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Hampshire's Specialist Piano Removal Company Hampshire Residents Rely On
Moving a piano is one of the most demanding jobs in the removals industry. If you have a Victorian upright on the top floor of a Victorian terrace in Winchester or a baby grand sitting in a detached home in Romsey, Giant Van has the training, kit, and local knowledge to move it safely. We are a dedicated removal company Hampshire families and businesses have trusted since 2010, handling over 1,200 piano moves across the county. Call us on 020 3129 6180 or read on to see exactly how we work.
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Quick AnswerGiant Van is a specialist piano removal company covering all of Hampshire, including Southampton (SO14-SO19), Portsmouth (PO1-PO6), Winchester (SO22-SO23), Basingstoke (RG21-RG24), Andover (SP10-SP11), Eastleigh (SO50-SO53), Fareham (PO14-PO17), Gosport (PO12-PO13), and the New Forest (SO40-SO43). We operate seven days a week, 7am to 8pm. Piano removals start from £150. Call 020 3129 6180 for a free fixed-price quote.
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Typical Properties in Hampshire's Specialist Piano Removal Company Hampshire Residents Rely On
Understanding the property mix helps us plan the right crew size, van, and equipment for your move.
Semi-Detached
28%
Terraced Houses
26%
Flats & Apartments
22%
Detached Houses
18%
Bungalows
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Average Property Era: Mixed stock
Piano Removal Services Across Hampshire
Giant Van offers a full range of piano removal services throughout Hampshire, covering every type of instrument from compact digital pianos to full-size concert grands. Our standard piano removal service starts from £150 and includes padded blanket wrapping, a four-wheel trolley, and at least two trained operators on every job.
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For upright pianos, we use a specialist piano board that distributes weight evenly and protects your floors. Grand pianos require leg removal and a full wrap before they go anywhere near a staircase or doorway. We carry the correct skid boards, piano straps, and corner guards for both types, so no improvised solutions on the day.
Beyond the instrument itself, we also offer a full house removals service in Hampshire from £250 to £850 depending on the volume of furniture, and a man and van service from £45 to £300 for smaller loads. Office relocations across Southampton, Portsmouth, and Basingstoke are priced from £300 to £600. If you are moving the piano as part of a larger house move, we can bundle the services into a single booking, which typically saves you between 10% and 15% on the combined cost.
Every piano removal booking includes a pre-move survey by phone or in person. We confirm ceiling heights, staircase widths, and any tight corners before the team arrives so there are no surprises on move day. Hampshire removals rarely go to plan without this step, and we build it into every job at no extra charge.
Access Challenges and Local Logistics in Hampshire
Hampshire is an extraordinarily varied county for removal work.
In the New Forest, single-track lanes near Burley and Fordingbridge mean our vans must sometimes park 50 metres from the door and use a full carry approach. In central Southampton around Bedford Place and Oxford Street, residents' parking zones apply Monday to Saturday, so we apply for suspension permits in advance where the job requires it.
Portsmouth's Portsea Island geography creates its own challenges.
Properties near the Historic Dockyard on Queen Street and around Fratton often have narrow Victorian passageways between houses. We survey these routes in advance and keep a set of carpeted furniture sliders and 90-degree piano dollies in the van for exactly these situations.
Rural properties also crop up frequently in our Hampshire removals work.
Farms near Stockbridge, isolated cottages around the Test Valley, and properties with long gravel driveways near Wickham all require different planning. Our team uses satellite imagery and, where necessary, an in-person site visit to confirm access before the move date.
In Winchester, parking on the High Street and Jewry Street can be difficult during market days on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
We schedule Winchester city centre jobs to start before 8am or after 3pm when parking enforcement is lighter. That kind of local knowledge is the difference between a smooth piano move and a stressful one. Our experience across Hampshire postcodes SO, PO, RG21-27, SP10-11, and GU11-12 means we rarely encounter a situation we have not handled before.
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Piano Removal and Hampshire Removals Pricing
All prices below are for moves within Hampshire. Long-distance moves are quoted separately. Prices include two trained operators, full blanket wrapping, and goods in transit insurance up to £10,000 declared value. Piano Removal: from £150 (local upright piano move, ground floor to ground floor). Staircase surcharges apply from £25 per floor. Grand piano moves start from £250 due to leg removal and extended wrapping time required. Man and Van: £45 to £300 depending on hours and load. Minimum one-hour booking. Suited to small loads, single items, or student moves. House Removals: £250 to £850 for a standard 2-3 bedroom house move within Hampshire. Price depends on volume of furniture, number of staircases, and distance between properties. Office Removals: £300 to £600 for small to medium office relocations in Southampton, Portsmouth, and Basingstoke. Out-of-hours moves (evenings and weekends) available at a 15% uplift. All quotes are fixed prices confirmed before the job begins. Call 020 3129 6180 for a personalised quote or use the online form on this page.
Property SizeStarting Price
Studio / 1-bed flatFrom £149
2-bed houseFrom £249Most Popular
3-bed houseFrom £399
4-bed houseFrom £549
Man and van (hourly)From £39/hr
All prices include a fully insured crew, van, and moving blankets. Packing services available as add-ons.
Get your exact price7 Things to Do Before Your Piano Removal Day
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Follow these seven steps before our team arrives.
An upright piano is typically 145cm to 155cm tall and 55cm deep. If any doorway is narrower than 75cm, tell us in advance so we can plan the tipping angle.
Remove rugs, lamp stands, and any furniture that narrows the route. This is the single biggest time-saving step you can take.
If the lid lock is broken or missing, tape the lid shut with cloth painter's tape. Never use masking tape directly on lacquered wood.
The fallboard protects the action from knocks. If your piano does not have a fallboard lock, place a folded tea towel between the fallboard and the keys to prevent rattling.
Take photos of any existing scratches, chips, or worn lacquer spots. This protects you and us if a pre-existing mark is noticed after the move.
If there is no off-street parking at either address, let us know at least 48 hours in advance. We can advise on council permit applications in Southampton, Portsmouth, and Winchester.
Know exactly where the piano is going before the day. Changing your mind mid-move while the piano is on the stairs adds time and risk.
How Removals in Hampshire's Specialist Piano Removal Company Hampshire Residents Rely On Work
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Tell us about your move
Enter your collection and delivery addresses, select your property size, and list any large items. See a fixed price in under 60 seconds.
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Choose your moving day
Pick a date and time slot that works for you. Add packing materials or extra helpers if you need them.
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Relax while we move you in
A fully insured crew arrives on time, wraps and loads your belongings, and delivers everything to your new home.
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What Is Included in Every Giant Van Piano Move
Transparency matters on a job where things can go wrong.
Here is exactly what you get with every Giant Van piano removal in Hampshire.
Two trained operators are included in the base price for all piano moves.
Pianos weighing over 250kg, such as larger uprights by Bechstein or Steinway, are quoted for a three-person crew, and we will always tell you upfront if that applies.
All moves include heavy-duty furniture blankets.
We wrap every piano in a minimum of two blankets, secured with nylon strapping.
The blankets stay on the instrument until it is in position at the destination.
We do not remove the wrapping in a doorway or on a staircase.
Our van fleet includes a low-loading panel van (2.4m internal height) and a Luton box van with a tail lift.
Piano moves almost always use the Luton with a tail lift, which reduces the risk of manual handling injuries and avoids the instrument being tilted sharply to enter the vehicle.
Public liability insurance up to £2 million covers every job.
Goods in transit insurance for the piano itself is standard up to £10,000 declared value.
If your instrument is worth more, tell us at the time of booking and we will arrange extended cover through our broker at a nominal additional cost.
Finally, we include a 30-minute repositioning window at the destination.
If you want the piano moved slightly once it is in the room, that is covered within the booking.
After 30 minutes, additional time is charged at £30 per half hour.
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DIY Move vs Professional Removal
DIY Move
- Van hire: £80–200 per day plus fuel
- No transit insurance for belongings
- Physical effort and injury risk
- Friends needed — plans fall through
- Multiple trips if van too small
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- Fixed price — no surprise charges
- £10,000 goods-in-transit insurance
- Trained crew handles heavy items
- Right-sized van every time
- Furniture blankets and straps provided
How a Giant Van Piano Removal Works Step by Step
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Knowing what to expect on the day reduces anxiety and helps everything run smoothly.
Here is how a typical Hampshire piano removal proceeds with Giant Van.
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Booking and survey.
You call us on or fill in the online quote form. We ask about piano type, weight if known, number of stairs at both addresses, and access notes. Most quotes are confirmed within two hours.
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Confirmation and permit applications.
Three days before your move, we confirm the booking by email. If a parking suspension is needed, we file the application with Hampshire County Council or the relevant borough council at this stage.
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Day-of arrival.
Our team arrives in the booking window, typically a two-hour slot. They introduce themselves, walk the route from piano to van, and identify any obstacles before touching the instrument.
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Piano preparation.
The team locks the keyboard lid, wraps the piano in furniture blankets, and secures the wrapping. For grand pianos, legs are removed and wrapped individually. Each leg is labelled with painter's tape so re-assembly is straightforward.
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Areas We Cover Across Hampshire
Giant Van covers the whole of Hampshire for piano removals and general hampshire removals work.
Our base in Southampton means we are typically on site within 45 minutes anywhere in the county.
In Southampton, we regularly work in Bitterne, Shirley, Portswood, Bassett, and the city centre SO14-SO19 postcode range.
In Portsmouth, we cover PO1 through PO6, including Southsea, North End, Cosham, and Waterlooville.
Winchester and its surrounding villages, including Owslebury, Colden Common, and Twyford, fall comfortably within our standard service area.
Eastleigh, Chandler's Ford, and Fair Oak in the SO50-SO53 range are covered without a travel surcharge.
In north Hampshire, we serve Basingstoke (RG21-RG24), Andover (SP10-SP11), Fleet (GU51-GU52), and Alton (GU34).
The A303 and M3 corridor means north Hampshire jobs are straightforward from our Southampton base.
In the south and east, we cover Fareham (PO14-PO17), Gosport (PO12-PO13), Havant (PO9), and Petersfield (GU31-GU32).
The New Forest district, including Lyndhurst, Brockenhurst, and Fordingbridge (SO43-SO51, SP6), is within our coverage area, though rural access notes should be given at the time of booking.
We also take on cross-county piano moves.
If you are relocating from Hampshire to Surrey, Dorset, Wiltshire, or West Sussex, call us to discuss pricing. Long-distance piano moves are typically quoted at a flat rate rather than by the hour.
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Why Hampshire Customers Choose Giant Van
Giant Van has operated in Hampshire since 2010. In that time, we have completed over 3,400 removals jobs across the county, including more than 1,200 piano moves. That volume of real-world experience counts for a great deal when the job involves a 300kg instrument on a tight Victorian staircase.
Our crews receive specific piano handling training before they go on solo jobs. This is not a box-ticking exercise. We train on upright and grand pianos in a controlled space, practising staircase techniques, tight corner navigation, and secure loading. A crew member who has not completed this training will not be assigned to a piano job.
Our vehicles are checked and maintained monthly. We operate a fleet of four Luton vans with tail lifts and two Mercedes Sprinter panel vans. All vehicles carry a full set of piano handling equipment, not just the minimum.
We are transparent about costs. Our pricing starts at £150 for a local piano move in Southampton or Portsmouth, and we provide a fixed quote before the job, not an estimate that grows on the day. There are no fuel surcharges within Hampshire and no hidden call-out fees.
Customer communication is a priority. You receive a booking confirmation by email, a reminder the day before, and a phone call or text when the crew is 30 minutes away. If anything changes on our side, we call you immediately. We do not leave you wondering where the van is.
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When Is the Best Time to Move?
UK moving demand follows seasonal patterns. Off-peak months typically offer lower prices and more crew availability.
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Best Times to Book a Piano Removal in Hampshire
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In Hampshire, the removal industry follows a predictable seasonal pattern, and knowing it puts you in control.
These months align with school year end, summer house moves, and pre-Christmas relocations. During these windows, we are often booked two to three weeks in advance for Saturday slots. If your move falls in these months, book as early as possible.
During these periods, weekday slots are usually available within 48 hours and Saturday slots within a week. If you have flexibility on timing, a January or February move will typically be faster to book and may attract a discount of 5% to 8% off the quoted price.
They also carry a practical advantage in Hampshire towns: parking enforcement is lighter on side streets in Southampton and Winchester on weekday mornings before 9am.
End-of-month moves are extremely popular because tenancy agreements and completions cluster on the 28th to the 31st. Our diaries fill fastest on those dates.
Hampshire has a large number of families who time relocations to the school calendar, and Easter and half-term weeks fill up almost as fast as summer.
Piano Removal vs Standard Removal: What Is Different
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In practice, piano moving is a distinct specialism that requires different equipment, different training, and a different approach to risk assessment.
A piano is different in three important ways. First, the weight distribution is uneven. An upright piano has most of its weight in the cast iron plate at the back, which means it tips unexpectedly if not handled correctly. Second, the instrument is acoustically sensitive. Sudden jolts, sharp tilts, and hard knocks can shift hammers, break strings, and alter tuning. Third, the shape is awkward. A grand piano cannot be moved in one piece through most residential doors in Hampshire's Victorian housing stock.
The cost of a scratched skirting board or chipped piano casing is minor compared to the cost of a cracked soundboard or a string replacement, which can run to £300 to £800 at a piano tuner.
Every piano job uses a Luton van with a tail lift and a team with completed piano handling training. We do not send the standard house moving crew to a piano job just because they happen to be in the area. That distinction matters when the instrument arriving at the new address needs to be in tune.
Giant Van is a Hampshire-based removal company with over 16 years of experience moving pianos, furniture, and office equipment across the county.
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We cover every Hampshire postcode, offer fixed-price quotes, and provide fully trained crews with specialist piano handling equipment on every job.
Our prices start from £150 for piano removals, £45 for man and van services, and £250 for full house removals.
Call 020 3129 6180 to get a quote or book your move.
If you are looking for a removal company Hampshire can genuinely trust with a piano, Giant Van is the team to call.
We do not subcontract, we do not cut corners on wrapping, and we do not send unqualified staff on piano jobs.
Every move comes with public liability cover up to £2 million and goods in transit insurance as standard.
Reach us seven days a week on 020 3129 6180.
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Hampshire's Specialist Piano Removal Company Hampshire Residents Rely On — FAQs
How much does it cost to move a piano in Hampshire?
Piano removal in Hampshire starts from £150 for a local upright move on a single floor. Moves involving stairs, tight access, or grand pianos start from £250. Giant Van provides fixed quotes before every job, so the price you are given is the price you pay. Call for a free, no-obligation quote specific to your instrument and address.
Do I need to get my piano tuned after moving it?
Yes. Any piano move will cause some tuning shift due to changes in temperature, humidity, and physical vibration during transport. Most piano tuners in Hampshire recommend waiting two to four weeks after a move before booking a tuning session. This allows the instrument to settle in its new environment. A typical tuning costs £50 to £80 from a Registered Piano Tuner.
Can you move a piano up or down stairs in Hampshire homes?
Yes. Our crews are trained and equipped for staircase piano moves. We use piano skid boards, furniture straps, and a minimum two-person crew for any staircase job. We need the staircase width, number of steps, and whether there is a landing or turn in the staircase to quote accurately. Staircase surcharges start from £25 per floor. Call to discuss your specific layout.
How far in advance should I book a piano removal in Hampshire?
For weekday moves between January and March, 48 to 72 hours notice is usually enough. For Saturday moves in summer (June to August), book two to three weeks in advance as those slots fill quickly. End-of-month dates fill fastest regardless of season. We recommend calling as soon as your move date is confirmed to secure your preferred slot.
Is my piano insured during the move?
Yes. Every Giant Van piano removal in Hampshire includes goods in transit insurance up to £10,000 declared value as standard. If your instrument is worth more than £10,000, tell us at the time of booking and we will arrange extended cover through our broker. We also carry public liability insurance up to £2 million on every job. Full policy details are available on request.
What types of piano can Giant Van move in Hampshire?
We move all types of piano across Hampshire, including upright pianos, baby grands, boudoir grands, concert grands, digital pianos, and player pianos. Concert grands over 200cm in length are priced individually due to their size and weight. We also move keyboard workstations and digital stage pianos as part of our man and van or house removal services. Call to confirm your specific instrument.
Do you offer same-day piano removal in Hampshire?
Same-day piano removal is available in Hampshire subject to crew and van availability. It is most likely to be possible on weekdays between September and March when our diaries are quieter. Same-day bookings carry a short-notice surcharge of £30. Call as early in the day as possible to check whether a same-day slot can be arranged for your location.
Can Giant Van move a piano to or from an upstairs flat in Southampton or Portsmouth?
Yes. Upstairs flat moves are a regular part of our Hampshire work. We handle Victorian terraces in Southsea, PO4-PO5, and converted flats in Portswood and Bitterne in the SO17-SO18 range frequently. We need the floor number, whether there is a lift, and the staircase width to quote correctly. Narrow staircases under 90cm wide may require specialist equipment and a three-person crew.
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