Upright piano and pianola removals
Upright Piano & Pianola Movers in Melbourne
From family uprights to heavy Edwardian pianolas, we move them up stairs, through tight hallways and across Victoria, wrapped, strapped and on the right equipment.
- Stair-ready crew and equipment
- Keys, pedals and casters protected
- New and second-hand piano deliveries
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
Uprights and pianolas
Tall, top heavy and heavier than they look
An upright piano carries its weight high, in the cast iron frame and the tall timber case. A modern upright usually weighs 200kg to 250kg. Older European uprights and pianolas, the self-playing player pianos with their roll mechanism and bellows, often weigh 300kg or more.
That height and weight is why uprights tip easily and why we never walk them on their small casters. Each piano is wrapped in padded blankets, strapped to a piano trolley or skid board and moved with mechanical help rather than brute force, especially on steps.
Pianolas get extra care around the roll box and pedal mechanism. We secure the doors, protect the pedals and keep the instrument upright and steady from the room to the truck and back.
Where uprights get tricky
Stairs, turns and tight spaces
Steps and stairs
Most of our moves include at least a few steps. Tell us how many at each end and we bring the right trolley and crew size.
Apartments and units
Lift sizes, loading docks and building bookings are part of the plan. We can talk to your building manager if needed.
Floors and walls
Floors, skirting boards and door frames are protected before the piano moves. Our trolleys have soft tyres for timber floors.
Second-hand purchases
Bought a piano privately or from a shop? We collect and deliver anywhere in Melbourne and regional Victoria.
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
Upright piano moving FAQs
How much does an upright piano weigh?
Modern uprights usually weigh 200kg to 250kg. Older uprights and pianolas can weigh 300kg or more because of their heavier frames and mechanisms.
Can you move an upright piano up stairs?
Yes. Stairs are a normal part of our work. We plan the move around the number of steps, the width and any turns, and use trolleys designed for stairs.
Do you move pianolas and player pianos?
Yes. Pianolas are heavier than standard uprights and have a delicate roll and pedal mechanism, so we secure those parts before the move.
Can you collect a piano I have bought second-hand?
Yes. Give us the pick up and delivery suburbs and any access details, and we will arrange a time with the seller.
Other pianos we move
Grands, organs and digitals too
Concert and parlour grandsGrand pianosLegs and lyre removed, the case padded and strapped to a skid board, then set up level in its new home.View service 
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 
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