Grand piano removals
Grand Piano Movers in Melbourne
Concert and parlour grands moved by a specialist crew who do nothing but pianos. Legs off, case padded, strapped to a skid board and set up level in its new home.
- Fixed quote before we arrive
- Three or four movers on every grand
- Licensed and insured door to door
Pianos need specialists, not general removalists. Free quote, usually the same day. Melbourne and regional Victoria.
- 15+ yearsPiano specialists, not general movers
- Licensed & insuredCovered from pick up to placement
- Padded & strappedSkid boards, blankets and ramps
- Metro & regionalMelbourne and all of Victoria
Why grands need specialists
Up to half a tonne of timber, cast iron and felt
A grand piano is the heaviest and most delicate thing most households ever move. The cast iron plate alone can weigh more than 150kg, the soundboard is thinner than a finger, and the legs were never designed to take sideways force. Pushing a grand across a floor on its own legs is how lyres snap and legs shear off.
Our crews treat every grand as a precision job. We measure doorways, hallways and the turning space on stairs before the day, so the right number of hands and the right equipment arrive with the truck. Most of the weight is taken by skid boards, trolleys and ramps rather than backs, which is safer for your piano, your floors and our team.
We move grands for private owners, schools, churches, venues and recording studios, and we deliver new and pre-owned instruments for piano retailers across Melbourne.
How we move a grand
What happens on the day
Every grand piano move follows the same careful routine, whether it is a five metre shuffle or a trip to the country.
Lid, music desk and pedals secured
The lid is closed and locked, the music desk removed and wrapped, and the pedal lyre taken off so nothing can flex in transit.
Legs removed, case on its side
The piano is lowered onto a padded skid board on its straight side, the strongest edge of the case, then the legs come off one by one.
Padded and strapped
Thick moving blankets cover every surface and ratchet straps lock the piano to the board so it cannot slide or rub.
Stairs and tight turns
Steps, landings and narrow halls are planned in advance. We bring ramps and extra crew rather than improvising on the day.
Upright in the truck
The board is tied off against the truck wall and padded on all sides. No other furniture shares the space.
Reassembled and levelled
Legs and lyre go back on, the piano is set exactly where you want it, levelled, and checked with you before we leave.
How it works
Our piano moving process
Quote and access check
Tell us the piano, both addresses and any stairs. We confirm a fixed price and the right crew size.
Protect the room
Floors and door frames are covered before the piano moves an inch.
Wrap and secure
Lids locked, legs and pedals removed where needed, the case padded and strapped to a skid board.
Careful transport
Loaded by ramp or tail lift and tied down upright in our padded vehicle.
Placement
Carried in, reassembled and set exactly where you want it, level and steady.
Final check
We check keys, pedals and casters with you, and can arrange a tuner once it settles.
Questions
Grand piano moving FAQs
How many movers does a grand piano need?
Most grands need three or four people. Concert grands, stairs or a long carry can need more. We confirm the crew size in your quote so there are no surprises on the day.
Do you take the legs off a grand piano?
Yes. Removing the legs and pedal lyre is the safe way to move a grand. The piano travels on its side, strapped to a padded skid board, and is reassembled at the other end.
Can you move a grand piano up or down stairs?
In most cases, yes. Tell us how many steps there are and whether there are any turns or landings. We will check the measurements and plan the right equipment and crew.
Will my grand piano need tuning after the move?
Usually, yes. Pianos react to changes in temperature and humidity, so we recommend waiting two to three weeks for it to settle before tuning. We can put you in touch with a trusted tuner.
Is my piano insured while you move it?
Yes. We are fully licensed and insured, and your piano is covered from the moment we pick it up until it is placed in its new spot.
Other pianos we move
Not a grand? We move those too
Compact grands under 1.7mBaby grand pianosMoved exactly like a full grand: legs off, padded, strapped to a skid board and reassembled level.View service 
Including player pianosUpright pianos & pianolasWrapped, strapped and moved on stair-rated trolleys, from family uprights to heavy Edwardian pianolas.View service 
Church, home and stageOrgans & digital pianosCabinets wrapped and moved upright with electronics, pedalboards and speakers protected.View service 
Regional VictoriaLong distance movesMelbourne to Geelong, Ballarat, Bendigo and beyond, with your piano travelling on its own.View service Ready when you are