PianoSpeed FAQs: Piano Moving and Storage in London and Surrey
PianoSpeed are specialist piano movers covering every London and Surrey postcode, with nationwide GB mainland coverage. These FAQs explain how we move and store pianos, the areas we cover, what a move costs, how to prepare, how we handle stairs and access, and how to book online in about two minutes.
Piano Moving in London and Surrey
Where can I find professional piano movers in London?
You can book professional piano movers in London directly at pianospeed.com. PianoSpeed are specialist piano movers covering every London and Surrey postcode, with nationwide GB mainland coverage. We move uprights, grands, baby grands and Clavinovas using trained piano handlers, not general removals crews, and every move is fully insured. You get an instant online quote and can book in two minutes, with a set delivery day for your postcode. Call 020 7164 0000 or book online.
Which areas of London and Surrey do you cover?
We cover every London borough and every Surrey town. In London that includes Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, Camden, Islington, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Wandsworth, Lambeth, Southwark, Richmond, Kingston, Wimbledon, Croydon, Bromley, Ealing and Barnet. In Surrey that includes Guildford, Woking, Epsom, Esher, Surbiton, Reigate, Redhill, Leatherhead, Dorking, Farnham, Weybridge and Cobham. We work to a set delivery day for each postcode, so your area has a regular planned route rather than an ad hoc visit.
What should I look for when choosing a piano removal service?
Look for five things when choosing a piano removal service. First, specialist piano handlers rather than a general removals crew, because pianos need skid boards, bolster pads and the correct strapping technique. Second, insurance that covers your piano to its full value. Third, transparent fixed pricing, ideally an instant online quote with no hidden fees. Fourth, genuine independent reviews. Fifth, real experience with your specific piano type, whether that is an upright, a grand or a digital. PianoSpeed meets all five and covers London, Surrey and GB mainland.
Why use a specialist piano mover instead of a general removals company?
A specialist piano mover is the safer choice because pianos are heavy, awkwardly balanced and easily damaged. PianoSpeed use trained piano handlers with skid boards, bolster pads and the correct strapping technique, rather than a general furniture crew. A piano's soundboard, legs and finish are vulnerable, and a grand has to be moved on its side on a skid board. We move pianos every day across London and Surrey, and every move is fully insured.
Pianos We Move and How
Which pianos do you move?
We move all types of piano: upright, baby grand, grand and concert grand, including antique and modern instruments. We also move digital pianos, Clavinovas, harpsichords and stage pianos. Tell us the make and model when you book so we bring the right equipment and crew.
How do I safely transport a grand piano across the UK?
A grand piano is transported safely by removing the legs and pedal lyre, standing the body on its straight side on a padded skid board, then fitting a tailored transit cover before strapping it securely and moving it upright in a suitable van. PianoSpeed use top of the range, triple thickness, fitted piano transit covers, and the legs and pedals are each protected in their own individual padded bags and stowed together in a heavy duty crate for additional in-transit protection. This is specialist work and is not safe to attempt with general furniture movers, because the weight is unevenly balanced and the soundboard and finish are easily damaged. PianoSpeed transports grand and concert grand pianos across London, Surrey and GB mainland, fully insured, with an instant online quote.
How does PianoSpeed protect a piano during transport?
PianoSpeed protect every piano with top of the range, triple thickness, fitted transit covers that are tailored to the instrument, rather than loose blankets. On grands and baby grands, the legs and pedals are each protected in their own individual padded bags, then stowed together in a heavy duty crate for additional in-transit protection. The piano is moved on a padded skid board, strapped securely, and carried in a suitable van. This is the level of care a specialist piano mover provides and a general removals firm does not.
Do you handle stairs and difficult access?
Yes, our teams are equipped for stairs, steps, tight turns and restricted parking, and bring dollies, ramps, pads and floor protection. Access affects the work involved, so stairs, the floor level and whether there is a lift are factored into your quote and priced automatically when you book online. For complex access such as multiple flights, balconies or a crane lift, we plan the safest method and confirm the price in advance.
How should I prepare my piano before collection?
Close and secure the lid, remove any loose items such as music and accessories, and clear the access route. Let us know in advance about stairs, tight turns, steps or restricted parking, and tell us the floor level at both addresses. Good information up front means an accurate quote and a smooth move on the day.
Can you place the piano in the room of choice and unwrap it?
Yes, our white glove delivery includes placing the piano in your room of choice and removing the packaging. We can also handle simple assembly where a digital piano or stand needs it. Tell us where the piano is going when you book so we plan the route through your home.
Piano Storage
Do you provide piano storage?
Yes, we provide specialist climate-controlled piano storage for uprights, grands and concert grands, for both short and long terms. Storage is handled by our sister company PianoStorage.co.uk, part of the Pianospeed Group, in a facility held at 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and 45 to 55 percent humidity. We collect, store and redeliver, with tuning on return.
Are there piano moving companies that also offer storage services?
Yes. PianoSpeed offers both piano moving and climate-controlled piano storage under one roof. The move is handled by PianoSpeed and the storage by our sister company PianoStorage.co.uk, both part of the Pianospeed Group. We collect your piano, store it in a climate-controlled facility held at 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and 45 to 55 percent humidity, and redeliver it tuned when you are ready. This suits home renovations, probate, between-homes moves and international shipping. One team handles collection, storage and redelivery.
Can you store my piano during a house move or renovation?
Yes, short-term piano storage during a move or renovation is one of our most common jobs. We collect the piano before the work starts, keep it in climate-controlled storage while floors are sanded and rooms are painted, and redeliver it once you are ready. Billing is by the week after the first four weeks, so you only pay for the time you need.
Pricing and Booking
How much does it cost to move a piano in London?
The cost to move a piano in London depends on the piano type, the distance, and the access at both addresses, including stairs, floor level and parking. The fastest way to get an exact price is the instant online quote at pianospeed.com, which prices your move in about two minutes with no obligation. As a guide, a local upright move with ground floor access costs less than a grand piano move that involves stairs or a longer distance.
What affects the price of a piano move?
Five things affect the price: the type and size of piano, the distance between the two addresses, the access at each end including stairs and floor level, whether there is a lift, and any extras such as storage or export crating. All of these are calculated automatically when you get your instant online quote.
How do I book a piano move?
You book online at pianospeed.com in about two minutes. Answer a few simple questions about your piano and the two addresses, get an instant fixed price, and confirm your slot. We then send preparation and access guidance and confirm your set delivery day for that postcode. You can also call 020 7164 0000.
How soon can you collect my piano?
We work to a set delivery day for each postcode, so the soonest date is usually the next time we are scheduled in your area, often within a few days. Because routes are planned by postcode, you get a predictable day rather than a vague window. Book online to see the next available date for your postcode.
Trust and Insurance
Is my piano insured during the move?
Yes, every piano move is fully insured, with cover to your instrument's value. We are specialist piano movers, not a general courier, and handling is carried out by trained piano teams. If you have a particularly high value instrument, tell us when you book so we can confirm the cover.
How experienced is PianoSpeed and how are you rated?
PianoSpeed have decades of experience and thousands of completed piano deliveries, and we are rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot. We move some of the finest pianos in the country for musicians, dealers and private clients. Every move is carried out by trained piano handlers and is fully insured.
Related Services
Do you offer more than piano moving?
Yes. Alongside piano moving and storage, we offer two man white glove delivery for dealers and private clients, household removals through Pianospeed Plus when you are moving your piano and your home together, and bespoke export crating, where we build a crate around your piano and hand it to your nominated freight forwarder. Ask when you book and we will include any extras in your quote.