Piano removal cost guide
How Much Does Piano Removal Cost in Australia?
The short answer
Moving a piano in Australia costs $150 to $2,000, with most local moves around $400. At UNN Movers, an upright piano starts from $249 and a grand from $549, GST included.
Access sets the price more than distance. Stairs, tight turns and steep driveways add time and crew.
How much does it cost to move a piano?
| Item | Market price | UNN Movers |
|---|---|---|
| Upright piano | Median about $400 | From $249 |
| Baby grand or grand piano | $450 to $1,500+ | From $549 |
| Pool table | $300 to $800 | From $299 |
Market figures from Airtasker and WhatsTheDamage. UNN prices are local moves, GST included.
Why does a piano cost more than other furniture?
Weight and balance. A full-size upright weighs about 230 to 270 kg. A baby grand is about 270 to 350 kg, and a full grand can pass 500 kg.
Most of that weight sits high and off-centre. It needs a piano trolley, skid boards and a crew who have done it before.
| Piano | Typical weight | Usual crew |
|---|---|---|
| Studio upright | 150 to 190 kg | 2 movers |
| Full upright | 230 to 270 kg | 2 movers |
| Baby grand | 270 to 350 kg | 3 movers |
| Full grand | 500 kg+ | 3 to 4 movers |
How is a grand piano moved?
The lid, lyre and legs come off. The body goes on its side onto a padded skid board, is strapped, and is rebuilt by the same crew at the other end.
What changes the price of a piano move?
- Stairs, inside or outside
- Tight turns, narrow doors and hallways
- Steep or long driveways
- Distance between the two homes
- Whether it moves alone or with a house move
Send four photos: the piano, the room exit, any stairs and the front entry. That is enough for a fixed price.
Does a piano need tuning after a move?
Usually, yes. Moving and a change in room humidity both shift the tuning. Let the piano settle for a couple of weeks, then book a piano tuner.
Is it cheaper to move a piano with the rest of the house?
Often, yes. If the crew and truck are already booked for your home removal, the piano becomes part of the job. Tell us about it when you book, so the right crew and gear turn up.
How do you move a pool table or safe?
Pool tables are stripped down, moved in pieces and re-levelled. Moving one whole risks cracking the slate.
Safes are unbolted, moved on stair gear and re-anchored at the new place.
Why book a piano move with UNN?
From $249 for an upright
Fixed price from photos, GST included.
The right gear
Piano trolleys, skid boards and stair gear.
Insured
$20M public liability plus goods in transit cover.
Our own staff
Trained movers on our payroll and covered by WorkCover.
Straight about access
If it is not safe, we tell you before the day.
Where can you book a piano move with UNN?
UNN moves pianos and heavy items in four cities.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to move an upright piano?
Most local upright moves cost around $400 across the market. UNN starts from $249.
Do stairs cost extra for a piano?
Stairs add time and sometimes an extra mover, so they change the fixed price. We price them from your photos before you book.
Do you move grand pianos?
Yes. Grands are taken apart, moved on a padded skid board and rebuilt. They start from $549.
Will my piano need tuning after the move?
Usually. Wait a couple of weeks for it to settle, then book a tuner.
Is my piano insured during the move?
Yes. Every move is covered by goods in transit cover and $20M public liability.
How do you get a written price?
Send four photos and both addresses. You get a fixed price within two hours.
Moving only a few heavy items? Compare with hiring movers without a truck.
- $120 an hour, GST included
- No extra fees
- $20M public liability
- 6am to 10pm, seven days