Perth Piano Removals

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   Preparing properly saves time, reduces risk, and keeps the cost of your Perth piano removal down.
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   Follow these five steps before our crew arrives.
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   Measure every doorway and hallway on the route.
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   An upright piano is typically 148 cm tall, 150 cm wide, and 60 cm deep.
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   Your narrowest doorway must be at least 80 cm wide for the piano to pass through on its side.
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   If you are unsure, message us in the live chat and we will advise you before booking.
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   Clear the path completely.
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    Remove rugs, shoe racks, and any furniture within two metres of the piano's travel route.
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    This includes clearing the hallway at both ends of the move.
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    Do not leave this until the morning of the move.
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    Protect the floor.
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    We lay floor protection sheets on every job, but hard floors such as stone flags and wooden boards in Perth's older properties can still sustain minor damage if heavy equipment is dragged rather than carried.
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    Let us know in advance if you have sensitive flooring.
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    Lock the keyboard lid.
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    If your piano has a fallboard, lock it shut before we arrive.
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    If you do not have a key, use a soft cloth and tape to hold it closed.
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    This prevents the keyboard from being exposed and the keys from sustaining damage during the move.
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    Note the tuning requirement.
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    Piano moves almost always detune the instrument slightly.
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    Book a tuner for two to three weeks after the move, not the day after.
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    This gives the piano time to settle in its new environment and humidity level.
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    Perth has a moderately humid climate year-round, which can affect tuning stability in older instruments.

Perth Piano Removals: How to Start

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   Many Perth households consider using a general removals firm for a piano move to save money.

   Here is an honest comparison of what you get with each option.

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   A general removal company will typically send two workers who are experienced with furniture but not specifically trained in piano handling.

   They may not carry piano skids or stair-walking dollies. If the piano needs to go up or down stairs, they will improvise with standard furniture straps.

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   This increases the risk of damage to the instrument, the property, and the workers.
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   Insurance with a general removal company often covers furniture but may explicitly exclude musical instruments above a certain value.

   Check the policy before you book. An uninsured claim on a piano worth £3,000 or more will cost you far more than the money saved on the day.

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   Giant Van specialises in piano removals.

   Our crews are trained specifically for this type of work. We carry piano-specific equipment on every job. We have moved pianos into Perth Concert Hall, into schools across PH1 to PH4, and into hundreds of private homes across the city.

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   The price difference between a general removals firm and a piano specialist is often smaller than people expect.

   Our Perth piano removal prices start at £150. Many general companies quote similar prices for the job but then add surcharges for stairs, heavy items, or specialist equipment that they do not carry as standard.

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   For a piano worth more than £500, the case for using a specialist is clear.

   Message us in the live chat to get a fixed quote from Giant Van today.