Typical sizes and weights
| Type | Size | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Small upright | 140 to 145cm wide, 105 to 115cm tall, 55 to 60cm deep | 180 to 230kg |
| Full-size upright | 150 to 155cm wide, 120 to 135cm tall, 60 to 65cm deep | 220 to 300kg |
| Digital piano | 130 to 145cm wide, 30 to 45cm deep | 20 to 60kg |
Typical ranges, not manufacturer figures. Measure yours if it is going to be close, and check it against the door and stair measurements.
Will it fit?
Will an upright piano go through a door?
Yes, on its back or side. At 55 to 65cm deep it clears a standard door easily. The width only matters in a narrow hallway where it has to turn.
Can it go upstairs?
Yes, with enough people and the right kit, but a tight terrace staircase with a turn is a serious job. Measure the stairs' width and the headroom at the turn, and tell us about any steps up to the front door.
How we move it
- Survey the route and count the steps before the day
- Protect the case and close and lock the lid
- Move it on a piano trolley on the flat and a skid board on steps
- Two to four people depending on the piano and the stairs
- Stand it in place away from radiators and direct sun
Before we arrive
- Send us the make, model or photos, and the route at both ends
- Tell us about every step, including the front path
- Book a tuner for two or three weeks after the move
Tuning after a move
A piano goes slightly out of tune after a move because of the change in temperature and humidity, not the journey. Tuners usually recommend waiting two or three weeks for it to settle in the new room before tuning.
Grand pianos
We move upright pianos only. A grand has to have its legs and lyre removed and travel on its side on a shaped board, and that is a job for a specialist piano mover.
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