies, moving boards and ramps.
• Protective wrapping with quilted covers, export blankets and film.
• Internal moves within the same property (room to room or floor to floor).
• External moves to a new address locally or further afield.
• Placement of the piano in your chosen position at delivery.

Items and tasks excluded

• Piano tuning or repairs (we can recommend local tuners if required).
• Removal of built-in fixtures or structural alterations (doors, banisters, windows) without prior arrangement.
• Hoisting via external crane unless specifically quoted and arranged in advance.
• Non-standard specialist instruments (e.g. concert harpsichords, organs) unless agreed beforehand.

We will always discuss any unusual access issues, extra-heavy or specialist instruments during the survey so your quote is complete and transparent.

Our Step-by-Step Piano Removal Process

1. Enquiry & quotation

Contact us by phone or online with basic details: piano type, current and destination addresses, property type and any access challenges. We provide an initial guide price and explain how the process works. If the move is straightforward, we can often confirm your quote at this stage.

2. Survey – virtual or onsite

For more complex moves or large grand pianos, we carry out a virtual survey (video call and photos) or an onsite survey. We check door widths, staircases, lifts, parking and any tight turns. This allows us to allocate the right team, equipment and time, and to give you a firm, written quotation.

3. Packing & preparation

On moving day, our professional team arrives on time and talks you through the plan. We prepare the piano by fitting protective covers, securing lids, and in the case of grands, carefully removing and wrapping legs and lyres where appropriate. Floors, banisters and door frames are protected as needed to avoid damage to your property.

4. Loading & transport

Your piano is moved using suitable skates, trolleys or piano boards and is securely loaded into our purpose-equipped vehicle. It is then safely strapped and padded to prevent movement during transport. Our vehicles are clean, well-maintained and covered by comprehensive goods in transit insurance.

5. Unloading & placement

At the destination, we repeat the protection process in reverse. The piano is carefully unloaded, brought into the property and positioned where you want it, subject to safe access. For grand pianos, we reassemble legs and lyre and carry out final checks. We will advise you to allow the instrument to settle before arranging tuning.

Piano Removal Pricing – Clear and Transparent

Piano removal costs in {area} vary depending on:

• Type and size of piano (upright, baby grand, grand).
• Distance between addresses.
• Access difficulty (stairs, no lift, long carries, tight turns).
• Number of staff required and any special equipment or hoisting.
• Time restrictions, weekend or evening moves.

We provide a clear, itemised quotation before work begins, with no hidden extras. If circumstances change – for example, if access is different to what was described – we explain any price adjustment before proceeding. You will always know what you are paying for and why.

Why Use Professional Piano Movers Instead of DIY

A piano can weigh anything from 150kg to well over 400kg, with a high centre of gravity and delicate internal parts. Attempting to move it yourself or using a casual man-and-van service risks:

• Injury to you or helpers.
• Damage to the piano’s case, keys, soundboard or action.
• Scratched floors, damaged walls and broken stair rails.
• Uninsured loss if something goes wrong.

By choosing a fully insured, trained removals company like Kennington Removals, you benefit from proper equipment, correct lifting techniques, experienced planning and full protection if the unexpected happens. In most cases, professional piano removals work out cheaper and far less stressful than DIY.

Insurance, Training and Professional Standards

All piano moves undertaken by Kennington Removals are covered by appropriate goods in transit insurance for your instrument and public liability cover for your property and third parties. Copies of our insurance details are available on request.

Our teams are trained in safe manual handling, specialist piano moving techniques and vehicle loading procedures. We follow industry best practice on risk assessments, use of PPE and safe operation of moving equipment. Instruments are never stacked or used to support other loads, and we always assign enough staff to manage the weight safely.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every piano as if it were our own. This means careful route planning, generous use of protective materials and constant communication with you on the day. Where possible we use reusable padded covers and durable straps rather than single-use plastics, helping reduce waste across our operations.

Vehicles are maintained for optimum efficiency and we group journeys sensibly where possible to minimise unnecessary mileage, while always putting the security of your piano first.

Real-World Piano Removal Scenarios

• Moving house – relocating your family upright or grand piano as part of a full home move, coordinated with your main removal.
• Office or venue relocation – transferring a piano between venues, rehearsal spaces, schools, churches or studios with minimal downtime.
• Urgent or short-notice moves – accommodating last-minute date changes, end-of-tenancy deadlines or rapid venue bookings where diary space allows.
• Internal moves – repositioning a piano within your home or business to improve layout or free up space.

Whatever the situation, we plan the work around your timing, access constraints and any other contractors or movers involved.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a piano removal cost?

Piano removal costs depend mainly on the piano type, access and distance. Upright pianos with straightforward ground-floor access are usually the most economical. Grand pianos, multiple flights of stairs, restricted parking or narrow hallways increase the labour, time and equipment needed, which will be reflected in the price. Once we have details and, if needed, have completed a survey, we provide a fixed quotation so you know exactly what you will pay. There are no hidden extras provided the access and details match what we have been given.

Can you do same-day or urgent piano removals?

Where our schedule permits, we can accommodate same-day or short-notice piano removals in {area}. Availability depends on existing bookings, travel time and crew allocation, particularly for larger grand pianos which require more staff. If you need an urgent move, contact us as early as possible with full details so we can check the diary, plan access and confirm whether we can safely complete the job that day. We will never compromise safety or standards to squeeze in a move.

Is my piano insured while it is being moved?

Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while it is in our care, including loading, transport and unloading, subject to policy terms. We also carry public liability cover for any accidental damage to property or third parties arising from our work. Our team will explain the cover limits, any excess and how the policy applies to your move. If your piano is of particularly high value, please tell us in advance so we can note it on your booking and confirm appropriate cover.

What is included in your piano removals service?

Our piano removals service includes careful assessment of access, supply of specialist moving equipment, protective covers for the instrument, safe loading, secure transport in our vehicle, and placement of the piano in your chosen position at the destination. For grand pianos, we also include removal and reattachment of legs and lyre where required. We protect floors and property as needed and maintain clear communication throughout. Tuning, repairs and structural alterations are not included but we can often signpost you to trusted third parties.

How is a professional piano removal different from a man-and-van?

A casual man-and-van service typically lacks the specialist equipment, training and insurance required for safe piano moving. Pianos are extremely heavy yet fragile, and incorrect handling can cause serious damage to the instrument, your property or the people moving it. As a professional removals company, we use appropriate skates, boards, covers and strapping, follow tested techniques, and provide full insurance. You gain peace of mind, predictable timing and a team used to tackling awkward access and heavy instruments every day.

How far in advance should I book a piano removal?

We recommend booking as early as possible, especially if you need a specific date, weekend slot or are moving alongside a full house removal. For standard upright pianos with simple access, a week or two is often sufficient outside peak times. Grand pianos, complex access or long-distance moves may need more notice so we can schedule the right crew and equipment. That said, we will always try to help with short-notice moves in {area} where our diary allows.