Piano Removals

Piano Removals in Paddington by Paddington Movers

Moving a piano is not like moving ordinary furniture. At Paddington Movers, we provide specialist piano removals in Paddington and the surrounding areas, using the correct equipment, trained crews and carefully planned methods to keep your instrument safe from door to door.

Specialist Piano Removal Service Explained

Our piano removals service is designed specifically for delicate and heavy instruments. Whether it is an upright in a first-floor flat or a baby grand in a townhouse, we plan every step to protect the piano, the property and our team.

We handle:

• Upright piano removals – including studio, console and full uprights
• Baby and grand piano removals – dismantling where appropriate and using specialist dollies and covers
• Digital piano removals – careful handling of electronics and fragile stands
• Internal moves – room-to-room or floor-to-floor within the same property
• Short-distance and long-distance relocations – across Paddington, London and nationwide

All work is carried out by trained, professional piano movers with suitable lifting equipment, protective padding and vehicle tie-down systems.

Local Piano Moving Expertise in Paddington

Operating from the heart of West London, we know Paddington’s streets, parking rules and building layouts extremely well. From mansion blocks and mews houses to modern apartments, we plan access, lift use and stairways ahead of time to avoid delays and damage.

We regularly work with:

• Residential blocks with limited lift access
• Period properties with narrow staircases
• Basement and loft conversions
• Local schools, churches and small performance venues

This local knowledge means realistic timings, smoother access arrangements and fewer surprises on moving day.

Who Our Piano Removals Service Is For

Our service is suitable for anyone needing a piano moved safely and efficiently, including:

Homeowners

Whether you are moving house or simply relocating a piano within your home, we manage the heavy lifting, protection and transport so your floors, walls and instrument remain unharmed.

Renters

We work carefully within tenancy agreements, protecting communal areas and ensuring there is no damage to walls, doors or flooring. Ideal when you need your deposit back and a stress-free exit.

Landlords

For furnished properties that include a piano, we can remove, reposition or store instruments between tenancies, providing documentation and photos where required.

Businesses and Venues

We move pianos for offices, hotels, schools, churches, studios and small venues, coordinating access and timings to minimise disruption to staff, guests and events.

Students

Music students moving between halls, shared houses, or home and university can rely on us for affordable, well-planned piano removals without risking injury or damage.

What Is Included in Our Piano Removals

Our standard piano removals service typically includes:

• Pre-move assessment of access and instrument type
• Protection of floors, banisters and doors where needed
• Padded wrapping and securing of the piano
• Careful loading using ramps, dollies and lifting equipment
• Secure transport in a purpose-equipped vehicle
• Unloading and positioning in the new location
• Basic reassembly of legs, pedals and lids where applicable

On request, we can also combine your piano move with full house removals or office relocations, so everything moves together in one coordinated plan.

What Is Not Included

To keep expectations clear, some tasks are usually outside the scope of our standard piano removals service:

• Piano tuning before or after the move (we can recommend local tuners)
• Significant internal repairs or restoration work
• Removal of windows, structural alterations or major building works
• Disconnection or reconnection of any specialist AV or recording equipment
• Moves that breach building weight limits or safety rules

If your move may involve complex access (for example, crane lifts or window removals), let us know in advance and we will advise on feasibility and any additional costs.

Our Step-by-Step Piano Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with the piano type, collection and delivery addresses, and key access details. We ask a few practical questions and, where possible, request photos of stairways, lifts and entrances. Based on this information, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For more complex moves, we carry out a short virtual survey via video call or arrange an onsite visit. This allows us to confirm measurements, check tight corners and plan any additional protection or equipment needed.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the day, our trained team arrives with protective covers, blankets, straps and, where required, piano skids. We protect floors, dismantle removable parts such as legs or pedal lyres on grands, and wrap the instrument securely.

4. Loading & Transport

The piano is carefully moved using dollies, ramps and team lifting techniques, then loaded into our vehicle and securely strapped in. Our vehicles are equipped to prevent movement during transit, reducing vibration and impact.

5. Unloading & Placement

At the new address, we reverse the process, placing the piano exactly where you want it, subject to weight limits and floor suitability. We reattach any removed parts, remove our protective materials and ensure you are happy with the final position.

Transparent Piano Removal Pricing

We price piano removals based on a few key factors:

• Piano type and size (upright, baby grand, grand)
• Number of stairs, steps or tight turns involved
• Distance between properties
• Parking and access restrictions
• Any additional services (evening moves, storage, combined house move)

All quotes are itemised and easy to understand, with no hidden extras. If circumstances change (for example, lifts out of order), we explain any impact on cost before proceeding.

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

A piano can easily weigh 200–500kg and contains delicate internal components. Attempting a DIY move or using a casual man-and-van service can lead to:

• Injuries from incorrect lifting
• Damage to the piano’s frame, keys or finish
• Scratched floors, damaged staircases and broken plaster
• Insurance problems if something goes wrong

Our professional service uses appropriate equipment, experienced crews and fully insured vehicles. The cost is usually far less than repairing a damaged piano or property.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Paddington Movers operates to recognised industry standards, giving you peace of mind throughout your move.

• Goods in transit insurance – cover for your piano while it is in our care and on our vehicles, subject to policy terms.
• Public liability cover – protection against accidental damage to third-party property or injury caused by our work.
• Trained moving teams – our crews are experienced in safe lifting, use of specialist equipment and protection of delicate items.

We are happy to provide proof of cover and explain how our insurance applies to your specific move.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every piano as if it were our own. That means careful planning, suitable equipment and a calm, methodical approach. We use heavy-duty blankets, padded covers and floor protection to minimise risk to both instrument and property.

Where possible, we adopt a sustainable approach: reusing durable packing materials, optimising routes to reduce mileage and combining journeys when practical. We also encourage customers to consider long-term placement of pianos to avoid unnecessary future moves.

Real-World Piano Removal Use Cases

Moving House with a Piano

If you are relocating home, we can integrate piano removals into your wider house move, coordinating timings so the instrument travels safely alongside your furniture and personal belongings.

Office, School or Venue Relocations

For organisations, we plan moves around your schedule – after hours, weekends or term breaks – to reduce disruption. This is ideal for offices with reception pianos, schools with practice rooms or venues with stage instruments.

Urgent or Short-Notice Moves

Life does not always give much warning. When you need an urgent piano move in or around Paddington, we do our best to accommodate, subject to availability and safety considerations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a piano removal cost?

The cost depends mainly on the type of piano, access at each property and the distance travelled. Uprights on the ground floor with straightforward access are usually at the lower end of the price range, while grands, multiple flights of stairs or awkward turns add to the complexity and cost. We provide a tailored quote once we have details and, if needed, photos or a short survey. There are no hidden charges; any potential extras, such as difficult access or parking issues, are discussed with you in advance.

Can you do same-day or urgent piano removals?

We can often help with same-day or short-notice moves in Paddington, especially for local transfers, but it depends on our schedule and the complexity of the job. Piano removals require the right crew and equipment, so we will always be honest about what is safely achievable. If we can accommodate your request, we will confirm timings and costs straight away. If not, we will offer the earliest suitable slot and practical advice on how to secure the instrument in the meantime.

Is my piano insured during the move?

Yes. Your piano is covered under our goods in transit insurance while it is in our care and on our vehicles, subject to the policy terms and declared value. We also hold public liability cover in case of accidental damage to third-party property. We are happy to share details of our insurance and answer specific questions before you book. While we handle every instrument with great care, this cover provides an additional level of reassurance for higher-value or sentimental pianos.

What is included in your piano removals service?

Our service includes planning, basic access assessment, protective wrapping, safe lifting, loading, secured transport and careful placement in the new location. Where necessary, we remove and refit legs and pedal assemblies on grands and protect floors and doorways. The quote will clearly set out what is included, and we can add related services such as moving other furniture or combining your piano move with a full home or office relocation. Tuning, repairs and structural works are not included but we can suggest trusted specialists.

How is your service different from a standard man-and-van?

A casual man-and-van service may not have the training, specialist equipment or insurance required for safe piano moving. Our teams are trained specifically in handling heavy and delicate items, including pianos, and use proper skids, dollies, ramps and strapping systems. We also carry goods in transit and public liability insurance as standard. This reduces the risk of injury, damage to your instrument or property, and disputes if something goes wrong. In many cases, the price difference is modest compared with the value of what is at stake.

How far in advance should I book a piano removal?

For planned moves, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, particularly if you need a specific date or time slot, or if your move is part of a larger house or office relocation. This gives us time to survey access, arrange parking and allocate the right crew. However, we do keep some flexibility for shorter-notice jobs, especially local moves within Paddington. If your date is fixed, contact us as early as possible so we can reserve the slot and agree the details in good time.