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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