Piano Removals

Piano Removals Ealing – Specialist Piano Movers by Ealing Movers

Moving a piano is very different from moving standard furniture. At Ealing Movers, our dedicated piano removals team in Ealing provides safe, methodical transport for upright, baby grand and grand pianos across London and the UK. With years of hands-on experience and the right equipment, we protect your instrument, your property and your peace of mind.

Specialist Piano Removals in Ealing

Pianos are heavy, delicate and awkward to move. The weight distribution, fragile legs, lids and pedals, and sensitive internal mechanisms all demand a specialist approach. Our Ealing-based crew use piano skids, dollies, stair climbers, ramps and custom padding to ensure your piano is moved securely from start to finish.

Whether you are moving within Ealing, relocating further across London, or sending a piano elsewhere in the UK, we plan every move around access, parking, stairs, tight turns and protection of floors and walls.

Who Our Piano Removal Service Is For

Our piano removals service in Ealing is designed for:

• Homeowners moving house or rearranging rooms where an upright or grand piano needs relocating.
• Renters moving in or out of flats and houses, often with staircases and limited access.
• Landlords managing furnished properties that include a piano needing removal or repositioning.
• Businesses such as schools, music studios, churches, theatres and hotels requiring regular or one-off piano moves.
• Students at music colleges and universities relocating practice pianos between accommodation and campus.

Whether it is a treasured family instrument or a professional concert piano, we handle it with the same level of care and attention.

What Our Piano Removals Service Includes

Types of pianos we move

• Upright pianos – from compact modern uprights to taller traditional models.
• Baby grand pianos – disassembly and protected transport where required.
• Grand pianos – careful dismantling of legs, lyre and lid, then crating on a piano skid.
• Digital pianos and keyboards – including weighted-key instruments and stage pianos.

What is included

• Initial assessment and advice on the best way to move your piano.
• Provision of specialist moving equipment and protective materials.
• Wrapping and padding of all vulnerable areas.
• Controlled lifting and manoeuvring by trained piano movers.
• Secure loading into a purpose-equipped vehicle.
• Safe transport to the new location.
• Careful unloading and positioning in the new room.

What is excluded

• Internal piano repairs or tuning (we can recommend local technicians).
• Long-term storage as standard (short-term may be arranged on request).
• Hoisting via crane where standard access is not possible (available through trusted partners, quoted separately).
• Removal of structural elements such as windows or doors by builders or glaziers.

We always explain clearly what is and is not included before you book, so you know exactly what to expect on the day.

Our Step-by-Step Piano Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Once you contact Ealing Movers, we will ask a few key questions: piano type, current and destination addresses, floor levels, access details and any time constraints. With this information, we provide a clear, no-obligation quote, usually the same day. Where the move is more complex, we will flag any additional services that may be required.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For straightforward ground-floor moves we can often assess via photos or video. For larger pianos, upper floors or tight access, an onsite survey in Ealing or nearby is recommended. We check door widths, staircases, lifts, parking and any obstacles, then plan the route and equipment needed. This prevents surprises and ensures the crew arrives fully prepared.

3. Packing & Preparation

On moving day, our professional team protect your piano and property before any lifting begins. We may remove legs, lyre and music stands on grands, secure lids, wrap the body in padded blankets and shrink wrap, and use corner protectors. Floors, banisters and door frames are covered where needed. Only once everything is protected do we begin moving the instrument.

4. Loading & Transport

The piano is transferred onto a piano skid or suitable dolly, then carefully guided along the planned route. Using ramps and tail-lifts, we load it into our vehicle, where it is strapped and chocked to prevent movement. Your piano is transported in a dedicated removals van, not a mixed-load courier vehicle, which reduces handling and risk.

5. Unloading & Placement

On arrival, we reverse the process just as carefully, bringing the piano into its new position and removing all protective materials. We place the instrument exactly where you want it, subject to access, and can help with minor adjustments to positioning. We recommend allowing the piano to acclimatise before tuning at the new property.

Local Expertise in Ealing and West London

Based in Ealing, we know the local streets, parking restrictions and common building layouts extremely well. From period terraces in Ealing Common and Northfields to mansion blocks around Ealing Broadway, we understand the access challenges each type of property can present.

Our local knowledge allows us to plan parking suspensions where needed, avoid narrow routes at busy times, and liaise with building managers and concierges in advance. This reduces delays and makes your piano move more efficient and predictable.

Transparent Pricing for Piano Removals

We price piano removals in Ealing on a clear, itemised basis, usually considering:

• Type and size of piano.
• Distance between properties.
• Number of steps or floors involved.
• Access complexity and parking arrangements.
• Any additional services (e.g. internal re-positioning at both ends).

You will receive a written quote outlining what is included, so there are no hidden extras on the day. For simple upright moves within Ealing, costs are typically lower, while grand piano relocations with multiple flights of stairs will be higher due to the manpower and time required.

Why Choose Professional Piano Movers Over DIY

A piano can easily weigh 200–500kg or more, with much of that weight concentrated in specific points. Attempting a DIY move or using a casual man-and-van risks serious injury, damage to the instrument, and harm to floors, walls and staircases.

Our trained team understand balance, leverage and the structural weak points of each piano type. We use specialist equipment and protective materials, and our work is backed by goods in transit insurance and public liability cover. The cost of a proper piano removal is small compared with the potential cost of repairs – or replacement – after an attempted DIY move.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Ealing Movers operates to clear professional standards, giving you confidence at every stage:

• Goods in transit insurance covering your piano while it is in our care and being transported.
• Public liability cover for accidental damage to property or third parties during the move.
• Fully insured vehicles, equipment and operations.
• Trained, uniformed crews with specific experience in piano handling.
• Risk assessments for more complex or commercial jobs.

Full details of cover limits are available on request, and we are happy to discuss any specific concerns before you book.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every piano as if it were our own. That means careful planning, slow controlled movements and constant communication between team members. Protective blankets, wraps and floor covers are used as standard, not optional extras.

We also take a responsible approach to sustainability. Wherever possible we re-use high-quality protective materials rather than single-use plastics, maintain our vehicles to operate efficiently, and plan routes to minimise unnecessary mileage. For older pianos that are beyond economic repair, we can advise on responsible disposal and recycling options.

Real-World Piano Removal Use Cases

Moving House

Many of our piano removals in Ealing are part of a full home move. We can integrate your piano into a wider household removal, ensuring it is loaded and unloaded in the correct sequence and given the time and care it needs within the overall plan.

Office and Commercial Relocations

We regularly move pianos for schools, churches, studios, hotels and performance venues. This may involve early or late access, coordination with facilities teams, and strict time windows. Our crews are used to working around other contractors and within building regulations.

Urgent and Short-Notice Moves

Occasionally a piano needs to be moved at short notice – for example, when a property sale completes earlier than expected or a venue booking changes. Subject to availability, we do accept urgent bookings in Ealing and surrounding areas and will always be honest about what is realistically achievable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a piano removal in Ealing cost?

The cost depends mainly on the type of piano, access at both properties and the distance travelled. A straightforward upright piano move within Ealing on ground floors will typically be at the lower end of our pricing, while grand pianos, stairs, tight turns or long carries increase the cost due to extra time and manpower. We provide a clear, fixed quote before you commit, based on the information and photos you supply or an onsite survey where needed. There are no hidden extras, and any potential additional charges are explained in advance.

Can you do same-day or urgent piano removals?

Same-day or next-day piano removals are sometimes possible, especially for simpler upright moves within Ealing, but depend heavily on our existing schedule and crew availability. Pianos require specialist staff and equipment, so we cannot always reallocate at very short notice. If you have an urgent requirement, contact us by phone for the quickest response. We will let you know immediately whether we can accommodate your preferred time, offer the closest available slot, or suggest an alternative approach if same-day is not feasible.

Is my piano insured during the move?

Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while it is being moved and transported by Ealing Movers. In addition, our public liability cover protects against accidental damage to third-party property during the process. We are happy to confirm policy limits and conditions before you book, and for particularly high-value instruments we may recommend you also notify your own insurer. Our emphasis is always on preventing incidents in the first place through careful planning, proper equipment and experienced, professional crews.

What is included in a piano removals service?

Our piano removals service includes assessment of access, planning the safest route, supply of all necessary protective materials and equipment, and the work of a trained crew to move, load, transport, unload and position your piano. For grands and baby grands, this usually includes partial dismantling and reassembly. We protect floors, walls and banisters where needed. What is not included as standard are tuning, internal repairs, crane lifts or long-term storage, although we can often arrange additional services through trusted partners and will quote for these separately if required.

Why use a specialist piano mover instead of a man-and-van?

A typical man-and-van service is set up for general furniture and boxes, not highly concentrated loads and sensitive mechanisms. Pianos require specific handling techniques, additional manpower and dedicated equipment such as skids, dollies and stair climbers. Without these, there is a real risk of personal injury, structural damage and harm to the instrument. As professional piano movers, we bring the right tools, skills and insurance to the job. The difference in cost is often small compared with the potential expense and disruption caused by damage during an unsuitable move.

How far in advance should I book a piano removal?

We recommend booking as early as possible, particularly if your move date is fixed by a house sale or a performance schedule. One to two weeks’ notice is ideal for most piano removals in Ealing, and more for complex jobs involving multiple flights of stairs or coordination with other contractors. However, we do understand that dates can change, and we will always try to be flexible where we can. If your timing is tight, it is still worth calling – we may have gaps in the diary or be able to suggest workable options.