Specialist Moves You Can Trust

We move every type of piano across Carlisle and the wider Cumbrian area.

The most common request we get is for upright pianos. These are typically between 150kg and 300kg depending on age and make. Victorian cast-iron-frame uprights are the heaviest and the trickiest. Many of these instruments sit in old Carlisle terraces that were built before the piano arrived. Getting them out requires a rehearsed technique and the right equipment.

Baby grand pianos are a regular job too.

We move them for private clients, music schools, hotels, and churches. The Carlisle Cathedral area and the streets around St Cuthbert's Church see regular piano deliveries and collections. These instruments need their legs removed and the lid taped down. We use furniture blankets, piano boards, and four-wheel trolleys rated to 400kg.

Concert grands are the most demanding.

These instruments are over 2.7 metres long and can weigh 500kg. We arrange specialist rigging for concert grand moves, including stair climbers and, where required, crane lifts for upper-floor flats.

Digital pianos and electric keyboards are also in scope.

These are lighter but can be fragile. We pack them in fitted transit cases and secure them in the van separately from heavier items.

We also move organs, including electric organs and small pipe organ sections.

If you have an instrument that does not fit a standard category, call us on and we will assess it directly.

All piano moves include a pre-move assessment, full blanket wrapping, and delivery to the room of your choice.

When you need the best piano removals Carlisle has available, it helps to know what your options are and what separates them.

General removal companies will sometimes take a piano as part of a house move.

The risk here is that the crew may not have specific piano training. An upright piano has a centre of gravity that is higher than most furniture. Without the right technique, it can tip unexpectedly during a carry. Walls, frames, and the instrument itself are at risk.

Man and van services are suitable for lighter digital pianos and some smaller uprights on good-access ground-floor jobs.

For these jobs, our Man & Van rate of £45 per hour provides a cost-effective solution. The crew still receives our standard piano handling briefing before any instrument job.

Specialist piano carriers exist in the UK but tend to operate on longer lead times and charge a premium for same-day or next-day moves.

Giant Van bridges this gap. We offer specialist-trained crews with same-day availability and transparent pricing.

DIY piano moving is not recommended.

Even with friends and a rented van, the risk of injury and instrument damage is high. A 250kg upright on a staircase requires coordinated technique, not just muscle. The cost of repairing a cracked soundboard or a damaged case far exceeds the cost of a professional removal.

Giant Van offers GPS tracking on every vehicle, full insurance, an instant online quote system, and same-day availability across Carlisle.

That combination is hard to match through any other option in the area. Call to talk through your specific piano job.