However here at The Piano Shop Bath we have no fears – as we have been safely moving pianos around Bristol for many years and have a wealth of experience transporting them in the trickiest circumstances. We have been privileged to work in venues as prestigious as The Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall) and St. Georges Hall moving pianos for events all around the city.

We also worked on Luke Jerram’s Street Piano Project in 2017 which required many pianos to be moved and installed around Bristol forming part of a music and art trail.

We also removed and recycled these pianos once the event was over. Recycling a piano is an intricate process requiring a high level of expertise – at The Piano Shop Bath we are able to recycle 95% of material within a piano.

If you live in Bristol and need a piano moving, or recycling, please send us an enquiry and we will be delighted to help.

There’s just one (big) problem – pianos are extremely heavy and need and expert removal. You also need to find a place to dispose of your piano, and that can be tough. Most rubbish centres do not accept old pianos, and councils reject them for bulky waste collection.

Of course, it’s sometimes possible to restore and revitalise an older piano. The Piano Removal Company is always happy to advise on tips and suggestions to prolong your piano’s lifespan. But when the time comes to say goodbye, we’re also here to remove and recycle your piano safely.

Three Reasons You Should Recycle Your Old Piano

There are plenty of reasons why you should recycle your old piano – here are our top three.

1. It’s the easiest way to dispose of a piano – Give your local dump or recycling centre a call and ask them about disposing of your piano – you’ll soon find out just how hard it is. Not only are pianos awkward, bulky, and heavy, it takes considerable manpower to break them down. You can stop searching in vain! It’s a lot easier to have the experts at The Piano Removal Company swing by your home and take care of the entire process for you. From pick-up to thorough to recycling, it costs less and takes a lot less hassle to have us sort everything out for you.
2. It’s easier on the environment – No one wants to contribute to the destruction of our planet. That’s why so many people pride themselves on their in-home recycling bins and attempts to use less ‘throwaway’ packaging. So, when it comes time to say farewell to your piano, why not put the same principles into practice? We recycle 95% of the instrument – very little goes to waste. What little waste material is then woodchipped or metal smelted via a recycling centre.
3. Parts of your piano may get a second lease on life – Of course, it’s always easier on the planet to reuse existing materials. We salvage all useable components and parts from your piano and ensure that they find good homes. You can smile and think fondly, knowing that parts of your piano are going on to help make beautiful music.

Recycling Your Old Piano is a Smart Choice

You don’t have to spend ages searching for a disposal option for your old piano. Make a smart choice you can be proud of and give our expert team a call for a custom quote.

What is a piano removals service?

Let’s say you are looking removals, Bristol, searching for the best companies to help you move house.  Many companies will offer to move ‘large and bulky’ items as part of the move and that’s great.

But if you were to search ‘piano removals Bristol’ instead, you would see a different set of results.  Piano removal is a different part of the removals world to normal home removals and requires specialist knowledge and equipment.

Always look for clear information on piano removals to make sure you have a specialist.

Usually, they don’t offer general removals but focus simply on the moving of pianos.  If you see general removals services as well, these aren’t a specialist but just offer piano moving as part of their services.

Why you need a specialist piano removal service

1.  Experience with a tricky job

Top of the list of reasons why you need a company who work with piano removal all of the time is the experience they will have with this tricky job.  Moving a piano is about more than moving a large, heavy item – it is about understanding how the piano works and how this impacts the way it is moved.

2.  The right equipment

Another important reason for using a specialist is that they have the right equipment for the

Job; this includes ramps to help deal with stairs and dollies to allow the piano to be lifted and moved around without damaging it.  This also extends to the vehicles that are used which are different from normal removals vehicles and are designed to anchor the piano and ensure it doesn’t move during transit.

3.  Comprehensive insurance

Because there’s a lot of potential for things to go wrong, moving a piano means having comprehensive insurance for the task.  This is different from normal removal insurance and covers the different situations that can be faced with a piano removal.  It offers the customer a far higher level of protection than a normal removal policy.

4.  Great value for money

Moving home involves lots of different costs but a piano removal is always great value for money because it protects your precious instrument in such a comprehensive way.  So, while it may be another expense to add to the list, it is a worthwhile one.

5.  Piano storage options

The final reason to think about using a specialist for piano removal is that you may need to store the piano for a while before the move.  We offer piano storage as well as transport so if there’s a delay between leaving one house and reaching the other, we can take care of your piano for you in our facility, so you don’t need to worry about it.

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If a piano can be installed you can rely on our expert team to safely get the job done. With over twenty years experience of moving pianos The Piano Removal Company are true professionals in the field and will take on the jobs others shy away from. In the past we have had to move pianos using scaffolding, removing windows and we have even lifted a grand piano from a super yacht using a crane. From Bechstein Grands to Yamaha upright pianos and everything in between, if it can be moved The Piano Removal Company will ensure your piano gets from A to B in the safest way possible. We will ensure the integrity of the piano and build quality are not compromised in any way and we will always do it with a smile. For more information why not give us a call on 01225 427961.

Fortunately the team are now able to take the weekend off but they will be back moving pianos in Bristol on Monday morning for the show ‘Countless Yellow Chairs’ by Laila Diallo and Jules Maxwell.  Countless Yellow Chairs has been performed at three different venues over three days in Bristol and we were happy to assist in the setting up of a piano for each performance. From travels up north to contemporary dance shows, the life of a piano removal team is never dull! For all your piano removal needs give us a call on 01225 427961.

Moving house, whether a short distance or long, is a stressful time and any stress that can be subtracted from the actual moving day itself should be. We would advise our customers to book their piano removal in as early as possible to avoid disappointment. We would also advise against any amateur attempts to move it as just not worth the risk to the piano, or self! Most people think moving a piano must be fairly straightforward until they try to move it, in reality moving a piano is very specific work and takes considerable strength and practice! The piano removal company is out on the road most days, for the simple reason that there is always someone somewhere that needs a piano moved. Probably not something you’ve thought of until you needed it yourself, but thats what we’re here for and we have over twenty years experience moving pianos all over the country. So for your peace of mind and for your piano on moving day, leave it to the piano removal company to get the job done properly.

Getting the piano into the house was a rather tricky job and required the negotiation of 60 outdoor steps followed by a slightly awkward shaped porch. Fortunately the piano removal company were able to draw on their considerable experience in this area and safely installed the piano into its new home. We were very happy to know that the Welmar grand piano from Devon will continue to bring joy to another generation of piano enthusiasts. We move pianos all over the country and will treat your piano with the care it deserves. For all your piano removal needs contact us on 01225 427961

They can only fit four pianos into the van at once, so if you do the maths you will soon realise this task represents significant logistical effort on the part of our team. Undeterred, Martin and Jon have been busy moving pianos since the early hours of this morning, only pausing for the odd cup of tea. If anyone can complete this task it is these two, with over twenty years experience between them moving pianos, no job is too big or small for the Piano removal company. Each upright pianos weighs between 300 – 900 pounds so moving an upright piano requires some skill and strength, but moving 30 in a day!? We think that’s nearing superhero status. Hats off to the piano removal company who will have safely installed thirty new pianos into our large piano showroom by the end of today. Now we can offer customers a better range of pianos than ever, so all that effort will be worth it. When I ask Martin how he manages to keep going he smiles, his answer?, tea.

Moving hundreds of pianos, whether up and down stairs, through tight spaces or within listed buildings, has given us a wealth of hands-on experience, in addition to our team’s training, so we can be sure that your piano is delivered safely.

We have specialist equipment and the training to use it properly, so you can be confident that your piano will be transported safe and sound.

Our services are competitively priced and we can transport all sizes of pianos anywhere in the mainland UK.

Call us for a quote on 0117 322 6149

Whether it’s an antique Steinway grand piano that is up two flights of stairs in a listed home, or a beloved upright at the top of a block of flats, we are trained and skilled in ensuring that your piano arrives at its destination safely.

It is important to use a skilled piano mover, rather than a standard household moving company, since we have the correct equipment for these specialist removals, and we’re aware of the correct ways to move your piano so that the many intricate inner workings don’t get damaged.

We can move pianos anywhere in mainland UK. Call now for a competitive quote: 0117 322 6149