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Piano Removal Across the UK

Piano transport is a very tedious task, and great piano movers are hard to come by. Whether you are sending a piano to a customer, family member, online shopper, or you just bought a piano and need to have it delivered, you want a courier with experience and a high quality record of delivering pianos. If delivering to a customer, you want to know the piano removal company can provide customer service that is in tune with your standards to increase the likelihood of a referral for your company. This means timeliness, safety, the ability to transport the piano door to door, place the piano where the customer wants it, and a positive attitude. We’ll show you how to move a piano with the highest care at the cheapest delivery rates.

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Moving a Baby Grand Piano in the UK

While grand pianos are huge instruments, there are intricate, breakable pieces on the inside that make piano removals a delicate task. It takes experience and care from the couriers, but there are some things you can do to prepare for pickup and delivery.

For pickup, disassemble the piano and remove parts that can be safely removed for packaging. Unscrew the hinges of the lid of the piano, and remove the large lid. Make sure to put small parts, like screws in labelled bags. Wrap the lid in two or three moving pads. Repeat this process with the lyre and legs of the piano. Keep in mind, some piano movers are able and happy to do this for you.

Before delivery, clear out a pathway for the piano movers. Move any furniture to the way and prepare the area you will want your piano to be placed. On the day of delivery, create the safest environment possible within your home, restricting pets to another room while the piano movers set up your new piano. Plan to be home or have someone at your home, able to let the piano moving company into your home, and show them the desired placement of the piano.

Keyboard Removal in the UK

It’s not often we need to transport our keyboard outside of our own vehicles, but when the time comes, it’s best to have a plan and prepare as best you can. If you have the original box it came in, simply package it up in that box.

Unfortunately, if you don’t have that box, it may be hard to find a parcel box that’s the right size for your keyboard or synth, but it’s not impossible. Try to go to a local music store and inquire about boxes they may have for rubbish removal.

Do your best with a packing box, tape it up tight with a delivery label visible. Use packing paper, bubble wrap, or packing foam to secure the keyboard in the box. If you find it impossible to find a box, don’t worry. Blanket wrap your keyboard two or three times, covering all sides of the instrument.

The final step is to find a courier to move your keyboard or synth. You’ll want to find someone with a history of moving keyboards and reviews to back them up. Keep in mind, some couriers are happy to do the packing for you.

White Glove Piano Moving Companies

When choosing a piano transport courier, you may want to look into “White Glove” services. White Glove couriers tend to take more time, more precautions, and are able to disassemble and assemble your piano at pickup and delivery. They will also place the piano where you want it. It’s added value service if you’re a business trying to impress and retain customers to get referrals.

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How Does uShip Work?

Using uShip means you’re in control of your transport, and you can get the best piano movers at cheap rates. All you have to do is create your delivery listing, detailing your piano or keyboard, including dimensions. We’ll also ask for a pickup and delivery location, as well as any specific services you may require, such as White Glove. Once that listing is complete, you will start receiving transport rates from couriers. You’re able to talk to them, and review their uShip profile with previous completed deliveries, and customer ratings and reviews. When you find a courier you feel confident in working with, at the right price, accept their quote and contact them directly with any questions, concerns, or additional needs. Communication is the most important part of a positive delivery experience. Should you need additional assistance, don’t hesitate to contact us.

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How Much Does Piano Removal Cost in the UK?

Piano removals costs depend upon the service you choose, the type of piano, any specific care instructions, and the distance you're moving. Piano's travelling less than 100 miles can normally cost around £3.11 per mile, for piano relocation over 500 miles prices hover around £0.69 per mile, this is subject to change on the type of piano getting transported.

To give you an overview of what your piano delivery cost might be you can look at our costings page in terms of piano removals. Here you can see the various previous jobs done by our carriers, and view the whole process once more. This will give you a rough idea of what price you might be looking at before quotations come your way.

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