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Moving a piano in Cambridge is not like moving a sofa. Narrow Georgian stairwells in Newnham, tight terraced streets off Mill Road, low ceilings in student lets near CB1 — every job has its own challenge. Giant Van sends trained two-person crews with the right equipment. We cover the whole city, from Chesterton to Cherry Hinton. You get real-time GPS tracking, full insurance, and an instant quote before we lift a single key.

Giant Van offers piano removals across Cambridge CB1–CB5. Trained crews, specialist equipment, full insurance. From £45/hr. Same-day available. Call 020 3129 6180.
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
A standard upright piano weighs between 180kg and 250kg. A baby grand can reach 400kg. That is not a job for a hire van and two friends. Cambridge's housing stock makes it harder still. Much of the city was built in the Victorian era or earlier. Streets like Tenison Road, Gwydir Street, and Ross Street in CB1 have front doors that open directly onto the pavement. There is no front garden, no ramp, and no loading bay. Our crew surveys every access point before lifting begins.
The CB2 and CB3 postcodes around the university colleges present their own problems. Many college porters restrict vehicle access during term time. King's Parade and Trinity Street have pedestrian-only hours. We know the delivery windows, the vehicle access rules, and which service entrances to use. That local knowledge saves you time and avoids fines.
We use piano skates, shoulder dollies, and padded protective blankets on every job. The instrument is wrapped before it moves a centimetre. Stair climbers handle flights that would otherwise make removal impossible. Every member of our team has moved instruments in Cambridge properties before. We do not send general labourers to specialist jobs.
Insurance is included in every quote. If the unexpected happens, you are covered. That is not the case with a self-drive hire or a general removals firm that lists pianos as a footnote on their website. Giant Van is purpose-built for this type of move.
Giant Van operates across all Cambridge postcodes from CB1 to CB5.
Each area has different access conditions, and we plan for all of them before the van leaves our depot.
CB1 includes the Mill Road corridor, one of Cambridge's busiest residential streets.
Parking is heavily restricted. Our crew arrives early to secure the loading spot. Properties off Romsey Road and Vinery Road are terraced, meaning the piano must exit through a narrow hallway and down a single front step before it reaches the street.
CB2 covers the city centre and the southern colleges.
Hills Road properties tend to have slightly wider driveways. Trumpington Street townhouses are a different matter — many have original Victorian staircases with a quarter-turn halfway up. We measure the turn before we commit to a staircase route.
CB3 takes in Newnham and Grantchester Road.
These are larger detached and semi-detached houses with better access in most cases, though basement music rooms add a different challenge. Our stair climber handles basement access without damage to walls or skirting boards.
CB4 covers Chesterton and King's Hedges.
These areas include more post-war housing with wider internal doors and straighter stairwells — generally easier access, but we still survey first.
CB5 includes the Fen Ditton area and properties near Newmarket Road.
Parking is easier here, but access routes to outbuildings and converted spaces can be awkward. We handle all of it. Call for a same-day quote specific to your postcode.
Man and Van: from £45/hr. One-bedroom move (piano included): £250 to £400. Two-bedroom move (piano included): £400 to £650. Three-bedroom move (piano included): £650 to £900. Grand pianos quoted individually. All prices fixed before we lift. No staircase surcharges, no fuel add-ons, no charge for protective wrapping. Call 020 3129 6180 for your instant fixed quote.
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Get your exact priceGiant Van gives you a fixed price before we start. There are no surprise charges when we arrive.
Most single-floor upright moves within CB1 to CB5 take two to three hours with a two-person crew. That puts a typical local move between £90 and £135.
A one-bedroom flat removal in Cambridge costs between £250 and £400. A two-bedroom property runs from £400 to £650. A three-bedroom house comes in at £650 to £900. In each case, the piano is included as part of the full-service quote.
We quote these individually after a brief phone assessment.
What you see on your quote is what you pay. Get an instant quote online or call . We can often confirm availability for the same day.
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.

The process is straightforward.
You get a quote, confirm the booking, and we take care of everything else.
Step one is the quote.
Use our app or call.
Tell us the type of piano, the collection and delivery postcodes, and the floor levels involved.
We give you a fixed price in minutes, not days.
Step two is the survey call.
For larger or more complex moves — basement rooms, college properties, awkward staircases on Tenison Road or Gwydir Street — we may ask a few extra questions about door widths and access restrictions.
This takes less than five minutes and prevents problems on the day.
Step three is the move itself.
Our crew arrives in the confirmed time window.
You can track the van in real time through the Giant Van app.
The crew wraps the piano before it moves.
They use the right equipment for every stage: skates across flat floors, shoulder dollies for tight angles, stair climbers for flights.
The instrument is secured in the van using restraint straps.
Step four is delivery.
The piano goes exactly where you want it at the destination.
The crew unwraps it, positions it, and checks it is stable before leaving.
If you need the lid locked or the castors checked, ask on the day.
The whole process is designed to be calm and professional.
Pianos are valuable and often irreplaceable.
We treat them that way on every job in Cambridge.
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The type of instrument changes the crew size, the equipment needed, and the time required.
They are found in student houses near Hills Road, Victorian terraces in CB1, and family homes across CB4. An upright sits against a wall and moves in one piece. The main challenge is weight and the narrow hallways typical of older Cambridge properties. A two-person crew with a stair climber handles most upright removals without issue.
The legs come off first. The lid is removed and wrapped separately. The body of the instrument is tilted onto a special cradle and moved on a skate board. This process takes longer and usually requires a three-person crew for larger instruments. Many Cambridge properties do not have doors wide enough for a grand piano to pass through flat. Tilting is the only option, and it takes experience to do safely.
King's College and other university venues have moved concert grands into and out of rooms with low beams and narrow corridors. We have experience with this kind of move and can advise on feasibility before you commit.
Proper equipment, trained crew, and a fixed quote up front. Call to discuss your specific instrument and we will tell you exactly what is involved.
Sometimes you need a piano moved today.
A sale completes early. A college room has to be cleared. A new property is ready ahead of schedule. Giant Van offers same-day piano removals across Cambridge when crew and van are available.
To book same-day, call before noon where possible.
We confirm availability immediately. The Giant Van app also shows real-time booking slots so you can see what is open and lock in a time without waiting on hold.
Same-day bookings in Cambridge are most straightforward in CB4 and CB5 where access is generally easier and our crew can move quickly.
Jobs in CB1 and CB2 city-centre locations may require a mid-morning start to avoid the pedestrian restrictions around King's Parade and the market. We factor this in automatically.
We do not charge a premium for same-day piano removals.
The rate is the same if you book today or two weeks from now. What changes is availability, so early morning calls give you the best chance of the slot you need.
GPS tracking means you always know where your crew is.
You will get a notification when the van leaves and a live map update as it approaches your Cambridge address. No waiting around and no uncertainty. That is what our regular customers across CB1 to CB5 tell us they value most about using Giant Van.
Booked online in under a minute and the crew turned up right on time. Everything was wrapped carefully and nothing was damaged. Genuinely the easiest move I've had.
The quote I got online was exactly what I paid. No hidden fees, no extra charges on the day. The two-man crew were professional, fast, and really friendly.
Our original movers cancelled last minute. Giant Van had a crew available the same day. They handled a full 2-bed flat and had us settled in by evening.
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If you have been searching for rent a van Cambridge or cambridge car van hire to move your piano yourself, stop and read this first.
Hiring a self-drive van and attempting a piano removal without specialist equipment is one of the most common causes of injury and instrument damage we see. A 200kg upright on a suburban staircase is not a risk worth taking. Beyond the physical danger, standard van hire insurance specifically excludes damage caused by loading or unloading heavy goods. If the piano is damaged, you pay for it.
The cost difference is smaller than most people expect. A van hire for the day can run from £60 to £120 before fuel, mileage, and insurance top-ups. You still need people to help, and those people need to know what they are doing. By the time you add it up, a professional two-person crew from Giant Van at an hourly rate often costs less than a botched DIY attempt.
Rent a van Cambridge and cambridge car van hire searches make sense for light household goods, flat-pack furniture, and boxes. They are not the right tool for a piano. The equipment alone — skates, dollies, stair climbers, restraint straps — costs more than a day's van hire to own, and experience with instruments is not something you can rent.
Giant Van gives you a trained crew, the right equipment, full insurance, and a fixed price. That is the smart choice when your piano needs to move.
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Our team picks up quickly, asks the key questions about your piano type, postcodes, and floor levels, and gives you a price on the call. If you want to book immediately, we confirm the slot before you hang up.
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select piano removal from the service list, and answer a few access questions. You get an instant quote. Confirm and pay through the app. You can track your crew from the moment they leave.
We respond within the hour during working hours and can hold a slot for you while you consider.
We work early mornings through to early evenings to fit around your schedule. For college and university properties, we work around porter access hours and can arrange access-window bookings in CB2.
The crew knows Cambridge. The equipment is right. The price is fixed. There are no unpleasant surprises on the day.
Same-day bookings available.
Moving a piano in Cambridge takes more than muscle.
Victorian terraces in CB1, restricted vehicle access near the colleges, and tight stairwells across Newnham demand a team that has done this before.
Giant Van crews carry specialist equipment on every job: piano skates, shoulder dollies, padded wrapping, and stair climbers.
Full insurance is included.
You track your crew live through the app.
Call 020 3129 6180 for a fixed price today.
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