Piano Movers Wiltshire: Expert Guide to Safe and Professional Piano Relocation
Moving a piano is no ordinary task—it requires precision, experience, and specialist equipment. Whether you own an upright piano in a terraced house or a grand piano in a country estate, choosing professional piano movers Wiltshire ensures your instrument is protected from damage during transport. At New Horizons Removals, we’ve helped hundreds of households move their pianos safely across the county and beyond.
In this guide, we explain what makes piano removals unique, how to prepare, and why hiring experienced movers is essential.
Why Use Professional Piano Movers Wiltshire?
Pianos are incredibly delicate and heavy. An average upright weighs between 180–250kg, while a baby grand can exceed 400kg. They are also:
- Sensitive to vibration and sudden movements
- Vulnerable to scratches, dents, or dropped components
- Awkwardly shaped and hard to navigate through doors or stairs
Piano movers Wiltshire are trained to handle these challenges—protecting both the instrument and your property.
Types of Pianos We Move
At New Horizons Removals, we regularly transport:
Upright Pianos
Compact but heavy. Often located in flats, schools or small homes. Require careful stair navigation and bracing.
Baby Grand & Grand Pianos
Larger and more complex. The legs, lid, and pedals are usually removed and crated separately to prevent breakage.
Digital Pianos
Though less heavy, they still need secure packing due to fragile electronics and delicate keys.
Whether you’re moving locally in Wiltshire or transporting a piano nationally, we handle every step of the process with care.
Our Piano Moving Process
1. Pre-Move Assessment
We assess access points (stairs, door widths, lifts, flooring) and identify the best path for removal. This ensures safe and efficient relocation.
2. Protective Packing
We use:
- Thick padded piano blankets
- Secure tie-down straps
- Skid boards and wheeled dollies
- Custom covers for keys and legs
Your piano is fully wrapped and protected before a single step is taken.
3. Teamwork and Equipment
We send a trained two- or three-person team (depending on the piano) with hoisting or lifting gear where needed.
4. Transport and Unloading
The piano is loaded into our air-ride vehicle with ramps or tail lifts, then securely braced. At the destination, it is placed carefully and reassembled.
FAQs About New Horizons’s Piano Movers Wiltshire
❓ Can you move pianos up or down stairs?
Yes, we’re experienced in negotiating tight staircases, spiral stairwells and even balconies using hoists where appropriate.
❓ Do you offer piano storage?
Yes. We provide secure, climate-controlled storage for short- or long-term needs—ideal during renovations or property delays.
❓ Is the move insured?
Absolutely. Every piano move Wiltshire is covered by full goods-in-transit and public liability insurance.
How to Prepare Your Piano for Removal
Here are a few things you can do ahead of moving day:
- Clear the path: Remove rugs, furniture or obstacles.
- Lock the keyboard lid: If your piano has a key lid, lock it to protect the keys.
- Avoid tuning beforehand: Pianos should be tuned after the move, once settled.
- Inform us early of challenges: Narrow stairwells, parking restrictions or tight access help us plan ahead.
Why Choose New Horizons Removals for Piano Moves?
- Decades of specialist experience in Wiltshire
- Fully insured and trained staff
- State-of-the-art moving equipment
- Local knowledge of Wiltshire towns, villages and road networks
- Polite, uniformed movers who respect your home
📞 01793461275 Contact us today to speak with our expert piano movers Wiltshire and get a tailored quote.
Hiring experienced piano movers Wiltshire means you’re trusting experts with your instrument—not just heavy lifters. At New Horizons Removals, our team treats every piano as a valuable, delicate item requiring finesse, not force. Whether you’re moving across the road or across the country, we’ve got the experience and care to make it happen safely.
For more about piano maintenance and care, see:
🔗 Piano Tuners Association UK – Moving Advice
