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Piano removals
Piano moves handled with the respect they deserve
Uprights, baby grands and digital pianos moved across Manchester and the North West using skates, webbing straps, heavy blankets and a plan for every doorway.
- Uprights, baby grands and digital pianos
- Piano skates, straps and heavy-duty blankets
- Route, doorway and stair survey before booking
- Goods in transit insurance included
Specialist care
Why pianos are never a standard removal
A full-size upright weighs between 200 and 350 kilograms, and almost all of that weight sits high and to the back. That combination is exactly why pianos get dropped by well-meaning general removals crews. We treat every piano move as its own job, with its own measurements and its own equipment list.
Before the day we ask for the make, model and approximate age, the floor it is on now, the floor it is going to, and photographs of the doorways, stairs and any turns. From that we work out whether the instrument travels upright on skates, on its side on a piano board, or needs additional hands for a difficult staircase.
On site the casework is blanket-wrapped and taped clear of the polish, the lid and fallboard are secured, castors are protected and the whole instrument is strapped to the trolley before it moves. In the van the piano is strapped upright against the bulkhead rails with padding front and back, never laid loose against other furniture.
We move uprights, baby grands and digital pianos across Manchester, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton and Warrington, and we are always happy to tell you honestly when an instrument needs a specialist rigging team rather than a removals crew.
On the job
A real upright piano move with our crew
Included
Our piano moving kit
- Heavy-duty piano skates and four-wheel dollies
- Ratchet and webbing straps rated well above instrument weight
- Thick quilted blankets and edge protection for polished casework
- Stair planning with additional movers where needed
- Fallboard, lid and pedal protection
- Floor and door-frame protection at both properties
- Full goods in transit insurance for the instrument
- Positioning in the exact spot you want in the new room
Gallery
Piano moving gallery
Questions
Piano removals FAQs
How much does it cost to move a piano?
Piano moves are charged at the standard two men and van rate of £70 per hour with a minimum 2 hours booking, as they always need at least two movers. Most local upright moves are completed within two to three hours.
Will my piano need retuning afterwards?
Almost always, yes. Any change of location and humidity affects tuning. We recommend leaving the piano to settle for two weeks in its new room before booking a tuner.
Can you move a piano up or down stairs?
Yes, with the right number of movers and a proper plan. Send us photos of the staircase and we will tell you honestly whether it is a two, three or four-person job.
Do you move grand pianos?
We move baby grands and smaller grands using a piano board. For concert instruments or crane-access jobs we will point you to a specialist rigging team.
Is my piano insured while you move it?
Yes. Goods in transit insurance is included on every piano move, and the instrument is strapped upright against the bulkhead rails with padding front and back.
How far in advance should I book a piano move?
A week's notice is ideal so we can review photos of the access, but we can often cover short-notice piano moves across Wigan, Leigh, Bolton and Manchester within a day or two.
Testimonials
What our customers say
20 verified reviews from Google and Facebook, posted from 20 May 2026 onwards.
4.9
Service area
Piano removals across the North West
We cover Greater Manchester, Wigan borough, Lancashire, Merseyside and Cheshire from a single base — so you get one team and one van for the whole job.
- Man and van Leigh
- Man and van Atherton
- Man and van Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Man and van Golborne
- Man and van Lowton
- Man and van Manchester
- Man and van Preston
- Man and van Hindley
- Man and van Tyldesley
- Man and van Shevington
- Man and van Wigan
- Man and van Bolton
- Man and van St Helens
- Man and van Warrington
- Man and van Liverpool
- Man and van Salford
- Man and van Oldham
- Man and van Bury
- Man and van Chorley
- Man and van Blackburn
- Man and van Ormskirk
- Man and van Skelmersdale
Local pages
Piano removals in your town
Local pages with parking, access and drive-time notes for each area we cover.
- Man and van Wigan
Our home town — removals from £45/hr, 7 days a week.
- Piano removals Wigan
WN1–WN6 — we are based in wigan — minutes away.
- Piano removals Leigh
WN7 — around 10 minutes from our wigan base.
- Piano removals Bolton
BL1–BL7 — around 25 minutes from our wigan base.
- Piano removals St Helens
WA9–WA11 — around 25 minutes from our wigan base.
- Piano removals Warrington
WA1–WA5 — around 30 minutes from our wigan base.
- Piano removals Manchester
M1–M60 — around 35 minutes from our wigan base.
- Piano removals Atherton
M46 — around 15 minutes from our wigan base.
- Piano removals Hindley
WN2 — under 10 minutes from our wigan base.
- Piano removals Tyldesley
M29 — around 15 minutes from our wigan base.
More services
Other removals services we offer
- Home Removals
Full house removals across Manchester, Wigan, Leigh and Bolton from £45/hr. Stairs included, free quote.
- Office Removals
Out-of-hours office removals in Manchester, Bolton and Warrington with IT handling and minimal downtime.
- Flat & Apartment Moves
Flat and apartment moves in Manchester and Wigan with clear per-floor pricing and free lift access.
- Furniture Removals
Single-item furniture removals in Manchester, Wigan and Warrington. Sofas, beds and marketplace collections from £45/hr.
- Overseas Removals
European and worldwide overseas removals from Manchester. Export packing, shipping and customs support.
- Packing Services
Professional packing services in Manchester, Wigan and Leigh. Full, part or fragile-only packing from £45/hr.
- Man and van prices
£45/hr one man, £70/hr two movers.
- Moving guides and advice
Checklists, costs and packing tips.
Let's get you moving
£45 per hour for one man and van, £70 for two. House stairs included, lifts free of charge. Every job in our own Ford Transit LWB 15m³.