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Quick answer: Removals Southampton moves upright pianos, digital pianos and keyboards across Southampton and Hampshire, from ground floor to ground floor only. A trained two-person crew uses a piano trolley, straps and padded covers to protect the piano, your floors and doorways. We don't move grand or baby grand pianos, or pianos up or down stairs. Fully insured. Call 023 8098 6118.
Moving an upright piano across Southampton? Tell us the make, the two addresses and any steps outside – we'll confirm straight away whether it's a job we can do safely, and give you a fixed price.
✓ Upright & digital pianos ✓ Ground floor to ground floor ✓ Piano trolley & covers ✓ Fixed price ✓ Fully insured
Our piano service
An upright piano typically weighs 150–300kg and is top-heavy, so it needs the right equipment and at least two experienced movers to move it safely. We wheel it on a piano trolley, wrap it in padded covers and strap it upright in the van, so the case, keys and soundboard are protected.
We specialise in ground-floor-to-ground-floor moves across Southampton – the most common piano move in houses and bungalows. We move pianos on their own, or as part of a full house removal.
Can you move my piano?
We're upfront about this so you can book with confidence. If your move isn't one we do, we'll tell you straight away.
✓ Upright pianos (traditional and modern)
✓ Digital pianos and electric pianos
✓ Keyboards and stage pianos
✓ Ground floor to ground floor only
✓ Local Southampton, Hampshire and UK moves
✓ Piano stools and music cabinets
✗ Grand pianos
✗ Baby grand pianos
✗ Any piano up or down stairs
✗ Upper-floor flats, even with a lift
✗ Crane or window lifts
✗ Pianos into basements or lofts
Piano type
Ground floor to ground floor
Any stairs or upper floor
Upright piano
✓ Yes
✗ No
Digital / electric piano
✓ Yes
Call to check
Keyboard / stage piano
✓ Yes
✓ Usually yes
Baby grand piano
✗ No
✗ No
Grand piano
✗ No
✗ No
Equipment & protection
Heavy-duty trolley so the piano rolls smoothly instead of being carried.
Thick moving blankets protect the case, legs and polished finish.
Strapped upright to the van wall so it can't tip or slide.
Ramps for small kerbs and thresholds, boards to protect floors.
Every piano job has at least two movers who know how to lift and balance it.
Goods-in-transit and public liability cover on every piano move.
How it works
Step 1
Type, make if you know it, both addresses and any steps, gravel or narrow doors. Photos help.
Step 2
We check it's a ground-floor-to-ground-floor move we can do safely and give you a fixed price.
Step 3
Two movers wrap, trolley and strap the piano, then place it exactly where you want it.
Before we arrive
A few simple checks make piano moving day quicker and safer:
1. Close and lock the lid and fallboard if you can
2. Remove music, ornaments and photos from the top
3. Measure the doorways at both ends (most uprights need 65–70cm)
4. Clear a path from the piano to the front door
5. Tell us about front steps, gravel drives or tight turns
6. Book a piano tuner 2–4 weeks after the move
Pianos usually need tuning after a move as they settle to the new room's temperature and humidity.
FAQ
What types of piano do you move?
We move upright pianos, digital pianos, electric pianos and keyboards across Southampton and Hampshire. Upright pianos are moved ground floor to ground floor only.
Do you move grand or baby grand pianos?
No. We don't move grand or baby grand pianos. They need specialist piano movers with grand piano equipment, and we'd rather be honest than risk your instrument.
Can you move a piano upstairs or downstairs?
No. We only move upright pianos from ground floor to ground floor, with no internal stairs. Small front steps or a kerb are usually fine – just mention them when you book.
How much does it cost to move a piano in Southampton?
Piano removals are quoted as a fixed price based on the type of piano, the distance and access at both properties. Moving a piano as part of a house removal is often better value. Call 023 8098 6118 for a quote.
How heavy is an upright piano?
Most upright pianos weigh between 150kg and 300kg. Digital pianos are much lighter, usually 20–80kg, and keyboards lighter still.
Can you move my piano as part of a house removal?
Yes. We can move an upright piano on the same day as the rest of your home, as long as it's ground floor at both addresses.
Will my piano need tuning after the move?
Usually yes. Acoustic pianos go slightly out of tune after a move as they adjust to a new room. Most tuners recommend waiting 2–4 weeks before tuning.
Is my piano insured during the move?
Yes. Every piano removal is covered by goods-in-transit and public liability insurance.
Ground floor to ground floor across Southampton and Hampshire – get a fixed price today.
Last updated: November 2026
