At Removal Companies Kensington, we provide specialist piano removals throughout Kensington and the surrounding areas. With years of hands-on experience moving upright, baby grand and grand pianos in tight London properties, we understand exactly how much care, planning and strength is needed to move these delicate instruments safely.
Whether you are a homeowner, a music teacher, a venue or a school, our professional, fully insured piano moving crews handle every move with precision and respect for both your instrument and your property.
Pianos are heavy, fragile and awkwardly shaped. Moving one through narrow Kensington staircases, basement flats and period homes requires more than just muscle. Our local team combines specialist equipment, careful planning and detailed local knowledge to move your piano without damage or disruption.
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Every job is assessed individually so we can choose the safest route, equipment and team size for your particular piano and property.
If you are moving home within Kensington or relocating out of the area, we can move your piano as part of a full house move or as a standalone service. We protect floors, staircases and doors, and coordinate timings with your main removal if required.
Many rental properties in Kensington have tight access and strict building rules. We work discreetly, protect common areas and liaise with building managers where needed, ensuring you leave the property in good condition and avoid damage disputes.
If you provide a piano as part of a furnished let, we can reposition, remove or relocate it between properties. Our trained team minimise disturbance to other residents and keep communal areas clean and protected.
We support hotels, bars, restaurants, recording studios, schools and event venues across Kensington. Whether you need a permanent relocation or a temporary move for refurbishment, we handle access planning, timing and protection around other furniture and fixtures.
Kensington has many music students and young professionals. If you are moving between student accommodation, practice spaces or shared flats, we offer cost-effective options to move upright pianos and digital pianos safely.
If your situation is unusual – such as roof terraces, spiral staircases or multi-level garden access – we will assess feasibility during the survey and explain options clearly before any commitment.
You contact our Kensington office with basic details: piano type, current location, destination, and any known access issues. We will usually ask for photos or a short video of staircases, corridors and entrances. Based on this, we provide a clear, no-obligation quotation outlining what is included, timings and any specific requirements.
For most Kensington piano moves, a detailed virtual survey (video call or photos) is sufficient. For complex properties, we may arrange an onsite visit. During the survey we check measurements, floor types, parking, lift sizes and potential obstacles. This planning step reduces risk on the day and ensures we send the right number of trained movers and the correct equipment.
On moving day, we protect your property and piano before anything is lifted. This can include door and banister protection, floor coverings and corner guards. We then pad and wrap the piano using thick quilted blankets and specialist covers. For grand and baby grand pianos, we remove legs and lyre where appropriate, securing them separately for transit.
Using piano skids, dollies, straps and ramps, we carefully manoeuvre the piano out of the property and into our purpose-equipped removal vehicle. It is securely strapped and braced to prevent movement in transit. Our vehicles are covered by goods in transit insurance, and our drivers are experienced in navigating Kensington’s narrow and busy streets.
At the destination, we place the piano in your chosen room and position, subject to access. Protective materials are used again to safeguard floors and walls. We reassemble any removed parts (for grand pianos), carry out basic checks for stability and ensure you are happy with the final position before we leave. You may wish to arrange tuning after the piano has settled for a few weeks.
We price piano moves fairly and transparently based on:
Your written quote will clearly state what is included, any potential additional costs (for example, if access is significantly different from the information provided) and payment terms. There are no hidden extras; if circumstances change, we discuss options with you before proceeding.
Attempting to move a piano yourself, or using a casual man-and-van, often risks injury, damage to the piano, and harm to property. Pianos have delicate internal components that can be easily affected by jolts, tilting or incorrect lifting. Their weight distribution also makes them unpredictable on stairs.
Our professional teams use the correct technique, equipment and protection to reduce these risks. We also carry suitable insurance cover, so in the rare event that something goes wrong, you are not left out of pocket – something informal movers typically cannot offer.
Removal Companies Kensington operates to high professional standards on every job:
We treat each piano as if it were our own, combining practical expertise with a respectful, careful approach.
Protecting your instrument and property is our first priority. We use clean, well-maintained covers and blankets, sturdy straps and non-marking floor protection. Corners, bannisters and door frames are shielded where needed. Our crews are trained to lift safely and to communicate clearly with each other throughout the move.
We also take sustainability seriously. We maximise vehicle loading to reduce unnecessary journeys, maintain our fleet for efficiency, and reuse durable protective materials rather than single-use plastics wherever possible. Old or unwanted pianos can, by prior agreement, be taken to appropriate recycling or disposal facilities.
When you are moving home in or out of Kensington, we can integrate piano removals into your main move or handle it separately for extra care. Coordinating both reduces disruption and ensures your piano is among the first items placed safely in your new home.
Hotels, offices and hospitality venues often have pianos in reception, bars or event spaces. We work around your opening hours, keeping noise and disruption to a minimum, and protecting high-end finishes, marble floors and glass features during the move.
Occasionally, pianos need to be moved at short notice – for example, after a property sale completes quickly or during an unexpected refurbishment. Subject to availability, we can arrange urgent piano removals in Kensington, always ensuring safety and care are not compromised.
The cost depends on the type of piano, access at both properties and the travel distance. Upright pianos on the ground floor with straightforward access are at the lower end, while grand pianos, multiple flights of stairs or difficult access will cost more due to extra labour and equipment. After a short discussion and survey (usually by photos or video), we provide a fixed, itemised quote so you know exactly what you will pay before committing.
Where our schedule allows, we do accommodate same-day or next-day piano removals in Kensington. Availability depends on how many trained staff and vehicles we have free, as piano moves cannot be squeezed in between other jobs without proper planning. If you need an urgent move, contact us as early as possible with full details. We will be honest about what is feasible and, if we cannot assist at very short notice, we will suggest the earliest safe alternative.
Yes. Your piano is covered by our goods in transit insurance while it is in our vehicle, and by our public liability insurance when we are working in your property or building. These policies are designed to protect you in the unlikely event of accidental damage. We are happy to outline the key terms and limits of cover before you book. For especially high-value instruments, you may also wish to check any existing home or specialist musical instrument insurance you hold.
Our standard service includes planning and survey, arrival at the agreed time, protective wrapping of the piano, property protection where required, careful removal from the building, secure loading into our vehicle, transport to the new address, unloading and positioning in the chosen room. For grand and baby grand pianos, we also handle basic disassembly and reassembly of legs and lyre. Any additional services, such as storage or disposal of an old piano, can be discussed and confirmed in writing beforehand.
Many man-and-van operators lack the specialist equipment, training and insurance needed for safe piano removals. Our teams are specifically trained in piano handling techniques, use purpose-designed skids, dollies and straps, and follow planned routes to minimise risk. We carry appropriate insurances and work to professional standards, giving you protection that informal services cannot usually match. In essence, you are paying not just for transport, but for experience, safety and peace of mind.
For the best choice of dates and times, especially at weekends and month-end, we recommend booking at least one to two weeks in advance. This allows us to carry out a proper survey and schedule the right crew. However, we understand that moves are not always planned that far ahead, and we will always try to help with shorter notice where our diary permits. The earlier you contact us with accurate information, the easier it is to secure a suitable slot.
If you're looking for a cheap way to move out why not call our moving company in Kensington!
| Transit Van | 1 Man | 2 Men |
| Per hour /Min 2 hrs/ | from £60 | from £84 |
| Per half day /Up to 4 hrs/ | from £240 | from £336 |
| Per day /Up to 8 hrs/ | from £480 | from £672 |
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