Piano Removals Portsmouth

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   If you need Piano Delivery Portsmouth, not all pianos are the same job.

   We move every type across the Portsmouth area, and the approach differs for each.

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   Upright pianos are the most common request.

   Standard uprights weigh between 180kg and 270kg. A two-person crew handles most moves, but a third team member is added for stairs or long carries. We use piano boards and heavy-duty straps, and we protect the instrument with quilted blankets before it goes near the van.

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   Baby grand pianos require dismantling on site.

   The three legs come off first. The lid and music desk are packed separately. The body goes onto a skid board and is covered in moving blankets. Reassembly happens at the destination before anything else is moved into the room.

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   Grand pianos over 1.8 metres need a larger vehicle and a one- or two-person crew as standard.
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   Digital pianos and stage pianos are lighter but more vulnerable to shock.

   We pack them with anti-static foam, keep them away from heavy furniture loads, and secure them with ratchet straps in the van. The stands and pedal boards travel in separate padded cases where possible.

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   Antique and heritage instruments need extra care.

   If your piano was built before 1950, tell us when you book. We adjust handling techniques for older casework and apply additional protective materials. We do not tune pianos, but we can recommend a Portsmouth-based tuner who can visit after delivery to settle the instrument to its new location.

How We Schedule Piano Removals in Portsmouth

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   Most general removal companies in Portsmouth treat a piano like a heavy piece of furniture.
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   They may have two strong staff and a van, but they do not carry piano boards, stair-walking dollies, or quilted instrument blankets as standard.
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   They may not know that the lift at Gunwharf Quays cannot take a standard upright, or that streets off Albert Road have one-hour parking bays that require a suspension permit for longer jobs.
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   Giant Van is different in four ways.
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   First, our crews are trained in piano handling techniques.
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   Dismantling a grand piano, executing a stair carry on a Victorian staircase, and securing an instrument in a van are skills that take practice to get right.
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   Second, we carry specialist equipment on every piano job.
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   The right tools reduce the risk of damage to the piano, the floors, and the walls.
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   Third, every move is covered by full insurance.
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    General removal companies often exclude piano damage from their standard liability cover.
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    Read the small print before you book elsewhere.
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    Fourth, our pricing is fixed.
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    You will not receive an invoice at the end of the job that is higher than the quote you accepted.
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    The Giant Van app also gives you GPS tracking on move day so you can plan around the crew's arrival time rather than waiting in all day.