Grand Piano Movers

PianoSpeed are specialist grand piano movers covering London, Surrey and GB mainland. We move baby grands, grands and concert grands, including Steinway, Yamaha, Bechstein, Bluthner, Bosendorfer, Fazioli and Kawai. Get an instant fixed price online in under 60 seconds and book your slot, with a fully insured, piano-trained crew. We are rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot and trusted by Yamaha Music Europe, leading dealers, schools, concert venues and private collectors.

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How a grand piano is moved

A grand piano is moved on its side, not flat. The crew remove the music desk, then the legs and the pedal lyre, and stand the body on its straight side on a padded skid board. The body is wrapped in a fitted transit cover and strapped securely, then carried upright to the van and braced for transit. The legs, lyre and lid fittings are protected separately. At the destination the process is reversed and the piano is reassembled in your room of choice. This is skilled work, because a grand is heavy and unevenly balanced, and the soundboard, rim and finish are easily damaged if it is handled like ordinary furniture.

Specialist protection for grand pianos

Every grand travels in a top of the range, triple-thickness, fitted transit cover, not loose blankets. 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. We move on padded skid boards and use stair-climbers and spider dollies for controlled handling. This is the level of care a specialist grand piano mover provides and a general removals firm does not.

Concert grands and high value instruments

We regularly move concert grands and premium instruments for dealers, venues, schools and collectors, including Steinway, Yamaha, Bechstein, Bluthner, Bosendorfer, Fazioli and Kawai. Every move is fully insured to the instrument's value. If you have a particularly high value or fragile piano, tell us the make, model and serial when you book so we can confirm the right crew, equipment and cover.

Crane and hoist lifts for upper-floor grands

When a grand cannot go up or down the stairs, for example a flat with a tight stairwell or a first-floor music room, we arrange a crane or external hoist to lift it through a window or balcony. We assess the access, plan the safest method, and confirm the price in advance, so there are no surprises on the day.

Book your grand piano move in 60 seconds

There is no waiting for a callback and no site survey. Answer a few quick questions about your 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 nationwide GB mainland coverage. You can also call 020 7164 0000.

How much does it cost to move a grand piano?

You get an instant fixed price online in under 60 seconds at book.pianospeed.com. The cost depends on the size of the grand, the distance, and the access at both addresses, including stairs, floor level and whether a crane lift is needed. Baby grand moves with good access cost less than a concert grand move involving stairs or a long distance. There is no site survey and no hidden fees.

Grand piano storage

Need your grand stored as well as moved? We offer climate-controlled 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.

Where we move grand pianos

We move grand pianos across London, Surrey and GB mainland, with a one-day-per-postcode schedule and same-week slots across Greater London. Every move is fully insured and carried out by trained piano handlers.

Grand piano moving FAQs

How is a grand piano moved?

A grand piano is moved on its side. The crew remove the legs and pedal lyre, stand the body on its straight side on a padded skid board, wrap it in a fitted transit cover, and carry it upright to the van. The legs and pedals are crated separately. The piano is reassembled in your room of choice at the other end.

How much does it cost to move a grand piano?

You get an instant fixed price online in under 60 seconds at pianospeed.com. The cost depends on the size of the grand, the distance, and the access including stairs and any crane lift. Baby grands with good access cost less than concert grands or stair-access moves. There is no site survey and no hidden fees.

Can you move a grand piano up or down stairs, or to an upper floor?

Yes. We move grands up and down stairs using a piano-trained crew and the right equipment. Where a grand cannot go up the stairs, we arrange a crane or external hoist to lift it through a window or balcony, with the method and price confirmed in advance.

Do you move concert grands and high value pianos like Steinway and Fazioli?

Yes. We regularly move concert grands and premium instruments including Steinway, Yamaha, Bechstein, Bluthner, Bosendorfer, Fazioli and Kawai, fully insured to the instrument's value. Tell us the make, model and serial when you book.

Is my grand piano insured during the move?

Yes, every grand piano 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 pedals in individual padded bags inside a heavy duty crate.

Where do you move grand pianos?

We move grand pianos across London, Surrey and GB mainland, with a one-day-per-postcode schedule and same-week slots across Greater London. Book online to see the next available day for your postcode.