Piano Removals

Piano Removals Kennington – Man With a Van Kennington

Moving a piano is never just another job. At Man With a Van Kennington, our dedicated piano removals service is designed specifically for the weight, shape and sensitivity of upright, grand and digital pianos. We combine specialist equipment, careful planning and a fully insured team to move your instrument safely across Kennington and the surrounding areas.

Specialist Piano Removals in Kennington

Pianos are heavy, delicate, and valuable – both financially and emotionally. A standard house move approach is not enough. Our professional piano teams use piano skates, padded covers, straps and ramps to protect your instrument, your property and our staff during every stage of the move.

Whether you’re moving a small upright between flats or a baby grand to a concert venue, we plan the route, measure access, and allocate the right crew and vehicle so the move runs smoothly and safely.

Local Kennington Expertise

Working daily in Kennington means we understand the realities of local streets, parking restrictions, controlled parking zones and tight stairwells in period properties. We liaise with you in advance about access, permits and timings to minimise disruption to your neighbours and avoid delays.

Our knowledge of local estates, new-build developments and commercial premises helps us anticipate the challenges of your piano move before we arrive on site.

Who Our Piano Removals Service Is For

• Homeowners upgrading, downsizing or moving house with an upright or grand piano.
• Renters in flats and houses needing careful staircase or lift moves.
• Landlords removing or relocating pianos between tenancies or furnished lets.
• Businesses – schools, studios, churches, hotels and venues with performance or practice pianos.
• Students at music colleges or universities moving in or out of accommodation.

Whether you play daily or simply want a cherished family piano moved safely, we tailor our service to your needs and schedule.

What We Can and Can’t Move

Included in Our Piano Removals

• Upright pianos – standard, console and overstrung models.
• Baby grand and grand pianos – with dismantling and protection where required.
• Digital pianos and stage pianos – including stands and pedals.
• Piano stools and benches, music stands and small accessories.
• Short local moves, longer distance moves and internal moves within the same property.

Excluded or By-Special-Arrangement Items

• Extremely rare or museum-grade instruments may require additional specialist crating.
• Pianos needing crane access from high floors – we can arrange this with trusted partners but it is not part of our standard service.
• Non-standard heavy items such as safes or industrial machinery, unless agreed in advance.
• Piano tuning or repairs – we do not tune, but we can recommend local technicians.

If you are unsure whether your instrument or access situation is suitable, we can usually confirm during your quotation or survey.

Our Step-by-Step Piano Removals Process

1. Enquiry & Quote

Contact us by phone, email or online form with basic details – type of piano, current and new address, access (steps, lifts, parking) and preferred dates. We provide a clear, no-obligation quote, outlining what is included so you know exactly what to expect.

2. Survey – Virtual or Onsite

For more complex moves – such as grand pianos, awkward stairs or long carries – we arrange a short virtual survey (video call and photos) or an onsite visit. This allows us to check measurements, assess access and plan the route, ensuring the correct team size, equipment and vehicle are booked.

3. Packing & Preparation

On the day, our trained crew arrives on time and walks through the move with you. We protect floors and tight corners as needed. The piano is carefully wrapped in thick, padded covers, key lids secured, and moving parts protected. For grands and some baby grands, we may remove legs, pedals and lyre before wrapping each component individually.

4. Loading & Transport

Your piano is moved using piano skates, dollies, sliders and ramps, never dragged or forced. We work as a coordinated team to navigate steps, landings and doorways safely. In the vehicle, the instrument is securely strapped and braced to prevent movement, and transported directly to your new address in our purpose-equipped vans.

5. Unloading & Placement

At the destination, we unload with the same care, protecting flooring and walls. The piano is positioned where you want it, reassembled if needed and levelled. We recommend allowing the instrument to settle for a week or two before booking a tuner, as changes in temperature and humidity can affect pitch.

Transparent Piano Removals Pricing

We believe in clear, upfront pricing. Piano removal costs are based on:

• Type and size of piano (upright, baby grand, grand).
• Travel distance between properties.
• Access difficulty – stairs, narrow corridors, lack of lift, long carries.
• Any additional services such as internal moves or temporary storage.

Your quote will set out what is included, any potential additional charges (for example, unexpected access issues) and our payment terms. There are no hidden extras, and we are always happy to explain how the price has been calculated.

Why Choose Professional Piano Removals Over DIY

Attempting to move a piano yourself, or with a casual man-and-van, can lead to damage to the instrument, injury to those lifting it and harm to your property. Pianos have a high centre of gravity and sensitive internal components that are easy to knock out of alignment.

Our professional teams are trained specifically in piano handling techniques, use the correct equipment, and follow planned routes. This reduces risk, protects your investment and often saves money in the long run by avoiding repairs, tuning problems or replacement of damaged flooring and walls.

Insurance and Professional Standards

Your piano move is covered by our Goods in Transit insurance, protecting your instrument while it is in our care and vehicles, and our Public Liability cover for work carried out at your property. Policy details and limits are available on request.

All team members are employed or regular trusted crew, properly briefed and trained in safe lifting, manual handling and piano-specific techniques. We operate reliable, well-maintained vehicles and follow clear procedures for every move, from confirmation paperwork to completion checks.

Care, Protection and Sustainability

We treat every piano as if it were our own. Thick transit blankets, padded covers, straps and floor protection are used as standard. We take time to plan tight manoeuvres rather than forcing the instrument into position, and we never rush at the expense of safety.

Where possible, we reuse durable protective materials and minimise single-use plastics. Efficient route planning helps to reduce unnecessary mileage, and we maintain our vehicles regularly to keep emissions as low as practicable.

Real-World Piano Removal Use Cases

• Moving house: Coordinating your piano relocation alongside your general removals or as a dedicated specialist service.
• Office or studio relocation: Transferring pianos between schools, rehearsal studios, churches or performance venues.
• Urgent moves: Short-notice or same-day piano removals where our schedule allows, for unexpected tenancy changes or emergency building works.
• Internal moves: Shifting a piano between rooms or floors during renovations, decorating or reconfiguring your space.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a piano removal in Kennington cost?

The cost depends mainly on the type of piano, access and distance. Upright pianos with straightforward ground-floor access are usually the most economical. Grand and baby grand moves, or properties with multiple flights of stairs and tight corners, require more crew and time, so are priced higher. Once we know your addresses, piano type and access details, we provide a clear fixed or range-based quote. There are no hidden extras, and we will always explain what is included and how the price has been calculated.

Can you do same-day or urgent piano removals?

Where our schedule allows, we can often accommodate same-day or next-day piano moves in Kennington and nearby areas. Availability depends on crew and vehicle capacity, and whether we need to carry out a quick survey first. For urgent moves, call us as early as possible with full details so we can assess feasibility, confirm costs and arrange parking if required. While we can’t guarantee every last-minute request, we will always do our best to help and offer realistic options.

Is my piano insured during the move?

Yes. Your instrument is covered by our Goods in Transit insurance while it is being moved by our team and travelling in our vehicles. We also carry Public Liability cover for work at your property. Insurance is subject to policy terms and conditions, which we are happy to share. Please let us know the approximate value and any previous damage or known issues with the piano so we can note this on our paperwork. We also recommend separate instrument insurance for long-term protection.

What exactly is included in your piano removals service?

Our standard service includes supplying the right vehicle, a trained crew, protective covers and equipment, safe loading, transport and placement of your piano in the new location. We’ll dismantle and reassemble legs and pedals on grands where necessary, and move a matching piano stool if you have one. Floor and corner protection is provided as needed. What’s not included as standard are tuning, repairs, storage or crane hire, although we can often help arrange these through trusted partners or recommend local specialists.

How is a professional piano removal different from a general man-and-van?

A professional piano removal service focuses specifically on the weight, balance and fragility of pianos. Our crews are trained in piano handling, arrive with skates, ramps, padded covers and appropriate vehicles, and plan every move carefully. A casual man-and-van may not have the equipment, experience or insurance needed for such a specialised item, increasing the risk of damage or injury. With us, you get a structured process, documented cover and the reassurance that moving pianos is part of what we do every week, not a one-off favour.

How far in advance should I book a piano removal?

For the best choice of dates and times, especially at weekends or month-end, we recommend booking 1–2 weeks in advance. This allows time for any necessary survey, parking arrangements and coordination with your wider move. However, we understand that dates can change or urgent situations arise, so we always keep some flexibility in our diary. If you need a move at short notice, contact us and we’ll let you know our earliest availability and any options to fit you in.