Piano Removals

Piano Removals Finsbury Park

Moving a piano is never just another job. At Finsbury Park Movers, our dedicated piano removals team combines specialist equipment, local knowledge and years of hands-on experience to move your instrument safely, securely and on time.

Specialist Piano Removal Services in Finsbury Park

Pianos are heavy, delicate and valuable – both financially and emotionally. Our service is designed specifically around these challenges. We plan every move in detail, assess access and stairs, and use trained staff who move pianos week in, week out across Finsbury Park and North London.

We provide:

• Upright piano removals (standard and tall uprights)
• Baby grand piano removals
• Grand piano removals including dismantling of legs and lyre where required
• Digital and electric piano moves
• Internal moves within the same property
• Transport to storage or between addresses

Every move is carried out by a trained, professional team using piano skates, padded covers, straps and ramps to protect your instrument and your property.

Local Piano Movers in Finsbury Park

We know Finsbury Park and the surrounding areas inside out – from Victorian terraces with tight staircases to modern flats with limited parking. This local knowledge helps us plan access, arrange parking suspensions where needed, and avoid unnecessary delays.

We regularly move pianos for:

• Homes around Stroud Green, Harringay and Crouch End
• Flats near Finsbury Park station and along Seven Sisters Road
• Local schools, rehearsal spaces and community venues

Our team can advise on building access, lift use, and the best time of day to complete your move to minimise disruption.

Who Our Piano Removal Service Is For

Homeowners

If you are buying or selling a home and need your piano moved carefully between properties, we coordinate timings with your main removal so the instrument is protected from start to finish.

Renters

Moving in or out of a rented flat in Finsbury Park? We take particular care to protect walls, stairs and flooring so you leave the property in good condition and avoid disputes with landlords.

Landlords

We assist landlords needing a piano moved out between tenancies, relocated to another property or sent to storage while refurbishment work is carried out.

Businesses

Studios, schools, churches, bars and performance venues rely on us for scheduled and one-off piano moves, whether internal relocations or transport between sites.

Students

Music students moving into or out of accommodation in Finsbury Park and nearby universities often need a reliable, cost-conscious piano removal. We plan access carefully in shared buildings and halls.

What’s Included in Our Piano Removals

Included as Standard

• Pre-move assessment of access and route
• Protection of the piano with padded covers and wraps
• Floor, stair and doorway protection where required
• Use of piano dollies, skates, straps and ramps
• Careful loading into a purpose-equipped vehicle
• Safe transport with goods in transit insurance
• Unloading and positioning of the piano in the new location

Optional Extras

• Short or long-term storage for pianos
• Coordination with full household or office removals
• Evening or weekend moves (subject to availability)

What We Cannot Provide

• Piano tuning – this should be done by a professional tuner after the move
• Major repairs or restoration work
• Moving pianos through unsafe or structurally unsound access routes
• Moves that breach building regulations or block emergency exits

We will always explain clearly what is and is not possible once we have assessed your property and instrument.

Our Step-by-Step Piano Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us with details of your piano, both addresses and any known access issues. If you can, share photos or a short video of the piano, stairs and doorways. We then provide a clear, no-obligation quotation based on the information you supply.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For many piano moves, a virtual survey using photos or video is sufficient. For more complex jobs – such as multiple flights of stairs, balcony access or grand pianos – we may recommend an onsite survey. This allows us to measure access accurately and plan equipment and manpower.

3. Packing & Preparation

On moving day, we protect your piano with padded covers and secure it with straps. For grand and baby grand pianos, we may remove the legs and lyre, wrapping each component individually. We also protect banisters, floors and doorframes where needed to avoid any damage to your property.

4. Loading & Transport

The team then uses piano skates, dollies and ramps to move the instrument safely to our vehicle. Once inside, it is carefully secured to prevent movement in transit. Our vehicles are equipped for heavy and delicate items, and your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance throughout the journey.

5. Unloading & Placement

At the destination, we reverse the process – unloading, reassembling (if required) and positioning the piano where you want it. We check stability and ensure all protective materials are removed, leaving the area tidy. We recommend allowing the piano to settle for a few days before arranging tuning.

Piano Removal Pricing & How It Works

We price piano removals based on a few key factors:

• Type and size of piano (upright, baby grand, grand, digital)
• Number of stairs, tight turns and access restrictions
• Distance between properties
• Need for additional staff or specialist equipment
• Evening, weekend or urgent scheduling

You will receive a clear written quote before booking, with all charges explained. There are no hidden extras for standard moves – any potential additional costs (such as parking fees, long carries or hoists) will be discussed in advance.

Why Use Professional Piano Movers Instead of DIY

A piano is not just a heavy object; it has a complex internal mechanism that is easily damaged by shock or incorrect handling. Attempting a DIY move or using a casual man-and-van carries real risks:

• Injury from lifting 200–400kg without proper technique
• Damage to the piano’s frame, legs, pedals or strings
• Scratched floors, marked walls and broken banisters
• Inadequate or no insurance if something goes wrong

Our professional teams are trained in safe lifting, access planning and piano-specific protection. Using us often works out cheaper than repairing damage or replacing an instrument after a failed DIY attempt.

Insurance & Professional Standards

We operate to high standards with robust cover in place for your peace of mind:

• Goods in transit insurance protecting your piano while it is in our care and vehicles
• Public liability insurance in case of accidental damage to third-party property
• Trained moving teams experienced in handling pianos in challenging London properties

We maintain our vehicles and equipment regularly and review our methods to keep staff and customers safe. You will receive confirmation of your booking and can request proof of insurance at any time.

Care, Protection & Our Sustainability Approach

Every piano move is carried out with careful planning and respect for both instrument and property. We use high-quality reusable blankets, wraps and floor protection, reducing the need for single-use materials. When additional packing materials are required, we favour recyclable options.

We also plan our routes sensibly to reduce unnecessary mileage and fuel use, and we maintain our vehicles to operate as efficiently as possible. Protecting your piano and looking after the environment can go hand in hand.

Real-World Piano Removal Scenarios

Moving House

When you move home, your piano is often one of the last items out and the first in. We can integrate the piano move into your full house removal or manage it as a separate, focused job, ensuring it is handled calmly while the rest of the move is underway.

Office & Venue Relocations

Studios, schools, churches and performance spaces in and around Finsbury Park trust us to move pianos between locations or within the same building. We work around your schedule, avoiding lesson times, rehearsals and events where possible.

Urgent or Short-Notice Moves

Occasionally a piano needs to be moved quickly – for example, before building work starts or due to a change in tenancy. Where our schedule permits, we can provide same-day or next-day assistance. We will always be honest about what is safely achievable in the time available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a piano removal cost?

The cost depends mainly on the type of piano, access at each property and the distance between addresses. Upright pianos with straightforward ground-floor access are usually the most economical. Prices increase where there are multiple flights of stairs, tight corners or where extra staff and equipment are needed, especially for grand pianos. Once we have details, we provide a clear, fixed quotation so you know exactly what to budget. There are no hidden fees; any potential extras such as parking charges are discussed beforehand.

Can you handle same-day or urgent piano moves?

We can often assist with same-day or urgent piano removals in Finsbury Park, depending on our existing bookings and the complexity of the move. Simple ground-floor relocations are easier to schedule at short notice than multi-storey or grand piano jobs. Contact us as soon as you know you need to move; we will check availability, assess the access and advise honestly on what is realistic. If we cannot safely complete the move on the requested day, we will offer the earliest suitable alternative.

Is my piano insured during the move?

Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance from the moment we take it into our care until it is delivered and placed in your new location. We also carry public liability insurance to cover accidental damage to third-party property. Our aim is not to rely on insurance, but to avoid claims through careful planning, experienced handling and proper equipment. You are welcome to request proof of cover before booking, and we recommend you keep your own instrument insurance up to date as an additional safeguard.

What’s included in your piano removal service?

Our standard service includes assessment of access, protection of the piano with padded covers, safeguarding of key access points such as stairs and doorframes, safe loading, transport in a purpose-equipped vehicle and careful placement at the destination. For grand pianos, this also covers dismantling and reassembly of legs and lyre as required. Optional extras such as storage, evening or weekend moves and integration with full household removals can be added. Tuning and major repairs are not included and should be carried out by a specialist after the move.

How is a professional piano removal different from a man-and-van?

With a professional piano removal service, you get trained staff, specialist equipment and appropriate insurance specifically suited to heavy, delicate instruments. Casual man-and-van operators may not have the experience or tools to handle the weight safely or protect the internal mechanism, and insurance cover is often limited or absent. We plan access in detail, bring the right team size and kit, and focus on minimising risk to both piano and property. While a professional service can cost more than a basic van hire, it significantly reduces the chance of damage or injury.

How far in advance should I book a piano removal?

For the best choice of dates, especially at busy times such as weekends and month-end, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance. This is particularly important for grand pianos or properties with complex access, where we may need a survey and additional planning. That said, we understand that circumstances change, and we will always try to accommodate shorter notice where our schedule allows. Contact us as early as possible, even if your dates are not yet fixed, so we can pencil you in and advise on availability.