grand or upright piano removals
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full UK coverage
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responsible recycling and disposals
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licensed carriers
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grand or upright piano removals | full UK coverage | responsible recycling and disposals | licensed carriers |
Removals & Disposals
We move pianos
The means
We have a long wheel base VW Crafter Luton van with a tail-lift to ensure there is no damage when loading and unloading your pride and joy.
Professional
We use only professional equipment and trolleys that can manage either smooth or rough terrain, such as lawns or gravel.
We are careful
As well as having goods in transit insurance, we take the utmost care not to damage walls, floors or thresholds as well as taking the utmost care of your precious instrument.
Planning
Before we can give you an accurate quote please clarify exactly the layout of the terrain that is en-route to your pianos final destination i.e. if there are steps up into the house, how many and any other obstacles that may be a problem. It is very important that this is accurate so we can arrange the necessary manpower and equipment necessary for the move. Please make clear any parking arrangements that we need to know about. The route to the final destination must be cleared and any problem areas such as doors that need to be removed should be dealt with before we arrive. Additional charges may apply if we have to remove doors or other obstacles.
Upright Pianos
The average price for a local move is between £120 and £300.
The average price for a long distance move is £300 - £700
Grand pianos
The average price for a local move is between £200 and £400.
The average price for a long distance move is £400 - £900
Piano Disposal and Recycling
Disposal
Pianos do not last forever. Unlike a Stradivarius violin they do not get better with age as they are mechanical objects and they do wear out. It is a sad day but the most responsible thing to do with a piano that is at the end of its life is to recycle it.
Recycling
If the piano is in working order (all the keys play as they should), it will be shipped to Thailand or South Korea where it will undergo some renovation and continue its life over there. If the piano is unserviceable it will be taken back to our workshop where any parts that are still serviceable are stripped and used to renovate other pianos. The case and frame are separated into wood and metal. The wood goes off to become hardboard and MDF and the metal is weighed in for re-use.
