At Removal Companies Surrey, we provide specialist piano removals across Surrey and the surrounding areas. As experienced removals professionals, we understand that moving a piano is very different to moving ordinary furniture. It demands the right equipment, careful planning, and a trained team who move heavy, delicate items every day.
Whether you are relocating your piano within the same property, moving it to a new home, or transporting it to a school, studio or concert venue, our fully insured, trained crews are here to help.
Pianos are heavy, finely engineered instruments with sensitive internal components. A poorly handled move can lead to costly damage, tuning issues or even personal injury. Our piano removals service is designed specifically to avoid those risks.
We move:
Using purpose-built equipment, padded protection, and proven handling techniques, we ensure your piano is moved securely from door to door.
Our team works across Surrey every day – from Guildford, Woking and Epsom, to Reigate, Weybridge, Camberley and beyond. That local knowledge matters when planning safe piano removals:
Because we know the local area well, we can realistically advise on timings, access issues and any additional preparations needed for a smooth move.
Our specialist piano moving service is suitable for:
Moving your piano between rooms, to a new home, or into storage. We carefully protect floors, banisters and door frames while ensuring your instrument arrives safely.
If you are in a flat or rented house, we manage stairs, lifts and tight corridors professionally, protecting both the piano and the property so you avoid disputes with landlords.
Need a piano removed between tenancies or transferred to another property? We offer reliable, professional moves with minimal disruption to residents and neighbours.
We move pianos for schools, music colleges, rehearsal rooms, churches, hotels, theatres and event venues. Timely, co-ordinated moves, often outside of core hours where needed.
Music students relocating between term-time and home addresses benefit from a safe, economical piano relocation without risking damage by trying to move it with friends.
Our standard piano removals generally include:
To keep expectations clear, the following are usually not included as standard, but can often be arranged or recommended:
We will always explain what is and is not covered in your written quotation.
You contact us with details of your piano, the addresses, and any known access issues (stairs, lifts, tight corners). We ask a few focused questions and provide a clear, no-obligation estimate. For more complex moves, we may suggest a survey.
For grand pianos, staircases, or tight access, we often carry out a short video call survey or visit in person. This allows us to check routes, parking, door widths and any obstacles. It means we send the right team, equipment and vehicle on the day, reducing the risk of delays or surprises.
On moving day, our trained crew prepares the piano before any lifting begins. We protect the casing, secure the lid and key cover, and, for grands, remove and wrap the legs and pedals as required. Floors, bannisters and walls are padded or covered where necessary to prevent damage.
The piano is carefully manoeuvred using piano dollies, sliders and straps. We load it via ramps or tail-lifts onto our vehicle, securing it to anchor points to prevent movement in transit. Your instrument is covered by our goods in transit insurance while on the road.
At the destination, we reverse the process: careful unloading, movement into the property, and positioning in the room of your choice. We’ll place the piano where you want it, subject to access and floor strength, and remove all protective materials before we leave.
Piano removal costs in Surrey typically depend on:
We provide clear, itemised quotations so you can see exactly what you are paying for. There are no hidden charges for standard equipment or insurance. If we anticipate any additional costs – for example, out-of-hours access, difficult parking, or extra crew – we explain these upfront.
A piano may look robust, but internally it is a precise instrument. Attempting to move it yourself, or with a casual man-and-van, can lead to:
By using a professional removals company with piano experience, you gain:
As a responsible removals company, we operate to high professional standards and maintain appropriate cover for every move.
Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while it is in our care, loaded on our vehicle and being transported. This provides financial protection in the unlikely event of an accident.
We hold public liability insurance to protect you and your property while we are working on site. This covers accidental damage or injury during the moving process, giving additional peace of mind.
Our crews are trained in safe lifting, handling of heavy and fragile items, and use of specialist moving equipment. New team members work alongside experienced staff, and we continuously review our methods to maintain safe and efficient practice.
We treat every piano as if it were our own. Protection is central to our approach:
We also aim to work sustainably where possible:
Many clients combine piano removals with a full house move. We can schedule your piano as part of the main removal so it travels safely with your household goods, or on a dedicated run if that’s more appropriate.
Hotels, schools, churches and studios often need pianos relocated during refurbishments or when moving premises. We co-ordinate with facilities managers to carry out moves at suitable times, including early mornings, evenings or weekends where possible.
Sometimes a piano needs moving quickly – for example, prior to property completion, last-minute sales, or urgent maintenance work. Where our schedule allows, we can offer short-notice or next-day appointments across Surrey.
The cost depends mainly on the type of piano, the distance travelled and the access at each property. Upright pianos on ground floors with straightforward access are usually at the lower end of the price range, while grand pianos or properties with multiple flights of stairs cost more. Once we know your details, we provide a clear, fixed quotation so you know exactly what to budget. There are no hidden fees for standard equipment or insurance, and any potential extras are explained before you book.
Where our schedule allows, we can often accommodate urgent or short-notice piano moves within Surrey. Same-day service is not guaranteed, but if you contact us early, we will check our existing bookings and advise what is realistically possible. For urgent moves, it helps if you can share clear access details and photos so we can assess the job quickly. Even on short notice, we still carry out proper risk checks and use the correct equipment to protect your piano and property.
Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while we are handling and transporting it, and by our public liability cover while we are working on your premises. This provides protection against accidental damage or loss in the unlikely event that something goes wrong. We are happy to explain the scope of our cover and, if required, provide confirmation of insurance for your records. If your piano is of particularly high value, you may also wish to notify your own insurer before the move.
Our standard service includes planning, protective wrapping, safe handling with specialist equipment, loading, transport, and placement of the piano in your chosen room at the destination. We protect key areas of your property such as floors and doorways where necessary. Insurance cover during the move is also included. What is not usually included is tuning after the move, mechanical repairs, or crane lifting, although we can advise on these separately. All inclusions are listed in your written quotation so you know exactly what to expect.
A casual man-and-van service may not have the right equipment, insurance or training to move a heavy, delicate instrument safely. Professional piano removals use specialist dollies, straps, padding and sometimes dismantling of grands, along with crews trained in safe techniques. The risk of damage to your piano, your property and the people involved is greatly reduced. You also benefit from structured planning, clear communication and proper insurance, rather than hoping that everything will be fine on the day.
For the best choice of dates and times, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, particularly during busy periods such as month-end or school holidays. However, we understand that moves are not always planned that far ahead. If your timeframe is shorter, contact us as soon as possible and we will do our best to fit you in. For complex moves involving grands, multiple staircases or restricted access, a little extra notice allows us to survey properly and plan the safest approach.
There are lots of removal companies Surrey that you could hire for your move across GU1, but only we provide outstanding removal services at prices cut in half.
| Transit Van | 1 Man | 2 Men |
| Per hour /Min 2 hrs/ | from £60 | from £84 |
| Per half day /Up to 4 hrs/ | from £240 | from £336 |
| Per day /Up to 8 hrs/ | from £480 | from £672 |
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