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Baby Grand Piano Movers
PianoSpeed move baby grand pianos across London, Surrey and GB mainland with fully insured, piano-trained crews and a fixed price you see online before you commit.
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Baby grands need specialist handling
A baby grand is the most common grand piano in homes, flats and music studios across London and Surrey. It may be smaller than a full grand, but it weighs between 200 and 400 kg, its soundboard cannot be jarred without risking detuning or cracking, and a lacquered or polished rim scratches easily if the instrument is handled like ordinary furniture.
PianoSpeed move baby grands of every make, including Steinway Model S, Yamaha GB1K, Kawai GL-10, Bechstein A, Bluthner Model 6, Bosendorfer 155 and Fazioli F156. Get an instant fixed price online in under 60 seconds and book your slot with a fully insured, piano-trained crew.
- All makes moved: Steinway, Yamaha, Kawai, Bechstein, Bluthner, Bosendorfer, Fazioli
- Fully insured to your instrument's value
- Fixed price online, no site survey needed
HOW IT IS DONE
How a baby grand piano is moved
A baby grand is moved on its side, not flat. The crew remove the music desk, then the three legs and the pedal lyre, and stand the body on its straight side on a padded skid board. The body is wrapped in a triple-thickness fitted transit cover and strapped securely before it is carried upright to the van and braced for transit.
The three legs and the pedal lyre are each protected in individual padded bags, then stowed together in a heavy duty crate so nothing shifts on the road. At the destination the process is reversed: the body is unloaded and set on the skid board, the legs and lyre are refitted, and the piano is placed in the room you choose. It requires a trained crew because the soundboard, action and finished surfaces are easily damaged when the instrument is off its legs and at an angle.
ACCESS AND STAIRS
Tight doorways, stairs and upper-floor rooms
Baby grands are often in living rooms or conservatories behind a single door, a tight hallway, or a turn at the bottom of a staircase. At the destination the challenge is the same in reverse. We assess the access as part of the booking process so nothing catches us out on the day.
Stairs are chargeable and are calculated automatically in your online quote from the floor level and whether a passenger lift is available. Where a baby grand cannot go up or down the stairs, for example a first-floor flat with a narrow stairwell or a listed building with restricted access, we arrange a crane or external hoist to lift the instrument through a window or balcony, with the method and price confirmed before the day.
TRANSIT PROTECTION
Triple-thickness transit covers and padded crates
Every baby grand travels in a top of the range, triple-thickness, fitted transit cover made for the instrument, not loose blankets or generic furniture pads. The three legs and pedal lyre each go into their own individual padded bags and are stowed together in a heavy duty crate for additional in-transit protection.
We move on padded skid boards and use stair-climbers and spider dollies for controlled handling on steps, tight corners and uneven surfaces. This is the level of care a specialist piano mover provides and a general removals firm does not.
BOOK ONLINE
Book your baby grand move in 60 seconds
There is no waiting for a callback and no site survey. Answer a few quick questions about your baby grand and your two addresses, see an instant fixed price, and confirm your slot. We work to a set delivery day for each postcode across London and Surrey, with GB mainland coverage. Piano moves start from £125.
Book at book.pianospeed.com, or call 020 7164 0000. Need storage as well as a move? We offer climate-controlled baby grand and grand piano storage through our sister company PianoStorage.co.uk, part of the Pianospeed Group. We collect, store at 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and 45 to 55 percent humidity, and redeliver tuned when you are ready.
Questions
How is a baby grand piano moved?
A baby grand is moved on its side. The crew remove the three legs and pedal lyre, stand the body on its straight side on a padded skid board, wrap it in a triple-thickness fitted transit cover, and carry it upright to the van. The legs and lyre are each protected in individual padded bags and stowed together in a heavy duty crate. At the destination the process is reversed and the piano is reassembled in the room of your choice.
How much does it cost to move a baby grand piano?
You get an instant fixed price online in under 60 seconds at book.pianospeed.com. The cost depends on the size of your baby grand, the distance between the two addresses, and the access including stairs and any crane lift required. Piano moves start from £125. There is no site survey and no hidden fees.
Can you move a baby grand up or down stairs?
Yes. We move baby grands up and down stairs using a piano-trained crew, padded skid boards and stair-climbing equipment. Stairs are chargeable and the cost is calculated automatically in your online quote from the floor level and whether a lift is available. Where a baby grand cannot go up the stairs we arrange a crane or external hoist, with the method and price confirmed in advance.
Which makes of baby grand do you move?
We move all makes of baby grand, including Steinway Model S, Yamaha GB1K and GB1S, Kawai GL-10 and GL-20, Bechstein A and B, Bluthner Model 6, Bosendorfer 155 and Fazioli F156. Tell us the make and model when you book so we can confirm the right crew and cover.
Is my baby grand insured during the move?
Yes, every baby grand move is fully insured to your instrument's value and handled by a piano-trained crew. The piano travels in a triple-thickness fitted transit cover, with the legs and pedal lyre in individual padded bags inside a heavy duty crate.
Where do you move baby grand pianos?
We move baby grands across London, Greater London, Surrey and GB mainland, and run a Belfast to England lane. We work to a set delivery day for each postcode, with same-week slots available across Greater London. Book online to see the next available day for your address.
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