Moving a piano is not like moving standard furniture. At Sunbury Removals, our dedicated piano removals team combines specialist equipment, years of hands-on experience and careful planning to move your instrument safely in and around Sunbury and the wider area.
We move all major types of pianos, from compact uprights to full-size grands. Every move is planned around access, weight, finish and the value of your instrument. Our crews are trained, professional and fully briefed before they arrive, ensuring your piano and property are protected from start to finish.
Based in Sunbury, we understand the local streets, access issues and parking arrangements that often catch people out. Whether you are moving a piano from a flat near the river, a terraced house with tight hallways, or a school or church in the area, we plan the route and access in advance.
We regularly complete piano moves across Sunbury, Shepperton, Staines, Kingston, Twickenham and the surrounding towns, coordinating timings with your home or venue move where required.
Contact us by phone or online with basic details: the type of piano, collection and delivery addresses, floor levels and any known access challenges. We provide a clear, no-obligation quote, explaining any factors that might affect the cost, such as stairs or awkward access.
For most piano moves, we carry out a short video or photo-based survey. For complex jobs or grand pianos, we may visit in person. This allows us to assess door widths, stairs, turns and parking, and to decide on the right team size and equipment so there are no surprises on the day.
On the day, we first protect your property: floors, bannisters and door frames. The piano is then wrapped in heavy-duty quilted covers and secured to a piano skid if required. For grands, we carefully remove the legs and, if necessary, the lyre and music desk, keeping all fixings safe and organised.
The piano is moved using specialist dollies and ramps, then securely strapped inside our vehicle to prevent any movement in transit. Our vehicles are purpose-equipped, and your instrument is protected by our goods in transit insurance throughout the journey.
At the destination, we reverse the process with the same level of care. We will position the piano exactly where you want it, subject to safe access, and reassemble grands. We recommend allowing the piano to acclimatise for a week or so before tuning.
Piano removals are priced based on a few key factors:
We provide a clear written quote so you know exactly what is included. There are no hidden charges for normal work within the agreed specification. If we foresee any potential additional costs (for example, hoisting or extra crew), we explain these in advance.
A piano is heavy, awkward and delicate. DIY attempts or casual man-and-van services often lack the knowledge, insurance and equipment needed. The risks include personal injury, damage to your instrument, and costly repairs to property.
By using a professional, fully insured piano removals company, you gain:
Sunbury Removals operates to high professional standards for all piano moves:
We are happy to provide proof of cover on request, and we always work to minimise risk so that insurance is a safeguard, not a necessity.
Your piano often has both financial and emotional value. We take that seriously. We use clean quilted covers, proper strapping and stable trolleys to protect the instrument, and we protect your floors and walls to prevent scuffs and scrapes.
Where possible, we use reusable protective materials and maintain our vehicles for fuel efficiency, reducing our environmental impact. When pianos are beyond economic repair and need to be removed, we aim to reuse or recycle components where practical.
The cost depends mainly on the type of piano, access at each property and the distance travelled. Upright pianos with straightforward ground-floor access are usually at the lower end of our pricing, while grands or moves involving multiple flights of stairs are higher. Once we know the details, we provide a fixed, itemised quote so you can see exactly what you’re paying for. There are no hidden extras for standard work within the agreed plan, and we’ll explain any potential additional charges clearly in advance.
Where our schedule allows, we can often accommodate same-day or short-notice piano moves in Sunbury and nearby areas. Urgent moves are subject to crew and vehicle availability, as well as the complexity of the job. If you need a fast turnaround, please call us as early as possible with full details so we can assess access, plan the route and confirm whether we can safely complete the move within your timescale. We will never compromise on safety or care just to squeeze in a job.
Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while it is in our care and on our vehicles. We also carry public liability cover, which protects against accidental damage to third-party property. Insurance is there as a safety net; our primary aim is to move your piano without incident through careful planning, appropriate equipment and trained teams. If your instrument is of particularly high value, let us know so we can ensure the cover levels are suitable and discuss any extra precautions.
A professional service includes planning, protective wrapping, safe movement out of the property, secure loading, transport, unloading and placement in your chosen room. We supply all necessary equipment, such as piano skids, dollies, covers and straps, and we protect floors and walls where required. For grand pianos, careful partial dismantling and reassembly are included. What isn’t included as standard are tuning, repairs, and structural alterations to the property, though we can recommend trusted specialists for those tasks if needed.
Most general man-and-van services are not geared up for the specific challenges of moving pianos. They may lack the right equipment, insurance levels and experience. We provide specialist gear, such as piano skids and heavy-duty covers, and our crews are trained in piano handling techniques. We also carry appropriate insurance, complete access checks in advance and plan each move properly. This greatly reduces the risk of damage to the instrument or property, and means you are fully covered if something unexpected happens.
For planned moves, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance, especially if you need a specific date or time slot, or if the move involves a grand piano or difficult access. This gives us time to carry out surveys, organise parking and allocate the right crew. However, we do keep some flexibility for short-notice work, so if your dates are tight, please still get in touch. We will always do our best to accommodate you while maintaining safe working standards.
