Piano removals

Hi folks


I need to move a baby grand piano from Kiddiminster to Plymouth. Anyone had to use a piano removal service before?
Any recommendations or contacts would be greatfully recived.

Cheapest quote I have had is just over £300.

Thank you.


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I'll turn up at wherever and remove it for free, if you want

I'm of no use, but what is the big problem with moving them? Does it require a special process?

Sure you could rack together a few heavies and get it done?

Ask topgear...

[Stingo]

These guys used to operate across the road from me until they moved. Very nice people. Having said that, I have no idea of costs but I'll wager that most of the cost is due top the distance - a short local move used to be in the order of £50...you'll be paying for two chaps and a van. The only specialist equipment they have is the 'dolly' - the thing with with wheels....


http://www.granthampianos.co.uk/about_us.htm

these guys are good..

Originally Posted by plowsie

I'm of no use, but what is the big problem with moving them?

I think the biggest problem is the weight mate, they are stupidly heavy! You'd never just sling one in the back of a van, think you need a trolley and tail lift and stuff. I'm not an expert mind!

Ask topgear...

Has anyone near by got a morris mariner

We never used a tail lift to get them in the van.
The most complicated bit is not lifting the piano, its knowing how to lift it. Think narrow hallways/corners and the angles you have to lift it at. It's not rocket science, but if you just get two heavies to do it, it'll likely end in tears.

[embee]

Some friends of mine had a baby grand moved, but they had it kept in storage for a while too, so the costs aren't relevant. They used a local firm in Leamington Spa. I seem to recall the cost was something like 100 for moving it, then plus a mileage rate (2 chaps, luton type van).

As SeanC says, it's knowing how to shift them, I watched them do it and like most things, the professionals made it look easy but I certainly wouldn't trust it to non-pro's. That piano weighed around 250kg, drop it and it'll be wrecked.

For that distance I wouldn't have thought 300 to be wildly out.