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Upright Piano Movers
PianoSpeed are specialist upright piano movers covering London, Surrey and GB mainland. Whatever the make or size, a piano-trained crew handles it with the right equipment and full insurance.
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Uprights come in all shapes and sizes
Upright pianos range from compact mini-pianos and console models to full-size studio and concert uprights. A small instrument can weigh around 150 kg; a large Victorian upright can exceed 400 kg. Height, depth and width all vary significantly across makes and eras, and that affects how the piano negotiates a hallway, a doorway or a staircase.
PianoSpeed moves uprights for private households, piano dealers, schools, hotels and recording studios across London, Surrey and GB mainland. Get an instant fixed price online in under 60 seconds and book your slot at book.pianospeed.com.
- All makes: Yamaha, Kawai, Steinway, Bechstein, Bluthner and more
- Fully insured to your instrument's value
- Fixed price online, no site survey needed
HOW IT IS DONE
How an upright piano is moved
Unlike a grand, an upright piano stays upright throughout the move. The crew stand the instrument on a padded piano board and secure it with heavy-duty strapping, then wheel or carry it using specialist equipment. On stairs, the piano is carried in a controlled two or three-person carry with purpose-built stair-climbing grips, not pulled or slid.
The keyboard lid is secured before the piano moves. The whole instrument is wrapped in a top of the range, triple-thickness fitted transit cover, not loose blankets. At the destination it is positioned exactly where you want it and the keys are checked before the crew leave.
TRANSIT PROTECTION
Proper protection for an upright in transit
Every upright travels in a triple-thickness fitted transit cover made to the piano's dimensions. It wraps firmly around the instrument with padding on all sides and does not shift in transit. The piano is strapped to a padded board and braced inside the van so it cannot move on the road.
If you have a valuable or fragile upright such as a Victorian cottage piano, an antique Broadwood or a heritage Bechstein, tell us the make, model and approximate age when you book. We confirm the right crew and the right level of care before the move.
ACCESS AND STAIRS
Stairs, tight access and crane lifts for uprights
Most upright piano moves involve at least one flight of stairs or a narrow doorway. A Victorian terraced hallway, a ground-floor flat with a front step, a conversion where the staircase turns at an awkward angle: these are everyday jobs for a specialist piano mover. We plan the route and the parking before the day.
Stairs and additional floors are chargeable and the cost is calculated automatically when you get your online quote, so the price you see is the full price. Where an upright cannot be carried up the stairs because the angle or the ceiling is too tight, we arrange a crane or external hoist lift, with the method and the price confirmed before the day.
DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS
Moving uprights for dealers, schools and venues
We move uprights for piano dealers doing showroom rotations and customer handovers, for schools with multiple instruments across departments, for hotels and hospitality venues, and for recording studios. Every job is treated identically: planned access, the right crew, proper protection, confirmed timing.
If you are a dealer or institution with regular upright piano movements, call us on 020 7164 0000 to discuss an ongoing arrangement.
BOOK ONLINE
Book your upright piano move in 60 seconds
Go to book.pianospeed.com, enter your collection and delivery addresses, confirm the piano type, and answer a few quick questions about access and stairs. You see an instant fixed price immediately, with no site survey and no callback. PianoSpeed runs one set delivery day per postcode, so you pick the next available day for your area and confirm your slot.
Need the piano stored as well as moved? PianoStorage.co.uk, part of the Pianospeed Group, offers climate-controlled upright piano storage at 18 to 21 degrees Celsius and 45 to 55 percent humidity. We collect, store, and redeliver tuned when you are ready. Call us on 020 7164 0000 or book at book.pianospeed.com.
Questions
How is an upright piano moved?
An upright piano stays upright throughout the move. The crew secure it to a padded piano board with heavy-duty straps, wrap it in a triple-thickness fitted transit cover, and wheel or carry it using specialist stair-climbing equipment where needed. At the destination it is positioned exactly where you want it.
How much does it cost to move an upright piano?
Piano moves start from £125. The exact price depends on the piano type, the distance and the access, including stairs. You get an instant fixed price online in under 60 seconds at book.pianospeed.com. There is no site survey and no hidden charges.
Can you move an upright piano up or down stairs?
Yes. We move upright pianos up and down stairs using trained crews and specialist stair-climbing equipment. Stairs are chargeable and the cost is calculated automatically in your online quote. Where the stairs are too narrow or the angle too tight, we can arrange a crane or external hoist lift, with the method and price confirmed before the day.
What sizes and weights of upright piano do you move?
We move all sizes of upright piano, from compact mini-pianos and console models around 150 kg to full-size concert uprights that can exceed 400 kg. The size affects the crew needed and the price, which is calculated automatically online. Tell us the make and model when you book.
Which makes of upright piano do you move?
We move all makes of upright piano, including Yamaha, Kawai, Steinway, Bechstein, Bluthner, Grotrian, Bosendorfer, Pleyel, Kemble and Broadwood. If you have an unusual or antique upright, tell us the make, model and approximate age when you book so we can confirm the right crew and cover.
Where do you move upright pianos?
We move upright pianos across London, Surrey and GB mainland, running one set delivery day per postcode area. Book online at book.pianospeed.com to see the next available day for your postcode.
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