Piano Moving Companies
Piano moving companies need specialist equipment and experience — a standard man and van cannot safely move an upright piano, let alone a grand. Giant Van handles piano removals alongside other awkward or high-value items including antiques, artwork, and safes. All moves are fully insured and carried out by trained crews.
Giant Van moves pianos, antiques, safes and fragile items across the UK. Piano removal from £100.
All special items are fully insured.
Experienced crews, proper equipment.
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Our Special Items Service in Detail
Piano removals require a minimum of two people, a sack barrow rated for the piano's weight, and protective blankets.
An upright piano weighs between 130kg and 250kg depending on the model.
A baby grand starts at around 180kg.
The main hazards are staircases, narrow doorways, and uneven surfaces.
Before the team arrives, measure doorway widths — anything under 75cm may require the piano's legs to be removed temporarily.
Giant Van handles piano removals across London and the UK, with pricing based on size, distance, and whether stairs are involved.
Call for a specific quote rather than relying on generic online calculators.
Special Items: Planning Every Step
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Customers frequently ask about pianos, antiques, and heavy instruments and how Giant Van handles each situation.
The team operates with a clear policy on all specialist items queries.
For pianos, antiques, and heavy instruments, the best approach is to include full details when submitting your quote.
The more information provided upfront, the more accurate the quote and the smoother the move.
Giant Van's operations team is available Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm, for specialist items queries that the online system does not cover.
Most specialist items questions have straightforward answers — the complication usually comes from unusual property types, access restrictions, or non-standard items.
Special Items: How to Get Started
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Many removal companies treat specialist items as an afterthought.
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Giant Van builds it into every quote from the start.
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Drivers are briefed on pianos, antiques, and heavy instruments before arrival.
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Any equipment needed for pianos, antiques, and heavy instruments is loaded onto the van before the crew leaves the depot.
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Customers dealing with pianos, antiques, and heavy instruments situations are given a direct contact number for the lead driver on their job.
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This reduces the chance of delays or misunderstandings on moving day.
Special Items Across the UK
For questions about pianos, antiques, and heavy instruments not answered above, contact Giant Van directly.
The phone line is open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm.
Email responses for specialist items queries are typically issued within two working hours during business days.
The online quote form captures the most common specialist items variables and routes complex cases to the operations team automatically.
For same-day specialist items queries, calling is faster than email.
Giant Van's website also includes a live chat function available during business hours for quick specialist items questions.
Moving fragile things safely is about process, not luck.
Each item needs its own wrapping, not shared space with other objects.
Dishes go on their edge, not flat — stacking plates flat concentrates weight at a single point and causes breakages.
Mirrors and framed art need corner protectors and a dedicated picture box or mirror box, not bubble wrap alone.
Giant Van crews are trained in fragile item handling and can assist with packing on request.
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Piano Moving Companies — FAQs
What is the best internal packaging for fragile items?
The best packaging internal for fragile items uses a combination of materials: bubble wrap for the outer layer, acid-free tissue paper next to the surface of glassware or ceramics, and foam peanuts or crumpled paper to fill the void inside the box. The item should not move at all when the box is shaken gently.
Double-box particularly fragile things — one box inside another with packing material between them.
What should I do with antiques before moving — sell or move them?
If the cost of moving an antique approaches its value, it may be worth getting a valuation first. Antique auction houses near me can be found via the BADA (British Antique Dealers' Association) directory or local estate agents who handle valuations. If the piece is worth moving, Giant Van's insured crews will handle it carefully.
If you decide to sell, most local auction houses will collect for free if the item is of sufficient value.
Sources and further reading
These are the official UK sources that set the rules for a job like this one. Each link goes straight to the source so you can check it yourself. Links open in a new tab.
- HSE — Manual handling at work: a brief guide (INDG143)
The Health and Safety Executive's guide to lifting and carrying heavy loads without injuring yourself.
- Consumer Rights Act 2015, s.49 (reasonable care and skill)
Section 49 of the Consumer Rights Act 2015: a service you pay for must be carried out with reasonable care and skill.
- GOV.UK — apply for a parking permit
Find the council that issues parking permits and bay suspensions for the street you are moving to or from.
All links checked on or after 1 August 2026.
Compiled by the Giant Van editorial team
Giant Van Ltd is registered in England and Wales, company number 16071027.