Piano Removals

Piano Removals in Pimlico by Experienced Specialists

Moving a piano is not like moving standard furniture. It demands experience, the correct equipment, and a steady, expert hand. At Pimlico Movers, we provide dedicated piano removals across Pimlico and the surrounding areas, ensuring your instrument is moved safely, securely, and with full insurance protection.

Professional Piano Removal Services in Pimlico

We specialise in the careful handling and transport of all types of pianos. Whether you are moving home, relocating a school music room, or transferring a piano between venues, our professional team manages the entire process from start to finish.

Types of pianos we move

• Upright pianos (all sizes, including studio and console)
• Baby grand pianos
• Grand pianos
• Digital pianos and stage pianos
• Pianolas and specialist heritage instruments (by prior arrangement)

We use piano skates, padded covers, stair climbers where applicable, and specialist boards for grand pianos to ensure your instrument is fully protected during the move.

Local Piano Removals Expertise in Pimlico

Pimlico has its own quirks: narrow streets, controlled parking zones, communal entrances, basement flats and top-floor conversions without lifts. Our crews work in Pimlico every week and understand local access, parking rules, and building layouts.

This local knowledge lets us plan the job precisely – arranging parking suspensions where required, checking access routes, and choosing the right vehicle size so your piano can be moved efficiently with minimal disruption to neighbours and building managers.

Who Our Piano Removal Service Is For

Our piano removals in Pimlico are designed for:

• Homeowners – moving a cherished family piano to a new property or into storage.
• Renters – relocating between flats, often with tight staircases and limited access.
• Landlords – moving or removing pianos between furnished properties.
• Businesses – offices, hotels, restaurants and venues with pianos in reception or bar areas.
• Students – music students moving term-time accommodation or relocating instruments between home and college.

Whether it is a single piano or part of a full household or office move, we tailor our service to your situation.

What Is Included in Our Piano Removals Service

Items and services included

• Careful assessment of the piano type, weight and access at both ends
• Supply of protective covers, blankets, straps and piano skates
• Dismantling of grand pianos where necessary (legs, lyre and lid)
• Safe wrapping and securing of the instrument inside the vehicle
• Loading, transport and unloading by trained crews
• Placement of the piano in your chosen room and position
• Basic floor protection where required (runners and mats)
• Standard goods in transit insurance for your piano

What is not included as standard

• Tuning or mechanical repairs after the move (we can recommend local tuners).
• Removal of windows, structural works or extensive door alterations.
• Hoisting via crane (available via specialist partners by prior arrangement).
• Disposal of unwanted pianos (offered as a separate service, subject to assessment).
• Moving other high-value items such as safes or pool tables unless agreed in advance.

If you need any of these additional services, please mention them during your enquiry so we can advise and, where possible, arrange them.

Our Step-by-Step Piano Removals Process

1. Enquiry & quote

Contact us by phone or online with basic details: piano type, collection and delivery postcodes, access notes and preferred dates. We will ask a few focussed questions and then provide a clear, no-obligation quote, outlining what is included and any potential access considerations.

2. Survey (virtual or onsite)

For many Pimlico piano moves we can complete a video survey using your smartphone, walking us through access at both ends. For more complex jobs – such as grand pianos, multiple flights of stairs or difficult turns – we may arrange an onsite survey. This allows us to confirm feasibility, plan the route and allocate the right team and equipment.

3. Packing & preparation

On move day, we start by protecting your home: floor runners in key areas and padding for vulnerable corners. The piano is then wrapped in thick quilted covers and secured with straps. For grand pianos, we will carefully remove the legs and lyre, wrap each component, and place the body on a padded piano board.

4. Loading & transport

Using specialist equipment, we guide the piano safely out of the property, taking our time on steps and tight corners. Once at the vehicle, the piano is positioned securely, strapped to anchor points and protected from movement. Our fully insured vehicles are clean, well-maintained and suitable for high-value items.

5. Unloading & placement

At the destination, we reverse the process with equal care, consulting you on the final position. We will not rush this stage – we appreciate that even a small change in placement matters in terms of acoustics and practicality. Once in place, we remove all protective materials and carry out a final visual check with you.

Transparent Piano Removals Pricing

We believe in straightforward, transparent pricing. Piano removal costs depend mainly on:

• Piano type and weight (upright, baby grand, full grand)
• Number of steps or floors at each property
• Distance between collection and delivery addresses
• Access complexity (tight turns, basements, no lift, long carries)
• Any additional services, such as storage or disposal

Your quote will clearly set out labour, equipment and travel. There are no hidden extras, and any potential surcharges for unusual access are discussed and agreed in advance.

Why Use Professional Piano Movers Instead of DIY or Casual Man-and-Van

Attempting to move a piano yourself or using a general man-and-van service can be risky. Pianos are heavy, awkward and delicate; damage can occur not only to the instrument, but also to floors, walls and staircases, and there is a genuine risk of personal injury.

With Pimlico Movers you benefit from:

• Trained crews experienced in moving pianos in real London properties.
• Specialist equipment designed specifically for pianos.
• Goods in transit insurance and public liability protection.
• Methodical planning and safe lifting techniques.
• A written confirmation of your booking, timings and agreed works.

In many cases, professional piano removals are surprisingly cost-effective once you factor in the risk and effort of doing it yourself.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your piano is a valuable and often irreplaceable instrument, and it is important that it is properly protected.

• Goods in transit insurance – covers your piano while it is in our care, loaded, transported and unloaded.
• Public liability cover – protects against accidental damage to third-party property during the move.
• Trained moving teams – all crew members receive ongoing training in safe handling, lifting and protection of high-value items.

If you have your own specialist insurance or require specific documentation, we are happy to provide policy details and add notes for your insurer as needed.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every piano as if it were our own. That means planning the route, protecting your home, and never rushing tricky manoeuvres. We use heavy-duty quilted covers, padded boards and appropriate strapping to maintain full control of the instrument throughout the move.

Where possible, we follow a more sustainable approach by:

• Using reusable protective materials instead of single-use plastics.
• Optimising vehicle routes to reduce mileage and emissions.
• Maintaining vehicles to ensure they run efficiently and reliably.

When pianos are beyond repair and need disposal, we aim to route materials responsibly, working with appropriate recycling facilities wherever practicable.

Real-World Piano Removal Use Cases

• Moving house – coordinating your piano move as part of a full household removal, or as a dedicated job on a separate day.
• Office and commercial relocations – moving pianos in offices, hotels, restaurants, bars and event spaces with minimal disruption.
• Venue-to-venue transfers – transporting pianos between churches, schools, rehearsal rooms and performance venues.
• Urgent and short-notice moves – helping when a property completion date changes, or a last-minute venue switch is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a piano removal in Pimlico cost?

The cost of a piano removal in Pimlico depends on several factors: the type and size of piano, the number of steps or floors, access at each property and the distance travelled. Upright pianos are generally less expensive to move than grand pianos, which may require larger teams and more preparation. Once we have a few details – ideally with photos or a short video of the access – we can provide a clear, fixed-price quote with no hidden extras.

Can you handle same-day or urgent piano removals?

We can often accommodate short-notice or urgent piano moves in Pimlico, depending on our schedule and the complexity of the job. Simple ground-floor to ground-floor moves are usually easier to book at short notice than multi-floor or grand piano moves. If you require a same-day service, contact us as early as possible with full details so we can check availability, confirm feasibility and provide an accurate quote. We will always be honest if a timescale is unrealistic or would compromise safety.

Is my piano insured while you move it?

Yes. Your piano is covered by our standard goods in transit insurance from the moment we begin handling it until it is placed in position at the destination. We also hold public liability insurance in case of accidental damage to third-party property during the move. Our crews are trained to minimise risk, use proper lifting techniques and secure the instrument correctly in the vehicle. If you have high-value insurance on the piano, we can supply policy details or confirmation letters for your records.

What’s included in your piano removals service?

Our service includes assessment of your piano and access, provision of all necessary protective covers and equipment, careful wrapping and preparation, safe loading, secure transport and precise placement in your chosen room. For grand pianos, this typically includes removal and reattachment of legs and lyre. We also provide floor protection where required and friendly guidance on allowing the piano to settle before tuning. Tuning itself, structural alterations, crane work and disposal are not included as standard but can usually be arranged separately.

How is a professional piano removal different from a man-and-van?

A professional piano removal service uses experienced crews, specialist equipment and formal insurance cover tailored to high-value instruments. We plan access in detail, allocate the correct number of staff and use proper boards, skates and padding. Many casual man-and-van services do not have specific piano experience, may lack insurance for high-value items, and often rely on improvised methods. While they can appear cheaper at first glance, the risk of damage or injury is considerably higher, which is why most piano owners prefer a dedicated professional service.

How far in advance should I book a piano removal?

For planned moves, we recommend booking your piano removal at least one to two weeks in advance, especially if you need a specific date or time slot. This is particularly important during busy periods such as month-end, school holidays and weekends. However, we understand that completions and venue bookings can change at short notice, and we will always do our best to accommodate last-minute requests. The earlier you contact us with your details, the more flexibility we will have to schedule the move at a convenient time.