Piano Removals

Piano Removals in Wandsworth by Experienced Local Specialists

Moving a piano is one of the most demanding tasks in the removals world. At Wandsworth Movers, we provide dedicated piano removals across Wandsworth and the surrounding areas, using specialist equipment, trained staff and carefully planned methods to move your instrument safely and efficiently.

Whether you are relocating a family upright, a baby grand, or multiple instruments for a school or studio, our professional team handles every move with precision and care.

Specialist Piano Removals in Wandsworth

Pianos are heavy, delicate and mechanically complex. A standard house removal approach is simply not enough. Our piano crews are specifically trained in:

• Assessing access routes, stairs and tight corners
• Using piano skids, dollies and padded covers correctly
• Protecting floors, walls and door frames in your property
• Securing the piano inside our vehicles for safe transport

We provide upright piano removals, baby grand piano removals and grand piano removals within Wandsworth, across London, and for longer-distance UK moves.

Local Expertise in Wandsworth

Based in Wandsworth, we understand the specific challenges of moving pianos in this part of London:

• Period terraces with narrow hallways and staircases
• Upper-floor flats with limited or no lift access
• Controlled parking zones and busy main roads
• Access restrictions for schools, churches and commercial premises

Our office team plans your move around local parking rules, building access requirements and peak traffic times, helping to keep your piano move smooth and on schedule.

Who Our Piano Removal Service Is For

Our specialist piano removals in Wandsworth are designed for:

• Homeowners moving house or repositioning a piano within the property
• Renters leaving or moving into flats, maisonettes or shared houses
• Landlords needing pianos moved between furnished properties or into storage
• Businesses such as schools, music studios, theatres, hotels and churches
• Students at music colleges or universities relocating instruments between term-time and home addresses

Whether this is a valuable concert instrument or a well-loved family piano, we treat every job with the same level of care.

What Our Piano Removal Service Includes

Items and Services Typically Included

• Upright pianos (acoustic)
• Grand and baby grand pianos (with partial dismantling where appropriate)
• Digital pianos and stage pianos (standard or oversized)
• Organ-style keyboards and heavy musical instruments by arrangement
• Protective wrapping with thick padded covers and securing straps
• Floor and banister protection where required
• Loading, transport and unloading to the agreed room and position

What Is Not Included as Standard

• Piano tuning or internal mechanical work
• Removal of windows, bannisters or structural alterations
• Crane or hoist services (can be arranged at additional cost where needed)
• Long-term storage (short- and medium-term storage can be quoted separately)
• Disassembly of adjacent furniture or fixtures not related to safe piano movement

We will always discuss access issues in advance so there are no surprises on the day.

Step-by-Step Piano Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

You contact us with key details: piano type, current and destination addresses, floor levels, lift availability and any access concerns. We then provide a clear, no-obligation quote outlining what is included, any special access considerations, and the likely timescale.

2. Survey (Virtual or Onsite)

For straightforward ground-floor moves, a detailed phone or video survey is usually enough. For complex jobs, we recommend an onsite survey. This allows us to measure staircases, doorways and turns, confirm parking options and plan the safest route to move the piano without risk to the instrument or the property.

3. Packing & Preparation

On moving day, our trained team first secures the piano lid and keyboard, then applies protective covers and, where needed, corner and edge protection. For grands, we may remove the legs and lyre to place the body on a specialised piano skid. We also protect vulnerable flooring and bannisters before any lifting begins.

4. Loading & Transport

The piano is carefully guided along the planned route using dollies, skids and lifting straps. Once at the vehicle, we load using ramps or tail-lifts and secure the piano firmly using heavy-duty straps and additional padding. Our vehicles are fitted for heavy, delicate items and driven by experienced staff used to transporting high-value goods.

5. Unloading & Placement

At the destination, we reverse the process with the same level of care. The team will position your piano in the room you have chosen, making minor adjustments to placement as needed. We remove all our protective materials and do a final visual check before we leave.

Transparent Piano Removals Pricing

Piano removal costs in Wandsworth depend mainly on:

• Piano type and size (upright, baby grand, grand)
• Number of steps, floor levels and access constraints
• Distance between properties
• Need for additional labour or specialist equipment
• Time and day (weekday, evening or weekend)

We price each job individually and explain how the cost is built up. You will receive a written quotation with no hidden extras, so you know exactly what to expect before you confirm your booking.

Why Choose Professional Piano Removers Over DIY

Attempting to move a piano yourself, or using a casual man-and-van, can lead to:

• Damage to the piano’s frame, action or finish
• Injury to those attempting to lift it
• Damage to walls, floors and staircases
• Insurance not covering any losses

As professional movers, we bring the right equipment, sufficient manpower and proven methods. Our teams are specifically trained in safe handling techniques for heavy and delicate items, greatly reducing risk to you, your property and your instrument.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Wandsworth Movers operates to strict professional standards to protect you and your piano:

• Goods in transit insurance to cover your piano while it is in our care and on our vehicles
• Public liability cover for accidental damage to third-party property
• Trained moving teams experienced in piano handling and safe lifting techniques

We are happy to provide evidence of insurance and answer any questions you may have about cover limits or conditions.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every piano move with a high level of care:

• Thick padded covers, straps and floor protection as required
• Careful route planning to avoid unnecessary tipping or jarring
• Regularly maintained vehicles designed for removals work

We also aim to keep our operations as responsible as possible by maintaining fuel-efficient vehicles, reusing durable protective materials and recycling packaging where appropriate. Our goal is to protect your instrument and your home while minimising waste.

Real-World Piano Removal Use Cases

Moving House in Wandsworth

Many of our clients are families moving between properties in SW18 and neighbouring areas. We can either handle the piano as part of a full house move or as a standalone specialist service. In both cases, we plan around your schedule and coordinate with any other removal activities.

Office, School and Venue Relocations

We regularly assist schools, music studios, event venues, churches and hotels with piano relocations. This might involve moving multiple instruments between rooms or buildings, or transporting pianos to temporary locations for events and performances.

Urgent or Short-Notice Piano Moves

Sometimes a piano needs to be moved quickly because a tenancy is ending, a completion date has been brought forward, or an event has been scheduled at short notice. Where our diary allows, we offer same-day or next-day appointments for urgent moves within Wandsworth and nearby areas.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a piano removal in Wandsworth cost?

The cost depends on the piano type, access and distance. Upright pianos on the ground floor with easy access are typically at the lower end of our pricing, while larger grands, multiple flights of stairs or difficult access will increase the cost. We assess each job individually, often using photos or a short video survey, and then provide a fixed-price quote. There are no hidden extras for standard work, and any potential additional charges for complex access or equipment are explained in advance.

Can you move my piano at short notice or on the same day?

Where our schedule allows, we can accommodate same-day or next-day piano removals in Wandsworth and the surrounding areas. Availability is usually better on weekdays and outside peak moving periods. For urgent moves, the more information you can provide when you call, the easier it is for us to assess access and allocate the right crew and equipment. While we cannot guarantee same-day slots, we will always be honest about what is realistically possible and offer the earliest appointment available.

Is my piano insured while you move it?

Yes. Your piano is covered under our goods in transit insurance while it is being moved and transported by our team, subject to standard policy terms. We also carry public liability cover for accidental damage to third-party property. We handle pianos extremely carefully and incidents are rare, but insurance is there for peace of mind. If you have a particularly high-value instrument, please let us know so we can confirm cover levels and note any specific requirements on your booking.

What exactly is included in your piano removals service?

Our service includes supplying the appropriate crew and equipment, protecting the piano with padded covers, safely moving it out of the property, loading it onto our vehicle, secure transport to the new address, and placing it in the room and position you specify. We can handle moderate internal re-positioning at the destination if needed. What is not included as standard is tuning, crane work, building alterations or very long carries beyond normal access, although we can often arrange additional services on request and quote for them separately.

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

Unlike many casual man-and-van operators, we are a professional removals company with specialist piano-handling experience, the correct equipment and appropriate insurance. Our teams are trained to move heavy, fragile items safely, and we plan each job carefully, taking access and risk into account. A general man-and-van may not have piano skids, proper padded covers or the knowledge to dismantle and secure grands correctly. Using a specialist greatly reduces the risk of damage to your piano or property and ensures you are properly covered if something goes wrong.

How far in advance should I book a piano removal?

For the best choice of dates and times, especially at month-end and weekends, we recommend booking your piano removal at least one to two weeks in advance. That said, we understand that moves are not always predictable, so we do hold some flexibility for short-notice work. If your dates are fixed, it is wise to confirm your booking as soon as possible after receiving our quote, so we can schedule the right team and equipment for your move and carry out any necessary pre-move survey.