[hector]

Hi,

I need to move my piano from Sussex to the midlands. I have spoken to a few piano removal specialists and they are quoting &350 - &400. It is only an upright that is worth less than &1000. Do you think I would do any damage moving it myself - I have access to large van etc.. Or do you think I should just pay the professionals.

If anyone has any tips for moving / transporting an upright I would be very grateful.

Thanks,
Hector

[Barrie Heaton]

First of all there is an art to moving a piano, I have seen many house removal companies getting in to big problems when moving pianos. Dropping them off the back of vans is a common one. At least the pros are insured. Have you asked about doing it as a part load at their convenience? What happens is they phone you the day before we are in the area pick it up and they drop it off when they are next in the delivery area.


Doing it your self

You will need a piano trolley, the piano will not move far on its castors you will need 3 to 4 bods to help, that is Ok locally but are they going to travel up north with you a common mistake is lying the piano on its back you can get a way with it on small journeys on big cushions but on a long one, you run the risk of cracking the pianos frame lost of big pop holes for your place to the Midlands

Barrie,
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Barrie Heaton
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[tommyteacaker]

Ecomony piano moving is always a reality.
Pianos can be moved easily by one person, if he/she knows what they are doing, and the situation is favourable. A typical ground floor to ground floor move of a std upright piano over level even ground would cost around £160-£200.

[Gill the Piano]

I always recommend the part-load solution to my customers; if the removal men hurt their backs or the piano they're insured - you wouldn't be! And do you want a mate's bad back on your conscience?!