01327 876007
mick@alltranzltd.co.uk
01327 876007
mick@alltranzltd.co.uk
Alltranz Removals handles piano removals across Northampton and the wider Northamptonshire area from our depot at Long March Industrial Estate, Daventry. We are Road Haulage Association members, Move Assured accredited, and hold an International CPC alongside a Waste Carriers Licence. We regularly move pianos and carry the specialist equipment to do it safely, whether you have an upright in a terraced house or a grand in a concert hall.
Moving a piano is not a standard removals task. The instrument is fragile, heavy, and often irreplaceable. Uprights can weigh between 130 kg and 250 kg; grands can reach 500 kg or more and require partial dismantling before they can be moved through a standard doorway. Our crews are briefed on the specific handling requirements for both types before move day.
Specialist equipment we bring to every piano removal:
We measure the piano and both properties at survey stage. Doorways, hallways, stairwells, and external access are all checked before our crew arrives on the day. If there is a tight corner or a narrow staircase, we plan around it in advance rather than discovering it on the doorstep.
An upright piano can usually be moved on a piano skid through most residential doorways, provided the hallway is clear and the stairs are straight. A grand piano requires the lid, music stand, and pedal lyre to come off first. The legs are then removed and the body is tipped onto a specially padded board before it can be wheeled to the vehicle. This is not a job for a standard removals crew working from a checklist.
We carry the tooling to strip and reassemble a grand on site. Our crew knows which components to protect first and how to prepare the instrument for reinstallation. Tuning after the move is a separate specialist task and sits outside the removal itself.
We cover piano removals in Northampton, Daventry, Corby, Kettering, Wellingborough and across the county. We also move pianos nationally. If the destination is a recording studio, school, concert hall, or place of worship, we liaise with the venue ahead of the booking to confirm access times and loading arrangements.
For moves that cross into Europe, our International CPC covers the logistics end of the trip.
For further detail on large and specialist item moves, see our guide on moving large items including pianos, artwork and antiques.
For full house moves that include a piano, visit our house removals page.
Narrow Victorian terraces, flats above the first floor, and converted barns all present different access challenges for a piano move. We assess these at survey stage and confirm the approach in writing before the job. If a staircase requires a hoist or an external lift, we arrange it in advance.
Alltranz holds public liability insurance and goods-in-transit cover. For high-value instruments, speak to us at survey stage about declared value and whether your own home contents policy needs to be notified for the transit period.
If your move-in date and the piano's arrival window do not align, we can hold the instrument at our Daventry depot. Storage is containerised, not self storage: your piano sits in a gated, fenced, alarmed compound monitored by CCTV at Long March Industrial Estate. Access is staffed. We use internal crates for additional protection where the storage period is extended.
Storage can be booked as part of the removal or as a standalone service.
Yes. Piano removals in Northampton and across Northamptonshire are part of our regular workload. We are based in Daventry, roughly 15 miles from Northampton town centre, and our crews cover the area every week. Contact us on 01327 876007 to book a survey.
Every piano move is priced individually based on the instrument type, distance, access at both properties, and whether storage is needed. We do not publish fixed rates because a ground-floor upright in a detached house costs differently to a grand piano on the third floor of a converted building. Contact us for a free survey and a written quote.
An upright piano can usually be moved on a specialised skid through a standard doorway provided access is clear. A grand requires partial dismantling before the move: the lid, music stand, pedal lyre, and legs all come off before the body can be tipped and wheeled safely. We carry the equipment and trained crew for both.
Yes. Stair access is assessed at survey stage before we confirm the booking. Where a standard carry is not safe, we use stair-climbing equipment or arrange an external hoist in advance. We confirm the method in writing before move day so there are no surprises at the property.
Yes. We liaise with the venue ahead of the booking to confirm access times, loading-bay arrangements, and any requirements the venue places on contractors.
Yes. Our Daventry depot holds containerised storage in 8ft, 10ft and 20ft shipping containers. If your completion date shifts, the instrument can go straight into storage from the removal vehicle and come out when you are ready, without a second set of contractors.
Yes. We cover piano removals nationally. For European destinations, our International CPC covers the logistics requirements.
Alltranz holds public liability insurance and goods-in-transit cover. For high-value instruments, raise the declared value at survey stage and check whether your home contents policy requires notification for the transit period. We confirm cover in writing as part of the written quote.
We like to make things as easy as possible for all our customers. Not every piano move is the same, and we want to make sure that we understand your individual needs. Call us on 01327 876007 or email us on mick@alltranzltd.co.uk for more information. Your journey starts here.