Piano Removals

Piano Removals in Queen's Park by Experienced Local Movers

Moving a piano is a specialist job. At Queen's Park Movers, we provide safe, carefully planned piano removals across Queen's Park and the surrounding areas. With years of hands-on experience moving upright, baby grand and grand pianos, we know how to protect your instrument, your home, and everyone involved.

Specialist Piano Removal Service in Queen's Park

Unlike general furniture, pianos are heavy, delicate and mechanically complex. Our team uses the correct lifting techniques, protective materials and piano-specific equipment to move instruments safely through tight hallways, staircases and doorways in typical Queen's Park properties.

Every removal is planned in advance, from assessing access routes to choosing the right number of team members and the right vehicle. Your piano is then handled using purpose-made covers, padding and straps, and secured properly in our vehicles for transport.

Local Expertise in Queen's Park

We are a local removals company based near Queen's Park, working daily with the area’s streets, parking restrictions and property types. That local knowledge helps us:

• Plan suitable parking and loading points for large vehicles
• Navigate controlled parking zones and access times
• Advise you on permits where needed
• Manage moves in terraced houses, mansion blocks and modern flats

Whether you are moving a piano between rooms, between flats in the same block, or across London, our familiarity with Queen's Park and neighbouring areas helps keep the move efficient and well organised.

Who Our Piano Removal Service Is For

Our piano removals service is designed for a wide range of clients, including:

Homeowners

If you are moving house or renovating and need your piano relocated or stored, we can move it safely while protecting floors, walls and staircases.

Renters

We regularly assist tenants in flats and houses around Queen's Park. We are used to shared entrances, narrow stairwells and landlord requirements about protecting common areas.

Landlords

We help landlords remove or reposition pianos left in rental properties, ensuring minimal disruption to other residents and careful protection of communal spaces.

Businesses

From schools and churches to performance venues, studios and hotels, we move pianos for events, refurbishments and long-term relocations, working around your opening hours where possible.

Students

Music students often need a reliable team to move smaller uprights or digital pianos between term-time accommodation and home. We provide clear pricing and practical scheduling to fit around exams and performances.

What’s Included in Our Piano Removals

Our standard piano removal service typically includes:

• Initial consultation and advice
• Pre-move survey (virtual or onsite)
• Protective wrapping and padding for the piano
• Protection for floors, bannisters and doorways
• Safe loading using piano skates, dollies and ramps where suitable
• Secure transport in a purpose-equipped vehicle
• Careful unloading and placement in the new location

We can also offer additional services such as short-term storage, moving other household items alongside the piano, and working to specific time slots for building management or events.

What’s Not Included as Standard

Some tasks fall outside a normal piano removal and may require separate arrangements or an adjusted quotation:

• Piano tuning or repairs after the move
• Disposal or recycling of unwanted pianos
• Significant dismantling beyond standard removal practices
• Structural alterations (e.g. removing windows or doors permanently)
• Hoisting through windows without prior planning and specialist equipment

If your move involves unusually restricted access, very large grand pianos or non-standard requirements, we will discuss this during the survey and propose a safe, practical plan.

Our Step-by-Step Piano Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with the basic details: type of piano, current and new addresses, access information and preferred dates. We ask a few focused questions and, where possible, request photos or short videos. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quotation explaining what is included.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For more complex moves – such as large grands, multiple flights of stairs or tight access – we carry out a virtual or onsite survey. This allows us to measure staircases, doorways and turning spaces, and identify any risks so we can arrive prepared on the day.

3. Packing & Preparation

On move day, we protect the piano with padded covers, straps and, where appropriate, remove loose components such as music stands. We also protect floors and key touch points in your property. For certain grand pianos, we may remove legs and carefully secure the instrument on a specialist board.

4. Loading & Transport

The piano is moved using appropriate lifting equipment and safe techniques, with enough team members to maintain full control throughout. Once at the vehicle, it is loaded via ramps or tail-lift, positioned correctly, and secured using heavy-duty straps to prevent movement during transit.

5. Unloading & Placement

At the destination, we repeat the same careful process in reverse. The piano is moved to your chosen room, positioned as agreed, and reassembled where necessary. We complete basic checks for stability and ensure all packing materials are removed from your home or premises.

Transparent Piano Removal Pricing

We price piano removals based on a few main factors:

• Type and size of piano (upright, baby grand, grand)
• Number of steps and floors involved
• Access challenges (tight turns, narrow corridors, limited lifts)
• Distance between properties
• Any additional services required (storage, extra items, timed access)

Instead of flat, one-size-fits-all pricing, we provide a tailored quote so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden extras; any potential additional costs are discussed with you in advance.

Why Use Professional Piano Movers Instead of DIY

Attempting to move a piano yourself or with a casual man-and-van can seem cheaper, but it often carries higher risks. Pianos are heavy and awkward to handle; incorrect lifting can cause serious injury and damage to the instrument, flooring and walls.

With a professional team, you benefit from:

• Proper equipment specifically for pianos
• Experienced movers who understand weight distribution and balance
• Structured planning and risk assessment
• Insurance cover if something unexpected happens

This approach protects both your piano and your property, and usually proves far more cost-effective than repairing avoidable damage.

Insurance & Professional Standards

Queen's Park Movers operates to high professional standards to give you peace of mind:

• Goods in transit insurance to cover your piano while it is being moved and transported
• Public liability cover for property damage or accidental injury during the move
• Trained moving teams with specific experience in piano handling

We are careful to explain how our cover works and what it includes. If your piano is of particularly high value, we can discuss any additional cover you may wish to arrange with your insurer.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every piano as if it were our own. That means:

• Using high-quality blankets, covers and corner protectors
• Protecting wooden floors, carpets and staircases
• Planning safe routes to avoid unnecessary lifting or risk

We also aim to work as sustainably as possible by:

• Reusing durable packing materials where appropriate
• Recycling worn materials responsibly
• Planning routes to minimise unnecessary mileage

Our approach balances care for your instrument with consideration for your home and the wider environment.

Real-World Piano Removal Scenarios

Moving House

When you move home, your piano is often one of the last items out and first items in. We can integrate the piano into a full house removal or handle it as a dedicated move, ensuring it arrives safely at your new property, ready for tuning after it settles.

Office or Venue Relocation

Schools, churches, rehearsal spaces and performance venues often need pianos relocated as part of wider changes. We can work alongside your main removals or facilities team, coordinating access times and building requirements.

Urgent or Short-Notice Moves

Sometimes pianos need to be moved quickly – for example, due to a property sale completing sooner than expected or a last-minute event change. Where our schedule allows, we offer same-day or next-day piano removals in and around Queen's Park, without cutting corners on safety or care.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a piano removal cost?

The cost of a piano removal depends on the type of piano, access at each property, and the distance between addresses. Upright pianos on the ground floor with straightforward access are typically at the lower end, while larger grands, multiple flights of stairs or complex access will cost more. We provide a clear, itemised quotation after asking a few questions and, if needed, carrying out a quick survey. There are no hidden charges; any potential extras are discussed with you in advance.

Can you do same-day or urgent piano removals?

Where our schedule allows, we can accommodate same-day or short-notice piano removals in Queen's Park and nearby areas. Urgent moves depend on crew availability, access arrangements and the complexity of the job. If you need to move a piano at short notice, contact us as early in the day as possible with full details and photos if you can. We will let you know realistically what can be done and offer the earliest suitable time slot.

Is my piano insured while you move it?

Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while it is being moved and transported, and we hold public liability cover for property damage or injury. These policies are designed for professional removals work. We are happy to explain the key points of our cover and provide confirmation on request. For very high-value instruments, we recommend you also speak to your own insurer, as they may have specific requirements relating to transportation and handling.

What exactly is included in a piano removal service?

Our piano removal service includes planning, basic surveying, protective wrapping, safe handling, loading, secure transport and careful placement at the new location. We bring all necessary equipment such as blankets, straps, dollies and ramps. Floor and property protection is included as standard. What is not automatically included are services like tuning, disposal, extensive dismantling or structural building work. If you need additional help – for example, moving other furniture at the same time – we can add this to your quotation.

How is a professional service different from a man-and-van?

A professional piano removal service provides trained staff, specialist equipment, and appropriate insurance. Our teams handle pianos regularly and understand how to manage the weight, shape and delicate mechanisms. Many general man-and-van operators do not have specific piano experience, which increases the risk of damage or injury. With us, you receive a planned service, written quotation, proper protection for your property and clear accountability. This generally offers far better value than taking chances with an unprepared team.

How far in advance should I book a piano removal?

For the best choice of dates and times, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially if you need a particular day or have complex access. However, we understand that moves do not always run to plan, so we also handle short-notice and occasional same-day requests when our schedule allows. The earlier you contact us with the details, the easier it is to plan the right crew, equipment and vehicle for your piano removal.