Specialist Piano Removal Perth
NP Movers handles piano removals across the full Perth metro area: upright pianos, baby grands, and concert grands moved with specialised equipment and experienced crews. Pricing starts from $150 for a local metro piano move. Every job is quoted in writing before we touch the instrument. No hidden surcharges, no damage surprises.
Tell us your piano type, suburb, access conditions, and preferred date. NP Movers provides a written, itemised quote with no call-out fees and no day-of surprises.
A piano is not a piece of furniture. The average upright weighs between 200 and 400 kilograms, and a full concert grand sits closer to 500 kilograms. Moving one without the right equipment means using a proper piano trolley, furniture blankets rated for the weight, and a crew that understands how the instrument balances on a staircase. Without all of that, pianos get damaged and backs get injured. NP Movers carries the specialist equipment required for piano removals and has moved upright pianos, pianolas, baby grands, and full grand pianos across properties throughout Perth. We cover moves between metro suburbs, moves from houses to schools or studios, and in-home repositions where a piano needs to shift between rooms. If your property has internal stairs, a narrow hallway, a tight front door, or a steep driveway, tell us at the quote stage. Those are factors we price for in advance, not surprises on move day.
Piano moving costs depend on the type of piano, the distance, access conditions at both properties, and how many crew members the job requires. Every NP Movers quote is written and itemised before the move starts.
NP Movers piano moving prices start from $150 for a local metro move. A standard upright or studio piano typically falls between $150 and $350 depending on access conditions. This covers the crew, specialist piano trolley, blanket protection, truck, and fuel. The final price depends on door widths, internal stairs, and carry distance from the instrument to the truck.
Baby grand pianos require disassembly of the legs and pedal lyre before moving. The lid is removed and wrapped separately. This adds time and crew requirements, which is reflected in the quote. Expect pricing from $400 upwards for a local Perth metro move depending on access.
A full grand piano move is a multi-crew job. The instrument is partially disassembled, all sections are individually blanket-wrapped, and the move requires a piano board and heavy-duty skids. Prices start from $600 for local Perth moves and increase based on property access and distance.
Internal stairs, a steep front path, a narrow hallway, or a long carry from the piano to the truck all add time and risk. These access factors are priced at the quote stage rather than applied as surprise surcharges on move day. Describe your access conditions when you contact us and the written quote will reflect them.
Different piano types require different equipment, crew sizes, and techniques. Here is what is involved in each category.
The most common residential piano type in Perth. Moved upright on a specialist piano trolley with blanket protection. Stairs and narrow doorways are the main access complications but both are manageable with the right crew and equipment.
Player pianos carry additional mechanical components that increase weight and change the balance point. NP Movers treats these the same as a standard upright but allows additional time in the quote for the extra weight and handling care required.
Baby grands are disassembled before moving. Legs are removed, the lid is taken off and wrapped separately, and the pedal lyre is detached. Each section is individually blanket-wrapped. Reassembly and tuning recommendations are included in the handover at the destination.
Full grand moves are the most complex residential piano removal. The instrument requires a specialist piano board, heavy-duty skids, and a crew experienced in managing the weight distribution across stairs and doorways. Full disassembly and careful individual wrapping of every component is standard.
Not sure which category your piano falls into? Contact us and we will advise before quoting
Piano moves follow a structured process from first contact through to final placement at the destination. Here is exactly what to expect.
Contact NP Movers with your piano type, pickup suburb, destination suburb, and access details including door widths, stairs, path gradient, and carry distance from the piano to the nearest truck access point. We provide a written, itemised quote based on these specifics. No vague estimates, no price adjustments on the day.
Once the quote is accepted, your move date is locked in with a confirmed crew size and arrival window. For grand piano moves or properties with complex access, we may request a site inspection before finalising the quote. This is arranged at no cost to you.
On move day, floor protection is laid before any equipment enters the property. Upright pianos are wrapped in heavy-duty furniture blankets and secured before the trolley is positioned. Grand pianos are disassembled on site, with legs, lid, and pedal lyre removed and individually wrapped before the main body is moved to the piano board.
The piano is loaded onto the truck using a specialist piano trolley and secured with load-rated straps to prevent movement in transit. Blanket protection stays in place throughout the journey. The truck is loaded so the piano cannot shift against other items.
At the destination, the process reverses. Floor protection goes down, the piano is brought in and positioned exactly where you want it. Grand pianos are reassembled on site with legs, pedal lyre, and lid replaced and checked. We do not leave until the instrument is stable, level, and positioned to your satisfaction.
Any piano moved across Perth will need tuning afterwards. The change in environment and the vibration of transport affects string tension. We recommend waiting two to four weeks after the move before tuning, to allow the instrument to acclimatise to its new location. We can recommend local piano tuners in Perth if needed.
The difference between a piano arriving at its destination undamaged and arriving with a cracked soundboard or a chipped case almost always comes down to equipment. A standard furniture trolley is not rated for a 300 kilogram upright piano. NP Movers uses specialist piano trolleys with non-marking wheels and a low deck height, heavy-duty furniture blankets with tie-off points, load-rated cam straps for securing the instrument in transit, and piano boards for grand piano moves. For properties with stairs, we use stair-climbing equipment designed for heavy instruments rather than improvised techniques. None of this is unusual for a specialist piano removalist. It is the baseline standard for moving a piano without causing damage to the instrument, the property, or the crew.
NP Movers handles piano removals across the full Perth metropolitan area including the northern suburbs, southern suburbs, eastern suburbs, inner-city, and the hills. Common piano removal routes include moves within the same suburb, cross-suburb residential moves, homes to piano dealers or music schools, schools and performance venues, and storage facilities. If you are moving a piano from Perth to a regional WA location such as Bunbury, Mandurah, or further south, contact us for a long-distance piano removal quote. These jobs are assessed individually based on distance and piano type. For Perth metro moves, we typically turn around written quotes within the same business day.
Understanding insurance, liability, and what protections apply before you book any piano removalist in Perth.
NP Movers carries transit insurance that covers items in our care during the move. This applies to the piano from the point we take possession of it at the pickup property through to placement at the destination.
The written quote you receive before the move includes the insurance terms applicable to your job. If you have a high-value instrument such as a vintage Steinway, a Bosendorfer, or any piano with a replacement value above standard transit insurance limits, advise us at the quote stage so we can discuss declared value options.
Pre-existing damage to the instrument should be documented before the move. NP Movers photographs the piano before loading as standard practice. This protects both you and the crew in the event of any dispute about the condition of the instrument before and after transport.
Property damage during a piano move, including scuffed walls, scratched floors, or damaged doorframes, is covered under NP Movers public liability insurance. This is why floor protection is laid at both properties before any equipment enters, and why we assess access conditions carefully before quoting rather than rushing the job.
If something does go wrong, contact us directly. Claims are handled through our insurer with documentation from the move. We do not ask you to deal with a third-party claims process without support.
Questions about insurance or liability for your piano move? Contact us before booking
General removalists can move furniture quickly and efficiently. A piano is not furniture. The structural design of an upright piano means the weight is concentrated at the bottom rear. If a general furniture trolley tips it at the wrong angle, the internal components shift. A grand piano with legs removed becomes an awkward asymmetric load that requires experience to balance safely on a staircase. The risk is not just to the instrument. A 300 kilogram upright coming down a staircase without the right technique and the right equipment is a serious injury risk to whoever is behind it. NP Movers treats piano jobs as specialist removals, not as an add-on to a standard furniture move. The crew assigned to your piano job has experience with that piano type. The equipment loaded onto the truck before arriving is selected for your specific job. That is the practical difference between a piano specialist and a general removalist who will give it a go.
Tell us your piano type, pickup and destination suburbs, and access conditions. NP Movers will provide a written quote with no hidden fees, usually within the same business day.
