Piano Moving & Packing | Pro Man and Van
Piano Moving & Packing
Specialist handling for uprights, grands, and digital pianos — moved with the care they deserve
A piano isn't just furniture — it's a precision instrument with thousands of moving parts, delicate strings, and a soundboard that can crack from a single bad bump. Whether you own an upright piano in a terraced house, a baby grand in a living room, or a digital stage piano, moving it requires specialist knowledge and equipment that a standard man and van service simply doesn't have.
Pianos We Move
Upright Pianos
The most common type in UK homes. We pad-wrap the entire piano, protect the keys with a keyboard cover, and secure the pedals. Typical weight: 200-300kg.
Grand & Baby Grand Pianos
Requires specialist technique — we remove the legs and lyre, wrap each component separately, and transport the body flat on a piano board. Weight: 250-500kg.
Digital Pianos & Keyboards
Stage pianos, digital grand pianos, and full-size keyboards. We protect screens, controls, and weighted keys with custom foam and cardboard wrapping.
How We Move Pianos Safely
Piano moving is a specialist skill. Here's our step-by-step process:
- ✓ Assessment — We check doorways, staircases, and access routes before touching the piano
- ✓ Keyboard lock — Keys and lid secured to prevent movement during transit
- ✓ Full blanket wrap — Entire piano wrapped in quilted furniture blankets
- ✓ Shrink wrap seal — Blankets secured with shrink wrap (never tape on the finish)
- ✓ Corner & edge protectors — Foam guards on every corner
- ✓ Piano board / skid — Grand pianos transported on a specialist piano skid board
- ✓ Strapped in transit — Piano strapped securely in the van, never standing loose
⚠️ Never Move a Piano Yourself
A single wrong move can crack the soundboard, snap strings, or damage the pin block — repairs that cost more than professional moving. Pianos are also incredibly heavy and awkward, causing serious injury if dropped. Always use a specialist.
Why Choose Our Piano Moving Service
Instrument Specialists
We treat every piano like it's our own — with the respect it deserves
Fully Insured
Specialist goods-in-transit insurance covering your piano's full value
Right Equipment
Piano boards, heavy-duty straps, stair climbers, and padded covers
All Property Types
Ground floor flats, upper floor flats with lifts, houses with narrow stairs
Need a Piano Moved?
Tell us what piano you have and where it's going — we'll give you a specialist quote.