How Much Does Piano Moving Cost in the UK? (2026 Guide)

Piano moving is one of the most specialist jobs in UK removals. Prices vary wildly because no two pianos — or two staircases — are alike. Here is what UK piano specialists actually charge in 2026, and what pushes the quote up or down.

Typical UK piano moving prices in 2026

• Upright piano, ground-to-ground, local: £180–£350
• Baby grand piano, local: £350–£650
• Concert grand piano, local: £550–£1,200+
• Pianolift crane (upper-floor flat or balcony lift): +£300–£700
• Long-distance (200+ miles): +£1.20–£2.00 per mile, fully insured

What pushes the price up

• Stairs (especially turns and split-levels)
• Upper floors with no lift
• Listed buildings and narrow Georgian doorways
• Concert-grade or antique instruments needing climate-controlled vans
• Overnight or weekend moves

Always insist on a written, fixed quote after a video or in-person survey — never accept a guess over WhatsApp for a high-value instrument.