Specialist Item Delivery Across the City

Piano removal in Edinburgh demands more than strong arms.

An upright piano weighs between 150 and 300 kg. A grand piano can exceed 500 kg. The wheels fitted to most pianos are decorative. They are not designed for moving across floors, down stairs, or over thresholds.

Our Edinburgh piano movers use purpose-built equipment for every job.

Piano skid boards distribute weight evenly on staircases. Heavy-duty straps secure the instrument at multiple points. Padded covers protect the casework, legs, and pedal assembly from scuffs and scratches. For grand pianos, we remove the legs and lyre before wrapping and transporting on a flat skid board.

Edinburgh tenements present specific risks.

Stairwells in Marchmont and Bruntsfield often have stone steps with sharp 90-degree turns. In the Old Town, some closes have spiral stairs barely wide enough for two people side by side. Our crews survey access routes before moving day. We measure doorways, count landings, and check whether handrails need temporary removal.

Climate matters too.

Edinburgh is damp. Pianos are sensitive to humidity changes. We use climate-controlled vans for longer transits and ensure instruments are never left exposed during loading or unloading.

Every piano move is insured.

We photograph the instrument before and after transit. You get GPS tracking throughout, so you know exactly where your piano is at every stage. Book through our app for an instant quote, or call to speak with our specialist team.

Giant Van is not a standard courier.

We specialise in items that need extra care, proper equipment, and experienced hands. Here is what Edinburgh customers book us for most often.

Pianos are our most requested specialist item.

Uprights, grands, digital stage pianos, and vintage instruments all need different handling. We have moved Steinways down four flights in Marchmont and baby grands into basement flats in Stockbridge. Every piano gets a tailored plan.

Antique furniture is another common job.

Edinburgh has a strong auction and antiques scene. Buyers at Bonhams, Lyon and Turnbull, or local dealers in Causewayside need safe transport for delicate pieces. We handle Victorian dressers, Georgian desks, grandfather clocks, and display cabinets with full padding and tie-down protection.

Fine art and framed pieces travel in padded slots within the van.

We carry picture corners, bubble wrap, and custom cardboard sleeves. For high-value works, we arrange additional insurance cover on request.

Gym and fitness equipment is heavier than most people expect.

Treadmills, squat racks, and rowing machines need two-person crews and proper lifting technique. We disassemble where needed and reassemble at the destination.

Other specialist items include marble tabletops, glass furniture, chandeliers, large mirrors, and musical instruments beyond pianos.

If it is heavy, fragile, awkward, or valuable, Giant Van is built to move it safely. Call or get an instant quote through our app.