Giga
Quick answer
How much do piano movers cost in London?
It depends almost entirely on access. A ground-floor upright is a quick job.
More about this service
A piano up three flights with a tight turn takes more people and more time.
We price piano moves from photos, using our hourly van-and-crew rates plus anything specific to the job, confirmed in writing before you book. Stairs are £10 per person on the crew, per flight, for each hour at that address. A working lift removes that charge.
We can move the piano on its own or as part of a house removal.
Giga Removals moves homes and businesses across the UK from a London base.
Common scenarios
When do you need piano movers?
The jobs we see most.
The piano moves with the rest of your home, handled separately.
HomesUpright moves in Croydon and South London, with stairs and parking planned.
CroydonWalk-up flats and older houses where the stair turns need care.
StairsBetween homes, schools and venues anywhere in London.
LondonJust the piano. No full house move needed.
Single itemNarrow halls and landings checked before we agree the method.
AccessWhat we move
Pianos and related items
Tell us what kind of piano it is when you get in touch.
- Upright pianos, our most common piano job
- Pianos as part of a house or flat move
- Piano stools and music boxes
- Blankets to protect the case
All 8 items
- Stair and landing route planned
- Strapped in the van for the journey
- Croydon, the rest of London and the UK
- Grand or oversized pianos: photos first
Step by step
How piano moving works
Check the route, protect the piano, move it slowly.
- 1Send piano & access photos
The piano, the stairs, the doorways and where the van can park.
Measure the tightest stair turn. It's the one number that matters most. - 2Get your price
We confirm the crew size, the method and whether taking a door off would help.
- 3Protect the piano
Blankets on and a firm grip before it goes near the stairs.
- 4Carry and load
Slow, talked-through movement, then strapped in the van.
- 5Into place
Set down where you want it at the new address.
How we move pianos carefully
A piano needs a plan, not just strong arms.
Wrapped, strapped and carried on a planned route, with enough people for the stairs.
Book the piano alone, or add it to a house or flat removal.
Croydon and the rest of London, plus moves to other parts of the UK.
Specifications
Piano moving specifications
| Pianos | Uprights; grands checked from photos |
| Crew size | Set by the stairs and the piano |
| Vehicles | Transit van or Luton van |
| Handling kit | Blankets, trolleys, straps |
| How we price | Photos of the piano and access |
Compare options
Giga Removals vs DIY vs Cheap Man & Van
Quote requirements
What to send us for a piano quote
Three things give us what we need:
- Addresses: Collection and delivery postcodes.
- The piano: Type, rough size and a photo.
- Stairs: How many flights at each end, with photos of any tight turns.
Transparent pricing
Piano movers prices London
Access decides the price, so we look at photos first. Piano moves use our hourly van-and-crew rates, and you see the full price before you book.
Standard
Upright piano move
Priced from photos
Ground floor to ground floor, or simple stairs.
- Experienced crew
- Case protected
- Into the right room
Combined
Piano plus house move
Priced with your move
The piano handled as part of your home move.
- One booking
- Home and piano
- Insured
Complex
Complex piano access
Priced from photos
Several flights, tight turns or awkward landings.
- Access checked
- Extra crew if needed
- Method agreed
No deposit. You pay after the job.
What's included in the price
The price you agree is the price you pay. Nothing is added on the day.
- A crew sized for your piano and stairs
- Blankets to protect the case
- Stairs and access planned from photos
- Strapped in the van
Everything included
- Set down in the room you choose
- £10,000 goods in transit cover
- The option to add it to a house move
- No weekend, evening or bank holiday premium
Where we operate
Piano movers across London & Croydon
We move pianos all over London, including Croydon, Ilford, Stratford, Islington, Hackney and West London, and to other parts of the UK. See all areas.
Upright pianos. Larger or unusual instruments need good photos before we can say yes.
If a stair carry isn't safe, we tell you before you book and talk through the options. Never halfway up the stairs.
Tip
Clear the stairs completely before we arrive, and wrap the banister ends in towels if you can.
Looking for piano movers in Croydon or anywhere in London? Send the piano type, stair photos and both postcodes, and we'll price the piano properly, not as a standard piece of furniture.
Piano removals
Piano Removals in London: Upright Piano Moving Company
Piano removals in London are rarely just a carry to the van. Terraced houses, mansion blocks and conversions often have narrow hallways, tight turns and steep stairs, so we plan every piano move from photos of the route before the day.
Our own crew does the work: the piano is wrapped in padded covers, moved on a piano trolley, carried with the right number of people for the stairs and strapped upright in the van. We move upright pianos between homes, into storage, to schools and to new owners after a sale.
Upright piano removals across London
We cover every borough, including Chelsea, Kensington, Putney, Wandsworth, Islington, Hackney, North London and Croydon. Moving a piano out of London? We take pianos to towns and cities across the UK too.
Piano moving cost in London
A piano move uses our hourly van-and-crew rates, booked in whole hours, with mileage one way. Access decides the final price: the floor, the number of steps and turns, and the parking at both ends. Send photos and both postcodes and you will see the full price before you book. No deposit, and you pay after the job.
Why Giga Removals
Why choose Giga Removals
A piano move is about planning. Here's how we keep it safe.
- Price before you book
We check your photos first. Nothing is added on the day.
- Right crew
Enough people for your stairs, and no more than you need.
- Insured on every job
£10,000 goods in transit cover on every booking.
- No weekend premium
The same rates on weekends, evenings and bank holidays, and no ULEZ charge.
- Across the UK
A London base, with moves to and from towns and cities nationwide.
- Honest advice
If hoisting or another method is safer, we say so before you book.
Got a piano to move?
Send both postcodes and photos of the piano and stairs. We'll confirm the crew and price before you book.
Before you book
Four things to check before you book
Have these ready and booking takes two minutes, and the day runs to time.
- Piano type: upright, baby grand or grand
- Floor and stairs at both ends
- Doorway and hallway widths
- Parking close to each door
FAQs
Piano movers questions answered
What people ask before booking a piano move.
It depends on the stairs and the route. We price from photos using our hourly van-and-crew rates, and you see the full figure before you book.
Yes. Uprights are the pianos we move most often.
Usually, if the stairs are wide enough and the turns allow it. Your photos tell us how many people it needs and how to do it.
Yes. We collect and deliver pianos between any two London addresses, and across the UK.
Yes. We move pianos in Croydon and across South London.
Yes. Mention the piano when you book your move and we'll plan the crew and time for it.
Some baby grands need specialist equipment. Send photos of the piano and the access, and we'll tell you honestly whether we can do it or whether you need a piano specialist.
Yes. You can book just the piano, or have one crew do the piano and the rest of your house or flat on the same day.
