Moving a piano safely is a highly skilled job. At Removals Switzerland, we provide dedicated piano removals in London, combining specialist equipment, experienced crews and carefully planned logistics to protect your instrument at every stage.
Whether you own a family upright, a baby grand in a flat, or a full concert grand in a performance space, our professional, fully insured team has the expertise to move it securely across London or anywhere in the UK.
Pianos are heavy, delicate and mechanically complex. A typical upright weighs 180–250kg, while grands can exceed 400kg. Our London piano removals service is built around this reality, using the right people, tools and planning for each move.
Every job is assessed individually so we can allocate the correct crew size, lifting equipment, protection materials and vehicle.
Operating throughout London, we understand the challenges of narrow streets, controlled parking zones, stair-only access and time-restricted loading bays. Our office team will help with:
We regularly move pianos in houses, terraced streets, mansion blocks, modern apartments, schools, churches and performance venues across the capital.
Whether it’s a one-off move or part of a full property relocation, we tailor our service to your circumstances, access and timescales.
If you need anything beyond a straightforward piano move, just let us know during the enquiry stage and we will include it in your quotation where possible.
Contact our London office by phone or online form with basic details: piano type, collection and delivery postcodes, access information and your preferred dates. We’ll ask a few focused questions and provide a clear, no-obligation quote, usually the same day.
For more complex moves (grands, difficult stairs or limited access), we may carry out a short video survey or, where necessary, an onsite visit. This allows us to confirm measurements, assess access, and plan for any additional equipment or crew, reducing the risk of delays on the day.
On the day, our trained team will prepare your piano for moving. We use heavy-duty covers, padded blankets, straps and, for grands, specialist skids. Parts that need to be removed (such as legs on a grand) are labelled and wrapped individually so everything is protected in transit.
The piano is moved carefully out of the property using lifting techniques that protect both the instrument and the building. Once at the vehicle, it is loaded via tail-lift or ramps, secured using straps and blocks, and transported in our clean, purpose-equipped vans under goods in transit insurance.
At the destination, we reverse the process with equal care. The piano is brought into the property, placed in your chosen position, and reassembled if required. We’ll make minor adjustments to the final location so you’re happy with its placement before we leave.
Every piano move is slightly different, so we price each job individually rather than offering a one-size-fits-all rate. Our quotation will usually take into account:
We provide a clear written quote outlining what is included, so you know exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden extras provided the information given is accurate.
A piano is not just heavy; it is finely balanced with complex internal components that can be easily damaged. Attempting to move one without proper training and equipment risks:
Our professional crews are specifically trained in piano handling, carry full insurance, and use dedicated gear for the job. A casual man-and-van service may be suitable for boxes and small furniture; for a piano, the risks usually outweigh any savings.
Your instrument is valued and often irreplaceable. We protect it with robust procedures and appropriate cover:
We treat each piano as if it were our own, combining practical experience with careful planning and communication.
Protecting your piano and your property is our priority. We use thick padded covers, floor runners, corner protectors and appropriate lifting aids to minimise risk. Where possible, we use reusable materials rather than disposable plastics, and we plan routes efficiently to reduce unnecessary mileage and emissions.
Our vehicles are maintained to high standards to ensure reliability and reduced environmental impact. Whenever we replace protective materials, we recycle responsibly where facilities exist.
If you’re relocating within London or further afield, we can move your piano as part of a full house removal or as a standalone job coordinated with your completion date.
We regularly assist businesses, schools, churches and music studios moving pianos between sites, setting up for events, or relocating rehearsal spaces.
Last-minute property completions or tenancy changes sometimes create urgent deadlines. Where our schedule allows, we offer responsive, short-notice piano removals to help you meet fixed dates.
The cost of a piano removal in London depends on the type of piano, distance, and access at each property. Uprights with straightforward ground-floor access are usually at the lower end, while grands, multiple flights of stairs, or complex manoeuvres are more involved. Rather than fixed prices, we provide a tailored quote after asking a few key questions or carrying out a brief survey. This ensures you only pay for the resources genuinely needed, and there are no surprises on the day.
We can often accommodate same-day or urgent piano removals, particularly within London, depending on our schedule and crew availability. If you have a tight deadline, contact us as early as possible with full details of the piano, locations and access. We’ll let you know what options we have and provide a clear quote before you commit. Where a same-day slot is not practical, we will work with you to find the earliest alternative that fits your timing and building constraints.
Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while it is in our care, including handling, loading, transport and unloading. We also carry public liability insurance for additional peace of mind. We’ll explain the key points of our cover when quoting, including any specific limits or conditions that might apply to exceptionally high-value instruments. For particularly rare or very high-value pianos, you may wish to discuss additional cover with your own insurer as a belt-and-braces approach.
Our standard piano removals service covers collection, professional protection, careful handling out of the property, loading, secure transport and positioning in the new location. Where necessary, we will dismantle and reassemble removable parts on grands, and we bring all required lifting and protection equipment. What is not included as standard are tuning, repairs, structural building works, or complex external lifts such as cranes, although we can often help arrange these as separate services. Everything included will be clearly itemised in your written quotation.
While a general man-and-van outfit may be fine for boxes or small furniture, pianos need specialist handling. Our teams are specifically trained in moving heavy, delicate instruments, understand how pianos are constructed, and use dedicated equipment like piano skids, heavy-duty covers and floor protection. We also carry appropriate insurance for this type of work, which many casual operators do not. The result is a significantly lower risk of damage to both the piano and your property, and a more predictable, professional experience.
We recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially if you need a specific date or weekend slot. This gives us time to survey any tricky access, arrange parking solutions and allocate the right crew and vehicle. That said, we understand that completions and tenancy changes can move quickly, so we always try to help with short-notice requests where our schedule allows. The earlier you get in touch, the more flexibility we’ll have to accommodate your ideal date and time.
