Piano Movers Croydon

Moving an upright piano within Croydon on a same-floor, standard-access basis starts from £160. A piano requiring a stair carry of 1–2 flights starts from £220. A baby grand with disassembly and reassembly starts from £280. Grand piano moves are quoted individually after a survey — starting from approximately £420 for a standard-access move. All prices are fixed and include specialist transit insurance.

Yes, with the correct access assessment. We verify the service lift specifications at your CR0 building before confirming a high-rise piano booking. Where the service lift can accommodate the piano by weight and dimension, we proceed via the lift with building management pre-notification. Where the service lift is not suitable, we assess window or balcony hoist feasibility and provide a separate quote for external hoisting if applicable.

We use specialist piano boards (not furniture trolleys), load-rated ratchet straps, and dedicated piano blankets that are thicker and more rigid than standard furniture blankets. The piano is never transported on its casters. Baby grand and grand piano components (legs, pedal lyre) are individually wrapped in moving blankets and transported separately from the main body. The van interior is padded and the piano is secured against movement for the entire journey.

Almost certainly yes — this is normal and expected, not an indicator of damage. Even when moved with perfect technique, pianos respond to changes in temperature and humidity in a new environment by shifting in tune. We recommend waiting 2–4 weeks after the move for the instrument to acclimatise, then booking your regular piano tuner.

For upright piano moves with standard access in Croydon, we recommend 5–7 days advance booking. For baby grand or grand piano moves, or moves requiring high-rise access coordination or window hoisting, book 10–14 days ahead. Weekend slots — when most house moves in Croydon take place — fill up fastest. If your piano move is part of a larger house removal, we book the piano logistics at the same time as the overall move.

Yes. If you need your piano stored during a renovation, a gap between moves, or while you are between properties in the CR area, we transport it to an appropriate storage facility and redeliver when you are ready. Pianos require climate-stable storage — we use facilities with appropriate environmental controls. Cost is quoted per week based on instrument size.

Yes. We move pianos from Croydon to any address in the UK — including Scotland and Wales. Long-distance piano moves are quoted individually based on distance, instrument type, and access at both addresses. The same specialist equipment, technique, and insurance apply regardless of distance.