Brighton Piano Warehouse Brighton

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   Not all pianos move the same way.

   The technique, the equipment, and the crew size depend on the instrument type. Giant Van has experience with every common piano format you are likely to find in a Brighton home, school, or venue.

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   Upright pianos are the most common in Brighton's Victorian and Edwardian terraces.

   These weigh 150 to 250 kg and stand up to 130 cm tall. They require two trained operatives as a minimum, padded moving boards, and piano skates. The back castors are often the weak point, so we never drag an upright.

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   Upright grand pianos, sometimes called studio grands or parlour grands, are taller and heavier, up to 300 kg.

   These were popular in Edwardian homes and are still found in properties along The Drive in Hove BN3. They need the same treatment as a standard upright but with additional padding around the top lid and key cover.

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   Baby grand pianos require the legs to be removed before moving.

   We disassemble carefully, wrap each leg and the main body separately, and reassemble at the delivery address. Baby grands weigh 150 to 400 kg depending on the manufacturer.

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   A full concert grand, while rare in domestic settings, can exceed 600 kg and requires a specialist crane lift if upper-floor delivery is needed.
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   Digital pianos and keyboard workstations are significantly lighter but still fragile.

   We treat them with the same care given to an acoustic instrument, using anti-static blankets and cushioned transit crates where needed.

Getting Started With Piano Delivery in Brighton

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   A standard removals crew and a specialist piano removal crew are not the same thing.

   Here is what separates them.

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   Standard removals crews carry furniture blankets and sack trucks.

   They are trained to move boxes, wardrobes, and sofas. Most are not equipped with piano skates, loading boards, or piano levers, and they may not carry adequate insurance for high-value instruments.

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   Giant Van piano removal crews carry dedicated piano-handling equipment on every relevant job.

   Piano skates rated for up to 600 kg. Padded moving boards sized for upright and grand pianos. Ratchet straps with soft covers to protect piano casings. Crew members trained specifically in piano disassembly (for grands) and stairwell technique.

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   In Brighton's Regency and Victorian properties, the difference is critical.

   A narrow stairwell on Clifton Hill BN1 or a basement entry on Adelaide Crescent in Hove BN3 is not a job for a standard sack truck and two people without piano training. The risk of damage to the instrument, the walls, or the crew is too high.

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   Choosing a specialist piano removal service in Brighton costs more than hiring a general man and van.

   It costs significantly less than repairing a damaged piano, replastering a cracked stairwell wall, or replacing a broken door architrave in a period property. Giant Van offers specialist capability at honest prices with full insurance included as standard.